Michael Aram Home Brings Modern Energy and Timeless Tradition to NYC’s Luxury Real Estate Interiors
In Hindi, “aram” literally translates as “ease”. Hindi speakers use the word to connote gentle movement with peace, love and care. This is exactly the ethos award-winning artist Michael Aram evokes in his timeless metal-ware, home-ware and fine jewelry designs. Read more…
Alexis Christophorous Interviews Jonathan Miller on Manhattan’s Luxury Market & Foreign Buyers
Last week major real estate firms in Manhattan issued their Q1 2016 Manhattan Market Reports. According to the reports, the average Manhattan home now costs $2 million. The reports also reveal some interesting insights into foreign buyer trends and the larger real estate market.
When speaking to clients in the last few months, these questions have come up repeatedly Read more…
Cultural Center, Baku Azerbaijian by Zaha Hadid - Photo: iStockphoto/Asurobson
“People think that the most appropriate building is a rectangle, because that’s typically the best way of using space. But is that to say that landscape is a waste of space? The world is not a rectangle.” – Dame Zaha Hadid
Recently, when I learned the sad news of Dame Zaha Hadid’s passing, I was reminded of the moment in 2015 when Read more…
Spring in Central Park's Sheep Meadow with One 57 in the background | Photo: Tony Sargent
As our warmer than usual winter recedes, spring is slowly taking hold in New York and city-dwellers are trading their Canada Goose parkas for spring’s floral dresses and Chanel espadrilles. My team has rounded up a few of our favorite places to chill or see and be seen this spring in the city – Read more…
66 Ninth Avenue, The Porterhouse Condo - Photo: Rich Caplan
In the face Manhattan’s rapidly evolving real estate micro markets, deciding on a listing price for your Chelsea or West Village luxury home requires careful consideration.
Deciding on Listing Price: Considerations for Your Listing Broker
When interviewing a listing broker, nearly every conversation boils down to this question: “What price should I list my property at?”
If your potential broker follows up with a record listing suggestion, dig deeper into the reasoning behind this suggested listing price and the broker’s track record. I recommend asking the following five questions: Read more…
Travel private to your next destination | Photo: iStock.com / Mechanik
Whether your travel getaway plans are to jet off to Anguilla or Aspen, the way you travel should be as distinguished as your final destination. Thanks to an array of new services, discerning travelers are making the leap from commercial first class to flying private without investing in their own Gulfstream. We’ve rounded up a few favorites so you travel in style and arrive well-rested wherever you’re headed next.
NetJets: As the original fractional ownership and jet rental company, NetJets’ longevity is well earned. The company offers Read more…
Take your downward dog to one of these exclusive Manhattan studios. Photo: iStock.com / DMBaker
As New Yorkers we are all moving at a fast pace in this city, striving to get ahead or simply stay on top of our game. Sometimes we all need a reminder that keeping our bodies finely tuned will keep our minds clear and inspired. While gyms abound and Soul Cycle gets our blood and ears pumping, I’ve discovered that when I find the perfect yoga class and instructor, my mind, body and soul thank me for the time I spent perfecting my downward dog. Read more…
