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Adapting to the New Mortgage Rate Reality

For the past several months, many potential homebuyers have been waiting for mortgage rates to dip back below 6% before going forward with their purchase. But realtor.com is warning buyers may need to...

News + Insight 18 hours ago

Dream Homes Along the Hamptons Shoreline

There’s something universally appealing about life by the water. Whether it’s waking up to panoramic bay views in the Hamptons or enjoying year-round sunshine along the coastline, waterfront homes off...

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Homes 3 days ago

Spring in Review: Balanced on Paper. Selective in Practice.

The spring market, traditionally New York City’s busiest real estate season, arrived with no shortage of uncertainty. Mortgage rates climbed after briefly dipping below 6% at the end of February. Infl...

News + Insight 3 days ago

The World Cup Is Coming. These Luxury Homes Put You Close to the Action.

The FIFA World Cup is many things: a sporting spectacle, a cultural phenomenon, and for one glorious month, a logistical puzzle involving millions of fans trying to figure out where to stay. We’ve cur...

Community + Culture 3 days ago

Elevated Perspectives

Some homes offer more than a change of address. They offer an entirely different perspective on their surroundings. From city skylines and waterfront panoramas to sweeping mountain views and rolling h...

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Homes 3 days ago

The Pied-à-Terre Tax Is Coming: What NYC Owners Should Know

Now That the Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Passed, What Comes Next? Earlier this year, we discussed the proposed pied-à-terre tax and what it could mean for New York City real estate. With the legislation now...

News + Insight 4 days ago

Behind the Move: Kirsten Aiello on the Unique Moving Challenges of Park Avenue Prewars

Park Avenue’s iconic prewar buildings are known for their grand architecture, timeless elegance, and coveted addresses—but they also come with a few surprising quirks. In a recent social media v...

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Community + Culture 4 days ago

The Line: May Job Growth Much Higher than Expected

This week, we have the latest on the labor market, which has taken off like a rocket in the past three months. May Job Growth Much Higher than Expected Payrolls rose by 172,000 last month, easily beat...

News + Insight 4 days ago

How Housing Affordability Is Reshaping Family Dynamics

Rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates are changing not only how Americans buy homes, but also how families manage wealth across generations. Two recent Realtor.com articles highlight both the...

News + Insight 4 days ago

BHS Partner Spotlight: Inside the Industry with Marc Lawrence

As our newest brand partner, Marc Lawrence brings decades of industry expertise and a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and innovation to BHS. As a leader at Worldwide Land Transfer, Marc has...

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Brand 1 week ago

BHS Agents and Teams Recognized Among Nation’s Best by RealTrends

Congratulations to all of our Brown Harris Stevens agents and teams recognized in the 2026 RealTrends rankings. Each year, RealTrends honors the top 1.5% of real estate agents and teams nationwide. Th...

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Brand 1 week ago

Douglas Kane Joins Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing as Chief Architecture & Design Officer

Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing is pleased to announce that Douglas Kane has been appointed as Chief Architecture & Design Officer. In this role, Kane leads BHSDM project teams and advi...

Brand 1 week ago

Residence 30B: Sky-High Sophistication at The Empire Condominium

High above the Upper East Side, where Central Park unfolds below and the Manhattan skyline stretches endlessly in every direction, Residence 30B at The Empire Condominium offers a perspective few home...

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Homes 1 week ago

In Belle Meade, a New Luxury Estate Wows and Welcomes Cryptocurrency Offers

In the vibrant city of Miami, Belle Meade has emerged as a hidden gem, a sanctuary amidst the constant flux of urban life. Nestled behind a gated entrance along Biscayne Bay, Belle Meade has quietly t...

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Homes 1 week ago

A Custom-Built Beauty on Delafield Island

Delafield Island is one of Darien’s most coveted waterfront enclaves, prized for its quiet tree-lined streets, expansive estates, and close-knit coastal atmosphere. The neighborhood offers a rare blen...

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Homes 1 week ago

Can You Really Have It All: What does Amenity Rich Living Really Mean?

Can you really have it all? What does amenity rich living mean to you, and how important is it in your decision-making process? These questions came to mind as I recently began working with a remarkab...

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Community + Culture 1 week ago

Home-Court Advantage: 4 Luxury Homes Built for Basketball Fans

The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999—and deja vu, they’re facing the same opponent: the San Antonio Spurs! The highly anticipated matchup has reignited ba...

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Homes 1 week ago

Connecticut Passes Bill Restricting Private Listing Networks; Similar NY Law Heads to Governor

Connecticut has become the latest state to crack down on “private” or “off-market” real estate listing networks. Governor Ned Lamont recently signed Senate Bill 340 into law, r...

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News + Insight 1 week ago

Back to BHS: Rachel Glazer Discusses Her Return and What’s Ahead

In this week’s BHS Agent Spotlight, we sat down with top-producing agent Rachel Glazer, who recently returned home to Brown Harris Stevens after building a highly successful career that has gene...

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Brand 2 weeks ago

The Year Was 1985

The year was 1985. Ronald Reagan was in the White House, Madonna ruled the charts, shoulder pads ruled the office, and moviegoers were lining up to see Back to the Future and The Breakfast Club. It wa...

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Homes 2 weeks ago