Tag: manhattan
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Winter in Review: Sellers Waited for Spring, But Buyers Stayed in the Market
If you’ve been following my weekly and monthly updates over the past few months, you probably noticed a recurring theme: the weather. This winter brought one of the coldest and snowiest stretches New York has seen in years. Snowstorms and freezing temperatures periodically slowed showings and delayed listings from coming to market. At the same time,…
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How to Invest Passively in Real Estate Without Losing Your Shirt
Most people assume real estate investing means buying a property and managing it yourself. But there is another way to build wealth through real estate without ever being a landlord. In Episode 402 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down with Brian Burke, President and CEO of Praxis Capital and author of The Hands-Off…
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Dear Buyers, Days On Market Are Facts!
In my newest Inman opinion piece, I argue that days on market and price changes are not optional narratives — they are facts! Buyers rely on these signals to make informed decisions, and the broader market depends on transparency to operate fairly and efficiently. Hiding metrics or pretending a property is somehow “not really on…
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Lucky Finds: Homes That Feel Like Striking Gold
Not all lucky finds come with four leaves. Some are tucked behind ivy-covered walls, others look like a private pool in Manhattan, a soundproof studio in the sky, or even a home with its own boathouse. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we rounded up a handful of homes that feel like true discoveries. The…
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Your Next Home Could Be a Literal Work of Art
Perched on the top floor of 255 West 23rd Street, this one-of-a-kind one-bedroom residence was transformed by internationally recognized designer Ghiora Aharoni as a “residence as a work of art.” Rather than a traditional renovation, Aharoni approached the apartment as an artistic composition, removing walls to create a fluid, open-plan space where architecture, art, and…
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The Line: Consumer Prices Up 2.4% from a Year Ago
While today is Friday the 13th, we promise not to scare you in this edition of The Line. Consumer Prices Up 2.4% From a Year Ago The consumer price index rose 0.3% in February and was 2.4% higher than a year ago. Both these figures matched expectations, so this report is good news. Core CPI, which excludes food and…
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The Two Renovations That Still Matter Most in NYC
Which Renovations Actually Add Value in NYC? Kitchens and Bathrooms Still Lead As the spring market approaches, many homeowners start thinking about renovations that could improve their home’s value before listing. While large-scale projects often require months of planning and construction, understanding which upgrades matter most to buyers can help sellers decide where improvements may…
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Back at Brown Harris Stevens: An Interview with Chloe Chasanoff
In this week’s BHS Agent Spotlight, we’re catching up with Chloe Chasanoff, who recently returned to Brown Harris Stevens after her time with the Magnetic Real Estate Team, formerly the Harris Residential Team. In her interview, Chloe reflects on what drew her back to the firm where she began her career and how its culture…
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Above & Beyond: 6 Homes with Double-Height Ceilings
Few design features change the feeling of a home quite like a double-height ceiling. With soaring windows, striking architectural lines, and light that moves through the space in entirely new ways, these homes make the most of vertical living. Whether it’s a sun-filled loft in Tribeca or a modern great room in the Hamptons, these…
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Chloe Chasanoff Returns to Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that Chloe Chasanoff has returned to the firm from Magnetic RE. Chasanoff, who first joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2018, grew up in a real estate family, surrounded by developers and investors active in the New York area for more than 60 years. Drawing on that legacy, she…