This is a reposting of my annual Holiday Tipping Apartment Guide in Manhattan! 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
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12/08/2009
New York City is like no other. And when it comes to real estate in this glorious city, it's good to have an experienced broker whether you're buyng or selling ... and it's good to know basic terminology. Glossary of Terms Abstract of Title A historical summary of the recorded instruments and pro
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11/08/2009
Third Quarter 2009 Manhattan Sales Market Report Third Quarter 2009 Manhattan Rental Market Report
10/03/2009
Third Quarter 2009 Manhattan Market Report is in While the residential market is not back to where it was before the collapse of Lehman Brothers, things have improved over the past several months. With a slow start, the spring buyimg market picked up. National housing indicators are turning arou
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10/03/2009
It's THE market for Manhattan home buyers. So it's important to understand your buying power. Your buying power means you can negotiate a good deal. It is also important to understand that while this is a buyer's market, there are no fire sales - meaning you won't get a $1M property for $500,000.
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07/26/2009
Since 1976 the tradition of Macy's fireworks took place on the East River in Manhattan. This year to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the exploration of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson, the 2009 Macy's July 4th Fireworks extravaganza took place on the Hudson River, This year's fireworks fe
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07/05/2009
It's that time again! New York City Restaurant Week Summer 2009 is almost here! New Yorkers and tourists alike will be able to enjoy an extended Restaurant Week and dine at Manhattan's trendiest and best restaurants from July 12-31, 2009. New York's top restaurants will serve three-course lunches
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07/04/2009
Second-quarter sales prices fell nearly 20% in a year, while sales volumes drop like stones. The number of months on the market now doubles the decade's average. The Manhattan residential real estate market showed little sign of recovery during the second quarter. Some of the reports attributed t
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07/04/2009
Twice a year, in January and June/July, there is a unique opportunity to experience some of New York City's finest restaurants for a fraction of the usual price. Throughout the city, restaurants participate in "Restaurant Week" where they offer a three-course lunch for $24.07 (& some even offer d
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06/11/2009
Special Prix-Fixe DinnersJune 20 - 28, 2009Kids 11 and under pay their age; Everyone else: $29Dine at a participating restaurant between 5 & 7pm, and enjoy special prix-fixe dinners at participating restaurants. See list below for participating restaurant. Prices are per person and do not include
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06/11/2009