Category Archives: New Developments

160 East 22nd Luxury Condos in Gramercy Park

Gramercy Park has long been one of Manhattan’s most luxurious and prestigious neighborhoods.  The focal point of the area is the lush gated park, and old brownstones and mansions lend these streets beauty and sophistication.  The luxury condos at 160 … Continue reading

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Top New Construction Rental Buildings in Manhattan

In the past several years, the construction boom in New York City has brought with it a wealth of luxury rental buildings.  These buildings feature upscale amenities, a variety of services, and innovative design.  Here’s a look at the top … Continue reading

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NYC Developers Hang Hopes on Condo Construction

Developers in New York City, anxious to recover from the country’s years-long economic and housing slump, have turned to condo projects to beef up their bottom line.  The lack of new construction paired with the high demand that has been … Continue reading

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Cutting Real Estate News on New York Tri-State

Connecticut home prices down but sales up The number of Connecticut single-family home sales increased the first quarter, while median prices dropped to their lowest level since 2003, according to data by Boston-based real estate analysts, the Warren Group. Sales … Continue reading

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Buyers Should Know Limits When Dealing with Multiple Offers

US real estate markets are strengthening Real estate experts are saying that homeowners need to be persuaded that it is worth taking a step back by selling for less so they can take two steps forward to buy a more … Continue reading

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Real Estate Investment Pioneers

As I mentioned on Monday, I just returned from a business trip to explore an impressive development project in Argentina.  I had the pleasure of previewing the Algodon Mansion, a 10 unit ultra-lux boutique hotel to open in December of this … Continue reading

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Wednesday Link-O-Rama

I must apologize for the light postings lately and the lack of original content but today’s Manhattan real estate marketplace is requiring more effort and energy per deal than anytime in the past decade.  Don’t misunderstand me here…I’m not bellyaching…just providing … Continue reading

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Friday Link-O-Rama

A potpourri of stories from around the country to right here in our own backyard: Housing cycles: lessons learned-an entertaining animation in which John Burns reminds us “Remember, every down cycle is the beginning of the next up cycle.” (via Hot … Continue reading

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Friday Link-O-Rama

I continue to be incredibly busy and apologize for the weak number of posts this week.  It has been unavoidable as ech day has been busier than the previous.  So as many of my readers know, when I’m swamped, I … Continue reading

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Apple Store Coming to Upper West Side

Is Apple getting into the lingerie business?  Nope but they are rumored to be taking over VS’s UWS site.  I can almost fall out of my office window onto what will soon be the city’s newest Apple Store. photo from Property … Continue reading

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