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Realty Check

By Zoe Langstrom
November 12, 2015

Now that it’s gift-giving season, we canvassed area brokers to see what kind of gifts they have bestowed on their customers upon completion of a sale. Corcoran’s Gary DePersia tells us he once gave a buyer a generator – valued at $20,000 – as a closing gift. For a customer that bought a $20 million property he gave leather seating for the home theater.

Hamptons Market Surges Ahead

By Ruth Thomas
October 19, 2015

As summer slowly fades into autumn, the real estate market in the Hamptons remains active and strong. Prices are rising, good inventory is in short supply, and new construction is in high demand. As fall arrives, buyers are serious about securing their dream home before winter sets in.

Realty Check

By Zoe Langstrom
October 19, 2015

Following a fabulous summer yard sale, Betsey Johnson, designer of outrageous fashions, is selling the East Hampton house she has shared with her daughter, Lulu. More shabby chic than glam rock (reflecting Lulu’s taste), the 1986-built house on 1.65 acres has all the hallmarks of a typical Hamptons cottage including a marble fireplace in the living room.

Realty Check

By Zoe Langstrom
September 22, 2015

Even if you’re Madonna you still get mishigas from neighbors. The night before Madge turned 57, she held a gypsy-themed birthday bash at her Bridgehampton property, but an anonymous neighbor complained to the police at 2:30 am that the music was too loud. When the cops arrived, however, all was quiet.

International Appeal

By HRES Staff
September 22, 2015

New Zealand-born Geoff Gifkins is the successful Hamptons-area Regional Manager for Nest Seekers International Realty. Upon immigrating with his family to the United States, Geoff chose to move to the Hamptons.

Best Deals In The Hamptons

By Zoe Langstrom
September 22, 2015

The Goods - “Only once in a blue moon does a 4-acre waterfront property on Quogue’s most desirable street become available,” says listing agent, Brown Harris Stevens’ Marcia Altman of the compound that has been in the possession of Toys R Us founder Charles Lazarus for 40 years...

Building Organic – Environmentally Friendly Home in Southampton

By HRES Staff
August 20, 2015

Broker Showcase – Alan Schnurman of Saunders & Associates

By HRES Staff
August 20, 2015

Realty Check

By Zoe Langstrom
August 20, 2015

Page Six has reported that the Clintons will be renting for the second summer running an Amagansett house owned by “Republican art collector Andre Nasser” and his wife, “real estate guru” Lois for the last two weeks in August. Price tag: $100,000. The paper implied that this was a huge amount to pay.

Marketwatch – Summer Sales Remain Strong

By Ruth Thomas
August 20, 2015

It’s been a fantastic summer in the Hamptons, with the real estate market very dynamic. With prices at an all time high, lots of inventory, and new construction booming, the Hamptons market is strong. Traditionally, the fall season has always been a busy time for Hamptons real estate.