It's been a challenging year in the Manhattan real estate market, but the tide may be turning.
Read MoreAugust turned out to be a surprisingly strong month for Manhattan real estate, with 831 contracts signed. That's higher than previous two years.
Read MoreWhile recent economic news may have been a bit unsettling, it's caused mortgage rates to drop.
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 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 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 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 MoreSome sales mean even more to us than others. Yesterday was the closing of our listing at 2 5th Ave., apt. 14C. The seller lived there over fifty years and was moving into assisted living. Unfortunately, the apartment had been neglected for many years. We rallied our team and got to work.
Read MoreThe New York City Marathon takes place this Sunday, Nov. 5.
Read MoreThe 50th Annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 7:00 PM. Here’s more info.
Read MoreWegmans Astor Place supermarket in Greenwich Village opened this morning at 9 AM, and it's even bigger and better than we expected. The combination of product, price, service, and experience is a winner.
Read MoreManhattan's real estate market is shifting, with just 6,330 listings. That's the lowest number in several years.
Read MoreHome buyers and sellers in New York City can potentially save tens of thousands of dollars by using a Purchase CEMA. Essentially, the buyer of a home is "taking over" the seller's remaining mortgage and consolidating it with theirs.
Read MoreYou and your partner are ready to move in together. It's time to have an open, honest discussion - about money. Here are the four specific topics to cover.
Read MoreWe've gone from a sellers' market to a buyers' market over the last several months. If you've been waiting for that buyers' market to hit bottom, we're already there.
Read MoreManhattan is in buyers' market territory. We're noticing more price adjustments, and colleagues say fewer people are coming to see their listings. What does that mean?
Read MoreEvery Monday morning, hundreds of Compass NYC agents have a group call. It’s an opportunity to share our experiences and learn about what’s happening in the market in real time. After all, we're in the trenches every day, so nobody knows it better.
Read MoreThe number of Brooklyn listings has been ticking up, which is not what we normally see as we head into summer. At the same time, pending sales have remained pretty flat over the last couple of weeks. You know what that means? Increased opportunities for Brooklyn buyers.
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