That a number of brokers aren’t listing on HamptonsRE, which is supposed to be the default MLS for the Hamptons, since so many agents hate Out East. However, these same brokers are listing on Out East because it feeds into Zillow. This way, they can show their clients the Zillow […]
Month: July 2020
Is Mid Ocean Drive the hottest real estate spot in the Hamptons?
A few weeks ago, 113 Mid Ocean Drive, Bridgehampton, closed for just above ask at $20 million. It’s oceanfront, 2.2 acres, with a 1673 square foot house (probably not long for this world). Now comes news that 180 Mid Ocean sold in late June for $13.825 million, just a smidge […]
Hook Mill Estates: finally about to be realized?
The long-aborning Hook Mill Estates project, first mooted more than seven years ago, is finally hitting the market. A subdivision with 11 house lots on 10.5 acres off Accabonac Road in East Hampton Village, Hook Mill Estates already boasts one sold plot and another under contract. Interestingly, the designs differ […]
A gorgeous Sag Harbor captain’s house is now $700K cheaper
When we wrote about this property last time it was for sale, five years ago, a commenter wrote, “A palette of grey, black and white on that era of house?? Ruined, just ruined. What idiot painted over the fireplaces/mantles?? Kitchen and most rooms are waaay too “modern chic”.” Well, anonymous […]
What $2.4 million buys you in the Hamptons now
One thing that characterizes Hamptons real estate is variety. A mansion in one neighborhood might barely qualify as habitable in another. Today, we’re comparing properties for sale all around $2.4 million. Sag Harbor Located at 4 Harvard Road in Sag Harbor, this 1600-square foot ranch is asking $2.175 million. Three […]
Revealed! How much for a lovely traditional in Sag Harbor Village?
Address: 14 Montauk Ave Ext, Sag Harbor Price: $2,895,000 Fooled you again this week. The number one answer was $3,295,000, with $3,895,000 close behind. We guess everyone is conditioned to think of super high prices when it comes to Sag Harbor, but we think this beauty is quite reasonable for […]
It’s a Corona Christmas for Hamptons home prices in 2Q20
The last quarter results from the four agencies who compile data are all in, and the broad results are as follows. (Spoiler alert: it’s good news!) Each report tends to focus on slightly different parts of the market, so results tend to be slightly different from one another. Douglas Elliman […]
This is the cheapest home for sale in the Hamptons
Periodically, we go see what’s out there for the least money, our criteria being east of the canal and a freestanding home (no mobile homes, condos, or co-ops). Well, this is the winner: 8 Burns Road, Shelter Island. It’s asking $485,000. Doesn’t look so bad from the air, does it? […]
How much for a lovely traditional in Sag Harbor Village?
Price That House! is our price guessing game. We provide some details and pictures from a local listing, and you have a go at the price. Thursday, we reveal the answer. Remember, this is all for fun, so please: no wagering. What/Where: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms / Sag Harbor Village […]
Bespoke’s Cody Vichinsky chats about the sizzling Hamptons market
The Hamptons sales and rental market are on fire. There are very, very few rentals left, and as for sales, just last week, for instance, 78 houses went into contract! Many veteran agents are complaining about the lack of inventory. (Meanwhile, the opposite is true in New York. According to […]