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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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News + Insight 1 month ago

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...

News + Insight 1 month ago

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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Brand 1 month ago

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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Homes 1 month ago

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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News + Insight 1 month ago

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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Homes 1 month ago

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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Homes 1 month ago

Inside a Sag Harbor Retreat with Lush Grounds and Coastal Access

Located in the exclusive gated waterfront community of West Banks in North Haven, 1 Fox Crossing offers a rare blend of modern luxury and Hamptons serenity just minutes from Sag Harbor Village. This l...

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Homes 1 month ago

What the Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Mean for NYC Real Estate

A Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax: What Could It Mean for NYC Real Estate? A newly proposed pied-à-terre tax is once again raising questions about how public policy can shape New York City real estate, part...

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News + Insight 1 month ago

The Line: Say Less Fed

This week, we love what Kevin Warsh said about members of the Fed speaking too much. Welcome to the “loose lips sink ships” edition of The Line. Say Less Fed No, I’m not trying to show my...

News + Insight 1 month ago

In Conversation with NYC’s New Development Rising Stars

Led by Josh Young, the Young New Development Group, based out of Brown Harris Stevens’ East Side office, brings a uniquely developer-informed perspective to the marketing and sales of new development...

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Brand 1 month ago

Up Top: A Higher Level of Outdoor Living

Once the weather starts to shift, everyone starts looking for a reason to be outside. Rooftop terraces quickly become the setting for it all, from casual dinners to last-minute drinks that turn into a...

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Peter Cossio Sets a New Hoboken Condo Sale Record at the Hudson Tea Buildings

Peter Cossio of The Hudson Realty Group has set a new record for the highest-priced condo sale in Hoboken with his recent $4,750,000 sale at 1500 Hudson Street #11FG. The previous record, $4,650,000,...

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Homes 1 month ago

The Roadway Method: A White-Glove Approach to Moving, Elevated

In New York City real estate, every detail matters—and that philosophy extends well beyond the transaction itself. Through our partnership with Roadway Moving & Storage, clients are introduced to...

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Brand 1 month ago

One of the Oldest Wood-Frame Homes In Brooklyn Heights Could Be Yours

25 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights, believed to be the last original wood-frame farmhouse in the neighborhood, dates back to the late 1700s. Listed by Joan Goldberg of Brown Harris Stevens, the h...

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The Amenities Defining Luxury Living Now, According to BHS Agents

To better understand what today’s luxury buyers truly value, Brown Harris Stevens surveyed agents across our markets, asking them to identify the top amenities shaping demand right now. The updated re...

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Community + Culture 1 month ago

Pricing Isn’t About Being Right. It’s About Positioning Your Home to Win.

Pricing a home has always been one of the most nuanced and consequential parts of the selling process. But in today’s New York City market, the stakes are even higher. What may appear, at a glanc...

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