Category: Community + Culture
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Spring in the City: Preparing for the NYC Selling Season
After what always feels like a long New York winter, given the number of blizzards this season, the signs of spring are finally beginning to appear. The days are getting longer, the parks are filling up again, and the real estate market is starting to wake up. In New York City, spring is traditionally the most active time of…
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Miami’s Architecture and Design Shaping the Future
The new Miami living experience is also being shaped by cutting-edge architecture and thoughtful design. Modern residential towers, sustainable developments, and mixed-use communities are redefining how people experience the city. Developers are focusing on more than just luxury, they’re prioritizing lifestyle. Rooftop gardens, wellness spaces, coworking lounges, and smart home technologies are becoming standard features.…
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3 Connecticut Towns Dan McCamblau Says Are Among the Best Places to Live
Connecticut offers a unique blend of coastal living, historic New England charm, and easy access to New York City—making it one of the most desirable places in the Northeast to call home. In a recent feature by Travel + Leisure, several real estate experts weighed in on the best places to live across the state.…
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Remembering Riley Jason
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of the most beloved members of the Brown Harris Stevens community, Riley Jason. A longtime agent in our Upper West Side office, Riley’s warmth, humor, and generosity left a lasting impression on colleagues and clients alike. Those who worked alongside Riley remember him as…
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Building of the Week: 940 Park Avenue
1943 photograph of 940 Park Avenue, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History On the northwest corner of Park Avenue and 81st Street stands 940 Park Avenue, a building that rewards close looking. Designed in 1925 by the idiosyncratic firm of George & Edward Blum and completed in 1926, it is one of…
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The Women of BHS: Reflections on Leadership, Legacy, and Success
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked three standout agents — Lianna Tomas Fetko, Teresa Alessandro, and Kirsten Aiello — to reflect on what it means to be a woman in real estate today — the leaders who shaped them, the moments that defined them, and the advice they would give to the next…
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Agents Who Master Pricing Master Their Market BHS Miami’s Regional Director of Sales David Deza
I spend a lot of time meeting with agents about how to grow their business. We talk about prospecting, marketing, and building relationships. But the agents who scale the fastest tend to get one thing right: pricing. The South Florida real estate market is widely reported to be in a positive rebalancing phase, creating excellent…
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Meet Raphael De Niro: Experience, Perspective, and What’s Next
Recently recruited to Brown Harris Stevens and widely regarded as one of the top agents in the country over the past two decades, Raphael De Niro brings a legacy of market leadership, advisory expertise, and record-setting sales to the firm. As team lead of the De Niro Team, which has collectively sold out more Manhattan…
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Homes Near Iconic Neighborhood Institutions
Every great neighborhood has its institutions. The kind locals reference without explanation. These homes sit within easy reach of them: the indie theater, the century-old bookstore, the deli that’s been serving the same order for generations, and the landmark hotel that defines its zip code. Because real luxury isn’t just what’s inside your walls. It’s…
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BHS Brooklyn’s Zuleyma Leal Shares the Sweetest Spots Across the Borough
Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers, it’s the perfect opportunity to shower those you love with small (or large) tokens of affection and appreciation, and even treating them to a delicious treat. I, personally, love to put a little something together with treats and trinkets for my friends and family, while suggesting cozy romantic…