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What the Christmas movie ‘Elf’ can teach us about today’s cost of living

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What the Christmas movie ‘Elf’ can teach us about today’s cost of living

Bob Newhart and Will Ferrell star in “Elf.” Warner Bros. In the 2003 movie “Elf,” the lead character Buddy discovers he is human, though he has spent his life raised by elves. He travels to New York City to find his real family, including his father who shares an Upper West Side apartment with his … Read more

Manhattan condo values fell over the past decade. Here’s why rents are still rising

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Manhattan condo values fell over the past decade. Here’s why rents are still rising

From July 2024 to July 2025, 1 in 3 condos sold in Manhattan sold at a loss, according to luxury real estate firm Brown Harris Stevens. Experts say this dynamic is somewhat typical in a city with high selling fees and high tax rates. What is unusual is the borough’s wavering property values over the … Read more