As the year comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on 2025 with gratitude. This is one of the rare moments in the real estate world when things slow down just enough for us to catch our breath. The...

As New York City heads into 2026, the housing market is settling into a familiar but evolving rhythm—competitive, selective, and increasingly shaped by buyers with significant financial flexibility. I...

As 2025 comes to a close, New York City’s real estate market finds itself at an important inflection point. The past year was defined by recalibration — buyers and sellers adjusting expectations, inte...

There is no better way to ring in  the New Year than with a festive soiree. We’ve scoured our properties and found some of the best places to throw the ultimate NYE bash just in time to pop the b...

We’ve all seen headlines at various points warning of a mass “exodus” from Manhattan. Over the years, Manhattan has been counted out many times, only to reinvent itself time and again. Claims of an ex...

In this week’s Line— our last post of 2025— we celebrate the return of timely government data, with the latest on jobs and inflation. Employment Rose by 64,000 in November Here’s the breakdown on the...

Our newest Greenwich Office recruit, Alison Farn Leigh, is a true agent success story. Alison generated $21M in sales in just her first two months at BHS—surpassing her total sales from the previous n...

Barn-style homes have a presence that’s hard to ignore. They’re spacious but warm, architectural yet inviting, and always feel connected to their surroundings. Whether rooted in history or reimagined...

We’re in that stretch of the year when the kitchen quietly becomes the center of everything. It’s where meals come together, and friends and family naturally gather. No matter what or how you celebrat...

The Upper East Side has long been synonymous with cultural institutions, upscale living, and timeless appeal. Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, world-class schools, and top medical institutions ha...

The holiday season is a time for generosity, community, and connection—and at Brown Harris Stevens, the holiday season was spent giving back. Across our offices, agents and teams are coming together t...

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve issued a widely expected 25-basis-point rate cut — its third consecutive reduction — bringing the benchmark rate to its lowest level in three years. But while borro...

In Episode 108 of Simonsen Says, host Simonsen welcomes an extraordinary guest whose life story redefines the concept of reinvention: Julia Haart—entrepreneur, fashion icon, author, and fearless advoc...

Today, The Line tries to fight through a nasty stomach virus to bring you the latest from the Fed. The Fed Cut Rates Another 0.25% By a 9-3 vote, the Federal Reserve approved a 25-basis...

Last week, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman appeared on two major national broadcasts,  first on CNBC and then on Bloomberg, her expertise and insights on the state of the housing and renta...

We’ve talked about the importance of and steps to take to find your “why” in the real estate business. Now that you’ve identified why you want to succeed, it’s time to take action. I like to start wit...

This week we spotlight James Jaquez, one of the newest agents to join Brown Harris Stevens’ Union Square Office, coming to BHS from Compass. Known for his heart-led approach and deep experie...

There’s just something special about a duplex in a city where single-levels are the norm. Maybe it’s the appeal of a staircase, or simply being able to say, “the bedrooms are upstairs.” That bit of se...

Holiday shopping in the Hamptons is as much about the experience as it is about the gifts. From festively adorned garden centers to beloved local boutiques, the season brings a special charm to the Ea...

PANTONE® 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, Pantone Color of the Year 2026. Image courtesy of Pantone. Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201), embraces the idea of calm as a form of luxur...