After being listed at $6.9M for about a year on the market with no takers in 2006, Manny upped the price of his penthouse in the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton to a cool $8.5M when he put it back on the market today (because apparently there are a lot more people now that can afford the $5718 monthly condo fee than there were in 2006!).  No takers the first time...ok, let's just bump the price 23%!  Hmmm.....Sounds an awful lot like Scott Boras is now advising Manny on real estate deals as well.  If at first you don't get the offer you want, just raise your price!  

Don't get me wrong, it's a spectacular penthouse and will get lots of press attention because after all, it's "Manny being Manny", but will it sell? 

Check it out for yourself:

MLS Description:

Ritz Palatial Penthouse Oasis with Boston’s most spectacular views. Experience the ultimate in luxury services including concierge, doorman, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Sports Club LA & Spa at the Residences at the Ritz. Enjoy Boston’s best views from this 37th fl Penthouse 4 bedroom 4,500SF home with amazing 270 degree panoramic views of the Back Bay, Charles River, Public Garden, Beacon Hill & Boston Harbor. Dramatic private terrace, over 800SF, ideal for entertaining. Includes 3 valet parking spaces. (listing info from MLS courtesy of Citylife Real Estate)

Manny's $45M contract finally came together yesterday as well, so maybe Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has agreed to buy the condo too as part of the total package!  I'm suspicious.....

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