Author: Cristyn Ong
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Brown Harris Stevens Takes Home Three Awards at REBNY Deal of the Year Event
Brown Harris Stevens made a remarkable showing at the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) Charity and Awards Celebration Wednesday night, earning three prestigious awards. The event, which hosted approximately 350 industry leaders, recognized excellence in residential brokerage and provided support to members in need. The firm secured the First Place Residential Sales Deal…
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Brown Harris Stevens Welcomes David Deza as Miami Managing Director
Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce the appointment of David Deza as Managing Director for Brown Harris Stevens Miami. In this role, Deza will oversee the firm’s Miami offices, including Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, and South Miami. With more than 25 years of experience in South Florida's real estate industry, he brings deep expertise…
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Five Stunning Homes for Hosting an Unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day brunch is more than mimosas and muffins—it’s a chance to celebrate the women who show up, hold it down, and rarely ask for thanks. Moms, Grandmas, bonus Moms, and the ones who stepped in when it mattered most deserve a moment that feels as special as they are. Whether it’s a garden gathering,…
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What is Fractional Real Estate Ownership?
By Candice Milano & Malessa Rambarran, Licensed Real Estate Professionals Understanding the Strategy That’s Opening New Doors for Real Estate Investors Traditionally, buying real estate meant owning 100% of a property — and shouldering 100% of the responsibilities. But in today’s evolving investment landscape, fractional real estate ownership is offering a more accessible, diversified, and…
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Suburban-Sized Kitchens in NYC That Deliver—So Your Dinner Doesn’t Have to Be
New York City is known for a lot of things—endless culture, iconic skyline, world-class food—but oversized kitchens usually aren’t one of them. That’s what makes these listings so remarkable. Each one features a kitchen with the kind of space you’d expect to find in the suburbs: room to cook, gather, linger, and live. Whether you…
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What Keeps NYC’s Real Estate Market Afloat
By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker In a market that has consistently demonstrated resilience, New York City real estate is once again showing signs of stability. Since before the pandemic, we’ve weathered cycles of highs and lows—with buyers and sellers alike trying to navigate the waves without incurring losses. Early on, buyers capitalized on…
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Simply Cinematic: Waterfront Fairfield Estate Offers Views and Light
1131 Sasco Hill Road looks as if it were made to be in movies, only this blockbuster estate is found not in Hollywood but on 11 verdant waterfront acres in Fairfield, Connecticut. The coastal retreat includes 450 feet of direct Long Island Sound access and is a confluence of Swedish, Dutch, and Moorish influences. Just…
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The Line: Existing Home Sales Down 5.9% in March
By Gregory Heym, BHS Chief Economist and and host of Crossing The Line While "tariffmania" is still monopolizing the headlines these days, this week our focus is on housing. Let's start with the latest on existing home sales. Existing Home Sales Down 5.9% in March Not the happiest way to start a column, but this…
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The BHS Agent Spotlight on Sarah Silva
This week, we spotlight Sarah Silva, a top-producing agent newly recruited to our Flatiron office from Compass. With over $1.5 billion in closed transactions, she brings sharp insight to our growing downtown presence. In the interview, Sarah shares what drew her to BHS, where she sees value in the market, her favorite place to dine…
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Living History: A NYC Home with Presidential and Pulitzer-Prize Winning Pedigree
The former residence of renowned historian and presidential adviser Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. is now available for $1,995,000. Located at 455 East 51st Street in Manhattan's coveted Beekman Place neighborhood, this elegant co-op offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern comfort. Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and a…