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How Younger Affluent Buyers May Be Reshaping the Luxury Market

What Today’s Affluent Buyers Appear to Value Last month, I shared how affluent buyer preferences continue to influence New York City’s luxury market, particularly around privacy, discretion, and lower...

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2 weeks ago

Bess Freedman: What Happens When Trusted Advisors Lead Us Astray?

In a thought-provoking opinion piece for Inman, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman warns that the growing push toward private listing networks threatens the trust that underpins the real estate pr...

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2 weeks ago

Bess Freedman’s Summer Beach Reads

There’s nothing I love more than a good book in the summer. I compiled some of my favorite beach reads that span business, memoir, self-reflection and resilience, but they all have one thing in common...

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Community + Culture 3 weeks ago

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...

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News + Insight 3 weeks 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...

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News + Insight 3 weeks ago

250 Years, Timeless Homes: BHS Listings That Preserve America’s Past

As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the places that have witnessed generations o...

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Homes 3 weeks ago

This $1.6M Connecticut Estate Feels Like the Country House Equivalent of a Great Vintage Find

A little bit country. A little bit rock-n-roll. Priced at $1.6 million, this Wilton, CT estate pairs mid-century architecture with sprawling grounds, a guest house, a pool, and a dedicated art studio,...

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Homes 3 weeks ago

Red, White & Beautiful: Homes That Wear Their Patriotism in Style

As fireworks begin appearing on calendars and flags start lining Main Streets across the country, there’s another place where red, white, and blue quietly shine: at home. The colors of the Ameri...

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4 weeks 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...

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News + Insight 4 weeks ago

Ultimate Productivity Hack: a Haute Home Office

The days of the kitchen table doubling as a home office are long behind us. For many buyers, a home isn’t complete without a thoughtful office space that feels every bit as intentional and designed to...

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Homes 4 weeks ago

Remembering Legendary New Development Marketing Visionary Nancy Packes

The New York real estate industry has lost one of its most influential and respected figures. Nancy Packes, whose vision and insight helped shape the modern landscape of residential development in New...

Brand 4 weeks ago

What NYC Was Like the Last Time the Knicks Won The NBA Championship

The NY Knickerbockers are the NBA Champions following a 53 year drought. I’d like to spot light what the city was like 53 years ago. Given this 53-year reflection, I started to think about where I was...

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1 month ago

Finding Value in Brooklyn: The BHS Agent Spotlight on Emma Chao

Emma Chao brings a unique perspective to Brooklyn real estate, blending firsthand experience as an investor with a deep appreciation for the borough’s neighborhoods and communities, with a background...

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1 month ago

Living in Color

In honor of Pride Month, we’re taking inspiration from the colors of the rainbow. From bold interiors to striking architectural details, these homes showcase the many ways color can transform a...

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Homes 1 month 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 1 month ago

Neighborhoods That Shaped LGBTQ+ History—and the Homes Within Them

At Brown Harris Stevens, Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while recognizing the individuals, neighborhoods, and movements that helped shape New York City into the vibran...

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Community + Culture 1 month ago

The West Village Just Got Its Most Charming Listing of the Year

New York City has no shortage of gorgeous townhouses, but 29 Grove Street is a cut above the rest. Listed for the first time in over a century, asking $11.995 million, this Greek Revival townhouse rem...

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Homes 1 month ago

Bess Freedman Named to Inman’s Inaugural Advisory Council

Inman has announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Council—bringing together some of the most influential executives in residential real estate to help shape the industry’s future. Among the...

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Brand 1 month ago

Seas the Day: Five Waterfront Homes with Private Docks

Some homes make an impression at the curb. Others make a splash from the water. No loading up the car. No trips to the marina. Just step outside and go via your own private dock. From the Long Island...

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Homes 1 month 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 1 month ago

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