How 2 friends created 1 of the top women-led teams in New York City

Through long-term planning, persistence and good relationships, Alli Chiaramonte and Tania Friedland of the ATelier Team have created a high-powered small team climbing its way to the top of NYC’s luxury market. Continue reading

Being a neighborhood expert isn’t enough anymore 

If your entire value proposition is “I specialize in this neighborhood,” then you’re putting a clock on your career, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Lisa Simonsen, The Simonsen Team

Find out how this luxury broker and her team continue to set records in some of the country’s most exclusive markets. Continue reading

Breakfast at Tiffany’s pad goes on sale. Little black dress not included

The iconic Upper East Side townhouse where Audrey Hepburn’s character Holly Golightly lived is on the market for $15 million, offering not only a prestigious address, but a piece of cinematic history. Continue reading

Compass scoops up Douglas Elliman agent Patty LaRocco

LaRocco is based in New York City and comes to Compass as a top agent from Douglas Elliman. She hopes to expand her team after jumping to Compass, according to an announcement. Continue reading

‘How’s the market?’: How to answer that question in NYC (and beyond)

The secret is in the specifics and sentiment, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzeman writes. Turn her New York City advice into a how-to on answering tough questions about your local market. Continue reading

Joan Didion’s former NYC apartment sells for $5.4M

The Upper East Side apartment has sold more than a year after hitting the market. The late writer and her husband, John Gregory Dunne, bought the property in 1988. Continue reading

‘RHONY’ alum Sonja Morgan auctioning UES townhouse

The 4,650-square-foot home is also being listed for $7.5 million by Adam Modlin of the Modlin Group. Bidding is expected to begin around $1.75 million to $3.75 million. Continue reading

Size matters: 4 traits guaranteed to make your penthouse stand tall

A “penthouse” title alone isn’t enough to get a seller top dollar anymore, according to a new report obtained exclusively by Inman from Jim St. André at Compass. Other factors play a key role, too. Continue reading

Neoclassical-style townhouse in Manhattan sells for $57M

The sale is just the latest in a number of high-end townhouse transactions in the city in recent months, following on the heels of two other $50 million townhouse deals. Continue reading