Gregg Rand is the managing partner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty in New York’s Hudson Valley.  In 2009 he switched from his longtime brand affiliate to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate to keep the company relevant and customer oriented.

Allen Rothman is the Senior Vice President of Halstead Property, LLC.  They are located on Columbus Avenue in New York City. His background as an attorney specializing in real estate law makes him a valuable asset to Halstead Property, LLC.

Michael Shvo is an exceptional, young New York real estate marketing expert.  He believes that real estate should be marketed in a similar vein as other high end items and should have great attention to customer experience and service, comprehensive marketing, and massive market research.  He develops high-end residential properties throughout the New York area and across the world.

Dolly Lenz is a high profile broker for Prudential Douglas Elliman.  From New York herself, Dolly has become one of the best paid realtors in the business today, and she’s a bit of a colorful real estate celebrity as well.

Keith McNally isn’t a real estate agent, but he’s certainly had his influence on the real estate market in New York.  Formerly a bell hop, he’s now a restaurateur extraordinaire, helping to turn neighborhoods over and to create their renaissance with his eateries.  He has his eyes set on reviving Greenwich Village at the moment with his Minetta Tavern.

David Levinson founded L&L Holding Co. in 2005, a firm that owns and manages a portfolio that includes 5 million square feet of property.

Joseph Sitt of Principal Thor Equities has his fingers in the Coney Island amusement district.  He’s hoping to create a new, modern Vegas on the Atlantic – we’ll see if it actually happens.

Connie Milstein is a Principal and Co-Founder of a New York City property management and development company called Ogden CAP Properties.  She is an important person to know in the New York real estate world, as she is also a Governor of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY).

Sam Chung is the President of the McSam Hotel Group.  He is New York City’s most prolific developer of hotels.

Darcy Stacom is a flashy, successful New York real estate mogul.  She is considered to be one of the city’s top investment sales brokers who was born in New York and raised in Greenwich.

The National Association of Realtors showed a 16% downturn from October to November in their adjusted index of sales agreements.  This was actually the first decline after nine months of encouraging gains, and it was the lowest reading since June.

These statistics are particularly peculiar considering the extension of the tax credit deadline that Congress recently passed.  Consumers, apparently, are taking their time committing to purchases at the moment.

We were therefore not shocked to learn that a large Austin Condos project was reaching out to local advertising venues in the New York area to offer their southern lifestyle alternative to City Living.
I for one would consider a condo like this – but I am not sure about the commute!

Barton Place Austin