Quality moves quickly, premiums return, and decisive action wins Manhattan this week demonstrated what happens when sellers price to current reality, and buyers stop hesitating. Multiple forces converge on a limited inventory. Estate planning brings empty nesters back to the city seeking maintenance-free living near cultural institutions and healthcare. Suburban families exhausted by commutes Continue Reading
Co-op contracts close above ask, downtown condos surge, and patience delivers townhouse deals. Manhattan this week feels confident. Buyers stopped waiting. The Upper East Side co-op market flipped the script. Contracts closed above asking prices for the first time in months. Downtown condos crushed expectations, with median contract prices 35% above asking price. Townhouse buyers who have waited Continue Reading
West Village gardens, landmark facades, and buyers who reward irreplaceable stories Manhattan this week feels watchful. The war in the Middle East keeps oil prices elevated. Some buyers wait for clarity before committing millions. Mortgage rates hold steady around 6.25%. Rents remain more than 20% above pre-pandemic levels. Beneath the macro noise, the market moves forward with purpose. Buyers Continue Reading
Manhattan Weekly Snapshot: Flat Prices, Focused Buyers Spring in Manhattan feels busy when you are in the lobby and strangely calm when you look at the charts. New listings and signed contracts are building in line with the season. The price per square foot has settled into a narrow range that closely resembles the 2016–2018 range. UrbanDigs describes this as “a season of confusion.” Jonathan Continue Reading
Manhattan Real Estate Market | Week of November 3, 2025 The Manhattan real estate market opened in November with clear momentum. Four straight weeks of strong luxury activity culminated in 41 contracts at $4M+ for the week, confirming steady buyer demand and durable market fundamentals. Last week’s surge to 41 contracts at $4 million and above per the Olshan Report not only eclipses Continue Reading
Steady Momentum Defines Late October in Manhattan Real Estate As October drew to a close, the Manhattan real estate market maintained a steady rhythm of activity across co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Buyers demonstrated renewed confidence. Sellers who priced strategically continued to capture attention in an increasingly data-driven environment. Momentum in both the mid-market and luxury Continue Reading
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