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Get to Know Union Square’s Top Agent: Elise Ehrlich

This week we spotlight Elise Ehrlich, a consistently top-performing agent in our Union Square Office, ranked in the Top 5% companywide and recognized on Real Trends’ America’s Best Agents list. In her...

Brand 6 months ago

Gov’t Reopening, PropTech Trends, Industry Legends, and MORE

The MORE Network brings together real estate insight, innovation, and the conversations shaping where the industry is headed next. From market movement and negotiation strategy to technology, design,...

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Brand 6 months ago

Character, Built In: 5 Homes with Beautiful Exposed Wood Beams

Wood beams don’t just carry the weight of a home; they carry the room. They add dimension, beauty, and a sense of structure that instantly elevates a space. They bring warmth, depth, and a little char...

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Homes 6 months ago

Op-Ed: Manhattan is Doing Just Fine

Have you heard that people are fleeing Manhattan? The headlines say it over and over, but the reality tells a very different story. In my latest commentary for RISMedia, I look at what the data and ou...

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News + Insight 6 months ago

Union Square’s Ruth Sobie Shares Her Top NYC Hot Chocolate Spots

As the temperatures dip in Manhattan, there’s no better way to embrace the winter chill than with a rich, creamy cup of hot chocolate. Downtown Manhattan is home to some of the city’s most...

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Community + Culture 6 months ago

The Podcast Everyone’s Talking About: Two Legends, One Must-Listen

The MoRE Network’s latest hit episode, “Talking New York Real Estate with Vince Rocco: Legends in Our Industry,” has quickly become one of the platform’s most-watched conversations, already surpassing...

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Brand 6 months ago

Give Back: Thanksgiving Food Drives Accepting Donations this Year

As the season of gratitude arrives, communities across NYC, the Hamptons, New Jersey, and Florida are rallying together to support neighbors in need. Thanksgiving is not only a time to gather with lov...

Community + Culture 6 months ago

Where Literary Legends Lived: A Storied Penthouse Above the East River

Perched atop one of Beekman and Sutton Place’s most stunning residences sits a home unlike any other in Manhattan—a duplex penthouse where Art Deco architecture, literary history, and sweeping s...

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Homes 6 months ago

The Line: Finally, The U.S. is Open for Business

Today we celebrate the reopening of our government and hope they never shut down again. Finally, The U.S. is Open for Business After the longest shutdown in history, the federal go...

News + Insight 6 months ago

NYC Luxury Market Surges After Election Week: Why Confidence Remains High

Following an already strong fall season, Manhattan’s luxury market showed no signs of slowing down after election week. Luxury contracts soared during the second week of November, marking the stronges...

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News + Insight 6 months ago

Christopher Halstead Promoted to Chief Strategy Officer at Brown Harris Stevens

NEW YORK, NY (November 13, 2025) — Brown Harris Stevens (BHS), one of the nation’s premier privately held real estate firms, is proud to announce that Christopher Halstead has been prom...

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Brand 6 months ago

From Film to Real Estate: Meet New Southampton Agent Michael C. Dougherty

This week we spotlight Michael C. Dougherty, a successful film producer and new agent recruit in our Southampton Office. A former Hamptons Magazine A-List honoree for “Most Influential Young People,”...

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Brand 6 months ago

The Late, Great Lena Horne’s Former Queens Home Hits the Market for $1.22 Million

In Addisleigh Park, a storied Queens enclave once known as New York’s “African-American Gold Coast”, a home with a remarkable past has just hit the market for $1.22 million. The Tudor-s...

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Homes 6 months ago

Honoring Service: How the Marines Shaped John Dugan’s Life and Perspective

Before helping clients navigate New York City’s competitive real estate market, John Dugan of Brown Harris Stevens’ Skyline Advisory Team served his country as an Infantry Combat Team Leader in...

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Community + Culture 7 months ago

The Year Was 1969

The year was 1969, and possibility, progress, and creativity were everywhere. The Stonewall riots pushed a long-overdue fight for equality into the open. Woodstock turned a quiet field into three days...

Homes 7 months ago

Simply Stunning: 5 Homes That Keep It Modern Minimal

There’s something instantly calming about a space that leans into simplicity. Modern minimalism isn’t about having less—it’s about giving every room room to breathe. These homes use clean lines, soft...

Art + Design 7 months ago

Hoboken Bakes Up New Full-City-Block Condo on Former Baking & Pudding Factory Site

There’s a new recipe at Hoboken’s former Davis Baking Powder Factory and My-T-Fine Pudding Factory as the property has been meticulously restored and expanded into Southend Lofts, a full city block of...

7 months ago

Timing the Market: Why Every Season Holds Opportunity in NYC Real Estate

By Maryann C. Johnson, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, “When is the ideal time to sell my home?” In most markets, the answer might be seasonal. But Ne...

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News + Insight 7 months ago

The Line: How Good/Bad is Our Economy?

Today, we channel our inner Marvin Gaye to tell us “What’s Going On” with the U.S. Economy How Good/Bad is Our Economy? That’s a difficult question when the government is open and su...

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News + Insight 7 months ago

A Winter Guide to Renovating Your NYC Home Before Selling

As the holiday season approaches and real estate activity slows, this is the ideal time to start planning if you’re considering listing your home in the spring. The market remains healthy heading into...

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News + Insight 7 months ago