Tag: nyc
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Fall in Review
Manhattan delivered its strongest fall season since 2021—and its second-best in 11 years—with rising demand, stable inventory, and early signs of price firming. The fall market (which I define as the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday before Thanksgiving) tends to follow a familiar seasonal rhythm. New listings come to market in a wave…
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Call it a West Side Story!
The very first resale at West 66th Street is now on the market, and it’s about as turnkey as you can get. Apartment 17F is a bespoke combination of two mint condition residences, seamlessly merged into a grand, beautifully scaled home offering 4,400 square square feet, four to five bedrooms, and five-and-a-half bathrooms. The asking…
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Gobble Up the Views: Where to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from Your Window
If there’s one thing better than a Thanksgiving turkey, it’s catching those giant helium balloons drift by without freezing your feathers while camped on the street. We’re talking about apartments with float-worthy vistas, where you can cozy up, pour some cider, and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from the comfort of your own perch. Here are…
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Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes, Reimagined as Rooms
There’s something about this time of year that makes certain rooms feel extra nostalgic. Maybe it’s a deep red living space that brings cranberry sauce to mind, a warm wood–paneled dining room that calls sweet potato casserole to memory, or a soft green bedroom layered in shades of sage. Even a sunlit room with warm…
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If These Homes were Coffee Orders: Real Estate with a Caffeinated Twist
Some homes feel like caffeine for the soul. Warm, bold, maybe a little sweet—kind of like your go-to coffee order. So, we brewed up something fun: a lineup of listings to match your morning pick-me-up. Whether you’re a latte loyalist, an espresso enthusiast, or committed to your cold brew, these picks are brewed to perfection.…
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The Line: September Job Growth Much Higher than Expected
This week, we finally have a BLS Employment report, but unfortunately it’s for September. Welcome to the “you get what you get, and you don’t get upset” edition of The Line. September Job Growth Much Higher than Expected Payrolls rose by 119,000 in September, which easily crushed the50,000 Dow Jones estimate. Here are the other highlights of the report:…
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50-Year Mortgages Explained: Why They Likely Won’t Apply to NYC Buyers
The proposed introduction of a 50-year mortgage, discussed recently by the White House, is generating a lot of conversation nationwide. Supporters argue it could help improve affordability for first-time buyers, while critics warn it may extend debt burdens and inflate home prices even further. But one question matters most for New Yorkers: Would a 50-year…
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Character, Built In: 5 Homes with Beautiful Exposed Wood Beams
Wood beams don’t just carry the weight of a home; they carry the room. They add dimension, beauty, and a sense of structure that instantly elevates a space. They bring warmth, depth, and a little character to any room. From an 18th-century Hudson Valley estate to a light-filled home with soaring ceilings in South Harlem,…
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Op-Ed: Manhattan is Doing Just Fine
Have you heard that people are fleeing Manhattan? The headlines say it over and over, but the reality tells a very different story. In my latest commentary for RISMedia, I look at what the data and our daily experience in the market actually show: no mass exodus, no panic selling, and an underlying strength that…
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The Podcast Everyone’s Talking About: Two Legends, One Must-Listen
The MoRE Network’s latest hit episode, “Talking New York Real Estate with Vince Rocco: Legends in Our Industry,” has quickly become one of the platform’s most-watched conversations, already surpassing 92,000 views. Host Vince Rocco sits down with two true Brown Harris Stevens legends—Hall Willkie, President Emeritus & Chief Corporate Consultant, and Frederick Warburg Peters, veteran…