Vicki Gaily presents

A true estate setting, encompassing both an outdoor and indoor pool, regulation lighted tennis court, outdoor cabana, indoor fitness center. State of the Art Kuche+Cucina kitchen, 1st floor primary bedroom suite, 2 offices ideal for working remotely, great floorplan for entertaining and a relaxed lifestyle. 6-car garage and natural gas generator. 30 mins from Manhattan.

Price: $4,995,000

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For more information, please contact Vicki Gaily at 201-390-5880 or vgaily@specialproperties.com

Vicki Gaily is the exclusive agent representing the Bergen County, NJ real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Ian Slater and Eduardo Martinez of Compass present a noteworthy property in NYC. This quad-plex penthouse, complete with a 24hr doorman, has officially hit the market for $6.9995M. The captivating 3,785 sq ft. property has a unique and fascinating history. Most notably, Britney Spears lived in the penthouse for four years during her "Toxic" era in the early 2000s. In the 80s, renowned singer/actress Cher also owned the home before selling it to record executive Russel Simmons in 1990. Located within the Silk Building, the home caters to just about every need and desire. The building, built-in 1908, holds 55 residences and was home to the original Tower Records store in the ’80s and ’90s.

While providing desired privacy in a townhouse-like structure, the home can be entered on any of the four levels, each unveiling a new surprise. The main level of the home, where the living/dining room and the chef’s kitchen can be found, features Sub Zero and Viking appliances. For optimum convenience, the main floor, with 12-foot high ceilings, also accommodates a powder room and a full-sized laundry room.

One of the highlights of this space is the outdoor terrace, which can be found on the top level along with the den. Out on the terraced roof, you’ll find stunning sunset views with the Empire State Building in sight. Even while on the unit’s other levels, you’ll be flooded with natural light and pleasant views from the large windows.

Located in the NoHo area of Manhattan, there is no shortage of entertainment and dining fit for any taste. Some common points of interest include Zero Bond, a members-only clubhouse, and a Miami-based restaurant, Kyu, which serves Asian barbeque.

For more information, view the listing here.

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David Bowie

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Commonly referred to as one of the most influential musical figures of the 20^th century, Bowie was widely recognized as a glamorous star with dramatic makeup, remarkable style, and unmatched stage presence. Although the English singer-songwriter unfortunately passed in 2016 due to cancer, his lasting legacy is still apparent in the touches he left behind including his longtime Manhattan apartment.

The New York City property was purchased by Bowie in 1999 for a price of $3.81 million. Located in the Nolita neighborhood, the area offers a charming and chic essence perfectly synonymous with his lively image. Records indicate that this property is currently owned by a trust linked to his estate. Recently though, the superstar’s former residence was placed on the market at an asking price of $16.8 million. Less than a month after its listing, the property has secured a buyer and the home is currently in contract.

Bowie's former longtime residence spans over 5,000 square feet of living space and includes four bedrooms. The stylish apartment sits in a mid-rise Manhattan building that dates back to the late 1800s when the property was utilized as a chocolate factory. The vibrant unit offers direct elevator access and opens to a marvelous 56-foot-long great room. The primary bedroom suite offers more than 1,000 square feet and is equipped with a cozy fireplace and spacious dressing room. Other appealing amenities of the superstar home include a library and three outdoor terraces.

The listing for this property is held by Stuart Moss of the Corcoran Group.

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Anthony Bourdain

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In 2016, Anthony Bourdain first rented the luxe Manhattan apartment for $13,000 per month. The space became home to the travel documentarian for two years until his unfortunate passing in June of 2018. A mere two months later, the celebrity chef’s former residence was placed on the market at a price of $14,200 per month. The space was rented out only a month after its listing. However, three years after Bourdain’s passing, the residence is once more being listed on the rental market. This time the home is being offered at a reduced price of $12,000 per month. Bourdain also owned an Upper East Side apartment with his then wife Ottavia Busia that sold for $3.3 million about a year after his passing. A documentary film revolving around his life titled "Roadrunner" is set to be released on July 16.

Located at the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, now known as the Deutsche Bank Center, Bourdain’s former apartment spans 1,200 square feet and includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. As one of the top luxury condominiums in Manhattan, the residence features top of the line amenities and panoramic views of the dazzling cityscape and scenic Hudson River. The interior space offers floor-to-ceiling windows, ultra-modern kitchen appliances, and an expansive closet. The building amenities include a full-time doorman, concierge service, health club, spa, lounge, screening room, landscaped sundeck, and private garage. The apartment is perfectly located in the heart of a bustling Manhattan neighborhood and home to some of the most coveted stores and restaurants on the island.

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Shawn Levy

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The luxurious Manhattan abode was once home to John Stewart, comedian and former “Daily Show” host who sold the property in 2014 for $17.5 million to financier Parag Pande and filmmaker Ritu Singh Pande. Seven years later, Shawn Levy and his wife, Serena, purchased the home on April 1 for a price of $13 million via a trust. However, in the short two months following, Levy “has recently committed to filming on the West Coast and Europe for the foreseeable future—and the family will not be able to spend time in New York City after all,” according to the listing team led by Danny Davis at The Corcoran Group. This has led the Levy’s to list their former Manhattan abode on the market for $15 million.

As the largest and last penthouse to sell at 40 Bleecker in New York City’s NoHo neighborhood, this condominium is the highest priced property in the newly constructed building. The penthouse consists of the top two floors of the 1900s commercial building, which was converted into loft-style condominiums in 2004. The ultramodern interiors were designed by Ryan Korban although the Levy’s did undergo some minor renovations during their short stay such as painting over some wallpapers. The lavish space spans 6,280 square feet with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The home includes two living rooms, a large family room, multiple entertaining areas, office, and two outdoor terraces. According to the listing, “the apartment feels like a house in a doorman condo.”

