Real Estate

"Atterbury had a very long and very prolific career. The Dunes was at the very start of his career," Surchin told us.

"We are delighted to be honoring our dear friends and colleagues Design Chairs Kristen Farrell, Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley and Amy Lau, and are grateful to be working with such a gifted group of seasoned and emerging professionals for this summer's showhouse," Iris Dankner noted.

Amid our packed schedules, it can be easy to set our finances on autopilot.

A change in the New York State "Mansion Tax" is among new laws that could impact the area.

"For many years my wife and I have enjoyed touring the gardens presented through Landscape Pleasures," said Vincent Covello, whose garden is open to Landscape Pleasures attendees this year. "We are delighted this year for visitors to be able to explore our own garden, a work in progress for over 30 years."

"Our annual home tour is my favorite event because it's different every year. It's a unique experience, for myself and our guests, to have an exclusive - and maybe only - look inside the premiere properties of Southampton's estate section," Tom Edmonds shared.

If your retirement plan includes tax-advantaged accounts, there is a particular tax rule you should know about: required minimum distributions, or RMDs. This tax rule can be complicated, but the following commonly-asked questions can help you understand how it works and how it may apply to you.

When looking for a property that fits the "luxury" marque, there are some specific features and qualities that you need to watch for.

When asked what it was like working with Brinkley, Enzo Morabito gushed, "I love her. She's demanding, she's strong, she's smart, she has an opinion, and she listens. It's been absolutely wonderful working with her."

While a client may not always be completely satisfied with a broker's inability to respond to a client's demands, that may not be a violation of their fiduciary responsibilities.