Manhattan Market Intelligence

The recently released Q2 2026 Manhattan Apartment Market Report paints a picture of a market that continues to demonstrate resilience, even as buyers navigate higher borrowing costs and ongoing economic uncertainty. Average apartment prices rose 5% year-over-year to just over $2.23 million, while the median sale price increased 6% to $1.29 million—both the second-highest levels ever recorded. Yet beneath those impressive headline figures lies a more nuanced story about wher

What Makes Someone Fall in Love With a Home? As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, and neighbors, many of us will spend the holiday in a place we often take for granted—our home. Whether it’s gathering around the table for a barbecue, watching fireworks from a rooftop or terrace, or simply enjoying a quiet evening with loved ones, holidays have a way of reminding us that a home is about much more than the walls that surround us. It’s where memor

What Today’s Affluent Buyers Appear to Value Last month, I shared how affluent buyer preferences continue to influence New York City’s luxury market, particularly around privacy, discretion, and lower-profile living environments. Interestingly, some recent industry observations suggest another trend may be emerging—a shift in who today’s luxury buyers are and what they increasingly appear to value. While headlines often focus on interest rates, taxes, and market uncertain

What a $50 Million Penthouse Deal Revealed About AI Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the real estate process. Buyers use it to research neighborhoods, compare properties, estimate values, and better understand financing options. Sellers use it to gather pricing insights, analyze market trends, and prepare their homes for sale. Used properly, AI can be an incredibly valuable tool. But like any tool, it also has limitations. For example, a $50 million Manh