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Top Five Manhattan Real Estate Trends of 2011

December 30, 2011 | Source: DNAinfo.com “Top Five Manhattan Real Estate Trends of 2011”  Doug is featured in the real estate year-end story, his quotes are peppered throughout the article discussing various trends. Here’s the link– http://www.dnainfo.com/20111230/upper-east-side/top-five-manhattan-real-estate-trends-of-2011

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MANAR Introduces Certified International Property Specialist Classes

NEW YORK, NY  – The Manhattan Association of REALTORS (MANAR) is holding the first of many International training classes required to become a Certified International Property Specialist.  Classes are being held at The Manhattan Association of REALTORS office in The … Continue reading

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Your “Vacation” Home MUST be a Vacation Home

Many have asked me what I think will happen to the Hamptons real estate market after the below tax decision.  My answer:  People with second homes will make absolutely sure that they or their families don't spend more than 183 … Continue reading

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More Transparency In Manhattan Real Estate Numbers

My friend and colleague Noah Rosenblatt at UrbanDigs posted a brilliant read yesterday discussing the lag between closed sales and the date they are filed and the influence this lag has on market reports. Check it out, a detailed and … Continue reading

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Don’t Ignore All Cash Buyer’s Behaviors

It’s no secret that cash is king despite the fact that the dollar is worth only a mere fraction of itself.  And cash buyers of Manhattan and Hampton’s real estate have been dealt a ROYAL flush! If you are one … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin Not Happy that Google Never Forgets

Consider this article from Crain's the next time you post on facebook, twitter, your blog or anywhere on the Web for that matter: Sarah Palin learns Web has no undo feature. And if you think that people aren't checking out your … Continue reading

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Chris Mullin Shopping for an Apartment

My doorman just told me that he ran into Chris Mullin on the street. Mr. Mullin shook the doorman's hand and when asked what he was doing on the Upper West Side he replied, "looking for a 2 bedroom apartment." … Continue reading

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More Market Perspective from Jonathan Miller

Via Curbed It seems like the top 10% of the Manhattan market gets 90% of the media coverage so I thought I’d provide a little context for our voyeurism.

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More Infrastructure Coming to Riverside Boulevard

The Extell press release as I received it: Extell Development Corporation    NEWS RELEASE    NEW 3 MILLION SF MIXED-USED DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR UPPER WEST SIDE —– INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL, K-8 SCHOOL, HOTEL, RETAIL, OFFICE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CINEMA AND PARKING —– … Continue reading

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