Author: Liat Salama
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Stories in Stone: New York’s Most Romantic Real Estate Stories
Love stories are all around us—written in books, played out in movies, and even woven into the places we walk past every day. In New York, if the walls could talk they would reveal unforgettable moments, grand gestures, and stories of love. A mansion traded for pearls, a castle abandoned after heartbreak, a meeting at…
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The Iconic Walker Guesthouse: A Mid-Century Marvel Awaits a New Home
The Walker Guesthouse, an iconic piece of mid-century modern architecture, has hit the market for $2 million – and it is ready to be shipped anywhere in the world! Designed by renowned architect Paul Rudolph in 1953, this 24-by-24-foot cube structure was originally situated on Sanibel Island, Florida. Currently disassembled and stored in California since…
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Bess Freedman to Business Insider: What It’s Really Like to be a Woman in Real Estate
Women make up most of the real estate work force in America, roughly 65% according to the National Association of Realtors, but that doesn’t mean there’s a level playing field. In fact, women are underrepresented in leadership roles and a barrage of misconduct allegations are putting a bright spotlight on the industry. Brown Harris Stevens…
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Brown Harris Stevens New Jersey Agents Win NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®
Eleven Brown Harris Stevens agents were recognized as 2024 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Winners. The award honors those members who have displayed excellence in the field of salesmanship based on quantity and dollar volume of closed transactions throughout the calendar year. Congratulations to all! The following Brown Harris Stevens agents are this year’s…
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New York City at 400: Homes that Honor the Past & Embrace the Future
As New York City marks its 400th anniversary, it remains a place of reinvention—where history and progress exist in constant dialogue. From cobblestone streets to soaring skyscrapers, each era has left its mark, shaping a city that honors its past while embracing the future. Few know this better than Brown Harris Stevens, the city’s oldest residential…
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3 Items to Prepare when Buying a NYC Co-op or Condo
Key steps for prepping to buy an apartment in NYC is the willingness of the buyer (or renter, or renter guarantor) to share very detailed financial particulars. Co-ops, condos and landlords will typically require a net worth summary form and paperwork proving said form as part of the application review process. The offered bid amount…
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In with the New: BHS Miami Agents Share What they’re Most Excited for in 2025
As Miami’s real estate market continues to evolve in 2025, top agents are setting their sights on new opportunities, shifting trends, and ambitious goals for the year ahead. We spoke with three Brown Harris Stevens Miami agents to get their outlook on the market and what they’re most excited to accomplish. Here’s what Miami Agents…
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Bess Freedman Discusses Rates and More on Bloomberg
In her recent appearance on Bloomberg TV's ‘Markets’, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman talked about the year ahead, from high rates and inflation to the challenges facing first-time homebuyers. “It’s slow and steady. All progress is incremental." – Bess Freedman, Brown Harris Stevens CEO
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In Design with Melanie Calder Russo of Calder Design Group
When it comes to creating interiors that seamlessly blend elegance and individuality, Melanie Calder Russo of Calder Design Group is a true visionary. In this exclusive interview, Melanie shares her insights on developing unique aesthetic visions for clients, balancing timeless design with modern trends, and the creative process behind her team’s work. Fresh off their…
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Japanese Fashion Designer Lists Stylish SoHo Loft
Renowned Japanese fashion designer Hiroki Nakamura, founder of the luxury menswear brand Visvim, has listed his SoHo loft for $2.7 million. The loft at 16 Greene Street is tucked inside one of the original Fluxhouse buildings, a series of live-work spaces for artists developed by George Maciunas in the 1960s. Nakamura and his wife, Kelsi,…