Midtown Manhattan Condos are Selling!

Midtown Manhattan is the area that defines New York City–the pulse and heart of the city that never sleeps. Rockefeller Center, Penn Station, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden and Times Square–all these world renown venues and iconic buildings are in Midtown. With it also being one of the most busiest commercial districts in the world, it’s easy... Read More

What’s Happening in New York and Manhattan

The Latest About Real Estate, The Economy, Technology and Other News We keep a close watch on what’s going on in Manhattan and I thought I’d share some news about what we’re hearing and reading about. Good News About Employment The New York Post reported recently that New York led the nation in job creation in April. According to the article, new jobs have resulted in the... Read More

Manage Your Work Life to Co-Exist Peacefully with your Personal Life

One of the main reasons why Keller Williams’® business model appeals to me is their core philosophy of doing the right thing and “having a life worth living.” Don’t get me wrong, I’m not defining what a life worth living is; everyone has their own interpretation of that. To me personally, it’s about integrity and working toward something that enhances those things... Read More

Financing the American Dream–Can Qualified Buyers Achieve Homeownership Under Current Restrictions?

"I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!" / Network 1976 There was a 1970‘s movie, Network, where actor Peter Finch’s character, after becoming so stressed about his lagging network ratings exclaimed, in front of millions of viewers: “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” He encourages his... Read More

New York Mortgage Banker, Steve Hartstein Gives Some Insight into What’s Going on in Lending

I had the opportunity to talk to my friend and colleague, Steve Hartstein of First Meridian Mortgage, a residential Manhattan-based mortgage company, about the current climate of lending. I asked Steve if he’s noticed any significant changes and what we can expect in 2011. The Fourth Quarter of 2010 “Since the end of the fourth quarter of 2010, I’ve witnessed a major push... Read More

The Demand is Up for Manhattan Luxury Apartments

In my late January blog, I told you about how the Manhattan market was in for an upsurge this year and now there’s even more promising news. According to a recent Real Deal article investors are once again looking at Manhattan as a solid investment. Rental prices are going up as well. WNBC New York News reported yesterday that rentals for a two-bedroom condo in New York City... Read More

Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations Plaza–Oversized Luxury New York City Condominiums

Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations Plaza - Photography @ www.wirednewyork.com Mega Real Estate Giant, Donald Trump’s Residential Highrise of Luxury Living in Turtle Bay Donald Trump is known all over the world for his residential and commercial real estate projects, each being as richly lavish as the next. The Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations is certainly no exception... Read More

Superior Ink – The West Village Has “Something Superior” on its Cobble-Stoned Streets

When the architectural firm of Robert A. M. Stern redesigned the plans for Superior Ink Condominiums and Townhomes in 2007, the team faced a brewing controversy between developers, Related Companies and West Village preservationists. Superior Ink was a historic building that, as its namesake implies, once housed an ink factory in the 20th century. Preservationists wanted the 195-foot... Read More

AOL Time Warner Center – A Multi-Use Complex with 225 Manhattan Luxury Apartments and 251 Guest Rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Photography by ©Breakers New York’s AOL Time Warner Center opened in February of 2004. It rises to 750 feet and its two towers contain a plethora of the finest in entertainment, dining, and luxury hotel and condo accommodations in the city. This multi-use complex shares its space with Time Warner World Headquarters, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, The Shops of Columbus Circle to... Read More

Manhattan Real Estate–A Promising Resurgence for New York Housing and New Development Sales

Why Your Next Place May Cost More by The New York Times Company Manhattan’s Prime Luxury Developments: Lucida, Georgica, Brompton and Laurel Show Little to No Inventory Remaining in 2011 In several of my previous blogs, I’ve written about how New York real estate would once again realize an upsurge, despite dire predictions and the blight of financial failures that dominated... Read More