Author: Ashley Brennan
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Ready, Set, Home! Properties Near Iconic Running Routes
With the TCS New York City Marathon right around the corner, runners everywhere are lacing up for one of the world’s most inspiring races. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or just love a good jog with a view, these Brown Harris Stevens listings are near some of the most scenic—and popular—running routes in…
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A-List Event Planner Kate Edmonds Lists Her Exquisite Murray Hill Residence
You could call this property “the main event.” Kate Edmonds, the British-born special events producer who has created celebrations for a queen, a president, and a mayor (though she’s bound by a few NDAs), has listed her perfectly curated abode. Known for crafting unforgettable experiences filled with elegance, creativity, and atmosphere, Edmonds has brought that…
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Hottest Luxury Real Estate Wellness Trend: Home Saunas
Move over, home gyms! The new hallmark of luxury living is a personal sauna. Once reserved for spas and five-star hotels, saunas are now taking center stage in the homes of affluent buyers seeking both luxury lifestyle and self-care. As Business Insider recently reported, home saunas have become the ultimate “wellness flex,” signaling that a…
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Build Your Own Mansion in the Heart of Brooklyn Heights
When you think of brownstones in Brooklyn Heights, you picture the elegant stoops, the tree-lined streets, the sweeping views of Manhattan and the harbor. But very rarely does one come up that offers both historic grandeur and room for a sophisticated single-family revival. Enter 261 Hicks Street, a pre-war Italianate brownstone with nearly 5,000 square…
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Falling Into Cozy: 7 Ways to Warm Up Your Home This Season
Fall has officially checked in, which means it’s time for chunky sweaters, warm drinks, and the annual migration of pumpkin décor onto every available surface. But according to Brown Harris Stevens agent (and resident Cozy Season connoisseur) Matthew Melinger, creating a warm, inviting home doesn’t have to look—or smell—like a pumpkin spice explosion. Instead, think…
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A Piece of Film History: D.A. Pennebaker’s Sag Harbor Home Finds a New Owner
The Sag Harbor home of legendary documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker has officially changed hands, selling for $1.7 million in just one week. Pennebaker, a pioneer of cinema vérité and the creative force behind classics like Don’t Look Back and The War Room, purchased the charming 1860s-era residence in the 1970s. For more than five decades,…
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Why There’s No Better Time to Be Privately Held in Real Estate
The recent announcement that Compass will acquire Anywhere Real Estate, combining giant national brands like Corcoran, Sotheby’s, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and Better Homes & Gardens, marks the largest brokerage acquisition in U.S. history. It’s a headline-grabbing moment that underscores a trend we’ve watched unfold for years: consolidation is reshaping the real estate landscape at…
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Bess Freedman on the Market, Private Listings, and What’s Ahead for 2026
At Brown Harris Stevens, we’ve long prided ourselves on being steady and consistent — qualities that resonate even more in times of uncertainty. In a recent conversation with Inman, our CEO Bess Freedman shared her perspective on the market, the importance of rebuilding trust in real estate, the ongoing debate around private listings, and what…
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Skyline Advisory Team Joins Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is excited to welcome the Skyline Advisory Team, led by John Dugan and Mick DiStasio, to our Union Square office! Recognized as one of New York City’s top-producing teams—and previously ranked #1 at Elegran—the Skyline Advisory Team brings a group of eight accomplished agents and more than $400 million in career sales…
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Brown Harris Stevens Sets New Park Slope Record with Nearly $14 Million Townhouse Sale
Park Slope has set a new benchmark in Brooklyn real estate. A meticulously renovated British Regency–style limestone townhouse, located at 535 1st Street, recently sold for $13.9 million, making it the most expensive single-family home ever sold in the neighborhood. Brown Harris Stevens’ Juliana Frei represented the buyer. The five-story townhouse was originally built in…