Tag: BHS
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Q4 2025 Manhattan Market Report: A Strong Finish Heading Into 2026
As 2025 came to a close, Manhattan’s residential real estate market delivered a notably strong fourth quarter, particularly at the high end. Sales climbed to their highest level since 2022, signaling a clear turning point after a period of recalibration. With New York City’s economy outperforming the nation over the past two years — and…
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The “Making NYC Home Team” Joins BHS: Meet Teresa & Laura
Our newest West Side Office recruits, Teresa Alessandro and Laura Willoughby of the “Making NYC Home Team,” bring a powerhouse track record to Brown Harris Stevens, representing over $100 million in transactions across New York City. After the recent acquisition announcements by Compass, the duo made the strategic move to BHS. Learn more about what…
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Isaiah Ajala on NYC Residential Real Estate: What 2025 Revealed and What’s Next
The New York City residential real estate market in 2025 proved to be a narrative of remarkable resilience and strategic adaptation. While much of the United States grappled with a housing slowdown, New York City frequently bucked national trends, demonstrating a “Great Housing Reset” characterized by stabilizing rates and a shift toward a more balanced…
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The Brown Harris Stevens Advantage
It’s official. As of Friday morning, the Compass–Anywhere mega merger is complete leaving Brown Harris Stevens as largest privately owned real estate brokerage in New York City, and one of the only luxury independent firms across Palm Beach, Miami, Connecticut, the Hamptons, and Northern New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley. Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess…
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A Home for Every New Year’s Resolution
New year, new you, and maybe even a new home to match. Whether you’re committing to your health and wellness journey, perfecting your culinary skills, or dedicating the year to career growth, the right space can make all the difference. From a private gym and a chef-worthy kitchen to an inspiring home office, these homes…
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New Year, New Neighborhood: A Local’s Guide to Mattituck
Nestled on the scenic North Fork of Long Island, Mattituck, New York, is a charming hamlet that perfectly blends small-town appeal with rich natural beauty. With its waterfront views along the Long Island Sound and access to Peconic Bay, this neighborhood delivers plenty to explore, from bustling local shops to sprawling vineyards and waterfront leisure.…
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Building of the Week: The San Remo, 145 Central Park West
The San Remo in 1942, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History. The San Remo was designed by famous New York City apartment architect Emery Roth in 1929 and finished in 1930. It benefited from a law passed in the spring of 1929 that permitted high towers on plots greater than 30,000 square…
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All Downhill From Here: Homes Near Ski Slopes
You know that itch you get with the first snowfall—that sudden urge to swap your everyday shoes for a pair of skis and your morning coffee for a toasty après-ski toddy? We get it. These BHS homes are close to the slopes and just as inviting once the boots come off, whether you’re heading out…
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Bess Freedman Breaks Down the Housing Affordability Challenge
Appearing on CNBC to discuss the state of U.S. housing affordability, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman offered a clear-eyed assessment of why homeownership remains out of reach for so many Americans—and what it will take to fix it. “Affordability remains a real challenge in the United States. The average first-time homebuyer today is 40…
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Affordability Is Not a Pricing Problem. It’s a Supply Problem, and Policy Keeps Missing the Root Cause.
Affordability has become the dominant lens through which New Yorkers talk about housing. It shaped the most recent mayoral campaign, and it has been the stated objective of housing policy for decades. Yet despite sustained attention and repeated interventions, the cost of living, particularly rents, has continued to rise. That’s not because policymakers lack intent.…