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    NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2008.Jan 21-25 | Jan 28-Feb 1Three-Course Prix-Fixe Dining.Lunch $24.07 | Dinner $35.00Beverages, gratuities and taxes are not included. With so many global buyers coming to Manhattan to purchase apartments, it's a great time to enjoy a Manhattan ritual and particip...

1. Plan ahead by organizing and budgeting. Develop a master "to do" list so you won't forget something critical. To estimate costs, get quotes from two or three reputable movers.2. Sort and get rid of things you no longer want or need. Have a garage sale, donate to a charity, or recycle.3. Don't ...

Happy New Year to all!One of the best places to ring in the New Year is New York's Times Square. And this year marked the 100th New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square complete with a dazzling display of new environmentally-friendly lights.Below is close up shot of the crystal ballConsidered to ...

With the rest of the country in a real estate slump, that's hardly the case for Manhattan.Between October and December, 2007 a great deal of money was spent on very expensive apartments in Manhattan. The average price of a Manhattan apartment rose to a record $1.43 million, a heavy 34% increase f...

Manhattan apartment sales continue to soar and buyers are purchasing apartments very quickly.  While many foreigners are purchasing apartments in all cash deals at a steady rate, qualified American buyers, including high-bonused Wall Street execs, who also pay cash or fully qualify for mortgages ...

 The holiday season is fast approaching and it's time to start thinking about tipping for services in our apartment buildings.For those living in New York, holiday tipping can seem endless.While it's important to be generous, it's also important to be realistic about what you can afford.Tips in d...

Manhattan sales prices continued upward. There was and still is a shortage of inventory for Manhattan sales and rentals. Buyers are purchasing apartments and quickly ...apartments in Manhattan don't stay on the market for long. There are many qualified buyers who are either paying cash or who ful...

Selling your home is like a job interview. You want to make a great impression!I cannot begin to describe the number of instances, where I have gone to preview a seller's home or brought a buyer and even renter - only to find the home dirty, dishes in the sink, food left on the kitchen counter, t...

Finding the right home in Manhattan can take time and a lot of work. At times it can be overwhelming ...after all it's the most important decision you will make.A licensed and professional Real Estate Agent can help navigate the process from beginning to end  --- and even after your closing --- a...

Home staging is preparing a home prior to putting it on the market for sale. Why stage your home? Staging a home can ensure a quick sale.You may love the way your home looks, but potential buyers may not. When selling your home, staging it professionally can make your home more appealing and more...