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They were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Kevin Crigger: "[In Toronto], real estate has been an essential service throughout Covid. So we are still functioning; definitely not business as usual, but our associations and organizations have done really good job of setting parameters and the agents really have been very understanding of the times. We have pivoted a lot, obviously, to Zoom meetings and we've done a lot of initial virtual showings and have utilized technology to better qualify clients. Interestingly sales are up 97% year over year. We had a very substantial reduction at the beginning of Covid in March 2020. On prices, we are looking at probably 18 to 21% price growth over the course of this year, and a very strong market across all sectors... 2022 is going to be the year of the condo."

Leslie S Modell: "We've done a very great job of getting the city back on the map... New York is back. To anyone that counted us out, I am here to tell you to hurry back because we're on fire again and there is still great opportunity to purchase for a 1st time home buyer or luxury property. New York is reopening. Hopefully soon, Broadway will be back and all these other wonderful institutions. People are going back to museums. So our culture is coming back, and once we get up and running, this market will be right back at that high-end number, and once we are able to get some more International flow, the condo market will be on fire as well... I had five condos in a building. I have sold four of them, so that speaks volumes to me."

Michael LaFido: "There are two different markets. The Chicago downtown market is a totally different animal than the suburbs. I was part of a $6.8 million purchased transaction in downtown about a month ago. We are seeing a lot more people leaving the city tand moving to the suburbs. The biggest estates had been sitting on the market for years in some of our more affluent suburbs. Now, if it's bigger it's better in the suburbs. The affluent upper price points are the hottest I've ever seen; it is thriving. There's a shortage of inventory. People want yards and pools. We are riding the wave. I do national training and speaking, talking to agents across the country who say that the market is hot. Chicagoland has been a buyer's market, and now it is a seller's market."

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Kevin Crigger, Leslie S Modell, Michael LaFido

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Bella Hadid

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In November 2019, Bella and her sister, Gigi Hadid, had both purchased real estate properties in Manhattan. Bella purchased a renovated SoHo penthouse for $6.1 million. The six-story building dating back to 1877 was previously a silk showroom and was later converted into a residential co-op in 2016.

Many of the original industrial elements of the building remain such as the brick barrel-vaulted ceilings, dark metal columns, and exposed ductwork.

Hadid’s duplex spans 2,180 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The private rooftop deck offers an extra 779 square feet of space. Other features include imported Italian built-in closets, a glass-walled and temperature controlled 100-bottle wine room, custom lighting, and motorized blackout shades in the bedrooms.

The central room combines the kitchen, home office, and living and dining rooms. Hardwood flooring, modern light fixtures and built-in shelving are throughout the central room as well.

Ryan Serhant from Million Dollar Listing New York holds this listing.

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They were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Jeff Biebuyck: "The reason we call our company Frontgate is that there are 26 gated communities just in our zip code. Like everywhere else, we have the best year we've ever had, and I was convinced in March [2020] that we had to be prepared to shut the doors because we got a pandemic and big overhead. Fast forward, here we are, and it may end up being the best year and it's just been phenomenal. We're blessed we've survived the fires that we had in Calabasas that wiped us out for a good quarter. We've gotten knocked around a little bit, but as I said, we got a really nice market right now. People are leaving LA to come to Calabasas and Hidden Hills because of its guard-gated communities. We have from the Kardashians, Will Smith, you name it. We care about our clients, treat them like everybody else. We all put our pants on the same way, so if you treat them like that, I think they respect that."

Ryan Ayre: "There are people from the Raleigh area who might have had a condo here [Emerald Isle] and they have moved their family down here to get out of the big city. You're seeing a lot more migration now. Some of those people are going to sell their homes, get the equity out of it, and then buy a bigger home here and sell the condo. You have definitely seen a change in migration. You're seeing a change in demographics here. There's a lot of cash rolling into here that's not an investment. It's people actually moving here, which differs from 2008 when most were investors. These are people that want to live here. People are coming from California, New York, Ohio, anywhere up Northeast. Even Florida and surrounding areas. I've always said that that this area is kind of a hidden gem and it's not anymore; people are finding it. It's getting to the point where we are getting more recognized around the country."

Paul Perry: "We are doing really well up here in Arizona. I think we're at the top of the food chain right now for appreciation and house sales even above Miami, which is rare for us. We've actually held it for the last two months now... We have people coming from the Carolinas and Florida... What we're dealing with is people saying we're going to another 2006 bubble but we're not because we have so much cash coming in. Many people are coming with no mortgages. But if they're going to get a mortgage, it used to be those high ones where they put five or 10% down. Now, you're getting 20% all the way to 50% down, so we have to get rid of that hurdle. Then, the next one is how long is this going to last. The way it's looking, it's all future-telling. How do you get where are we going to go, and it just keeps going up for another three to four years... We are in a great neighborhood and a great state."

Elliot Bogod: "New York is opening. More people are considering coming back after the exodus to warmer places such as Florida, Long Island, and New Jersey. Manhattan saw a lot of people leave and now they are coming back. Things are starting to be more active again. We had a very tough year last year as you know, all aspects of real estate commercial retail residential. The market is recovering. We see a lot of activity. Restaurants are at 50% capacity now, Yankee Stadium and movie theaters are opening. We expect Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Broadway shows to open soon. New Yorkers are coming back and they're looking for rentals and to buy. We have a lot of inventory. It's the first buyer's market in 12 years, so it's great for investors and for people to bring money and invest in New York. Brokers are busy with contracts out, signed, and closing. Commercial real estate has never been more affordable. Residential as well because we saw some buildings with 20-30% discounts."

