Amid the steel and glass, a warmer, fuzzier Billionaires’ Row emerges

As Billionaires’ Row continues to reshape Manhattan’s skyline one ‘supertall’ at a time, agents say a new class of buyer is gradually reshaping the demographics of New York’s most exclusive block. Continue reading

8 challenges agents should be ready for when selling a luxury penthouse

From dealing with co-op boards to undoing prior upgrades that weren’t up to code, these are the unique challenges luxury agents said can come up with a penthouse transaction. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NYC gets 2 new execs

Steven James, who will serve as CEO, and Brad Loe, who has been tapped as executive vice president, director of sales, will focus on New York City. Continue reading

Richard Ferrari named new CEO of Douglas Elliman New York

Former CEO Steven James departed in April for Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices of America. Continue reading

2 top Douglas Elliman execs jump to HomeServices of America

Douglas Elliman executives Brad Loe and Steven James, the president of the brokerage’s New York City operations, will help craft HSA’s growth strategy. Continue reading

Manhattan median condo price falls below $1M for first time in years

It’s the first time the median numbers in Manhattan have fallen below $1 million in three years, according to Douglas Elliman’s fourth-quarter market report for Manhattan. The median condo or co-op sold for $999,000, 10.6 percent lower than last quarte… Continue reading

Douglas Elliman nabs top NYC producer from Compass

Barton Barrett closed more than $200 million in sales in 2017 and was the broker behind the $10.75 million sale of 140 Columbia Heights in 2006 — setting a record at the time for the highest priced townhouse in Brooklyn. Continue reading

NYC brokerages unite to launch ‘game-changing’ data platform

Leading residential brokerages in New York City are uniting to offer a new level of transparency to the way consumers and brokers search property. The effort is being called a “game-changer” by high-ranking executives involved in its launch. Continue reading