marchello74 – stock.adobe.com There’s a quiet shift happening in New York City real estate—and it’s being driven not by headlines or hype, but by liquidity. In the first five months of 2025, 60% of al...
A Little Paris in the Village: Meet Château Royale
Evan Sung/Chateau Royale There’s something so timeless and irresistible about French elegance—and when it meets New York City energy, it becomes unforgettable. I just heard that Château Royale has off...
Family Wealth is Here to Stay in NYC: A New Era of Real Estate Ownership
New data highlights the rising dominance of trust-funded purchases in Manhattan’s luxury real estate market, confirming that family wealth is shaping the future of homeownership in New York City. The ...
NYC’s Must-See Museum: The Frick Collection
There are few places in New York where art, history, and intimate scale meet so effortlessly. The Frick Collection, once the private home of steel magnate Henry Clay Frick, sits quietly on the Upper E...
A Legendary Return: Waldorf Astoria New York
The renovated Waldorf Astoria in New York still offers glimpses into the past, like this piano once played by legendary composer Cole Porter. (Courtesy of Hilton) Last year, we were previewing the res...
European Getaway: Sun, Sea & Soul‑Restoring
There’s something powerful about pressing pause. This summer, our family was in deep need of exactly that—a reset, a reconnection, a summer moon. So, I did something a little wild. With the help of my...
The Malcolm Forbes Townhouse: A Greenwich Village Masterpiece
Some homes tell stories. Others, like The Forbes Townhouse, are the story. When our visionary client J. Carey Smith began his home search, it was nothing short of epic—67 townhouses toured across the ...
NYC Broker Fee Shakeup: What the FARE Act Means for Renters This Summer
Just in time for peak rental season, the real estate game in NYC is changing—big time. The FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses), which officially went into effect on June 11, 2025, is resh...
What You Need to Know About NDAs in Real Estate
In the world of high-stakes real estate—particularly in markets like New York City, Los Angeles, or Miami—privacy isn’t just a luxury; it’s a strategic necessity. That’s where NDAs, or Non-Disclosure ...
Table for Three: NYC’s Must-Try Restaurants Right Now
New York’s dining scene is in full bloom this season, and these three standout spots—Penny, HŪSO, and Bar Oliver—are delivering unforgettable flavors, distinct vibes, and just the right amount of edge...