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Top: Jeff Biebuyck, Ryan Ayre. Bottom: Paul Perry, Elliot Bogod

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Joan Collins has listed her longtime Manhattan pied-à-terre, a spacious co-op, for $2.095 million.

The actress, best known for her role in the 1980s television series, Dynasty, purchased the apartment with her husband, Percy Gibson, as newlyweds in 2002 – which they moved into almost a year later. Collins immediately fell in love with the spaciousness of the rooms and the feeling of light and airiness. The apartment also holds 16 closets, which most definitely caught the attention of Collins.

The couple has finally listed their apartment after placing it on the market and removing it numerous times. They turned down offers under the impression that they would be using their Manhattan space more often. Collins and Gibson also own residences in London, Los Angeles, and Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera. The couple currently resides in their London home and spends their summers in Saint-Tropez, as well as on their yacht in the harbor.

The apartment is comprised of three combined units, which was combined by the previous owner, on the eight floor of the Dorchestor. It includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms within the 2,200 square foot space.

The foyer leads to an open living room and formal dining area which includes oversize windows with views of 57^th street, as well as a galley kitchen. The primary suite which was originally a studio apartment, has a large walk-in closet and two additional closets. The couple has also used one of the other two rooms as an office/den space.

Renovations have been made by Collins and Gibson over the years. They’ve refinished the oak floors, refitted the bathrooms and installed mirrors on many of the walls. The apartment also has a full-time doorman and is pet friendly.

The Dorchestor is situated near Park Avenue which is just a few blocks from Central Park.

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Elliot Bogod presents

Spectacular Condominium home in one of Manhattan's most sought-after buildings. The views are panoramic. With 11' ceilings and generously-proportioned rooms, the huge windows frame the unparalleled views of Central Park. This tower residence has a grand living room and formal dining room with two bedrooms, two baths, and a powder room. All the rooms are exquisitely appointed. This eat-in kitchen is exceptional with a Subzero refrigerator, double Wolf Ovens, and Wolf center island cooktop and granite throughout. Adjacent to the kitchen is the formal dining which also overlooks Central Park. The master bedroom and second bedroom both have Hudson River views. The luxurious master bathroom is marble.

This residence was completely renovated with state of the art AV system, central controlled, and fully automated window shades. This residence comes with a large customized storage, with organizers and a cedar wood interior.
Fifteen Central Park West was designed by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. The amenities in this ultra-luxury building include a motor court, garage, a private dining room for residents, a walnut-paneled library, a screening room, conference rooms, a business center, private wine cellars, an outdoor terrace, a 14,000 square foot fitness center, and 75-foot sky-lit pool. This is truly one of the most remarkable apartments in Manhattan!

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“The Tonight Show” host, Jimmy Fallon, has listed his triplex New York City penthouse for $15 million.

Owned by Fallon and his wife Nancy Juvonen, the downtown Manhattan apartment has been steadily expanded and renovated since 2002. The apartment actually combines four separate units across the top three floors of a Gramercy Park co-op building. Fallon initially purchased one of the units before marrying Juvonen for $850,000. After their marriage, the couple spent about two decades expanding the apartment which now spans 4,950 square feet, with six bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Transformed into a whimsical and colorful home, Fallon and Juvonen ensured to restore and maintain most original features of the historic Gramercy Park co-op which was built in 1883. The couple has also added their own custom touches that wonderfully complement the property’s original features.

The first floor of the penthouse includes an entry foyer that leads to the lounge area, which is covered in vintage wallpaper from the 1940s and wood-paneled walls. The area includes a projector built into the ceiling, teal spread couches which complement the wallpaper wonderfully, and a wet bar with custom stained glass on the walls.

Located down the hall is an eat-in kitchen that has a combination of table and counter seating for 14 people and with views of Gramercy Park. The couple also has a walk-in pantry that they transformed from an old sound studio.

Fallon and Juvonen also built a staircase that hides the entry into one of two playrooms for their kids. The playroom has a functional gas fireplace, monkey bars, secret hatch doors and a chalkboard wall.

The bedrooms and main suite are located on the third floor, which is also the top floor of the building. The main suite includes large skylights, a fireplace, wet bar, massage bed, dual walk-in closets and a large bathroom that has a steam shower and soaking tub.

The listing is held by Jeremy Stein and Debbie Korb of Sotheby’s International Realty-Downtown Manhattan Brokerage.

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What is your favorite way to network with other professionals in the real estate industry?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "In-person and live. Visiting the various affiliate offices has been one of my primary tools."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "In the business field"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Currently, social media, group Zoom calls and virtual happy hours."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Phone calls."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I like attending open houses and conferences such as the Power Women Conference held every year by Biznow."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Golf events or other charity events that are going on."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "During COVID, the use of Zoom calls with my associates from around the country has helped establish new and lasting relationships that will lead to new business opportunities."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Social Media, particularly Instagram."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "From email and online forums to picking up the phone, there are many ways to network. My favorite way is the forums. They offer a variety of topics and allow many brokers from different perspectives to give their insight and opinions."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Virtual Events are more common. In-person events in small groups where social distances are practiced"

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Price opinion invites to properties preparing to hit [the] market."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "I love the exclusive networking that Haute Residence offers to its members. It’s always refreshing to brainstorm with like-minded agents."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "We don't have meetings and events in person as much anymore, so I rely heavily on email and calls with other realtors to discuss new listings, etc."

