Tag: BHS
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Brooklyn and Manhattan Real Estate See Strongest Start to Fall Since 2021
The fall 2025 home-buying season in New York City is off to a lively start. According to StreetEasy, September marked the highest volume of contracts for the month since 2021, and particularly in Brooklyn, where buyers are facing increasing competition and bidding wars. Let’s break down what this means for buyers, especially those looking in Brooklyn, and…
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The Ghost of North Haven House
By Shannan North, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker The following is a true ghost story from Brown Harris Stevens Agent, Shannan North, a lifelong Hamptons local with deep family roots in the area, who has spent her life surrounded by the charm, and the mysteries, of the East End. Growing up along the quiet waterfronts…
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The Line: Inflation Lower than Expected in September
Today, we present the latest on inflation and share some good news about mortgage rates. Inflation Lower than Expected in September I’m happy to report that the long-awaited September CPI report was good news, with both the monthly and annual increases coming in below forecasts. Here are the highlights of the report: To sum up, this is good news for the economy and interest rates.…
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A Connecticut Home Older than America Hits the Market
There’s something special about walking into a home that carries the weight of history. Set on a little over an acre just a short stroll from downtown New Canaan, 204 Parade Hill Road is one of those rare Connecticut properties that seems to whisper stories of the past while welcoming you into a distinctly modern…
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Teeing Up Success: Get to Know Kevin Geniza of BHS Miami
This week we spotlight Kevin Geniza, a former professional golfer turned real estate agent who recently joined Brown Harris Stevens’ South Miami Office after a successful run with Better Homes and Gardens. Known as “The Pro Golfer Realtor“, Kevin combines his competitive edge and strategic mindset from years on the course with a deep understanding of Miami’s luxury…
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A Piece of New York History: The Dakota’s Unit #33 Comes to Market
The Dakota, completed in 1884 and located on the Upper West Side at 1 West 72nd Street, is one of New York City’s most iconic residential buildings. Designed by architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, the Dakota was among the city’s first luxury apartment buildings, introducing features that were revolutionary at the time, including large private apartments,…
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SOS: A Call for Homeowners to Take Control
When you buy or sell a home, you’re going into one of the largest financial transactions of your life. In my recent opinion piece for RISMedia, I wanted to sound the alarm: don’t assume everything and everyone involved is working in your best interest. Transparency, exposure, and honest representation matter now more than ever. “If…
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Historic Cherry Lane Theatre Gets Delicious Next Act
Header Image Credit: A24 Manhattan’s longest running Off-Broadway theater is now serving up audiences in a whole new way. Tucked inside the West Village’s historic Cherry Lane Theatre, the acclaimed indie-film brand A24 has layered an elegant twist on dinner and design. The newly opened restaurant, Wild Cherry, marries art-house ambience with a thoughtful supper-club…
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The Year Was 1959
The year was 1959. Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House, Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states, and the space race was accelerating. The Guggenheim Museum opened on Fifth Avenue, surprising New Yorkers with its spiraling shape and bold design. NASA introduced the Mercury Seven, the microchip was invented, Barbie made her…
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The Upper West Side’s Condo Shortage: What It Means for Today’s Market
The Upper West Side has long been one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined avenues, architectural charm, and proximity to Central Park. But a recent analysis reveals a striking shift: new development on the Upper West Side is slowing to a near standstill. Only 51 new condominium units are expected to be…