One of our managers recently described the current market as "like trudging through mud." It's an apt metaphor. We keep moving forward, but it's slower, takes effort, and is maybe a little messy. Still, we'll eventually arrive at our destination.
Read MoreAfter 27 years, we're selling our beautiful house in Fire Island Pines. Or, to be more specific, we have hired a local broker to sell it.
Read MoreBuyers are willing to pay more for renovated homes, but not as much as they were a couple of years ago.
Read MoreAfter a rough 2023, the Manhattan real estate market saw some real recovery in Jan., Feb., and Mar. Then April arrived, and things started to slow down again.
Read MoreThe recently opened Apollo Bagels has been attracting plenty of attention on social media, and lines out the door. Their tangy, fluffy, crunchy-shelled sourdough bagels merit the hype.
Read MoreThere are over 7,100 properties up for grabs in Manhattan, but the flow of new listings appears to be slowing. I
Read MoreThis French bakery serves a wide variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, sandwiches, and - yes - breads, all prepared in the glassed-in kitchen at the rear of the shop.
Read MoreThe word we'd use to describe the current state of the Manhattan real estate market is neutral.
Read MoreThis week, we're pleased to present Compass' Q1 2024 Brooklyn Market Report, a look at sales activity from the first three months of the year.
Read MoreWe're pleased to present Compass' Q1 2024 Manhattan Market Report, a look at sales activity from the first three months of the year.
Read MoreRecently we celebrated a big event at Cafe Carmellini, chef Andrew Carmellini's fine dining restaurant in the new 5th Avenue Hotel. It's opulent, it's formal, but somehow it doesn't feel stuffy.
Read MoreWe're suckers for indulgent breakfasts, so we had to check out the first NYC location of the beloved Connecticut chain The Granola Bar; which recently opened on the Upper West Side.
Read MoreFor the first time ever, in 2023 Compass was the #1 brokerage in New York City in terms of closed sales dollar volume and closed transactions.
Read MoreThere's a forsythia tree near the arch in Washington Square Park that's the first tree we see blossom every March. Those little bright yellow flowers always put us in a good mood, because we know spring is here. So how is the early spring real estate market kicking off in Manhattan?
Read MoreThe Manhattan real estate market continues to chug along, with 916 contracts signed in the last 30 days and 228 contracts sealed in the past 7 days.
Read MoreThis colorful, whimsically decorated bakery and bubble tea shop features desserts and sandos (Japanese-style sandwiches); and everything is gluten-free.
Read MoreCompass' 2023 Ultra-Luxury Report is a comprehensive exploration of $10 million-plus sales nationwide.
Read MoreDownsizing to a smaller home can make a great deal of sense for a variety of reasons, especially as people age. It can also be overwhelming. Where do you start? On Tuesday Feb. 13, we’re hosting a seminar, Downsizing Your Home, from 6:00-7:30 PM at Compass HQ at 110 5th Ave. (3rd fl.).
Read MoreThis week we thought we'd take a look at the luxury market. It's been active!
Read MoreWe're pleased to present our brand-new Q4 2023 Brooklyn Market Report.
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