Jochen Lucke, Highlands, NC: "LeadingRE, Inman conference, one-on-one with brokers in target markets."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Private Facebook groups."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "IdealEstate, LinkedIn, various Facebook groups, Virtual Meetings, and one on one phone calls."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "While there are many online tools currently available in the market, personal contact is still the best way to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. Reaching out via phone, Zoom, or occasionally socially distanced meetings proves still that real estate is a people business built on real relationships."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "In person, but with Covid, Zoom will have to do, or phone calls.."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "During this period where we can't get together socially, we get on Zoom panels together, team meetings, phone calls, and send out e-blasts."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Professional social media sites."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Social media. Due to the current climate, I am utilizing social media to network with fellow agents, our community, and our clients."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Smaller events/meetings more on a personal level."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Instagram."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Lunches and events."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Events and masterminds."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "I prefer to communicate in live time, either on zoom or on the phone. So much emotion is lost in text or email."

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Read below for how they see their areas' price activity in real estate.

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Up 30% at a minimum in the last six months."

Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "On average, we are +30% from last year and sales volume is +64% for residential homes."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Inventory is shrinking and therefore prices are steadily increasing."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Median list prices in Boca Raton are up 34.7% from last year in single-family homes."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Our area has appreciated substantially since last year."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "[On] average, 10% [up]."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "Prices have increased due to the low single-family home inventory that's currently available."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Prices are slightly increased but not as much as you think they would [have]. There is just a lack of inventory and prices will rise here shortly."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Prices are up approximately 10-12%."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Going up and continue, estimated 5%."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Residential prices in the Steamboat Springs area are up an average of 11% from last year."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Increased."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Manhattan is the only area not increase will be remembered as years of opportunity in residential real estate. Prices are expected to stabilize before the end of the year and increase after the pandemic is over."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Prices are generally up 5-7% for properties under $6 million."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Our market has 1/3 the inventory that we had last year, which is driving our average sales price up across the board."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "Prices for houses are higher this year. Prices for condos are about the same."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Significantly higher and still trending upwards due to low inventory."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Up."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "Prices are generally holding or up, depending on the area. Buyers are looking to make moves in real estate now with interest rates low, Covid uncertainty, and looking to diversify their investment portfolios, which includes real property."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "We have seen prices, in some areas, climb, and in other areas [stay] steady."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Prices are going up, inventory is going down!"

Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina: "Simply put - the prices are higher. The average list price ($397,829) was 20% higher while the average sales price ($390,696) was 23% higher. You can readily see from those prices that Asheville maintains its status as “recognizably affordable.”

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "50% higher."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Steadily increasing. Some areas have seen an increase of almost 20% in the last year. I expect the increases to remain as inventory remains low."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "The prices I would say, on the luxury side (over $3 million), are off about 10-20%."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Maybe 20% higher. It's crazy how demand has gone up - first homes, now condo sales are picking up as well."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Similar [to last year]."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Home prices have increased by 30%. The number of listings has decreased by 50% and inventory is very small."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Up. However, the market was on fire about this time last year... then Covid threw a bucket of cold water on it."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Prices are up approximately 11%."

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"As employees working remotely and see little reason to live close to the office, Manhattan apartment landlords are providing the biggest move-in concessions on record in an effort to fill empty units during the pandemic," says Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty. "Rents tumbled 19% in January as listings continued to pile up. Special incentives and freebies averaged 2-3 months, most in over the last decade, which have helped somewhat. Many schools, colleges, and cultural attractions are also still shuttered. New lease signings jumped, but revenue for landlords is still slipping. With the value of concessions subtracted, the median rent in Manhattan plunged substantially."

Eugenia Foxworth of Foxworth Realty adds, "There are several thousand rental apartments available in Manhattan. Many people do not want to live in high rises since COVID-19. The reason that there has been an upsurge in renting in luxury full-service buildings is due to the lower rental cost. Many people are working remotely, have lost their positions, and are relocating to the suburbs. For example, on Central Park South, one apartment in particular was asking $15,000 per month and now it is renting for $,9999.  The landlords are offering from one to three months free on one to two-year leases. Some buildings are not increasing the rent when leases are expiring. It is advantageous for renters during this pandemic."

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Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "ZOOM, FaceTime, WhatsApp, virtual showings are all the rage!"

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Instagram for sure!"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Zoom and Matterport."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Apple Watch, and a weekly newsletter"

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Instagram."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I'm definitely using Instagram a lot more in order to strengthen my brand presence digitally. This has helped me generate leads at a volume I did not think was possible."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "More online signing and contract forms. Not enough time in the day to write out the contract and scan for signature. this just streamlines the process to get a contract out fast in an ever-changing market."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Zoom calls with clients for updates and referrals and Matterport for my significant listings."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Mostly analytical tools that were not previously available."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Facetime. With our market so active, and it being a resort/retirement area, buyers need to jump on a listing as soon as possible, and the quickest way to get the property seen is by Facetime."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "CRM."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "We use our smartphones to access apps to post updates and changes to listings."

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates, West Hollywood, CA: "Zoom changed our world; Google Mapping."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Every listing now has a virtual iGuide tour and we are doing more and more personal video tours as well."

Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA: "I would say I use Instagram, YouTube, and publish articles on my blog a lot more often than [in] previous years. Instagram and YouTube are truly two of the top channels for promoting our listings/business!"

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Facebook Business page and Instagram."

KC Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty, Paris, France: "My cell phones (plural) are probably my greatest asset in the market today. Staying connected real-time via online meetings, phone calls, video calls, apps, text, and email keeps me in touch and informed and up to date daily."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "Active Pipe."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "We have been using Zoom for years to connect with international buyers. Now, we use it for our American buyers as well."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "Zoom, Microsoft teams, and digital staging."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Zoom meetings, FaceTime to show properties; social media in general."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Zoom and WhatsApp."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Mostly Instagram."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "YouTube marketing."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Definitely Zoom and other video conferencing tools."

