Category: Community + Culture
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Can You Really Have It All: What does Amenity Rich Living Really Mean?
Can you really have it all? What does amenity rich living mean to you, and how important is it in your decision-making process? These questions came to mind as I recently began working with a remarkable client. After 45 years with the airlines, having traveled extensively, speaking several languages and having lived abroad in Italy,…
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A Memorial Day Tribute to the Veterans of Brown Harris Stevens
This Memorial Day, Brown Harris Stevens pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States Armed Forces. We also recognize the veterans across our firm whose courage, dedication, and commitment to service continue to inspire us every day. We are deeply grateful for…
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In Conversation with Interior Designer John Douglas Eason
In this special Q&A, acclaimed interior designer John Douglas Eason shares his thoughtful approach to creating spaces that feel both deeply personal and timeless. From designing sophisticated Manhattan interiors to modern South Beach retreats, Eason discusses the importance of texture, detail, and understanding the unique culture of a home’s location. In the conversation below, he…
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Celebrating the Mother-Daughter Teams of BHS This Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day, we spoke with two mother-daughter duos across Brown Harris Stevens about what it’s like to build a business alongside family. From shared instincts to lessons learned across generations, these partnerships reflect the trust, collaboration, and deep relationships that define real estate at its best. Cathy van Tornhout and Annie Kruger…
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BHS Earns Three Awards at REBNY’s 37th Annual Deal of the Year Awards
The Real Estate Board of New York’s 37th Annual Residential Deal of the Year Benefit & Awards brought together the city’s brokerage community at Guastavino’s to recognize standout deals and industry leadership. For Brown Harris Stevens, the evening resulted in three awards across leadership and sales. CEO Bess Freedman received the Henry Forster Memorial Award…
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The Amenities Defining Luxury Living Now, According to BHS Agents
To better understand what today’s luxury buyers truly value, Brown Harris Stevens surveyed agents across our markets, asking them to identify the top amenities shaping demand right now. The updated results reinforce a clear shift toward homes that offer immediacy, light, and livability—where elevated design meets everyday ease. Turnkey / Move-In Ready Living Leading the…
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Building of the Week: 640 Park Avenue
1942 photograph of 640 Park Avenue, from the collection of MetroHistory Completed in 1914 and designed by architect James E.R. Carpenter, 640 Park Avenue represents a moment when the apartment house began to rival the private mansion. Its scale and floor plans were meant to provide the grandeur of a country house without the burdens…
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How to Get a Hamptons Beach Pass this Season
You did it! You’ve secured your Hamptons Summer rental, your LL Bean Boat n’ Tote is packed, you’ve braved the “cannonball” from Penn Station to the Hamptons. You’re ready for sun and sand this summer… if you have a beach pass. Getting a beach pass in the Hamptons can feel confusing because each town and…
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A Guide to NYC’s Most Picturesque Springtime Spots
Spring in New York City brings a sense of renewal that’s hard to rival—tree-lined streets soften, waterfronts come alive, and parks transform into vibrant landscapes of color and activity. As the season unfolds, these spaces become some of the most picturesque settings in the city, offering postcard-worthy views at nearly every turn. From iconic skyline…
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Beth Ann Vaccaro on New Development, Community, and the Power of Local Insight
In this week’s BHS Agent Spotlight, we’re catching up with Beth Ann Vaccaro, a newly returning Rising Star in our Darien office and a specialist in new development. In her interview, she shares how her hands-on work at Heights Crossing gives her a unique perspective on the local market, what sets Brown Harris Stevens apart,…