Cooking and real estate have some qualities in common. Sam Sifton, the New York Times food writer, engages so many readers, cooks and non-cooks alike, both because he personalizes his columns and he engages with the totality… More
For 100 years, the grand brick and limestone apartment buildings of Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Central Park West telegraphed an aura of New York City power and prestige. Their beautiful marble and terrazzo lobbies whispered… More
Which of the forces pushing and pulling at the US economy will most impact real estate in the coming months? We have inflation, the invasion of Ukraine, and the prospect of increasing interest rates all bouncing… More
When the first iteration of the coronavirus descended on New York City in March 2020, almost two years ago, commerce pretty much ceased. No one went to stores. No one went to restaurants. In fact, no… More
Homeownership lays the cornerstone to prosperity for most American families. The home becomes not only the locus of family life and pride, but also a source of funds in difficult times and a substantial inheritance for… More
During the first half of this year, New York City will welcome a new consumer-facing listing portal, called Citysnap. Piloted by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), Citysnap brings a long-awaited challenge to… More
New York is in love with the new. During week after week in the fall of 2021, buyers at the upper end of the real estate market have been choosing with their dollars. What they… More
