September 11, 2024
What Up Family?
Welcome to The Edit with Aaron Seawood, a lifestyle letter serving a weekly dose of real estate, culture, and wisdom—all in three minutes or less. Let’s dive in.
But before we do, let’s take a moment to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and the families directly impacted. Sending love and light to all. 🕊️
Real Estate Remix
Did you know that Michael Jordan’s house has been on the market for 12 years?!?! (Yep, fam, you read that right!) Since his 56,000 SF Chicago estate was first listed in 2012 for $29M (and later dropped to $15M), it has sat unsold. Word on the street is that the home’s unique details (like the bespoke iron entry gates with his iconic number 23, locker room, trophy room, and basketball court painted with his family’s names) aren’t helping. Highly personalized celebrity homes can be both a hindrance to the sale but such elements also add to the allure. On the one hand, you’re purchasing a piece of history but on the other, it’s a home, not a museum, and it has to feel personal to those living in it. I’m curious to hear from my readers—what do you think?
NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week
Visionary Projects is a global art platform that fosters an active community. I’ve mentioned their events before because I love their mission of making the contemporary art world more accessible and approachable as they work with emerging artists. This month, they’re hosting a number of events including intuitive painting nights, an art-themed dinner party, guided gallery walks, sound baths, and creative journaling. There’s something for everyone interested in unleashing their inner creativity or learning more about art. Check out all their events and register here.
Weekly Gem 💎
Fair Exchange, No Robbery!
This is a classic gem that speaks to harmony in a relationship or transaction, where both sides feel content with the outcome. In life and business, I’ve found that there are givers and takers. Takers squeeze everything out of a deal and hold people’s energy hostage. (If this sounds like you, this is my public plea that you stop doing that immediately.) You actually net more when you play fair! If you’re a giver, be mindful of how you allocate your time, money, and energy so you don’t get caught up in situations that aren’t egalitarian. Fair can be defined in different ways—it’s not always 50/50, but rather about the contribution of each party. Always err on the side of making sure the other side can hold their head high and you will be better off for it… both financially and spiritually.
The Best Homes on the Market This Week
Here are three of my favorite fly listings in NYC across all price points. Because Team Carte Blanche is all about the people, not the price.
$12,500,000 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath UWS Located in prime UWS, this grandly scaled duplex was beautifully renovated by Alan Wanzenberg and configured for gracious living. Flooded with natural light, this home offers corner exposures in principal rooms and sits inside one of NYC’s most coveted pre-war co-ops. Listed by Joshua Wesoky |
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$5,250,000 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath SoHo A spacious and stunning authentic artist’s loft in a turn-of-the-century building. Apt 5N offers roughly 3,000 SF of renovated living space with exposures in every direction, original details (including original brick and columns), and bespoke upgrades. Listed by Marcy Grau |
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$1,650,000 2 Bed | 2 Bath Prospect Heights Perched above the trees, this bright and airy co-op is located in the historic Copley Plaza and has been recently renovated. The loft-like home features a windowed gourmet kitchen, sizeable dining and living rooms, and unobstructed treetop views. Listed by Margherita Bonanno |
Before you go…
🏡: Andy Cohen lists his super fly West Village duplex on Horatio St for $14M. Over the years, he combined 4 separate units into one. See photos here.
✨: What to do when you are creatively stuck.
🔥: These are the latest design collabs and I’m digging them all! Especially Missoni Home + Stark.
🎵: The OG Superstar of Hip-Hop, LL Cool J has made a triumphant return with THE FORCE. His flow is updated but still very much his own and the beats by Q-Tip complement him perfectly. Not to mention dope features from Nas, Busta, Eminem and more. Basquiat Energy!
😴: This $26M West Village townhome is crazy dope! Take a look inside on this video tour.
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