Tag: BHS
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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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The Year Was 1931
The year was 1931, Herbert Hoover was in the White House, and America was juggling invention, uncertainty, and a surprising amount of firsts in the midst of the Great Depression. Jane Addams became the first American woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize, New York debuted the first projector for rear movie projection, and Thomas…
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House Call: Inside the Reel Life of Acclaimed Filmmaker’s Hoboken Home
A blockbuster Hoboken property just made its big debut! The charming three-bed, two-bath townhouse at 210 13th Street in Hoboken, NJ — long the beloved residence of acclaimed filmmaker and Hoboken icon John Sayles — is officially on the market with Sharon Shahinian of Brown Harris Stevens. This south-facing, turn-key single-family home, tucked between Garden Street and Park Avenue,…
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Homes that Make a Great First Impression
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and these homes make theirs count. From a museum-worthy Manhattan foyer to a palm-lined Tequesta courtyard and a cinematic Miami drive, each of these listings delivers a true arrival moment. The kind that makes you pause before you’ve even seen the rest of the house.…
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New Year, New Neighborhood: Discover Old Greenwich
Header Image courtesy of the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress. Public domain. Nestled along the shores of Long Island Sound, Old Greenwich, Connecticut, offers an idyllic coastal village experience that marries New England charm with relaxed sophistication. This waterfront enclave within the Town of Greenwich features an inviting village center, scenic beaches, and…
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Building of the Week: 1000 Park Avenue
1916 rendering of 1000 Park Avenue, with its original glass marquee, since removed, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History. In 1916, architect Emery Roth designed the luxury apartment building at 1000 Park Avenue for Fenlo Realty, a subsidiary of Bing & Bing. The Bing brothers were famous for being among the first…
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Classic Architecture, Modern Living: Inside 109 East 69th Street
Tree-lined blocks, cultural landmarks, and historic architecture define life on the Upper East Side. With Central Park nearby, world-class museums, and a collection of beloved neighborhood cafés and boutiques woven into daily life, the area offers enduring appeal. It’s a neighborhood that’s perfect for both quiet routines and vibrant city living — and at the…
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: 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…