Hide-and-seek housing
In rocky market, secrets proliferate, as do detectives November 02, 2009 01:30PM By Candace Taylor
From the November issue: During the boom years, Manhattan real estate seemed like an open book. As prices climbed higher, news of record-breaking Manhattan deals -- like Harry Macklowe's $60 million Plaza buy or Jonathan Tisch's $48 million co-op purchase at 2 East 67th Street -- was reported not just throughout the country, but all over the globe. With city data about real estate transactions being published online, some brokers jockeyed to have their names linked with high-profile sales. Buying or selling a high-priced Manhattan apartment became a badge of honor. Still, there was an element of polite society that preferred its real estate quiet, working with discreet brokers who could be trusted to keep their names and activities out of the headlines. more
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