Category: News + Insight
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Brown Harris Stevens Welcomes Top Hamptons Agents Bonita DeWolf and Janifer Jaeger
Highly experienced Hamptons brokers bring more than five decades of combined local market expertise to BHS Sag Harbor SAG HARBOR, NY — September 01, 2026 — Brown Harris Stevens (BHS), the premier privately held real estate firm, today announced that two highly accomplished Hamptons real estate professionals, Bonita DeWolf and Janifer Jaeger, have joined the…
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: Manhattan’s Housing Supply Problem Is Bigger Than Today’s Inventory Shortage
Manhattan enters the week before Labor Day weekend with just 4,510 homes actively listed for sale, down 21% from the same time last year. That is an unusually tight supply environment. But the more important housing story extends well beyond the number of properties currently available for sale. New data from the Real Estate Board of…
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Evaluating the Pied-à-Terre Tax in Context
Looking Beyond the Headlines: What the Pied-à-Terre Tax Means for Buyers Few topics have generated as much discussion in New York City’s real estate market over the past several weeks as the new pied-à-terre tax. From questions about implementation and exemptions to concerns about how buyers may respond, the conversation has continued to evolve almost daily. …
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Are Co-ops NYC’s Affordability Loophole?
Have you ever heard the term “co-op” and immediately thought the process would just be too difficult? You’re not entirely wrong— there is a process of being evaluated and ultimately approved by a co-op board. But when it comes to affordability, purchasing a co-op may just be the way to go. If you can handle…
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: Manhattan’s Inventory Is Low, But the Headline Number Needs Context
Manhattan enters the final stretch of August with just 4,674 active listings, down 21% from the same time last year and one of the leanest supply environments we have seen in years. That matters. But this month, understanding the inventory number requires looking beyond the headline. Manhattan has been operating with constrained housing supply for…
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Brown Harris Stevens Named Top 10 Brokerage for PR and Brand Authority
When it comes to earning national media attention, Brown Harris Stevens is punching well above its weight. A new analysis from Everything-PR ranks Brown Harris Stevens among the top 10 U.S. luxury real estate brokerages for brand authority, coming in at No. 9 in its Q1 2026 Luxury Real Estate Brand Authority Index. The ranking…
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Why the Best Fall Listings Are Often Prepared in August
As summer begins winding down, many homeowners start thinking about listing their apartment after Labor Day. That’s understandable. Fall has long been one of New York City’s busiest real estate seasons, as buyers return from summer vacations, families settle back into their routines, and the market experiences a second wave of activity before the holidays.…
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The Line: Consumer Prices Rose Just 0.1% in July
Today, The Line presents a bad news sandwich. That’s when you place bad economic news in between two pieces of good news. Consumer Prices Rose Just 0.1% in July A 2.9% decline in gas prices helped keep inflation low in July, as the consumer price index ticked up just 0.1% last month and was 3.4% higher than a year ago. Both these figures…
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: This Week’s Inventory Drop Isn’t the Whole Story
Manhattan’s supply shrank sharply this week, but the story goes beyond seasonality. In today’s market, understanding the numbers is only half the story. Understanding what’s driving them is what gives buyers and sellers the clarity to make better decisions. Every August, Manhattan’s housing market settles into a familiar rhythm. Many sellers postpone launching new listings until…
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The NYC Market Explained: Four Questions Buyers Ask Most
NYC Real Estate Q&A Series Practical guidance for buying, selling, and owning real estate in New York City Over the years, buyers and sellers have asked me hundreds of questions about purchasing, selling, and owning real estate in New York City. While every situation is unique, certain questions come up again and again. In this…