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Home is the place where we rest our heads, store our belongings and cook our meals, but the most elevated abodes are also gathering places for family and friends, full of laughter, joy and bonding. Whether it's with a simple deck of cards, grand rooftop tennis courts or a backyard putting green, games have long been part of recreation...

Home is the place where we rest our heads, store our belongings and cook our meals, but the most elevated abodes are also gathering places...

Considering this Wainscott compound was previously owned by the "Savior of Central Park," it's no wonder the grounds are so gorgeous. The seller, Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, is known for spearheading the preservation and revitalization of Central Park. She was the first person to hold the title of Central Park Administrator and the...

Considering this Wainscott compound was previously owned by the "Savior of Central Park," it's no wonder the grounds are so gorgeous. The...

Man's dominance over metal--the bending, shaping and forging of this seemingly rigid and impenetrable material--was established more than 6,000 years ago. And while tools and techniques improve, the noble craft remains, at its heart, much as it was when those ancient people first brought civilization into a new age. Springs metalsmith...

Man's dominance over metal--the bending, shaping and forging of this seemingly rigid and impenetrable material--was established more than...

The East End real estate market is unique on many levels, but one thing it shares right now are challenges and questions in an ever-changing global, national and local landscape. Behind the Hedges turned to Hamptons and North Fork insiders and experts to share some observations they have been sharing with buyers, sellers and renters. "[Everyone]...

The East End real estate market is unique on many levels, but one thing it shares right now are challenges and questions in an ever-changing...

Summer is but a few months away, and rentals are getting snapped up. For those planning to spend August in the Hamptons, there's a lovely property available in Sag Harbor, listed by Mitchell Brownstein at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Photo: Douglas Elliman Photography Located on Sag Harbor Cove on .65 acres, the property ...

Summer is but a few months away, and rentals are getting snapped up. For those planning to spend August in the Hamptons, there's a lovely...

"Our phones have been ringing off the hook." The statement from Alan Schnurman of Saunders & Associates may, at first glance, feel surprising amid other news about the impact of Covid-19. But East End real estate has been seeing a flurry of activity, particularly over the past week, as the Hamptons and the North Fork offer an...

"Our phones have been ringing off the hook." The statement from Alan Schnurman of Saunders & Associates may, at first glance, feel ...

In the era of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are living through both a health and a financial pandemic the likes of which we have never experienced before. Every aspect of everyone's lives has or will be impacted, including our real estate. Here are five real estate laws that you need to know to get through COVID-19 without being wiped...

In the era of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are living through both a health and a financial pandemic the likes of which we have never experienced...

Built in 1884, who could predict that a former potato and grain barn would one day be the office space of an iconic Piano Man? 7 Powell Avenue, Southampton, Photo: Courtesy Douglas Elliman Real Estate The property at 7 Powell Avenue, Southampton, has closed. It was listed by Brenda Giufurta of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, ...

Built in 1884, who could predict that a former potato and grain barn would one day be the office space of an iconic Piano Man? 7 Powell...

On September 13, 2019, limited liability companies (LLCs) lost the ability to offer anonymity of their owners in residential real estate deals throughout the State of New York. Now, real property transfer tax returns, relating to residential property, sold or purchased by a limited liability company, must offer transparency by ...

On September 13, 2019, limited liability companies (LLCs) lost the ability to offer anonymity of their owners in residential real estate...

It's a rare moment when one celebrates the artificial, but a well-considered and beautifully crafted fake can be absolutely essential for completing a room and, by extension, a home. Whether it's painting a wall, a window frame or fixing a piece of fine furniture, the art of faux finishing is indispensable in any luxury homebuilder...

It's a rare moment when one celebrates the artificial, but a well-considered and beautifully crafted fake can be absolutely essential for...

Celebrities, warring spouses, trampolines... Our panel of real estate experts tell all about their most memorable open house experiences. I had sellers who were getting divorced. I scheduled an open house and they both decided to stay and have a fight while there were buyers walking through the house. Expletives were flying until...

Celebrities, warring spouses, trampolines... Our panel of real estate experts tell all about their most memorable open house experiences. I...

Sandcastle at Quogue, the lavish property at 216 Dune Road, is now in contract. Listed by Jeremy Ryan at The Corcoran Group (last asking price $17.299 million), this luxury home features 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, 9,000 square feet on 1.72 acres, heated infinity pool, library, media room, numerous fireplaces, garage, beach rights...

Sandcastle at Quogue, the lavish property at 216 Dune Road, is now in contract. Listed by Jeremy Ryan at The Corcoran Group (last asking...