Author: Cristyn Ong
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Buyers Rush to Lock in Deals Before Spring Heats Up
By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker A few weeks ago, I highlighted the most-searched neighborhoods on StreetEasy along with their median prices, offering insight into what to expect this spring. Now, it appears that several sought-after NYC neighborhoods—mainly in Manhattan—have seen double-digit year-over-year declines in new listing median prices. This shift has spurred an…
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A Year of Success: BHS Sets Real Estate Records in 2024
2024 was a landmark year for Brown Harris Stevens, breaking records and setting the standard in real estate! As one of the nation's top 10 privately-held brokerages by sales volume, BHS led the way across New York City, Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, and Florida—making 2024 a year worth celebrating. See below for the special showcase…
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Manhattan’s Office Comeback is Driving the Housing Market
By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker New York City’s office market is showing strong signs of stabilization, rapidly returning to traditional office settings. In fact, it is leading the charge nationally, while the rest of the country moves in that direction at a slower but steady pace. Specifically, demand in New York has returned…
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From Sea to Shining Sea: Miami’s Ultimate Boating Lifestyle
As we head into President’s Day weekend, Miami gears up for one of its most anticipated events—the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. A celebration of marine craftsmanship and innovation, this premier event draws over 100,000 visitors annually, showcasing more than 1,000 of the most coveted boats and marine products in the world. It’s not…
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Romantic Homes to Love This Valentine’s Day and Beyond
They say that home is where the heart is, and in honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re showcasing some of our most romantic properties. From stunning vistas to private gazebos, each home boasts something that will make the heart grow fonder. 60 Sutton Place South, PH19S – Midtown, NYC With 65 feet of unobstructed river front…
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Stunning Strivers’ Row Townhome Blends History and Modern Luxury
Located in the heart of Central Harlem’s historic Strivers’ Row district, 207 West 139th Street is a turn-of-the-century townhouse, designed by the renowned architect Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. Constructed between 1891 and 1893, this Italian Renaissance Revival style 19-foot-wide townhouse is part of the esteemed St. Nicholas Historic Area and is protected by the…
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Honoring the Black Architects Who Built New York City
New York City’s skyline is a testament to innovation, diversity, and resilience. While many of its architectural icons are well known, the contributions of Black architects have often gone unrecognized. This Black History Month, we celebrate the visionary designers who shaped the city’s built environment. J. Max Bond Jr. One of the most influential Black…
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The Line: Job Growth Less than Expected in January
By Gregory Heym, BHS Chief Economist and and host of Crossing The Line It's the first Friday of the month, so let's see how the jobs market did in January. The Line: Job Growth Less than Expected in January Economists were looking for a gain of 169,000 jobs last month, but payrolls only rose by 143,000.…
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Current Mortgage Rates Are the New Normal
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman appeared live on CNBC “Power Lunch" to discuss the current state of the housing market, mortgage rates, and why the American dream of homeownership is still out of reach for so many people. See below to watch the segment. "I’m pretty bullish on housing. We need to get back…
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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Spring Market
By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker John Walkup, co-founder and partner at UrbanDigs Analytics—whose expertise I highly respect—recently shared five key insights for NYC sellers ahead of the spring real estate market. One point that stood out in his analysis was, “buyers are back, but they’re still picky,” reinforcing what I wrote two weeks…