Ross Ellis' Blog

In this recession you can't beat these lunch and dinner offerings from the best restaurants in New York City/ Three-course, prix-fixe meals are $24.07 and $35 respectively. This year, for the first time ever, many of the participating restaurants are adding Sundays to the program, which has hist...

While real estate could be better across the country,the average price for Manhattan apartments only fell 2% from the 3rd Quarter of 2008. Apartments sold during the 4th quarter spent 16 days longer on the market than a year ago, a 19% increase. Sellers received a bit under 95% of their asking pr...

The holiday season of 2008 is an especially important one. The past year and most importantly the past few months have been historic. The economy is the most volatile it's been since WWII. People have lost jobs, homes and savings. Our country is facing many changes with President Elect Obama who ...

  The holiday season is here and it's time to start thinking about tipping for services in our apartment buildings. For those living in Manhattan, holiday tipping is the norm and can seem endless. While it's important to be generous, it's also important to be realistic about what you can afford. ...

With the holidays upon us, it's a time to give gifts to our loved ones, friends and customers. In a volatile economy gift buying could decrease for some. And at the same time there are wonderful groups doing important work whose donations are suffering. This holiday season, rather than buying exp...

November is a wonderful time in New York City. The election is over and a new administration will soon be in place.  Friday (November 7th) was the opening of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. It's a feast for the eyes and ears of every child and even adults during the...

I am pleased to provide the Manhattan Sales 3rd Quarter Market Report. While the luxury market played a large role in increasing the value of the real estate market.  The sales from those apartments have continued to aide the market, even as the national business media focuses on the ailing natio...

2nd Quarter 2008 Halstead Property Market Report While the luxury market played a large role in increasing the value of the real estate market.  The sales from those apartments have continued to aide the market, even as the national business media focuses on the ailing national economy.  Manhatta...

ABOUT NEW YORK CITY New York City is the largest most diverse metro area with 8.275M residents. Its rich history, the landmarks such as Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty tell the world of our ancestors. Wall Street, the global financial market and economic ruler is home to the top 6 global ...

  Even with clouds and light rain, New York City's July 4th celebration was spectacular. A few million spectators watched the amazing spectrum of colorful fireworks. The views which are synonymous with the New York City skyline were called "million dollar views and temporarily stole the spotlight...