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Breathe Easy

By HRES Staff
March 6, 2015

You’ve learned how to prepare kale in 18 different ways. And you’d never think of eating a nonorganic strawberry, but have you considered how toxins are seeping into the air from just about everything in your home? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, our indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air. And we spend 90 percent of our time indoors. What to do?

Realty Check

By Zoe Langstrom
March 6, 2015

Michael Braverman, an iconic name in Hamptons real estate—a former partner in Braverman Newbold Brennan, the prestigious brokerage firm purchased by Sotheby’s in 1997—is now associated with Douglas Elliman where his former crony Paul Brennan holds court in the Bridgehampton office.

Making Waves in Ditch Plains

By Ruth Thomas
March 5, 2015

There are lots of waves being made in Ditch Plains, Montauk lately, but they’re not the surfing kind. Two storms are brewing on land regarding the quality of life and conservation of this legendary surfing beach and its community. Residents and beachgoers have already signed a petition protesting one new development and are concerned about another that could threaten the very nature and character of this surfing oasis.

50 Shades of Blue

By Kelli Delaney
March 5, 2015

Mabley Handler Interior Design was founded in the Hamptons when Jennifer Mabley, an accomplished interior designer in New York City, was commissioned to design and decorate a house in the estate section of Southampton Village.

Broker Showcase – Harald Grant

By HRES Staff
March 5, 2015

HRES: How did you get your start in Real Estate? HG: When Sotheby’s International Realty was opening in Southampton in 1986, I was one of the first-hired sales agents. I’ve been here ever since...

Artists to Watch

By Heather Bryce
February 5, 2015

There are even more artists in the Hamptons than real estate professionals. Here’s the latest installment of our ongoing series...

Historic Keepsake

By HRES Staff
February 5, 2015

“Historic Howell House In Bridgehampton May Be Demolished,” read the January headline in 27East.com. Francois de Menil, the owner of the 1840 house (and brother of Adelaide de Menil, who famously donated a clutch of historic buildings to the Town of East Hampton), has applied to demolish the historic Quimby Lane dwelling. That announcement came on the heels of the tragic razing of the important Pyrrhus Concer House in Southampton.

Property Taxes too high?

By HRES Staff
February 5, 2015

HRES: You have had an extensive career in Real Estate, as well as Planning & Zoning. When did you start doing Tax Grievance work? CC: About six years ago I was hired by Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo as a Paralegal because of my experience in local Planning & Zoning, which is a very specialized type of work on the East End...

The Greening of the Hamptons

By HRES Staff
February 5, 2015

What makes a house “green”? Energy efficiency is the number one feature, according to Peter Sabbeth. As head of Modern Green Home, a Bridgehampton firm since 2006, he ought to know. Following close behind, he says, are air quality and sustainable materials.

Creating your perfect landscape

By Anne Halpin
February 5, 2015

Winter is the perfect time to assess your home landscape to see if you are happy with the way it looks and functions, or if there is room for improvement. Planning now for changes or additions you want to make in spring puts you ahead of the game. You can consult with landscape and design professionals to zero in on changes you want to make, then get your project into their schedule before the spring rush hits.