Real Estate

"Gardenside" formerly known as "Cara-Mia" was for many years the home of Madame Jacques Balsan, the former Consuelo Vanderbilt who became the Duchess of Marlborough. This elegant family residence has been immaculately renovated by master craftsman including the planting of a world class rose garden, antique Belgian block courtyards, a clay tennis court, bluestone terraces, and a 45...

"Coming off our record-breaking year we are well-positioned to continue to provide our clients with the world-class services they have come to expect from our unrivaled team of professionals," noted said Andrew Saunders, Founder and President of Saunders & Associates.

According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, there are approximately 1,000 sex offenders living in Suffolk County, more than twice as many as living in Nassau County.

"The Herzog & De Meuron-designed building is a bench mark for purpose-built museum architecture, fully integrating the mission and core values of this institution with the special nature of our environment," said Terrie Sultan, who oversaw the 34,000-square-foot project from the beginning.

Regardless of what's trending in today's new construction market and despite what noteworthy marvels the hottest, 'au courant' developer might offer; there is something about a period home that seems to give a good, old fashioned tug at the heartstrings.

To many, the South Fork and North Fork of Eastern Long Island, separated by Peconic Bay with Shelter Island in between, comprise "The Hamptons" real estate market. For those who live and rent on the East End there is a marked difference.

The high end Hamptons real estate market continues to thrive. For many years, it was normal for houses in our area to increase in value beyond reason.

On January 21, 2015, the Supreme Court agreed to address the issue: does the law require that the discrimination be intentional, or does it allow plaintiffs to claim "disparate effect," a discriminatory effect regardless of intent?

According to a recent New York Times article, the average rate on a 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.8%, the lowest since May 2013, and far below the 5% plus-rates of early 2011. Just how mortgage interest rates affect the a-typical Hamptons real estate market were questions I posed to Christopher Minardi, Branch Manager of the East Hampton...

Before you put an offer in for a cabin on the lake or condo in the mountains, consider the realities of owning a second property.