Manhattan Market Intelligence

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

The Spring Market Isn’t Over Just Yet Many people assume the market begins to slow after Memorial Day as summer plans take priority. Yet conversations across the industry suggest buyer activity remains steady, particularly for properties that are priced appropriately and require little work after closing. While today’s buyers may be more selective than they were during the pandemic-era frenzy, that does not necessarily mean they have disappeared. Buyers Are Still Engage