Tag: real estate
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What Today’s Rental Market Is Really Telling Us About Manhattan
What Record Rents Tell Us About Housing Demand in Manhattan NYC rents reached a new record high last month. While this may have been an alarming headline just a few years ago, it has become an all-too-familiar story. For many New Yorkers, rising rents continue to present a growing affordability challenge. But beyond the monthly…
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Outside Interests: 5 Homes That Make the Most of Outdoor Living
The grass really is greener here. From sprawling terraces and private lakes to waterfront escapes and resort-style retreats, these five Brown Harris Stevens listings prove that the best square footage doesn’t always come with four walls. Because sometimes it’s the view, the fresh air, and the space to roam that make a house feel like…
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One of a Kind Indoor-Outdoor Retreat at One Hunters Point
Long Island City has become one of New York City’s most sought-after neighborhoods, offering a vibrant waterfront lifestyle, acclaimed restaurants, thriving arts and culture, and miles of scenic parks and promenades along the East River. Within this highly sought after neighborhood, 5-49 Borden Avenue #2B embodies the very best of Long Island City living. This…
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In Manhattan, New Development Above $10M Surges
The data is in, and the numbers prove that in Q2, the top-end of the market continued to thrive. Half of the total dollar value for new development contracts signed in Manhattan in Q2 2026 came from sales of units priced at $10 million or more, according to the Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing Research…
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The Moments That Turn a House Into a Home
What Makes Someone Fall in Love With a Home? As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, and neighbors, many of us will spend the holiday in a place we often take for granted—our home. Whether it’s gathering around the table for a barbecue, watching fireworks from a rooftop or terrace, or…
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Why Overpricing Is More Expensive Than Pricing Below Market
The question almost every seller asks is the same: “What if we price too low?” It’s a fair concern. No one wants to leave money on the table. But in today’s New York City market, sellers may be worrying about the wrong risk. Recent research from UrbanDigs illustrates a reality we’ve long observed in Manhattan.…
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Making a Splash: 5 Poolside Properties
Ready to make a splash? From the Hudson Valley to Palm Beach, these five Brown Harris Stevens listings feature pools just as impressive as the homes themselves. Whether you’re swimming, sunbathing, or simply taking in the view, they prove that a great pool isn’t just a luxury. It’s the centerpiece of summer living. Dive right…
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The Line: June Job Growth Weaker than Expected
Today, we have the latest on jobs and celebrate two important holidays. Employers added 57,000 jobs last month, well below the 115,000 Dow Jones consensus forecast. Here are the other highlights of the jobs report: While this report is a bummer, especially after strong job growth in the previous three months, it’s certainly not the…
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Why Bigger Isn’t Better Anymore
Remember when bigger used to be better? More bedrooms, more square footage, more rooms you only walk through twice a year. Turns out smaller, more functional floor plans are not only in, but they are reshaping what the typical home looks like in America. According to Realtor.com, citing an analysis by the National Association of…
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How to Invest in New Development Real Estate Before Everyone Else Does
Some of the best real estate returns come from markets that most investors are not paying attention to yet. By the time everyone agrees a neighborhood is great, the easy money is already gone. In Episode 409 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down with Steve Kliegerman, President of Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing,…