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They were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Mark Peterson: "We are about an hour and a half to two hours south of the Bay Area of San Francisco we have always been a resort or 2nd home community; 40% of our transactions involve 2nd homes. We have buyers from New York, Florida and different areas of California. We have an inventory squeeze right now. While there are certainly homes on the market for sale, buyers can't quite find exactly what they want for that price, so we really look to work with our buyers to figure out what are their priorities. It is a great market to buy right now from a macroeconomic perspective... Our area is dependent on hospitality, an industry that is hurting right now but is talking about Spring and reopening. It's actually going to be probably a good thing that people see, 'Well, this is a community that's really concerned and really good about safety'... The infrastructure, the education, the great weather year-round, the natural beauty, and the amount of space will make the Bay Area and surrounding communities always be in demand."

Alvaro Nuñez: "The market in Miami has been spectacular; we've been one of the lucky destinations. It's becoming the most desirable place, if not one of the top places, to be, and we've seen a huge demand of people coming down not just to rent but to buy, so the demand obviously has been increasing. What at the beginning of the pandemic seemed to be a huge demand for single-family homes, now we're starting to see transitioning to higher demand for condos, and this is a good thing because when it comes to the inventory, we were seeing a little bit of difficulty... Everybody wants to have a great lifestyle. Celebrities want to be in the scene. Those that don't want to be in the scene, still want to be in a place where they can enjoy the lifestyle. Miami is open, right here right now is where [and when] everything is moving."

Leslie S. Modell: "People are getting vaccinated and it's bringing the buyers back to the City. Me personally, I've had an extremely active first quarter in New York. I'm seeing buyers from all markets, from $3 million and under with first-time homeowners trying to get into this really opportunistic buying that we're in right now in New York, and then the higher levels over $4 million are doing very well as well... People tend to like to buy when everyone else is buying; it gives a feeling of comfort, but that's not when to buy. [That time] is now, when the prices are low and they are definitely moving up... New York is getting back into its groove. We're going to get the vaccine; the restaurants will be opening; we're hitting the Spring market; interest rates are very low and will probably stay low for some time. I've been very successful getting buyers off the sidelines and getting very good pricing for my sellers."

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Mark Peterson, Alvaro Nuñez, Leslie S. Modell

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"Agents provide three distinct advantages: objectivity, market intelligence, and honed sales skills. Combined with fiduciary responsibility to the vendor, they simplify the sales process and optimize opportunities to sell the property at the best price possible in the shortest amount of time." - Sue Nickason, Provenance Properties, Cayman Islands.

"Having a trusted adviser is critical to selling a home in this challenging market. Your agent will have knowledge of the market, be able to identify a qualified buyer, and be able to market effectively toward a quick sale." - Leslie S. Modell, Midtown East, New York City, NY.

"It's hard to keep this answer short as there are so many reasons to not go it alone! I suppose the quickest way to draw a parallel is, would you defend yourself in a court of law or would you hire a professional?  Would you repair your own car after a fender bender or would you hire a professional?  Would you fill your own cavity or would you hire a professional? Did you know that most for sale by owner sellers think they'll save money by wading through the world of real estate on their own, but on average, for sale by owner homes sell for less than the market average?  Why not hire a professional to take care of you every step of the way?" - Anne-Britt Østlund, Telluride, CO.

"The Real Estate Agent value proposition is truly valuable to a transaction, as it brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the transaction, extrapolating at the same time, the emotional attachments that sellers typically have to the Real Estate." - Bento Queiroz, Southwest Ranches, FL.

"A qualified REALTOR® offers key components such as marketing expertise, negotiation skills, wider exposure and a professional rather than emotional approach to each transaction." - Jennifer Shemwell, President, Phyllis Browning Company, San Antonio, TX.

"We have a huge advantage because of our experience – with marketing, transactions, and relationships with experts in the community. Plus, I always have buyers who are looking. We make the entire process easier by handling all the details, so the seller doesn’t have to." - Darlene Streit, New Mexico.

"15 hours a day,  estate agents interact with fellow brokers, potential clients, and other industry partners, providing access to a far larger sales network. Most importantly, having a professional Estate agent present your home also takes the emotions and nostalgia out of the transaction, allowing them to present the property in a way that appeals to the broader range of buyers. This puts the focus on the main points that will appeal to the current market conditions, rather than focusing on the lifetime of memories created by the owners, or factors that are no longer relevant. The aim is to sell quickly at the best value, agents are in the best position to do this." - Justin White, Anchor Antigua Realty, Antigua.

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Elliot Bogod presents

Great opportunity-Last sponsor's residence at $3,000 per Sq.Ft! This stunning, fully-furnished, turnkey 2,525 Sq.Ft., 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath unit with custom interiors by Danish designer Thomas Juul Hansen, will impress the most discerning buyer. Perched high above the city, overlooking Central Park and the Hudson and East rivers, the views are breathtaking during the day and glamorous at night.

The gracious, windowed entry foyer with powder room leads into the elegant, corner living room and dining room with their stunning North and East exposures, soaring 10’6” ceilings, rift sown oak floors and custom light fixtures, perfect for grand entertaining. The gourmet open kitchen features a granite-topped island with built-in seating, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances and Smallbone of Devizes hand-crafted cabinetry. The large and private master bedroom suite offers South and East exposures with city views and an immense walk-in closet. A luxurious, master bathroom pampers with a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, radiant heated floors, double sink topped vanities, polished Italian marble and Dornbracht fixtures. The second and third bedrooms are generously proportioned and also offer en-suite bathrooms with custom glass finishes and radiant heated floors. Only the finest fixtures and finishes have been used to create this masterpiece. Multi-zone climate control, Smart Home technology, motorized shades, customized closets and a Miele washer/dryer complete the comforts of this incomparable home.

