Author: Hannah Minnick
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Q4 2025 Manhattan Market Report: A Strong Finish Heading Into 2026
As 2025 came to a close, Manhattan’s residential real estate market delivered a notably strong fourth quarter, particularly at the high end. Sales climbed to their highest level since 2022, signaling a clear turning point after a period of recalibration. With New York City’s economy outperforming the nation over the past two years — and…
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The Brown Harris Stevens Advantage
It’s official. As of Friday morning, the Compass–Anywhere mega merger is complete leaving Brown Harris Stevens as largest privately owned real estate brokerage in New York City, and one of the only luxury independent firms across Palm Beach, Miami, Connecticut, the Hamptons, and Northern New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley. Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess…
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New Year, New Neighborhood: A Local’s Guide to Mattituck
Nestled on the scenic North Fork of Long Island, Mattituck, New York, is a charming hamlet that perfectly blends small-town appeal with rich natural beauty. With its waterfront views along the Long Island Sound and access to Peconic Bay, this neighborhood delivers plenty to explore, from bustling local shops to sprawling vineyards and waterfront leisure.…
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Bess Freedman Breaks Down the Housing Affordability Challenge
Appearing on CNBC to discuss the state of U.S. housing affordability, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman offered a clear-eyed assessment of why homeownership remains out of reach for so many Americans—and what it will take to fix it. “Affordability remains a real challenge in the United States. The average first-time homebuyer today is 40…
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10 John Street: A Storybook Southampton Cottage
Tucked away on a quiet Southampton lane, 10 John Street is a rare half-timbered residence that feels like its belongs in a storybook. Currently on the market for $2.25 million and represented by Robert M. Lohman, this charming home offers a level of craftsmanship seldom found today. Built between 1909 and 1912 by local artisan…
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What Brown Harris Stevens Leaders and Agents See Ahead for New York Real Estate in 2026
As New York City heads into 2026, the housing market is settling into a familiar but evolving rhythm—competitive, selective, and increasingly shaped by buyers with significant financial flexibility. In Curbed’s recent look at broker predictions for the year ahead, Brown Harris Stevens executives and agents offered an unfiltered view of where the market stands now and where…
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How BHS is Giving Back this Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for generosity, community, and connection—and at Brown Harris Stevens, the holiday season was spent giving back. Across our offices, agents and teams are coming together to support neighbors in need through coat drives, toy collections, and charitable partnerships. Here’s how BHS is making an impact this season. New York…
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The Power of Choosing Yourself: A Powerful Conversation with Julia Haart
In Episode 108 of Simonsen Says, host Simonsen welcomes an extraordinary guest whose life story redefines the concept of reinvention: Julia Haart—entrepreneur, fashion icon, author, and fearless advocate for self-determination. From the very start of the conversation, it’s clear that Haart’s journey is not one of surface-level transformation, but of profound personal courage and resilience. What begins as…
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Calm, Curated: Pantone’s Color of the Year Showcased in BHS Listings
PANTONE® 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, Pantone Color of the Year 2026. Image courtesy of Pantone. Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201), embraces the idea of calm as a form of luxury. This soft, weightless white feels less like a traditional paint color and more like an atmosphere—clean, open, and quietly luminous. Cloud…
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A George F. Pelham Masterpiece: Chic Duplex Living on East 75th Street
Perfectly set on one of the Upper East Side’s most enchanting tree-lined streets, this chic duplex at 14 East 75th Street brings together prewar romance and modern refinement in flawless balance. Designed in 1929 by noted architect George F. Pelham, the residence unfolds with grand proportions, dramatic volume, and the quiet elegance that defines the…