January is traditionally the slowest month of the year in the Manhattan real estate market, but this year seems to be off to a more active start.
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Bill and Ralph's Blog
2025 has been a busy year for me. Here are some highlights.
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Another viral food sensation is causing lines on West 8th St. between 5th/6th Aves.
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The Manhattan real estate market started off strong in 2025, hit some speed bumps ("Liberation Day" tariffs), but ultimately recovered.
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An older person needs to move into assisted living. They also need to sell their home in order to afford it. What do you do?
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Three of my exclusive listings have had accepted offers since Thanksgiving.
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A few weeks ago I went viral. A 35 second TikTok video I posted disputing the so-called "Mamdani Effect" has over 107,000 views.
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This year the holiday tree in Washington Square Park is especially beautiful.
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Ralph and I had heard good things about Chez Ma Tante, a European-style corner bistro in Greenpoint.
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See that photo? It's part of the incredible meal we recently had a Pranakhon, a busy, buzzy Thai restaurant in Greenwich Village.
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Manhattan’s real estate market kept its momentum in October, even with a few economic bumps in the background.
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For my Brooklyn clients, friends, and fans, here's a snapshot of Compass' newly-released Q2 Brooklyn Market Report.
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Wednesday evening July 16th, 58 art galleries in Chelsea and (for the first time) Tribeca are participating in a free after hours gallery walk.
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Manhattan's residential market performed well in Q2 2025, according to Compass' newly-released Q2 Manhattan Market Report.
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Macy's is promising something extra-spectacular for their 49th annual fireworks show this year - performances and effects from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Recently, Minuto Bauli, an Italian bakery chain which started in Verona, opened their first US store just off Union Square.
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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.
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As of June 11, the FARE Act changed how apartment rentals are handled in New York City.
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Compass Plus is a nationwide network of Compass agents helping older adults and their families navigate life transitions with care, dignity, and expertise.
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Chef Dominique Ansel, the inventor of the Cronut, explores his love of Asian bread culture at his new Greenwich Village bakery and cafe, Papa d'Amour.
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