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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 Epis...

News + Insight 6 days ago

The New Wedding Registry: A First Home Fund

Turns out the days of registering for fine China and overpriced silverware are fading fast. According to Realtor.com, more couples are ditching traditional wedding registries and asking guests to cont...

News + Insight 6 days ago

The Role of AI in NYC Real Estate: Where It Helps and Where It Falls Short

What a $50 Million Penthouse Deal Revealed About AI Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the real estate process. Buyers use it to research neighborhoods, compare properties, estimate va...

News + Insight 1 week ago

Why Pricing Right from Day One Is Critical in Today’s Market

Home sellers know their first few weeks on the market are more important than ever when it comes to getting the best price for your home. According to a recent Realtor.co...

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News + Insight 2 weeks ago

How to Build Long-Term Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate

Most investors never look past residential real estate. That might be the most expensive mistake they make. In episode 408 of The Build Up, Candace and Melissa sit down with Kathy Kuo, a commercial re...

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News + Insight 2 weeks ago

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...

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News + Insight 2 weeks 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...

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News + Insight 3 weeks 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...

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News + Insight 3 weeks 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...

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News + Insight 3 weeks 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...

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News + Insight 3 weeks 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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News + Insight 3 weeks 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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News + Insight 3 weeks 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...

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News + Insight 3 weeks 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 4 weeks ago

How to Find Real Estate Deals in NYC When Everyone Says There Are None

A lot of people think New York City real estate is out of reach. The numbers are big, the competition is real, and deals are not easy to find. But in Episode 407 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down w...

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News + Insight 1 month ago

How the Northeast Housing Surge May Reshape Renting for Gen Z

A major apartment construction boom is happening across the Northeast and it could begin reshaping the rental market for Gen Z over the next few years. According to a recent report from Realtor.com, c...

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News + Insight 1 month ago

Rachel Glazer Returns To Brown Harris Stevens Along with Her Team

Brown Harris Stevens is excited to announce that top-producing luxury broker Rachel Glazer has rejoined the firm from Compass. Glazer launched her career at Brown Harris Stevens in 2008, and she was c...

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News + Insight 1 month ago

Why Affluent Buyer Preferences Continue to Influence NYC’s Luxury Market

Luxury Buyers Are Still Active in Manhattan, But Their Priorities May Be Changing Recent headlines surrounding the proposed pied-à-terre tax and the political rhetoric around it have raised quest...

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News + Insight 1 month ago

The Line: Consumer Prices Up 3.8% from a Year Ago

This week, The Line looks at prices and spending, which go together like milk and cookies. Consumer Prices Up 3.8% from a Year Ago The consumer price index rose 0.6% in April and was 3.8% hi...

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News + Insight 1 month ago

Bess Freedman on Why Agents Are Walking Away From Big Box Brokerages

What’s it like to run the only privately held real estate firm in NYC’s top five brokerages? Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman shared her perspective in a recent Inman interview on the power of...

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News + Insight 1 month ago