As many of you know, I loath TV and I am an avid podcast listener. April 1, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Urban Dig's podcast Talking Manhattan. Please have a listen!
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Compass understands the broad impact of the COVID-19 crisis. I kicked off the series with Leonard Steinberg. Leonard is a mentor, and one of the brightest and genuine thought leaders in real estate.
Read MoreMany people are panicking over the Coronavirus. Being a self-admitted germaphobe who cringes at the idea of greeting someone with a hug, I feel I have a jump on knowing how to prevent the spread of germs. Germs aside, we cannot shake off the fear this virus is instilling. The stock market has dropped over 6% in the past few days.
Read MoreIt is a fool’s errand to try and time the real estate market. 2019 has been a confusing year bringing about two types of buyers; wolves & sheep. Collective fear kept many buying sheep at bay. 2019 favored bold buyers sensible enough to know that no one can time the market.
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago I attended the Milken Conference in Singapore where I heard the foremost experts and thought leaders share their thoughts on the economy. I will share a few common themes as they pertain to real estate focusing on Howard Marks, one of my favorite financiers.
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We have been hearing bits of information about this “wonderful new process” that will take the time, hassle, and frustration out of selling your home. It is called iBuyer. I want to give you a brief introduction to this concept and plan to go into detail in a future newsletter.
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Books have the power to transport us to other worlds and let us engage with other lives… but when we come to the end of the story, then that book becomes just another item in our homes in need of proper storage and organization.
Read MoreI just returned from one of my favorite conferences of the year - Milken Global Conference. Changemakers and innovators gave inspiring talks on topics from finance to wellness. It is invigorating to hear how we can use financial innovation to drive the kind of outcomes that inspire us.
Read MoreAlmost everything I hear and read speaks to how bad home ownership is right now. It seems the world is telling everyone to rent. Why is the drumbeat to rent getting louder and how should you approach it? Renting has its time and place. I think renting for the long term is one of life’s biggest mistakes.
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Spring is approaching, and with it comes the desire for change. Whether you just want to alter your aesthetic for the new year… or prepare your property for higher prices as a rental or sale… painting can be a wonderful way to affect change quickly and effectively.
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A WebMD search leading you to believe you have days to live is just as irrelevant as bad media news stating erroneous data. The US economy, for the most part, is in outstanding shape. Although stocks are down, the S&P 500 is 35% higher than 5 years ago and 175% higher than 10 years ago.
Read MoreNovember was a month of travel; meeting with clients in Asia to discuss opportunities in the New York housing market. I was privileged to join an investor summit where family offices reiterated their desire to purchase real estate in the global market. They reminisced on the significant success their families achieved by purchasing in down markets.
Read MoreThe close of the 3rd. Quarter of 2018 has many in the New York City luxury real estate market crying the blues. Buyers have more wealth today than any other time in history and yet market results are less than stellar. The activity is slower, prices are declining and there are fewer sales.
Read MoreInformation comes at us so fast these days that is it is easy to get caught up in the most recent batch of data points... and that immediate information becomes all that we can see. From time to time I think we should pause, step back from the current situation, and explore a more historical frame of reference to get a better understanding of what is actually going on.
Read MoreWe are so excited to announce the launch of the new Compass sign! Just when you thought the “for sale” sign was dead, it’s been resurrected and connected to the internet. Compass recently unveiled a new design for its “for sale” sign, and it’s a decidedly modern update to a decades-old design.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the release of the Compass 2Q 2018 Manhattan Quarterly Market Insights Report. This report highlights the prevailing trends shaping the market for each neighborhood of Manhattan.
Read MorePricing is a delicate topic for all sellers. I am often told "I don't want to give my home away" to which I reply "I haven't given one away yet!". Trust is important and I appreciate my clients trusting me with the marketing of their homes. In this post, I want to share a recent success story from some of our favorite clients.
Read MorePorcelain V. Ceramic
Both can be used in home renovations, and both are manufactured with different types of clay. The real difference is in their levels of permeability...
Read MoreEveryone knows about conventional grout colors- matching white tiles to the same shade of white grout can prove maddening. But what if you went for something bolder? A trend in kitchen and bathroom design now is to add a pop of color with pink, green, blue, or even red grout. Don't just take our word for it, see for yourself below.
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