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Bess Freedman: The Big Bamboozle of Private Listing Networks

This article first appeared on Inman News, December 5, 2025. By now, many of you already know my stance on private listing networks. I have been incredibly vocal about their dubious nature,...

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News + Insight 8 months ago

Why the ARCA Group Chose BHS — And What They See Coming Next for Miami

This week we spotlight the ARCA Group, one of the newest powerhouse teams to join our Miami Continuum Office from Engel & Völkers. With 50 years of collective experience, the team brings a seasone...

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Brand 8 months ago

Wall Power: 5 Homes with Wallpaper That Steals the Spotlight

Wallpaper knows how to have fun. One pattern and suddenly the whole room has a personality you remember, the kind that can turn a powder room into a jewel box, a dining room into a moment, or a kitche...

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Homes 8 months ago

The Biggest Oversights in New Construction and Home Renovations

Brown Harris Stevens New Development has represented the sale of thousands of new homes, and over the years I’ve personally renovated three of my own in three different cities, supported by teams of e...

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News + Insight 8 months ago

Wicked For Good: Holding Space for Pink and Green

There’s a small, theatrical thrill in seeing pink and green used with confidence: part confection, part couture, all personality. With the new Wicked For Good sequel bringing this punchy color combo b...

Homes 8 months ago

Remembering Robert A.M. Stern, The Architect Who Redefined New York Luxury

Photo Credit Peter Aaron/OTTO courtesy of RAMSA New York lost one of its great architectural voices with the passing of Robert A.M. Stern, whose work reshaped the city’s skyline and reintroduced the e...

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Community + Culture 8 months ago

Masterpieces Designed to Showcase Your Masterpieces: Where Architecture Meets Art Collection

For the discerning collector, a home is more than just a dwelling—it is the ultimate display setting. The ideal luxury property should serve as a silent, soaring backdrop that enhances, rather than co...

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Homes 8 months ago

Fall in Review

Manhattan delivered its strongest fall season since 2021—and its second-best in 11 years—with rising demand, stable inventory, and early signs of price firming. The fall market (which I define as the...

News + Insight 8 months ago

Call it a West Side Story!

The very first resale at West 66th Street is now on the market, and it’s about as turnkey as you can get. Apartment 17F is a bespoke combination of two mint condition residences, seamlessly merged int...

Homes 8 months ago

Gobble Up the Views: Where to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from Your Window

If there’s one thing better than a Thanksgiving turkey, it’s catching those giant helium balloons drift by without freezing your feathers while camped on the street. We’re talking about apartments wit...

Community + Culture 8 months ago

Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes, Reimagined as Rooms

There’s something about this time of year that makes certain rooms feel extra nostalgic. Maybe it’s a deep red living space that brings cranberry sauce to mind, a warm wood–paneled dining room that ca...

Homes 8 months ago

If These Homes were Coffee Orders: Real Estate with a Caffeinated Twist

Some homes feel like caffeine for the soul. Warm, bold, maybe a little sweet—kind of like your go-to coffee order. So, we brewed up something fun: a lineup of listings to match your morning pick-me-up...

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Homes 8 months ago

The Line: September Job Growth Much Higher than Expected

This week, we finally have a BLS Employment report, but unfortunately it’s for September. Welcome to the “you get what you get, and you don’t get upset” edition of The Line. Se...

News + Insight 8 months ago

How to find your WHY in real estate

Real estate can be a wild ride. Some weeks you’re crushing it. Closings, calls, referrals. Other weeks… nothing. I’ve been there. And what’s kept me consistent through it all isn’t luck, or even motiv...

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News + Insight 8 months ago

50-Year Mortgages Explained: Why They Likely Won’t Apply to NYC Buyers

The proposed introduction of a 50-year mortgage, discussed recently by the White House, is generating a lot of conversation nationwide. Supporters argue it could help improve affordability for first-t...

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News + Insight 8 months ago

Get to Know Union Square’s Top Agent: Elise Ehrlich

This week we spotlight Elise Ehrlich, a consistently top-performing agent in our Union Square Office, ranked in the Top 5% companywide and recognized on Real Trends’ America’s Best Agents list. In her...

Brand 8 months ago

Gov’t Reopening, PropTech Trends, Industry Legends, and MORE

The MORE Network brings together real estate insight, innovation, and the conversations shaping where the industry is headed next. From market movement and negotiation strategy to technology, design,...

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Brand 8 months ago

Character, Built In: 5 Homes with Beautiful Exposed Wood Beams

Wood beams don’t just carry the weight of a home; they carry the room. They add dimension, beauty, and a sense of structure that instantly elevates a space. They bring warmth, depth, and a little char...

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Homes 8 months ago

Op-Ed: Manhattan is Doing Just Fine

Have you heard that people are fleeing Manhattan? The headlines say it over and over, but the reality tells a very different story. In my latest commentary for RISMedia, I look at what the data and ou...

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News + Insight 8 months ago

Union Square’s Ruth Sobie Shares Her Top NYC Hot Chocolate Spots

As the temperatures dip in Manhattan, there’s no better way to embrace the winter chill than with a rich, creamy cup of hot chocolate. Downtown Manhattan is home to some of the city’s most...

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Community + Culture 8 months ago

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