Manhattan Real Estate Market Report - June 24, 2026

It’s late June, a time when we normally see activity in the Manhattan real estate market slowing down. This year that's not the case.

Bill HerbstJune 24, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanmarketreport, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #manhattanrealestate, #below23rdstreet, #compassny, #compass, #nyc #nycrealestate #nycrealestateagent

Manhattan Real Estate Market Report - June 17, 2026

Manhattan home buyers continue to be out in force, with signed contracts 10% ahead of where we were a year ago.

Bill HerbstJune 17, 2026#nycrealestatemarket #nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate, #nyc realestate broker, #nycrealestate, #compassny, #compass, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent

Bill Herbst Is One of the Top 1.5% of Agents Nationwide, According to RealTrends

I'm beyond thrilled to be included in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Top 1.5% of Agents nationwide.

Bill HerbstJune 10, 2026#realtrendsverified, #nycrealetateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #topnycrealestateagent, #nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #compass, #compassny #lowerfifthavenuerealestate

Sellers Have a Window - But It Won't Stay Open Forever

Manhattan sellers are enjoying the strongest listing environment we've seen in three years.

Bill HerbstJune 2, 2026#nycrealestate, #selling a home, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassny, #compass, #sellingacoop, #sellingacondo

Buyers Beware: Competition Is Heating Up

If you've been thinking about buying a home in Manhattan, the market just became more competitive.

Bill HerbstJune 2, 2026#nycrealestateagent #nycrealetatebroker #compass #compassny, #manhattanrealestate, #buyingacoop, #buyinganapartment

The Manhattan Spring Market Is Back

The Manhattan spring selling season got off to a slower start than many expected, but the market has clearly found its footing.

Bill HerbstJune 2, 2026#nycrealestatemarket, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #mnhattanrealestatemarket, #springrealestatemarket

I Asked ChatGPT Who the Best Real Estate Agent Is to Sell a 2 5th Ave. Apartment

More and more people are using AI for their research, so I decided to ask who the best agent was to sell an apartment at 2 5th Ave. in Greenwich Village. I was certainly gratified by the results!

Bill HerbstMay 27, 2026#2FifthAvenue, #nycrealestate, #greenwichvillage, #greenwichvillagerealestate, #below23rdstreet, #compass, #compassny, #manhattanrealestate, #greenwichvillagegoldcoast, #nycrealestateagent, #greenwichvilagerealestatebroker, #coop, #nyccoop

2 5th Avenue, Greenwich Village: March Sales Data

My studio listing, 5B, was the only sale that closed at 2 5th in March.

Bill HerbstMay 26, 2026#25thave, #2fifthavenue, #greenwichvillagerealestate, #compassny, #nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatemarket #nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker', #nycrealestateagent

Manhattan Real Estate Market Report - May 20, 2026

The spring selling season of the Manhattan real estate market got a late start this year, but recently it's been making up for lost time.

Bill HerbstMay 24, 2026#manhattanrealestatemarket, #nycrealestate, #, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassnyc, #compass, #greenwichvillagerealestateagent

My 10th Anniversary at Compass

This Saturday, May 16th marks the tenth anniversary of my joining Compass.

Bill HerbstMay 13, 2026#nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #compass, #agentsofcompass, #compassnyc

Compass' Manhattan Market Report, Q1 2026

Despite the challenges of severe weather, geopolitical turmoil, stock market volatility, and a shortage of new listings, the Manhattan market remained resilient.

Bill HerbstMay 12, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #manhattanrealestatemarket, #marketreport, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassny, #compass

These Two Numbers Will Tell You if You Qualify for a Co-op Board

You've probably heard lots of horror stories about what it takes for a buyer to pass a co-op board. Here's the truth.

Bill HerbstMay 12, 2026#nyccoop\, #nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #compassny, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker

Manhattan Real Estate Market Update, May 6, 2026

While the number of homes for sale in Manhattan have increased from last month, it's about 8% lower than where we were last year.

Bill HerbstMay 12, 2026#nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate, #compassny, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate

The New York State Certified Senior Senior Advisor Leadership Council

As part of my work serving older clients, I'm the Program Chair of the New York State Certified Senior Advisor Leadership Council.

Bill HerbstJanuary 28, 2026#silvertsunami, seniors, #seniorliving, #nycrealestate, #compasspluss, #compassplus, #compassplusseniors, #manhattanrealestate, #brooklynrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #seniorcitizens

Compass' Q4 2025 Manhattan Real Estate Report

At the beginning of Q4 2025, I wrote that I was feeling cautiously optimistic about the Manhattan real estate market. It turns out I had reason to be.

Bill HerbstJanuary 21, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestatemarket, #compass, #compassny, #manhattanrealrestateagent

Some of My 2025 Real Estate Highlights

2025 has been a busy year for me. Here are some highlights.

Bill HerbstDecember 31, 2025#nycrealestate #manhattanrea, #manhattanrealestate, #brooklynrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #compass, #compassny, #below23rdstreet, #bestnycrealestateagent

How was the Manhattan Real Estate Market in October 2025

Manhattan’s real estate market kept its momentum in October, even with a few economic bumps in the background.

Bill HerbstNovember 11, 2025#nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker #manhattanrealestate, #, manhttan real estate market, #manhattanrealestate, #manhattanrealestatemarket, #compassny, #nycrealestateagent, #bestnycrealestateboker

Compass' Q2 2025 Manhattan Real Estate Market Report

Manhattan's residential market performed well in Q2 2025, according to Compass' newly-released Q2 Manhattan Market Report.

Bill HerbstJuly 9, 2025#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestatemarket, #manhattanrealestateagent, #below23rdstreet, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassny, #marketreport

How is Q2 2025 Ending for the Manhattan Real Estate Market?

The Manhattan real estate market's spring season started with a bang, but it's ending - not with a whimper, but certainly not where we expected (or hoped) it would.

Bill HerbstJune 30, 2025#realestate, #below23rdstreet, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestategent, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #bestnycrealestateagent, #compass, #gilmartinherbstteam

The FARE Act - What Does it Mean for Renters?

As of June 11, the FARE Act changed how apartment rentals are handled in New York City.

Bill HerbstJune 13, 2025#fareact #ncyrentals #nycrealestate, #nycrealestatemarket #nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #brooklynrealestate, #compass, #gilmartinherbstteam

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ContactLicensed AssociateReal Estate Brokersbillandralph@compass.comM: 917.596.3743

Compass Global Headquarters90 Fifth Avenue, 3rd FloorNew York NY 10011212.913.9058

Contact
Licensed Associate
Real Estate Brokers
billandralph@compass.com
M: 917.596.3743

Compass Global Headquarters
90 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York NY 10011
212.913.9058