One57 built by Extell Development Company and designed by Pritzker prize-winning architect, Christian De Portzamparc. soars above the now-iconic Billionaire's Row of Manhattan. Located on 57th Street the unparalleled building amenities and services include a 24 hour doorman and concierge, parking garage, fitness center, yoga studio, aquarium, pet wash room, library, screening room and private dining room. One57 residents also have access to the Park Hyatt’s five-star hotel services, including 24-hour room service, a triple-height indoor swimming pool overlooking Carnegie Hall, spa, steam rooms, bar and restaurant.

Address: One57, 157 West 57 Street, #32F, New York, NY 10019

Price: $7,750,000

For more information, please contact Elliot Bogod at 212-577-2270 or ebogod@broadwayrealty.com

Elliot Bogod is the exclusive agent representing the Upper West Side, New York City, NY real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Unit 11D

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Leslie S Modell presents

Designed by preeminent architect Robert A.M. Stern, the magnificent Chatham epitomizes full-service luxury living with a 24-hour doorman, concierge, resident manager, fitness center, Pilates room, and parking garage. Best of all is the coveted location in the heart of the Upper East Side, right near Central Park, major museums, upscale restaurants, and designer shopping along Madison & Fifth Avenues. Pets are allowed.

Address: The Chatham Condominium – 181 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065

Price:

21A: 3bd/3ba, $6,950,000

6D: 2bd/2ba, $1,995,000

11D: 2bd/2.5ba, $2,795,000

26A:  4bd/5ba, $7,495,000

For more information, please contact Leslie S. Modell at 917-488-5374 or leslies.modell@sothebyshomes.com

Leslie S Modell is a real estate expert, representing the Midtown East area of New York City, New York in the Haute Residence Network. View all of her listings here.

Unit 26A

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Unit 21A

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Unit 6D

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The Chatham, New York, NY

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Elliot Bogod presents

Welcome to your new home at One Riverside Park!

This huge South facing high floor 3 bedroom/3,5 bath apartment is over 1,919 square feet, with views of the Hudson River and beautiful Waterline Square II. The apartment features a gracious entry foyer; open gourmet kitchen and wide plank oak flooring with a custom dark stain kitchen with Miele appliances and marble bathrooms.

The Master bathroom is modern and luxurious with dark oak vanity with double sinks, marble counter-tops and walls, Zuma deep soaking tub and separate Glass enclosed shower with rainfall shower head and Dornbracht polished chrome fixtures. Large laundry room with Miele washer and fully vented dryer.

One Riverside Park, Extell Development Company’s luxury development along Riverside South, has released its final offering of premier residences. The 219-unit luxury condominium, located at 50 Riverside Boulevard in New York City, features warm, elegant interiors by acclaimed designer Shamir Shah and are some of the Upper West Side’s largest residences. The building’s lobby, with a 24-hour doorman and concierge service, includes the lavish use of natural materials such as travertine, accented with decorative metalwork and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier.

The luxury condominium building features over 50,000 square feet of lifestyle amenities, including LA PALESTRA, a 40,000-square-foot athletic club and spa, which offers endless opportunities for exercise, recreation and play. Amenities include a 75-foot swimming pool, 38-foot rock-climbing wall, basketball and squash courts, two-lane bowling alley and lounge, and a golf simulator. Spa facilities include locker and dressing rooms, sauna and steam rooms, and private treatment rooms. One Riverside Park also includes an indoor playground designed by Kidville, function room equipped with a catering kitchen, private screening room, residents lounge and game room and landscaped garden courtyard.

Neighboring Riverside Park South offers 21 acres of open space, sports fields, playgrounds, plazas, piers and intimate gardens easily accessed by residents. The waterfront neighborhood, stretching along the Hudson River from 72nd to 59th Streets, is also in close proximity to some of New York City’s most famous cultural attractions, retail and dining destinations.

Address: 50 Riverside Blvd 16N, Manhattan, NY 10069

Price: $4,100,000

For more information, please contact Elliot Bogod at 212-577-2270 or ebogod@broadwayrealty.com

Elliot Bogod is the exclusive agent representing the Upper West Side, New York City, NY real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Kristin Ehrgott (Hoboken, Jersey City, NJ), Margaret Miggins (Northern New Jersey), and Michael W. Stanco (Long Island, NY) were hosted by Haute Living's Seth Semilof in a conversation that touched upon their markets and how each has changed in the last few months of quarantine. Ehrgott leads the Live Here Property Group, Miggins is head of the Maggie Miggins Group, and Stanco is head of The Stanco Misiti Team.

Watch the webinar below.

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Tuesday, June 16th at 4PM EST / 1PM PST

Natiivo Miami and the Evolution of the Built Environment in Miami

A special conversation with Keith Menin, Alex Xakoustis, and Raymond Fort, the three industry leaders who have joined forces to bring to life Natiivo Miami, the revolutionary for-sale, homesharing-friendly development located in Downtown Miami. REGISTER.

Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Kristin Ehrgott: "Typically, the inventory would drive the demand, but now the market is being driven by the demand of the buyers. I just put a house in the market for $2 million and got an offer for almost full price on the same day... We officially announced our joining up with Compass last week, so I've been getting my team on the Compass platform and using the technology. As soon as we announced, we were ready... Due to the amount of demand from our current clients and other Compass agents, I have not reinitiated my Zillow account... I have a client that owned a high-rise condo in Jersey City. They fled to a parent's beach house for a couple of weeks (to spend the quarantine). They contacted me and said they did not want to go back to the condo. They wanted us to sell it. The home they ended up moving to had 11 offers. I found a strategy to persuade the sellers to accept my buyers' offer, and located a buyer for their property in Jersey City... Deals are getting easier to transact. Buyers and sellers are getting together and being reasonable... If you're in an area where inventory is limited and demand is high, people make money on real estate investments."

