Marching into a

New Season of Real Estate

Here's to a month of growth, transformation, and exciting new beginnings! As spring arrives, the real estate market brings fresh starts and promising opportunities. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or stay informed, I'm here to guide you through this dynamic landscape.

BEHIND THE SCENES W/ROXY

My new roommate partners with me on my March newsletter and provides a few candid suggestions.

BestFriends.org,

Saving Pets Near You

COMPASS in the News

Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy

The data is clear -- Compass listings that were pre-marketed as Private Exclusives and Coming Soons were associated with a 2.9% higher average close price.

Watch Robert Reffkin explain how this strategy helps homeowners maximize exposure and achieve stronger results - contact me to find out more!

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Real Estate in the News

Existing-home sales in January plunged from December (by 27%) – but rose 2.6% over January 2024. Note that January closed-sales data mostly reflects offers accepted in December, the heart of the mid-winter holiday slowdown: Sales statistics in the next two months will provide a better indicator of market direction in 2025.

February 2025 National Report with sales data through January: FLIPBOOK

How Tariffs Impact the Home Building Industry

Proposed new tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico are projected to raise the cost of imported construction materials by $3 billion to $4 billion, depending on the specific rates. For some materials, where imports are critical to supply, prices could see dramatic increases, adding layered costs that could substantially impact builders’ ability to deliver new projects.

Read NAHB.

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Local News & Happenings

March 17th-april 28th, 2025

Central Park Drives to be Redesigned

For millions of New Yorkers and visitors each year, the parks offer the perfect place to work up a sweat, take in the fresh air, and connect with nature. With this innovative redesign of the park drives, the city & CPC are making it easier and safer for New Yorkers to bike, jog, and stroll through Central Park's six-mile loop.

Click HERE to learn more!

March-May, 2025

An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt...in Manhattan

TimeOut review: "The experience was so realistic, I found myself stepping with trepidation over the rocky, uneven ground in my line of sight. Intellectually, I knew the floor was actually a flat expanse, but my brain couldn't help but be lured into believing we were climbing over craggy rocks..." Continues HERE.

Get Tickets.

opened january 2025

Gothic Splendor Meets Rock ’n’ Roll in Baz Luhrmann's New EV Bar

Tucked inside the medieval lair of its namesake, this bar once belonged to a part-time poet and full-time enfant terrible who was a fixture of the East Village party scene back in the late ’60s and early ’70s, known only as Monsieur.”

Read Vogue for more on the Moulin Rouge director's vision.

The New Yorker at 100

The New Yorker, the beloved weekly magazine encompassing journalism, fiction, poetry and cartoons, celebrated its one-hundredth birthday. The Anniversary Issue features covers that reimagine the monocle-wearing mascot, Eustace Tilley. Each copy of the magazine sports the original cover, drawn by art editor Rea Irvin in 1925. READ The New Yorker 100.

Watch the video above to explore New York as it was 100 years ago.

Women/NYC

NYRR Celebrates Women's History Month

NYRR celebrates and highlights women of all ages and abilities in the sport. READ MORE to learn about the historical milestones achieved by women in running, celebrate women achievers and leaders who have overcome barriers to succeed, and hear the stories of women runners at all levels and from all backgrounds. ALSO, running books by women writers(I've read a bunch!).

NYC Parks Monuments Dedicated to Women

Discover monuments in NYC's parks that honor notable and historical women, from former 1st lady and humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt to trailblazer and abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

Click NYC Parks.

Cindy Guitars

On New York's iconic Carmine Street, in the heart of Greenwich Village, you'll find Cindy Hulej making custom guitars from scratch out of 200-year-old wood that has been reclaimed from famous New York City buildings.

Check this out!

AI

Humans in Romantic Relationships With AI Characters

AI romantic partners represent a growing trend in artificial intelligence, where users engage in virtual relationships through sophisticated, interactive avatars.

MSNBC reports

Movie clip from HER(2013)

Historical Figures Brought to Life

AI technology is being used to create lifelike images of historical figures, blending historical records with modern digital tools.

Check out these living icons

Health

More Young Adults are Getting Cancer

Globally, diagnoses and deaths related to early-onset cancers, those affecting patients younger than 50, rose by 79% and 28%, respectively, from 1990 to 2019, according to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal(BMJ) Oncology. Read TIME.

Microplastics in Human Brains

University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers have found microplastics in human brains at much higher concentrations than in other organs. Worse, the plastic accumulation appears to be growing over time, by 50% over just the past eight years. UNM News.

People diagnosed with dementia have up to 10 times more microplastics. MedicalNewsToday

On the Lighter Side of Health

BREAKING WORLD RECORDS, RUNNING AT 100 & THRIVING BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

100-year-old Mike Fremont holds a slew of age group world records, including the fastest recorded marathon for a 91-year-old. At 96, he set the American one-mile record for his age group. Check out this clip with Rich Roll from 2 years ago and the full interview HERE.

Now 102, Mike reveals his secrets to longevity and happiness - helping others, excercising and being Vegan. WATCH this recent interview.

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Music & Art

(Do you ever wonder) Where Did All the Bands Go?

What led to the demise of the band?

1. Rock doesn't connect like it once did.

2. Advancements in technology.

3. Band dynamics - it's hard to be in a band.

4. Economics of promotion.

Rick Beato digs in and it's very interesting.

Rock/Metal Musicians Who Became Real Estate Agents

Ever thought about buying a home from a Grammy-nominated metalcore bassist? Check out some notable rock and metal musicians who are also in real estate and learn more about their stories. LOUDWIRE has 11 who became actual real estate agents.

The Frick Collection Reopens in April

The Frick Collection is internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center. The Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts. Newly renovated buildings reopen April 17! Tickets are on sale now.

Featured Listings

Upper East Side

160 East 91st Street,

Unit 7E

STUDIO 1 BA $285,000

Coming Soon:

CARNEGIE HILL MAISONETTE

Once upgrades are complete and the apartment is staged, this exceptional four bedroom maisonette will be hitting the market. This sprawling 7 1/2 room is the largest naturally configured (not combined) apartment in the building, featuring impressive 11 1/2 foot ceilings and so much more. Stay tuned...

*TESTIMONIALS*

Jeffrey Bua

RMJ Team at Compass

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

M: 917.991.1792

jeff.bua@compass.com