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Isaiah Ajala on NYC Residential Real Estate: What 2025 Revealed and What’s Next

The New York City residential real estate market in 2025 proved to be a narrative of remarkable resilience and strategic adaptation. While much of the United States grappled with a housing slowdown, N...

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News + Insight 4 months ago

The Brown Harris Stevens Advantage

It’s official. As of Friday morning, the Compass–Anywhere mega merger is complete leaving Brown Harris Stevens as largest privately owned real estate brokerage in New York City, and one of the only lu...

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Brand 4 months ago

A Home for Every New Year’s Resolution

New year, new you, and maybe even a new home to match. Whether you’re committing to your health and wellness journey, perfecting your culinary skills, or dedicating the year to career growth, th...

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Homes 4 months ago

New Year, New Neighborhood: A Local’s Guide to Mattituck

Nestled on the scenic North Fork of Long Island, Mattituck, New York, is a charming hamlet that perfectly blends small-town appeal with rich natural beauty. With its waterfront views along the Long Is...

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Community + Culture 4 months ago

Building of the Week: The San Remo, 145 Central Park West

The San Remo in 1942, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History. The San Remo was designed by famous New York City apartment architect Emery Roth in 1929 and finished in 1930. It bene...

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Community + Culture 4 months ago

All Downhill From Here: Homes Near Ski Slopes

You know that itch you get with the first snowfall—that sudden urge to swap your everyday shoes for a pair of skis and your morning coffee for a toasty après-ski toddy? We get it. These BHS homes are...

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Homes 4 months ago

Bess Freedman Breaks Down the Housing Affordability Challenge

Appearing on CNBC to discuss the state of U.S. housing affordability, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman offered a clear-eyed assessment of why homeownership remains out of reach for so many Ameri...

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News + Insight 4 months ago

Affordability Is Not a Pricing Problem. It’s a Supply Problem, and Policy Keeps Missing the Root Cause.

Affordability has become the dominant lens through which New Yorkers talk about housing. It shaped the most recent mayoral campaign, and it has been the stated objective of housing policy for decades....

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News + Insight 5 months ago

10 John Street: A Storybook Southampton Cottage

Tucked away on a quiet Southampton lane, 10 John Street is a rare half-timbered residence that feels like its belongs in a storybook. Currently on the market for $2.25 million and represented by Rober...

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Homes 5 months ago

Reflections on 2025: City Lights, Neighborhood Stories, and Looking Ahead

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...

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Community + Culture 5 months ago

What Brown Harris Stevens Leaders and Agents See Ahead for New York Real Estate in 2026

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...

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News + Insight 5 months ago

NYC Real Estate Outlook for 2026: Lessons from 2025 and What’s Ahead

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...

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News + Insight 5 months ago

Best Spaces to Throw an Epic New Year’s Eve Party

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...

Homes 5 months ago

Is Manhattan Losing Residents? Separating Headlines From Reality

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...

News + Insight 5 months ago

The Line: Employment Rose by 64,000 in November

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...

News + Insight 5 months ago

Agent Success Story: Meet Alison Farn Leigh

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...

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Brand 5 months ago

Barn Style, From Classic to Modern

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...

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Homes 5 months ago

Kitchen Confidential: 5 Kitchens Made for Gathering

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...

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Homes 5 months ago

An Uptown Revival: Inside the Upper East Side’s Boom

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...

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Community + Culture 5 months ago

How BHS is Giving Back this Holiday Season

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...

Community + Culture 5 months ago

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