Margaret Miggins: "It was easier to say vacant homes (during quarantine)...  With the pandemic, many kids came back to their parents' home. It gave people a pause. We are noticing that things are opening back up. There are multiple bid situations going on all over the place... One of our agents just put a listing on and within two minutes, she had six appointments... We are seeing a lot of New Yorkers coming out... It's a robust real estate market now. There's little inventory and everything is getting absorbed quickly... We are seeing multiple bids in every price point. People like to feel settled. We are getting a lot of (requests for) home offices, a patch of grass (from buyers)... When we heard that Compass was opening up in Jersey, we loved it. We love everything about their marketing... Normally, in August we take off the last two weeks. I don't think we will be doing that this year. We lost our Spring market and it's now opening up, so everyone is going to want to get in (their new home) for the school year."

Michael W. Stanco: "We have been operating and it's an exciting time to represent the people in this region... We feel Compass is light years ahead of any other brokers... We are looking forward to servicing sellers and buyers because this area has never been in as much demand as now... It's all about relationships. People come to us because they trust us. Every relationship can go in every direction, so we take every client seriously and treat them equally... Pricing has not gone down these last months. It has been stable or even going up... Demand coming out of Manhattan has been there through the years, but now more than ever. For people coming out of the City, either it's a full-time move, or a second-home buyer coming out of Manhattan that is looking to come during the weekend or the summer... Going forward, there is no downtime. August will likely be busier than ever. I think we will go straight through the Fall... Long Island is a great place to live, and we are seeing a resurgence and renewed interest that will push our business and lives in a positive way."

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Top Bay Area real estate industry names Olivia Hsu Decker, Michael Dreyfus, Herman Chan, Roh Habibi and Jill Levy of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uLuCTTSASzax4LmGwg8oFg

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Luxury development 2000 Ocean creators Enrique Norten, Shahab Karmely and Edgardo Defortuna talk about the project. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/4215887787079/WN_pEnoKlLMSlCmoE1ySypE3A

About today's panelists:

Bill Fandel: Real Trends/America’s Best Real Estate Agents (Top Agents by Volume by State) | 2010 - 2019, Twice-Named Telluride (Colorado) Association of Realtors “Realtor of the Year” & “Presidential Award”.

Robin Kencel: Head of The Robin Kencel Group at Compass, among the top ten agents in Greenwich, CT.

Jack Pearson: Top producing broker in The Hamptons, NY area for over 20 years. Creates and build specialty-stylized homes with interior design partners.

Bento Queiroz: Over $100 million in career sales. Recently sold a unit at The Estates at Acqualina for $6.3 million. Specialized in South Florida market.

Jim St. Andre: Over $1B in career sales and several of the most expensive sales ever in Manhattan, NYC. Last year, his team was ranked #2 in NYC and #34 nationwide by The Wall Street Journal.

Top left: Bento Queiroz, bottom left: Bill Fandel, top middle: Jack Pearson, bottom middle: Jim St. Andre, right: Robin Kencel

Highlight quotes:

Bill Fandel: "We were forced into a virtual world. It has given people a glimpse of working more remotely... We are taking longer periods for rentals, of which there is only a certain amount... People will take longer rentals and commute back and forth to different business hubs... Someone can get a good glimpse of properties remotely. We have seen a rise in web traffic and more inquiries on properties that have larger acreage, more breathing room. It will be interesting to see how much of the web traffic stays intact as the re-opening happens... At Compass, we have shown some leadership about releasing technologies and streamlining things... We will enter another market for a place like ours. A lot of it will be predicated on how easy it is to travel and how people are able to stay in hotels... 

Robin Kencel: "In Greenwich, we are not normally a rental market, but we are nimble and have adapted and responded nicely. We found people that were looking for a month or two for rentals. Then, it changed to 'What do you have for the summer?' Now we are working on people that are taking a whole year of renting. It moves people into considering buying... Compass has a well-vetted group of vendors that give us the ability to do virtual tours that are as close to reality as possible... Our numbers have been off for a couple of years so it's a good time to buy."

Jack Pearson: "Millenials are much more attuned to buying properties sight-unseen... If you can't get in and have a video of the house, you sell it that way. If buyers really want a property, you can make the deal contingent on a walk-through. We have to think out of the box... The rental market (in The Hamptons) got squeezed because half the people that own houses rent them in the summer, and instead they are coming out to stay for the summer. Prices have gone up 30% for rentals... People that were on the fence to buy realized that they want to have a house, not be stuck in an apartment... Our population normally goes up six times in August, and that's what really happened here in March."

Bento Queiroz: "We are trying to accommodate all the demand from people trying to come down... Buying a property as my client did at The Estates at Acqualina, he basically pays his property with tax savings within five years... In Miami, if you navigate through the waters or in-land, people are still sitting on land value and holding on... Miami is evolving and taking shape as a global city. If you bring extraordinary architecture to the city, you can capitalize on it... We are offering an incomparable price per square foot in Miami."

Jim St. Andre: "In the high-end of the market of New York City, buyers are looking at this as an opportunity to buy in a neighborhood or building that they couldn't find access to before... From a business perspective, the strong and the intelligent will survive in the next phase of real estate in the United States... New York is the ultimate sub-market. We will see transactions go up and prices will depend on what sub-market of the City you are (looking into)... New Yorkers are resilient and they want to be here because it's New York."

