New York Real Estate Update—The Summer Market is Heating Up!

To say the New York real estate market has been heating up would actually be an understatement. Everyone is working hard to make up for lost time and we’re seeing a flurry of activity this month. Inventory is back on the rise as buyers, sellers and renters are all eager to make their moves as […]

How We Are Staying Connected through Technology

Even though we are staying home and staying safe, it’s more important than ever to stay connected in whatever ways possible. A lot of people are taking advantage of Zoom and other video conferencing technology right now. The entire Tom & Mickey real estate team has been making the most of these online tools during […]

In Contract: 45 East 9th Street, 10 – Greenwich Village

The times are difficult and uncertain right now, but it’s important not to panic and abandon rationality. We will get through this, even if it’s not going to be “business as usual” anytime soon. It is still business, however, and we are going to continue doing everything we can for our clients until the clouds […]

A Message from Tom & Mickey

While these are unprecedented times, please know that we are still here to service our clients to the fullest, backed by the power of Douglas Elliman and our support team. As your trusted real estate advisors, it our priority to maintain a clear line of communication with you while navigating this ever-changing real estate landscape. […]

Home Selling 101: How to Effectively Market a Luxury Property

Working in New York’s luxury property market is exciting business. There is never a dull moment and that’s what we love about it. We also get the opportunity to work with some really interesting and influential people from all over the world who are buying and selling real estate in Manhattan. With such high-profile clients […]

Douglas Elliman Releases 2020 Wealth Report

The Wealth Report 2020 Every year, Douglas Elliman puts out The Wealth Report in conjunction with its international real estate partner, Knight Frank, based out of the UK. This report provides a global perspective on prime property and investment. They define “prime property” as the most desirable and most expensive property in a given location—the […]

Featured New York Property: 240 Park Avenue South, 16PHB

In the heart of the distinctive Flatiron neighborhood, you will find 240 Park Avenue South. This 17-story condo building features 54 luxury residential units designed by world-renowned architects, Gwathemy and Siegel. The exterior of the building complement’s Park Avenue’s surrounding architecture with limestone and precast concrete panels. About 240 Park Avenue South Inside each luxury […]

How to Price Your Apartment in the Current New York Real Estate Market

Pricing an apartment in New York City has never been easy. In today’s market conditions, it is even trickier. There are so many factors to consider, and ultimately it will always come down to what buyers are willing to pay. We are in a buyer’s market right now, and they have a lot of negotiating […]

New York’s Rental Broker Fee Ruling: What You Need to Know

One of the biggest pieces of news in New York real estate lately has been the ruling that effectively prevents real estate brokers from collecting commissions (the rental broker fee) from rental tenants. This has been a common practice in the city for a long time. However, local and state legislators have been making sweeping […]

Home Buying 101: How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Home Purchase

In our first Home Buying 101 article, we shared some tips to help you when hiring a real estate broker. In this article, we want to talk about the idea of “value” as it relates to buying a home. We’re not just talking about the resale value of the property, but how to get the […]