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MARKET NEWS: YOU WANT TO BUY A SWEATER THAT YOU CAN GROW INTO; HOWEVER, THE STORES DON’T SEEM TO HAVE A LARGE SELECTION! BUT WHEN YOU FIND THAT PERFECT SWEATER, YOU CAN BORROW THE MONEY TO PAY FOR IT! LAST … Continue reading →

First, let us say “thank you” to our fearless leader Doug Heddings for allowing us to contribute to his blog. We are very excited and honored to hop on the trail he has blazed with True Gotham. In our opinion, … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

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 →