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As part of Phase 2 of New York Forward, the initiative to reopen New York State after the COVID-19 quarantine, real estate offices are permitted to open for business. This is a hugely important step for the East End real estate industry, which has been forced to operate remotely and virtually since March. The local…
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Merging old-world craftsmanship and the requirements of a large, booming business is a challenging prospect for any artisan, even with generations of family history behind them. The road to achieving this difficult balance is littered with wreckage from compromised ideals and failure, but the rare and ambitious few who succeed, stand poised to accomplish anything….
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With its gorgeous estates and rich history, Southampton is an amazing option for those looking to make a purchase in the Hamptons. Incorporated as a village in 1894, Southampton is home to the Southampton Historical Museum, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Coopers Beach, a lovely village and much more. Feast your eyes on these stunning homes…
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This oceanside manor in the Fordune enclave is something special. Listed by Gene Stilwell and Emily King at Town & Country Real Estate, this stately brick and stucco estate, with Mediterranean flair, is ready for homeowners looking for a home that combines combines elegance and whimsy. Fordune Drive, Water Mill, the numbers: Listed at $11.9…
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East Hampton custom cabinetry and furniture maker Dereyk Patterson tells the story of following his muse to create DP Knives fine cutlery, and his process.

Former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis had connections to the Hamptons throughout her life, including the Lasata estate and the infamous Grey Gardens, which she helped rescue from disrepair. The Bouvier family also owned a lovely East Hampton house, Wildmoor, which was Kennedy Onassis’s childhood home. Today, Wildmoor, 55 La Forest Lane, East Hampton,…
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We are consuming more entertainment than ever, thanks to the availability of streaming services and instant media. But a lot of times, it can feel like a race to the bottom in terms of quality viewing and listening–people are quick to just watch or listen on their phones and tablets, and a lot of the…
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From working together in new ways to seeing how incredibly the residents and businesses and healthcare providers and others in the Hamptons and North Fork have worked for one another,  members of the East End real estate community share the moments and movements that continue to inspire them.  “The outpouring of support from the Hamptons…
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Raise your hand if you have had a Zoom meeting in the last two months, whether for a fun family gathering or a work conference. As Zoom becomes more and more important and used in our everyday lives, you may find yourself asking various questions, including where in your home you should Zoom and what…
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A private waterfront compound in a lovely island community. What more could you ask for? This 5.52-acre, $19 million listing by Judi Desiderio at Town & Country Real Estate, has it all–pool, spa, recreation pavilion, out buildings and gardens, private dock, guesthouse and a second custom home with its own private boat basin and pond…
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