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Perfectly positioned on the 15th and 16th floors of Walker Tower, Ralph Walker’s art deco masterpiece, apartment 15B is 4,748 square feet of well-designed interior space with a fantastic 686 square foot terrace. With triple exposures, breathtaking views, glorious light, high ceilings, and exquisite windows, this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom gem, exudes perfection. The doublewide living room with views of the Hudson River, Freedom Tower, and Statue of Liberty leads to the grand, private terrace. The corner dining area has southern and western exposures and also has access to the terrace. The Smallbone kitchen is perfectly situated and features a custom banquette, marble and limestone countertops, Dornbracht fixtures and includes a wine cooler, an induction cooktop, two wall ovens by Viking, speed oven and a built-in coffee maker by Miele and a Franke Water Filtration System. Off of the kitchen is the den/4th bedroom, uniquely positioned in the building with the luxury and drama of both southern and northern views. The second floor is where the apartment truly becomes a home with three beautifully designed bedrooms and a central media area. The master suite has triple exposures, a massive walk-in closet and a custom marble bathroom that would make most envious. With a separate vanity, double sinks, a large steam shower, Waterworks fixtures and a cast iron bathtub with soaring southern views, this bathroom is pure opulence. Top of the line details throughout the apartment include radiant floor heating, hand laid French herringbone oak flooring, Crestron Home Automation System, Nanz hardware, a built-in humidification system, an ultra-quiet central air conditioning system, and a dedicated ventilation system. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, lounge, refrigerated storage, playroom, bike storage, gym, sauna, and a beautifully appointed roof deck.

Address: 212 West 18th Street, Unit 15B, Chelsea, Manhattan, NY 10011

Price: $27,800,000

For more information, please contact Vickey Barron at 646-960-6183 or vbarron@compass.com

Vickey Barron is the exclusive agents representing the Chelsea/Tribeca, NY real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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252 East 57th Street, designed by Roger Duffy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), only opened its doors six months ago but has already reached 80% capacity.

“We’re building a very strong community of people,” says the building’s director of sales, Pamela D’Arc. “This is not one of those dark buildings, people really want to live here.”

And why wouldn’t they? While the building might stand a relatively short (by billionaire’s row standards) 712 feet, it does not short you on amenities. Residents of the 95 condos are welcome to enter through a 14-foot wide, 30-foot tall gated couchere on 56th Street, which is perfect for parking a singular vehicle or an entire motorcade.

Condos start on the 36th floor of the 65-story tower. Residents can choose from 20 different floor plans, hand-selected by architect Daniel Romualdez, who has reportedly designed interiors for the likes of Mick Jagger and other prominent celebrities.

The unique attraction of the condos are curving windows that offer different exposures in each unit. The designers call it the “S” curve.

“If the apartment faces south and west you can still get a northern exposure,” D’Arc explains. “It offers an architectural uniqueness that really sets this building apart.

Duffy’s inspiration for the S-curve came from famed Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The tower was designed to resemble the gentle curves of the widely reproduced vase Aalto made in 1937 for a restaurant in Helsinki. The building pays homage to Aalto by dubbing its 169 rental units in the lower portion of the tower Aalto57.

Separating those rental units from the condos are three amenity floors featuring a private lounge, library, dining room, catering kitchen, billiards room, theater, fitness center, spa, a 75-foot swimming pool and a 70-foot terrace. There are also two visitor guest suites and a dog playground and grooming station. Beneath the building, 252 East 57th boasts the largest automated parking garage in New York, which is reserved exclusively for owners.

D’Arc says residents have been making the most of the amenity spaces, routinely hosting dinner parties and events. The building concierge tends to all needs, from booking a masseuse for the sauna to ordering dinner to the apartment.

Of course, residents won’t have to travel far for dinner as there is a Whole Foods next door. D’Arc says the grocery has helped give this portion of Midtown adjacent to the lavish Sutton Place a more “neighborhood” feel.

“We think there is a great opportunity on this end of 57th,” D’Arc says. “It is not as crowded as the rest of Midtown but you are still blocks away from tons of great shops and restaurants.”

In terms of pricing, condos are reportedly selling in the $10-$15 million range. Shoe mogul, Steve Madden shelled out $12.2 million for a unit last September. In October, 252 East 57th unveiled its priciest unit: a 8,139 square-foot penthouse on the top floor.

The unit features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, two private balconies and views of both the George Washington and Verrazano bridges. With a price tag of $37.5 million it’s being marketed as a bargain.

With its combination of price and design, 252 East 57th feels like an admirable addition to billionaire’s row.

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A new startup company, however, provides a financial and emotional salve that is also upending the rental real estate market in Manhattan. Loftey has assembled a team of brokers that assists clients with their apartment hunt, making the transition quicker and cheaper. Founded by Ori Goldman, the technology-based firm collaborates directly with landlords – a novel approach that allows it to waive any relocation and broker fees on its customers. Focused on serving millennials who take to the internet to find their new homes, Loftey also helps them weed out fake rental listings on popular websites. What is even more astounding, Loftey is able to negotiate lower rent prices or provide free-of-charge moving services.

Although Loftey’s business model might sound as mission impossible, Goldman says his company is the Amazon for real estate, which relies on satisfied clients and word-of-mouth recommendations to grow. And, it is working.

"Our proprietary technology drives us to be the most efficient real estate firm around and those benefits get passed down to our clients in the form of financial savings," the company boasts.

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Sellers may have the upper hand, but chief executive at Douglas Elliman warns NYT readers against increasing prices: “You want them to rise in a smart way and not just based on a shortage of inventory. You want them to rise in a fashion that doesn’t create a bubble.”

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