Tag: BHS
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Becky Munro on the Darien Waterfront Market and Where It’s Headed
Consistently ranked among the top 1% of agents in Connecticut, Becky Munro brings extensive experience, creativity, and an in-depth understanding of Darien’s luxury and waterfront markets to Brown Harris Stevens. Having closed two of Darien’s top five sales in 2026, Becky is known for identifying a property’s hidden potential and guiding buyers and sellers with…
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The Well-Read Residence: Six Exceptional Homes Built for Bibliophiles
With school back in session, consider this a lesson in library design. From a fireside room at the Dakota and a wood-paneled library overlooking Central Park to a cozy window seat in Quogue, these spaces are every bit as captivating as the stories lining their shelves. 117 East 70th Street With walls of books, a…
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The Borough of Love
As much as Carrie Bradshaw sold us on the glitz and glamour of being single in the city whilst owning a West Village walk-up, that isn’t the reality for most homeowners across the five boroughs. Married couples make up the majority of homeowners in every borough except Manhattan, so maybe the West Village walk-up dream…
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: Manhattan Enters the Fall Market After the Fewest New Listings for Any August in a Decade
August is typically a transition month for Manhattan real estate. New listing activity slows, existing inventory declines, and many sellers wait until after Labor Day to bring their homes to market. This August followed that seasonal pattern, but to an unusual degree. Only 526 new listings came to market in Manhattan, down 13.5% from last year…
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Due Diligence Before Buying a NYC Apartment
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…
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Bonita DeWolf on Why BHS Was the Right Move and What’s Ahead in the Hamptons
With a career spanning the East End’s luxury real estate market and numerous multi-million-dollar transactions, Bonita DeWolf brings extensive experience, a collaborative approach, and a deep appreciation for the Hamptons to Brown Harris Stevens. Newly joining BHS’ Sag Harbor office from Christie’s, Bonita began her real estate career with Dayton-Halstead and has built lasting relationships…
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A Risky Bet
It’s no secret sports betting has become all the rage lately, but is Gen Z taking it a step too far? Some Gen Z investors are beginning to view sports betting as part of their long-term financial strategy. This mindset goes beyond simply losing a bet. When quick wins start to feel more appealing than…
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Five Homes, Six Figures
Let’s go house hunting for under $1 million. On the itinerary: a Southampton cottage with beach rights, a renovated Manhattan two-bedroom in an Emery Roth-designed building, a North Palm Beach home with its own 50-foot boat slip, a Connecticut Colonial on half an acre, and a Garrison retreat with a pool and koi pond. Five…
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Stop trying to make “seller’s choice” happen
There’s a scene in Mean Girls where Gretchen Wieners keeps trying to launch a new slang word. She drops it into every conversation. “That’s so fetch.” Nobody bites. Finally Regina George turns around and ends it: “Gretchen, stop trying to make fetch happen! It’s not going to happen.” Robert Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, is…
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Something Borrowed, Something Blue…Something With Two Bedrooms?
My son Christian is getting married this week to his wonderful bride to be, Clara, and as his mother and a New York City real estate broker it has me thinking about what comes after “I do.” For many newlyweds, one of the first big decisions they’ll eventually make together is where to live and…