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This month we’re looking at technology and how it impacts real estate. Actually, it’s really about relationships and trust! Read below if you don’t want to watch the video, or are looking for a bit more explanation. I have spent the last 16 years learning everything I can about the New York City high-end residentialRead more

Sensational articles sell newspapers, so there is never a surprise in the real estate section to read about the biggest deals, the tallest towers, the best of this neighborhood or that one, the best apartments, the smallest apartments, etc. However, the New York Times finally landed on the realities which I’ve been writing about hereRead more

I was lucky enough to run my 11th marathon this past weekend in Minneapolis (translation: Cloudy Water, for those who didn’t know). A gorgeous town before the snow hits, with neighborhoods that are built around lovely lakes.   Twin Cities Course And as I head to Boston while I’m writing this for a conference, I’veRead more

I’ll recount a short conversation with a top-producing broker in my office this week, after seeing his gorgeous apartment listing on Riverside Drive. “Are you having trouble convincing owners to sell their larger apartments?” “Well, there’s nowhere for them to move into, so yes. There are not enough huge apartments.” The conversation continued talking aboutRead more

Here are all of the articles quoting the BHS 2nd quarter report- handy dandy for you: New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/nyregion/manhattan-real-estate-market-holding-steady-in-2012-report-says.html?_r=1 Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304299704577502862447440428.html?mod=WSJ_NY_MIDDLESecondStories Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-03/manhattan-first-time-apartment-buyers-grab-deals-in-slow-market.html Crain’s: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20120703/REAL_ESTATE/120709985 The Real Deal: http://therealdeal.com/blog/2012/07/03/manhattan-inventory-falls-sharply-in-second-quarter/ Headlines seem to capture the flavor of what’s going on- The Times wants to harp on things holding steady, the Journal does muchRead more

Well, I’ll comment on my experience over the last few weeks with one-bedrooms. People are out, buyers are buying. Lenders are lending, and coops, on the whole, are approving. While I have seen two board turndowns in the last 4 months, both had their reasons. 1st turndown- coop board decided that they didn’t want aRead more