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Old School Is No School


Real Estate professionals continue learning their craft well beyond their first years in the business. Brokers keep up with the latest changes in zoning, mortgage rates, comps, and market trends.

Brown Harris Stevens: Increased Number Of East End Sales

According to the fourth quarter market report for single-family homes on the East End of Long Island released by Brown Harris Stevens, the average residential sale price in the South Fork of $1,708,983 was down 8 percent when compared to the fourth quarter of 2010.

Nicholas J. Planamento Chosen For 2012 NYSAR Leadership Academy

Duncan McKenzie, CEO of the New York State REALTORS® Association, has announced that Nicholas J. Planamento, 2012 President of the Hamptons and North Fork REALTORS® Association, has been selected to be one of the 14 REALTORS® throughout NYS who has been chosen to participate in the 2012 NYSAR Leadership Academy. 2 comments

A Conversation With Sal Diliberto, North Fork Vintner And Elder Law Attorney


Salvatore Diliberto has been practicing law in Queens Village since 1983, twenty years specializing in elder law and for the past six years in Queens Surrogate Court representing the estates of his deceased clients.

Where Violence Ends And Hope Begins


Two days after Christmas I met with Richard J. Demato at his unique (to say the least) waterfront home in North Haven.

A Conversation With Suffolk County Legislator Edward P. Romaine


Just before Christmas I had the pleasure and privilege to interview Ed Romaine who represents Suffolk County's 1st Legislative District which includes the Towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southold, and Shelter Island.

Charitable Giving Guide For The Holiday Season


The holidays ignite the philanthropic spirit in many of us, and even with the uncertain economy, Americans continue to give. In fact, according to Charity Navigator, total giving to charitable organizations was up 3.8 percent from 2009 to 2010.

Megan's Law And Real Estate Sales!


The federal law requiring a public registry of known sex offenders came into effect in 1996 as a result of the brutal rape and murder in 1994 of seven year old Magan Kanka, by a convicted sex offender living in her neighborhood.

Brown Harris Stevens: Third Quarter Market Report

According to the third quarter market report for the East End of Long Island released by Brown Harris Stevens, the average residential sale price in the South Fork of $1,810,978 was up 21 percent when compared to the third quarter of 2010. 2 comments

It's Still A 'People Business!'


There was a time in the not-too-distant past when the most effective method of advertizing a property for sale was for the broker to post a "For Sale" sign on the front lawn.

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Agents Rank High Among Top National Real Estate Professionals

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., is proud to announce that the firm had 28 agents and four sales teams featured in the just-released "The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals," an annual ranking by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends.

Brown Harris Stevens Re-Opens Greenport Office

Brown Harris Stevens has combined the strengths of its former Cutchogue and Greenport offices into one newly renovated, state-of-the-art location.

Peconic Land Trust: A Conversation With John van Heusen Halsey, President


I recently had the opportunity to engage in a two-part conversation with John Halsey, President and Founder of Peconic Land Trust.

Brown Harris Stevens Markets 'The Houses At Sagaponac'

Luxury real estate firm Brown Harris Stevens, the exclusive affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate, Inc., announces the exclusive sales and marketing of the "Houses of Sagaponac," a modernist residential development. The project features a series of houses created by internationally recognized architects who were given the directive to achieve design excellence and push the envelope of contemporary architecture resulting in a community by and for thinking people.

Seeking Shelter In A Perfect Storm


As a result of a combination of factors, among them declining incomes, increased cost of living, and consumer debt, many people have found themselves in economically perilous conditions.

Lenders In Search Of Qualified Borrowers!


As a follow-up to my recent article, "Reverse Mortgages in Reverse," I spoke with Christopher A. Minardi, Managing Director of Manhattan Mortgage for his experiences with the current mortgage market.

What Is The Town Of Southampton Housing Authority Doing?


I recently had the opportunity to meet with Richard Blowes and Ann Gajowski, Director and Assistant Director respectively of the Town of Southampton Housing Authority.

Southold Town Housing Needs: What Is The Town Doing To Help?


In an attempt to learn how one Town on the East End of Long Island was addressing the housing needs of its community, I met with Phillip Beltz, Special Projects Coordinator for the Town of Southold.

What Is The North Fork Housing Alliance?


I recently had the pleasure of chatting over lunch with Ed Reale, formerly a partner with the law firm, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo and now a Senior Managing Director with Brown Harris Stevens, responsible for the Southampton, Sag Harbor, and West Hampton offices.

Looking To The Rest Of The Country's Real Estate Realities!


How different is our real estate market from the rest of the country? While it is a matter of record that the price of homes in the Hamptons is significantly higher than the national, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the characteristics of home buying.

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