Category : Residential

DONE DEALS: All her ducks in order
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DONE DEALS: All her ducks in order

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by REW752
One year after meeting at Kathy Matson’s open house, her buyers closed on a Sutton Place apartment of thier dreams. “It is not often we come across a buyer who loves the building and has their heart set on living there,ˮ said Matson. “My buyers followed through our plan with...
A day in the life of billion dollar broker Jacky Teplitzky
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A day in the life of billion dollar broker Jacky Teplitzky

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by REW1652
On a warm mid-summer day, not far from the southern border of Central Park, one of the senior members of Jacky Teplitzky’s team is prepping an open house at a nearly 3,000 s/f co-op. Before the first arrivals begin to filter in, William Martin gives Brokers Weekly a tour of...
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No gray areas in Modica’s sales success

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by REW1423
Ralph Modica, a broker for Douglas Elliman, claims that working in real estate has had a profound effect on his outward appearance. “I would say that I got very gray,” he said, referring to the neatly cropped strands on top of his head. “I’m turning 49 in September and I...
Apartment dearth puts squeeze on Brooklyn prices
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Apartment dearth puts squeeze on Brooklyn prices

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by REW686
There are plenty who want to buy but they’re still finding little supply in Brooklyn, according to the recently released Douglas Elliman Q2 reports that showed a continually strengthening market in the borough. “Inventory is low, the year-over-year increase was a jump,” appraiser Johnathan Miller told Brokers Weekly.  Miller is...
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Startup shaking things up with salaried sales agents

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by REW838
Christopher Daish, a broker for real estate firm TripleMint, is in a position that’s mostly unknown to his compatriots. The Australian is benefitting from a challenge to the ancient arrangement under which the real estate industry operates. While brokers tend to suffer through lean times as they collect business contacts,...
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PHOTO GALLERY: BHS hosts Two Trees Lane event

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by REW796
Brown Harris Stevens, the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in the Hamptons, hosted an event  at 4 Two Trees Lane to celebrate their sponsorship of Art Southampton. Located within the historic Two Trees equestrian estate, along a private cul-de-sac, the enclave includes 12  luxury home sites.  Guests included Dan Conn, CEO of Christie’s International Real...
Rents reach new records as summer season competition heats up
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Rents reach new records as summer season competition heats up

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by REW609
The average rent in Manhattan reached a new monthly record in June, topping out at $3,489, which represents a $14 hike from the previous record set a month before. In its second quarter market report, real estate firm Citi Habitats, which has been tracking rental rates in the borough since...
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Island blossoming under latest Riverwalk addition

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by REW1347
When you first arrive on Roosevelt Island, you could easily believe that you’ve stumbled upon a studio back-lot. At the very least, you couldn’t possibly still be in Manhattan. The narrow strip of land offers visitors beautiful waterfront views and a small town-like atmosphere, which abuts to the stark contrast...
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Brokers who can sell anything, even a multi-colored house

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by REW972
It’s not hard to blend in in New York City. With eight million people milling about in one of the world’s largest cultural melting pots, even the most unique amongst us are just a small piece of a very diverse fabric. But what about properties that manage to stand apart...