Real Estate

Hamptons agents react to the story of two men enticed a real estate agent into showing them properties and then tried to ditch out on the commission.

The long-struggling housing market is finally showing signs of recovery, giving many homeowners more equity in their properties.

Just days after billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen of SAC Capital Advisors bought Picasso's La Reve for $155 million, he purchased a $60 million Hamptons mansion, next to the one he already owns.

Looks like actress Brooke Shields will be another celebrity who escapes to the Hamptons this summer.

They say that April showers bring May flowers to a garden, but when it comes to the Hamptons no one likes rain regardless of the season. You can't blame us, as the Hamptons' appeal is built on social gatherings, overnight guests and lots of dining out and parties—all things that are less enjoyable when it's raining.

In 2007, the Town of Southampton enacted Town Law S:215 which prohibits sex offenders from residing within one mile of any school. But will this cause clusters of sex offenders? What are the laws? What are the long term implications for the Hamptons?

Whether you said “I do” at the altar, entered a common law marriage, are in a domestic partnership or cohabit with your significant other, the laws about your financial rights and obligations vary by state, and sometimes even by city.

Orchids remind us in the Hamptons of lush tropical gardens. They are sensual looking and inspire our imaginations. When in full bloom, especially in our northeast winter environment, orchids have a tranquilizing effect with a promise of summer days to come.

Among the taxes that affect the transfer of real property in the Hamptons and North Fork are the New York State Seller Transfer Tax, the “Mansion Tax,” and the “Peconic Tax.” But, who pays what?

Spring is in the air and the locals are restless with cabin fever. Although the specific dates of the season are based on astronomy and meteorology, we all know what spring means: rebirth, renewal and re-growth—followed by lots of traffic on Route 27.