Tag: nyc
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Private Listing Networks: Don’t Be Fooled by the Gimmick
By Bess Freedman I recently penned an article for Inman titled “Private Listing Networks Are the Newest Pet Rock,” where I draw a clear parallel between the fad of the silly pet rock from the 1970s and today’s push for exclusive, brokerage-only listing networks. Here’s the heart of my argument: In short: private listing networks…
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The Year Was 1925
The year was 1925, and the Roaring Twenties were in full swing. Calvin Coolidge was in the White House, The Great Gatsby had just been published, and radios were finding their way into homes across the country. It was the height of the Jazz Age—Prohibition was in full effect, but that didn’t stop the speakeasies. Across the…
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Nada Rizk Breaks Upper East Side Record with Landmark Sale
Brown Harris Stevens is proud to celebrate yet another milestone in luxury real estate. Nada Rizk of the Greene Rizk Team recently achieved the highest pre-war condominium closing on the Upper East Side this year, with her sale of 988 Fifth Avenue. Consistently ranked among the Top 1% of agents at BHS and recognized as…
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Hottest Luxury Real Estate Wellness Trend: Home Saunas
Move over, home gyms! The new hallmark of luxury living is a personal sauna. Once reserved for spas and five-star hotels, saunas are now taking center stage in the homes of affluent buyers seeking both luxury lifestyle and self-care. As Business Insider recently reported, home saunas have become the ultimate “wellness flex,” signaling that a…
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1035 Park Ave: The Prewar Penthouse that Has it All
A true Park Avenue gem, 1035 Park Avenue is a full-floor residence with an unparalleled combination of prewar elegance and modern luxury. This listing is currently on the market for $6,150,000 and represented by Frans H. Preidel. Surrounded by over 2,000 square feet of meticulously landscaped, 360-degree wraparound terrace, it offers an extraordinary level of…
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The Line: Private Payrolls Down 32,000 in September
It’s the first Friday of the month, which usually means we have jobs report from the BLS to dissect. As you know, the government is currently in a shutdown, which means there won’t be a BLS September jobs report for a while. So today, we use employment data from another three-letter group: ADP. Private Payrolls…
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10 Steps to Successfully Sell Your Home in New York City
Selling a home in New York City can feel complicated, but with the right plan in place, it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, I’ve guided many clients through the process, and I’ve found that having a clear roadmap makes all the difference. That’s why I put together this list of 10 steps to…
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Build Your Own Mansion in the Heart of Brooklyn Heights
When you think of brownstones in Brooklyn Heights, you picture the elegant stoops, the tree-lined streets, the sweeping views of Manhattan and the harbor. But very rarely does one come up that offers both historic grandeur and room for a sophisticated single-family revival. Enter 261 Hicks Street, a pre-war Italianate brownstone with nearly 5,000 square…
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From the Ground Up: 6 Homes Near Farm-to-Table Dining
One of the best parts about living near a true farm-to-table restaurant is knowing your dinner is as fresh and local as it gets. It’s a chance to support nearby farmers and makers with every bite. From Hudson Valley to South Florida, these six homes put you within minutes of standout spots where seasonal menus…
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Big Firms, Big Promises — But Do They Deliver?
The recent acquisition of Anywhere by Compass marks one of the largest consolidations in the history of the U.S. brokerage landscape. On paper, it’s the kind of deal that signals strength: more agents, more offices, more scale. But as Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, reminds us that “bigger doesn’t always mean better,” especially…