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Here's a brief but belated recap of the 1Q 2010 Manhattan Market Overview I prepare for Prudential Douglas Elliman. This is also the first time I used my iPhone to capture the audio using the FiRe app, but relied on its built-in internal mic and then applied filters in Garageband.  I'm surprised how well the sound quality is given the mic I used.  But I digress...

The Wealth Report 2010 was released today by Knight Frank.  It is a much anticipated annual survey targeted at the high end consumer with great detail on global residential property trends. I have had an ongoing exchange of ideas and have followed their research for quite a while.  I was invited to provide commentary on the New York City market which is included in the report.  In this podcast I interview Editor Andrew Shirley and Liam Bailey, Head of Residential Research.  The interviews were conducted via Skype to their London offices so the quality is a bit lacking.  Nevertheless the quality of their conversation is terrific. Download The Wealth Report 2010.

After moderating a foreclosure panel at the recent Inman Real Estate Connect conference in New York, I thought it would be great to have a conversation with one of the panelists, Phil Tesoriero principal of  Gelip Inc. Consulting.  A former New York City Firefighter, his experience includes rehabbing REO’s and distressed properties as an investor and contractor, working as a sales agent specializing in the sale of HUD and REO properties and owner of a real estate brokerage firm, Phil now helps real estate professionals with the sale and management of distressed real estate. You can find out more about Phil's services at TheBigForeclosureSecret.com (Hint: its all about short sales) and his new product ForeclosureGuard.net.

Hey! Its been a year since I ventured into the world of podcasting. I ended up with 76 podcasts (not including this one) totaling 1.4 days of audio and 1.17 gigs of mp3 files, fraught with audio and hardware challenges, Skype, a new laptop, multiple types of microphones (usb, xlr, lavalier), mixers, cables, scheduling, web site issues, Wordpress plug-ins, Amazon S3 and bandwidth made this a year to remember (for me anyway). Thanks so much for listening! The idea was to bring the real estate conversation into long form, something I wasn't able to find anywhere else.  I've always loved content you could listen to while commuting that wasn't sound bite driven and shallow. For original subscribers, periodic and new listeners, I hope you've enjoyed it! I certainly have enjoyed bringing it to you. In 2010 I plan to deliver more content, more timely uploads (2x per week), off site interviews and a wider interview base, I still need your feedback and suggestions.  I was thinking regular days ie Mondays, Thursdays with special reports interspersed. While I don't really have a master plan (despite wide spread rumors of my intentions of global domination) other than this being a fun, entertaining and informative endeavor, I feel strongly that it will lead to other things.  It may already have!  More on that later this year. Again, thanks for listening and spread the word!

I recently had the good fortune of getting to know the founder and owner of LINK Boston, Debra Taylor Blair.  Her firm built and operates the MLS system in Boston.  She also provides invaluable information to the public and the real estate community through her Conversation Series. She and I are kindred spirits in the world of data and look forward to a better understanding of the Boston market. Coming soon:  Matrix coverage of the Boston market.

I speak with Nancy Chemtob, a partner with Chemtob Moss Forman & Talbert, LLP a New York City law firm specializing in divorce, family and matrimonial law.  My firm has done a lot of work with Nancy and her partners over the years and admire her approach and candor.  Plus she's fun to talk with. The biggest asset in a divorce action is most often the real estate.  The housing market crunch of the past 18 months has played havoc with the divorce process.  What's most interesting is the fact that divorce attorneys are often at the leading edge of a changing real estate market as their clients deal with the reality of market conditions within their strategy. Note: I've got a new equipment set-up (again) and I am still wrangling with it so my audio track is a bit too loud.  But Nancy makes her presence heard.

I had a great discussion with Steve Wagner, an attorney who specializes in representing co-ops/condos, litigation and technology, among other areas.  I have worked with his firm Wagner Davis, P.C. over the years on some crazy cases. Steve has a wealth of knowledge, but don't get him started on grandfathering in co-ops.  Listen to find out why.

I have a great conversation with Ryan Slack, Founder and CEO of Green Pearl Events aka Green Pearl that specializes in real estate events for industry professionals across the US.  Ryan was a co-founder of Property Shark before he started Green Pearl Events.  He is all about delivering reliable information to his customers. We cover a lot of ground including his background and some insights on social media I had never heard before. Here's a schedule of upcoming events hosted by Green Pearl Events.

Here is a brief recap of the 2000-2009 Manhattan Market Market Report my appraisal firm Miller Samuel prepares for Prudential Douglas Elliman. Its 92,000 data points in 53 markets crammed into 61 pages of phonebook-like data bliss. 2000-2009 Manhattan Market Report [Miller Samuel]

Here is a brief recap of the 2000-2009 Manhattan Townhouse Market Report my appraisal firm Miller Samuel prepares for Prudential Douglas Elliman. Its a ten year look at a niche high end market that comprises 2% of all Manhattan residential sales. 2000-2009 Manhattan Townhouse Report [Miller Samuel]

Here is a brief recap of the 4Q 2009 Hamptons/North Fork Market Overview and 2000-2009 Hamptons/North Fork Market Report my appraisal firm Miller Samuel prepares for Prudential Douglas Elliman. Its a grains of sand datafest. 4Q 2009 Hamptons/North Fork Market Overview [Miller Samuel] 2000-2009 Hamptons/North Fork Market Report [Miller Samuel]

Here is a brief recap of the 4Q 2009 Long Island Market Overview my appraisal firm Miller Samuel prepares for Prudential Douglas Elliman. I am a bit tardy getting this recap to podcast from this quarter. 4Q 2009 Long Island Market Overview [Miller Samuel]

Barry Ritholtz of Fusion IQ, the The Big Picture blog and author of the must-read Bailout Nation had previously sat down with me last June so I was long overdue in inviting him back. He is a terrific speaker and is always guilty of providing nothing less than clear cut commentary on the economic world around us. Plus he likes it when I call him irreverent. This time we talk strategic non-foreclosure, existing home sales, interest rates, going to zero and the dumbest smart people in the room.

We just released our Brooklyn Market Overview today and here's a one-take short recap on the findings. To get a copy of the reports, plus additional charts, info and data, go here.

Here’s a an over view of the just released Queens Market Overview for the 4th quarter of 2009.  Its a quick, one-take recap of the last quarter of a roller-coaster year in Queens. Get a copy of the report, charts and other data here.