Category: News + Insight
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The State of the Palm Beach Market: A Landscape of Nuance and Opportunity by Ashley Copeland
By BHS Palm Beach Agent Ashley Copeland The current Palm Beach real estate landscape presents a fascinating dichotomy. We are witnessing a distinct bifurcation in buyer behavior: the ultra-luxury sector—dominated by the “billionaire class” acquiring $100M+ trophy assets—remains highly aggressive, while the traditional high-net-worth segment is exercising increased due diligence. Despite this caution in the…
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The Line: Mortgage Rates Remain New Three-Year Low
This week, we present the latest on mortgage rates, home sales, and the value of property in New York City Mortgage Rates Remain New Three-Year Low The average 30-year conforming mortgage rate ticked up to 6.09% this week, slightly higher than the previous week but still near a three-year low. Rates began to rise on Monday, due to tensions…
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What to Expect from the NYC Spring 2026 Real Estate Market
Spring has always been New York City’s most active real estate season, and most buyers and sellers already know that. But what’s shaping up for this coming spring looks meaningfully different from what we’ve seen in recent years. The city is likely heading into a busier-than-normal spring market, fueled by rising inventory, returning buyer demand,…
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Legal Insights with Pierre Debbas: What a Real Estate Attorney Actually Does
A real estate attorney’s role begins well before a contract is signed. The goal is simple: identify risk early, explain it clearly, come up with creative solutions and structure the transaction so there are no surprises after a client is legally bound. Before drafting or negotiating a contract, attorneys conduct comprehensive due diligence. This includes…
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When Policy Catches Up to the Math: Why “Let Them Build” Matters
Earlier this month, we published a piece titled “Affordability Is Not a Pricing Problem. It’s a Supply Problem, and Policy Keeps Missing the Root Cause.” The core argument was straightforward: New York’s affordability challenge is driven not only by a shortage of housing, but by a shortage of homes at the price points where demand…
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NYC’s All-Cash Housing Boom: How It’s Changing the Market
All-Cash Deals Hit a Record High in NYC: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers A growing share of New York City home sales in 2025 were completed without financing, and according to recent reporting, all-cash transactions reached a record high for the year. While this trend is especially pronounced at the luxury end of the…
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The Line: Inflation Lower than Expected in December
There was a lot of economic data released this week, so welcome to another lightning-round edition of The Line. Inflation Lower than Expected in December The core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.2% in December and was 2.6% higher than a year ago. Both figures were slightly below forecast, which was…
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Inside the Palm Beach Market: A 2026 Forecast
By Ava Van de Water – Executive Managing Director, Palm Beach We are off to a great start in 2026. All signs point to a return to a “normal” market as opposed to the run-up we had during the pandemic. That said, all eyes seem to be focused on Palm Beach County. Some in real…
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Legal Insights with Pierre Debbas: Role of Attorney Across BHS Markets
Buying or selling real estate often feels familiar, especially for experienced agents and repeat buyers or sellers. But familiarity can be misleading. While the fundamentals of real estate transactions are consistent nationwide, the legal structure, contract mechanics, and timing vary dramatically by market. Assuming the process works the same way everywhere can delay closings, shift…
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The Line: Job Growth Lower than Expected in December
For the first time in a few months, we have a jobs report on the first Friday of the month. Welcome to the “back to normal” edition of The Line. Job Growth Lower than Expected in December That headline really tells you all you need to know, but here are some specifics: To sum up,…