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A Landmark Townhouse with a Brown Harris Stevens Legacy
On a quiet block between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive stands 324 West 85th Street, a landmarked townhouse built in 1892 that holds more than eight decades of one family’s history—including a personal connection to Brown Harris Stevens. It is one of six neighboring homes on the block designed by renowned architect Clarence True.…
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Bess Freedman on the State of the Luxury Real Estate Market: Insights from Bloomberg and CNBC
Last week, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman recently shared her insights on the luxury real estate market in interviews on Bloomberg Markets and CNBC’s Market Alert. Freedman highlighted how mortgage rates, while a major talking point, have less impact on high-end buyers, many of whom purchase with cash. Still, she emphasized that housing affordability…
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The Fall Reset: How September Sparks Serious Buyers and Sellers in NYC
By Maryann C. Johnson, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Summer’s easy, breezy, lazy days are over. Some call them dog days, and that may be true—like dogs who know how to play and then rest peacefully, they are the days we hit reset, disconnect, and soak up the sun and fun. These are the days we remember…
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Why There’s No Better Time to Be Privately Held in Real Estate
The recent announcement that Compass will acquire Anywhere Real Estate, combining giant national brands like Corcoran, Sotheby’s, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and Better Homes & Gardens, marks the largest brokerage acquisition in U.S. history. It’s a headline-grabbing moment that underscores a trend we’ve watched unfold for years: consolidation is reshaping the real estate landscape at…
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The Hidden Magic of the Off-Season in the Hamptons
When the summer crowds thin and the last beach umbrellas are folded away, the Hamptons quietly transform. The lines get shorter, the roads clearer, and the pace of life slows to something more intentional. The off-season, stretching from late September into early May is when the East End’s truest character emerges. For those who live…
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The House Doesn’t Always Win: NYC Casinos Face Tough Odds
This week, New York’s casino race dealt two high-profile proposals a losing hand. Both Silverstein Properties’ Avenir project on the West Side and the Caesars/SL Green bid for Times Square were rejected by the Community Advisory Committee. On paper, these weren’t just casinos—they were ambitious mixed-use visions promising thousands of new apartments, hotels, cultural venues, and…
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The Line: The Fed Cuts Rates 0.25%
Today, there is only one thing on the menu: The Fed. The Fed Cuts Rates 0.25% In a move that surprised nobody, the Fed lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, or 0.25% this week. For those interested, the federal funds rate is the interest rate banks charge each other for overnight loans. Now…
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Skyline Included: 5 Homes Where the City Steals the Show
Nothing says New York quite like its skyline. It’s iconic, unmistakable the moment it comes into view. From downtown landmarks and the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, these homes give you a front-row seat to a view you’ll never grow tired of. 368 3rd Avenue #PH34A Iconic skyline views…
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Josh Young Reflects on the Legacy of Darin Tansey
By Josh Young, Executive Vice President, New Business Development Last week, I lost one of my closest friends, suddenly, and to natural causes. Darin Tansey was not only an incredibly successful broker but also one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever known. Over ten years ago, I asked Brown Harris Stevens…
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Bess Freedman on the Market, Private Listings, and What’s Ahead for 2026
At Brown Harris Stevens, we’ve long prided ourselves on being steady and consistent — qualities that resonate even more in times of uncertainty. In a recent conversation with Inman, our CEO Bess Freedman shared her perspective on the market, the importance of rebuilding trust in real estate, the ongoing debate around private listings, and what…