NEW YORK’S ENDURING MAGNETISM
Following is my Manhattan Market Watch column for November publication. The world news is sobering indeed, but in New York, we have much for which to be grateful. October 2, 2011. I’ve taken to begin these… More
Following is my Manhattan Market Watch column for November publication. The world news is sobering indeed, but in New York, we have much for which to be grateful. October 2, 2011. I’ve taken to begin these… More
This will appear in the October issue of Mann Report Residential. Who knows what our economic picture will look like then. August 8, 2011. A dateline is essential when faced with a 2 month advance deadline… More
In mid July, Fred Peters posted a blog about the complexities inherent in a broker’s job “as well as the multiple pleasures.” He mused, “Our business involves strategizing . . . relationship management . . …. More
In a previous column I posed the question: Isn’t it time to drop SoHo’s AIR requirements? Several brokers wrote to say they would welcome an opportunity to join in a concerted effort to accomplish this. A… More
While areas like Arizona, Florida and Nevada are at risk for more declines, Manhattan’s residential market seems positioned to stay the course. Will our recovery be stalled or substantial? Halevai—it should only be substantial! Read my… More
Here’s a preview of my Manhattan Market Watch column to appear in the January issue of Mann Report. Thanks for reading! After a major downturn in Manhattan’s real estate market, we turned the corner and regained… More
We’re poised in these last months of 2010 to finish the year with an improved 4th quarter. After a tumultuous 2009, our market rose slightly and hesitantly as 2010 began, picking up unexpected steam steadily through… More
Renovating an apartment in Manhattan presents a set of unique challenges. I’ve written on the subject before, and with the perspective of my recent 6th renovation behind me, I offer some advice to the uninitiated. … More
Here’s my next column for the June/July issue of Mann Report. “Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it…” I’m talking about negotiating, not falling in love. Everyone does it, and we… More
Here’s a preview of my column for the May issue of Mann Report. Happy Passover & Easter! I’ve taken liberties with a line from Alexander Pope’s philosophical poem “The Essay on Man” for my title. This spring, we’ve… More