As the holiday season unfolds, New York City sparkles with festive magic, and December is brimming with events and traditions to inspire the holiday spirit. In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing a curated guide to 2024’s must-see holiday happenings, from menorah lightings celebrating Hanukkah to Fifth Avenue’s 200th Birthday Celebration and the enchanting Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival. For those who adore NYC’s iconic holiday window displays, we’ve highlighted the season’s most dazzling storefronts. Whether you’re enjoying the festivities or looking for your next home, we’re here to help make this season extraordinary.

During the week of 11/25 - 12/1, the Manhattan luxury real estate market, encompassing properties priced at $5M and above, experienced a slight dip with 15 contracts signed (12 condos and 3 co-ops), compared to 21 the previous week. Over in Brooklyn, where the luxury market includes properties priced at $2M and above, 11 contracts were signed—5 condos, 1 co-op, and 5 houses—a decline from the previous week’s 22 deals. Despite the seasonal slowdown, opportunities remain strong for buyers and sellers seeking to navigate the market.