News + Insights 6/9

$4.2M Penthouse Sale Breaks Record for Highest-Priced Condo in Hoboken

Represented by BHS Agent Peter Cossio, the penthouse is located in the Hoboken Tea Building in New Jersey.

The Line: The Fed Acts, But Will it be Enough?

In this week's edition of The Line, BHS Chief Economist Gregory Heym covers rising interest rates, retail sales for November 2021 and more.

Get to Know BHS Co-Chairman and New Development Icon Arthur Zeckendorf

Watch BHS CEO Bess Freedman's insightful interview with Arthur Zeckendorf, BHS Co-Chairman and Owner of Zeckendorf Development.

The Line: Jobless Claims Fall to their Lowest Level Since 1969

In this 12/13 week's edition of The Line, BHS Chief Economist Gregory Heym discusses the labor market and the American Gaming Association.

The Man in the Corner: Reflections on Stephen Sondheim’s Humble Genius

Former actor and BHS Agent Miles Chapin reflects on his lifelong relationship with the late Broadway songwriter Stephen Sondheim.

The Line: Job Growth Disappoints, Jobless Claims Less than Expected

In this December 2021 edition of The Line, BHS Chief Economist Gregory Heym discusses job growth and recent unemployment numbers.

BHS CEO Bess Freedman on the Craft of Real Estate in the Wake of COVID-19

BHS CEO Bess Freedman recently contributed in an insightful article to New Thinking on the Craft of Real Estate in the Wake of COVID-19

The Line: Inflation is Still Surging while the Fed Does Nothing

In this week's edition of The Line, BHS Chief Economist Greg Heym covers inflation rates, as well as the return to in-person work in NYC.

3 Questions to Ask when Pricing Your NYC Apartment

BHS Harlem Agent Deborah Miller outlines three questions to consider when determining asking price.

The Line: 531,000 Jobs Added in October

The Line: employment rose by 531,000 in October, beating the consensus estimate of 450,000. The unemployment rate also beat expectations.

The Line: U.S. Economic Growth Slowed in the Third Quarter, Jobless Claims Reach Pandemic-Era Low

This week's edition of The Line provides an overview of U.S. GDP growth, as well as unemployment claim rates.

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Selling a Home

This nine-step guide provides an overview of the home-selling process, from the first open house to negotiations and closing.

The Line: Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to a Pandemic-Era Low

The Line: Initial claims for unemployment fell to 290,000 during the week ending October 16th, their lowest level since March 14, 2020.

The Line: Another Month with High Inflation—But Is the Fed Watching?

In this week's edition of The Line, BHS Chief Economist Gregory Heym discusses the recent surge in inflation and its impact on real estate.

Sustainable Home Design 101

Bo Poulsen, a BHS Agent, offers his tips for approaching and executing sustainable and eco-friendly home design.

The Line: September 2021 Job Creation Disappoints, But It’s Not All Bad News

While U.S. job growth is low, current unemployment rates remain low and wages have rose. Read more in the latest edition of The Line.

BHS CEO Bess Freedman Recognized as a Top U.S. Business Leader

Leaders Magazine recently featured an in in-depth interview with Bess covering how BHS adapted and evolved amid a merger and COVID-19.

BHS CMO Matthew Leone Featured in Popular YouTube Series "Get Real with Lucy"

The insightful interview covered everything from the history of Brown Harris Stevens to innovative ways to market homes.

The Line: The Government Avoids a Shutdown and September Lives Up to its Economic Reputation

BHS Chief Economist Greg Heym discusses the latest on the debt ceiling and averted government shutdown, and a September economic trend.

The Line: Another Federal Reserve Meeting Without Any Changes to Rates

In this week's edition of The Line, Brown Harris Stevens' Chief Economist details the recent Federal Reserve meeting and U.S. job rates.