Tag: nyc
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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…
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A Piece of Film History: D.A. Pennebaker’s Sag Harbor Home Finds a New Owner
The Sag Harbor home of legendary documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker has officially changed hands, selling for $1.7 million in just one week. Pennebaker, a pioneer of cinema vérité and the creative force behind classics like Don’t Look Back and The War Room, purchased the charming 1860s-era residence in the 1970s. For more than five decades,…
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Meet Joseph Ulam: Closing Deals and Opening Conversations on “Becoming Brokerage”
This week we spotlight Joseph Ulam, an agent who has been with the Union Square office for over 10 years. Having closed more than 500 transactions, he brings deep experience and sharp insight to every deal. Joseph is also the host of Becoming Brokerage, a new podcast highlighting the stories and skills behind successful real…
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Tile Sets the Style: 5 Homes that Elevate with Inlay
Tile isn’t just practical—it can be pure art, and these listings prove it. A striking pattern or unexpected pop of color has the power to wake up a space and give it real personality. These homes show how the right tiles can turn everyday living areas into something unforgettable. 11 Beachside Common – Greens Farms,…
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Nook, Line & Sinker: 6 Breakfast Nooks to Fall in Love With
A good breakfast nook doesn’t just hold a table and chairs—it sets the tone for the whole morning. These six invite you to pause, pour that first cup and take a breath before the day starts moving. Each one has its own way of making an ordinary morning feel a little more special. 4 The…
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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…