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Common Negotiation Mistakes Buyers Make in NYC Real Estate

Why Negotiation Strategy Still Matters in Today’s NYC Market In New York City real estate, negotiation is often associated with price, but in practice, successful negotiations involve far more than si...

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News + Insight 1 month ago

The Line: Employment Rose by 115,000 Last Month

Today, we have the April jobs report courtesy of my old employer, the BLS. Employment Rose by 115,000 Last Month Another month, another blow away jobs number. Here are the details: After pin...

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News + Insight 1 month ago

Walls That Talk: The Wallpaper Edit

Wallpaper has the power to completely transform a room. Sometimes it quietly layers in texture. Other times, it becomes the focal point entirely. From hand-painted accents and sweeping scenic murals t...

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Making an Entrance: 5 Homes With Standout Curb Appeal

Good design doesn’t wait for you to step inside. Before the kitchen, before the layout, and before the finishes, there’s the first impression. These homes understand that. From winding drives and flow...

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Celebrating the Mother-Daughter Teams of BHS This Mother’s Day

In honor of Mother’s Day, we spoke with two mother-daughter duos across Brown Harris Stevens about what it’s like to build a business alongside family. From shared instincts to lessons learned across...

Community + Culture 1 month ago

A Thoughtfully Restored Classic-Six on Lexington Avenue

Tucked within the heart of Carnegie Hill sits a property that offers a rare balance of timeless elegance and modern ease: 1349 Lexington Avenue #2E. It is currently on the market for $2.195 million an...

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Why Some Manhattan Apartments Sit While Others Sell Quickly (Even in the Same Building)

In Manhattan real estate, it’s common to see two apartments in the same building perform very differently. One sells quickly, while another, sometimes with similar square footage and finishes, remains...

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Building of the Week: 1021 Park Avenue

1955 interior view of an apartment in 1021 Park Avenue, from the collection of MetroHistory The co-op at 1021 Park Avenue, on the northeast corner of 85th Street, was designed by Rosario Candela in 19...

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Robert A.M. Stern’s Personal Apartment Hits the Market

In a city built on bold ideas and bigger personalities, it’s rare to get a window into how one of its most influential architects actually lived – but that’s what makes the former home of Robert A. M....

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Young New Development Group Leads Sales at 175 East 82nd Street as New Rendering Is Revealed

A new rendering has been unveiled for 175 East 82nd Street, a 39-story condominium tower rising in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side—offering a fresh look at what is set to become o...

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Brand 1 month ago

Why Manhattan Luxury Sales Are Rising Even as Prices Ease

Luxury Sales Are Rising, So Why Are Prices Easing? Manhattan’s ultra-luxury market has been sending an interesting signal: transaction activity is rising sharply, even as pricing at the top end has so...

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The Line: Economic Growth Picked up in 1Q26

Today, we have the latest on GDP and PCE from the BEA. If you know what all those letters mean you’re either an economist or read this column every week. Welcome to the three-letter edition of The Lin...

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Brown Harris Stevens and FirstTeam® Launch Strategic Marketing Partnership to Expand Reach and Drive Growth

Two leading independent brokerages join forces to expand marketing reach, elevate listings, and create new opportunities across key U.S. markets NEW YORK, NY (May 4, 2026) — Brown Harris Stevens and F...

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BHS Earns Three Awards at REBNY’s 37th Annual Deal of the Year Awards

The Real Estate Board of New York’s 37th Annual Residential Deal of the Year Benefit & Awards brought together the city’s brokerage community at Guastavino’s to recognize standout deals and indust...

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Community + Culture 1 month ago

Hotel Living: Check-In, Stay Forever

The best hotels have a way of making you rethink your entire routine. I could live here.Not for a weekend. Actually live here. These homes make that possible. It’s a different kind of luxu...

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Pet Peeves: The Wild, Wonderful & Occasionally Wacky World of NYC Pet Policies

The idea for this piece began with a recent sale I had on the Upper East Side. While the buyer’s dog was not classified as an “aggressive” breed, he exceeded the building’s weight limit. Does the boar...

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How Women Can Build Wealth Through Real Estate on Their Own Terms

Real estate investing is not a men-only game. But for a long time, it has felt that way. In Episode 405 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down with Liz Faircloth, co-founder of Real Estate InvestHer, a...

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A Rare 20-Acre Waterfront Estate in Westport Offers a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

In a corner of Westport that still feels quietly untouched, properties like this rarely come to market. Tucked along a private lane in the Greens Farms neighborhood, 4 Sherwood Island Lane unfolds acr...

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Bess Freedman: Private Listing Networks are the Dark Pools of Real Estate

In a sharply argued piece for Inman News, CEO Bess Freedman draws a direct parallel between private listing networks and Wall Street’s “dark pools,” warning that the growing trend is fundamentally at...

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Scandinavian Elegance Meets Downtown Brooklyn Living at BellTel Lofts

In a city as relentlessly fast-paced as New York, homes that seamlessly balance elevated design with genuine comfort are few and far between. Residence 14D at 365 Bridge Street manages exactly that: a...

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