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2018 was the year of the scooter, and Santa Monica was the epicenter

How Santa Monica, the birthplace of dockless electric scooters, is shaping the multi-billion dollar industry.

By Patrick Sisson December 7

Renovated Southampton village house with white interiors asks $2.195M

The property is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the Southampton train station and a half-mile from Main Street shops and restaurants.

By Grace Cassidy December 13

Big reveal: $6.495M for an ivy-covered Southampton village home

The 4,500-square-foot ivy-covered house includes six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms on 1.5 acres of land just moments from village shops and restaurants.

By Grace Cassidy December 13

What $5M buys you in Sag Harbor right now

Which one would you want to purchase for around $5M?

By Grace Cassidy December 12

Three months later, a cozy shingled Bridgehampton cottage goes into contract

Some readers thought the 1,650-square-foot house was cute and conveniently located, while others pointed out that it’s right near the train tracks and the location would be an issue for them.

By Grace Cassidy December 12

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Fix up this angular Montauk house asking $900K

With 1,400 square feet of living space it isn’t massive, but it’s a good size for small families or those in need of a low-maintenance Hamptons retreat.

By Grace Cassidy December 12

Bridgehampton home sited next to a 105-acre reserve asks $2.2M

During the renovations that were done in 2016, the house received all new plumbing, electric, windows, siding, flooring, a new roof, and updated kitchen and bathrooms.

By Grace Cassidy December 12

Brick Cove Marina in Greenport goes on the market for $8.8M

Located at 1760 Sage Boulevard, the marina is located on its own peninsula on the Peconic River about 3 miles west of the Greenport train station. The property includes 138 boat slips and multiple buildings, including an office, a workshop, a steel barn, a pool house, and several sheds.

By Grace Cassidy December 11

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Oceanfront property on 36 acres in Montauk drops asking price by $10M

Sited in an extremely private location where one can’t hear any traffic, the property includes a 7,000-square-foot home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a 2-acre pond, meadows, trails, two natural 100-foot jetties, and 400 feet of direct ocean frontage.

By Grace Cassidy December 11

Once asking $11.5M, this East Hampton village home just sold for $8.15M

It’s located south of the highway on Egypt Lane

By Grace Cassidy December 11

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In Southampton, a Hill Street home from 1897 wants $3.15M

French doors lead outside, where one will find a heated gunite pool, a pool house, and a garage. According to the listing, all the furnishings are included with the sale of the home.

By Grace Cassidy December 11

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The biggest Hamptons celebrity real estate stories from 2018

This year, in addition to movie stars and fashion designers buying and selling South Fork properties, politics also had an influence over the celebrity real estate market on the East End.

By Grace Cassidy December 10

Light-filled Sag Harbor home with a beautiful sunroom asks $2.8M

Located at 69 Harrison Street, the 0.29-acre property is sited less than a mile south of village shops and restaurants, and about the same distance from Havens Beach.

By Grace Cassidy December 10

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Hamptons open houses to check out this week

Seeing a home before making a purchase is a big step in home-owning. Attending an open house is a great way to do that.

By Grace Cassidy December 10

How much for an ivy-covered house with pool and tennis in Southampton village?

The builder’s own home has 4,500-square-foot home has six bedrooms and five bathrooms, coffered ceilings, a large eat-in kitchen, and a master suite with radiant heated floors in the bathroom. Other features include hardwood flo

By Grace Cassidy December 10

Open thread: How would you describe the Hamptons’s real estate market in 2018?

Tell us in the comments

By Grace Cassidy December 7

Amagansett home on over 2 acres once asking $18M sells for $10.5M

Located south of the highway in Amagansett, the 2.33-acre property at 90 Indian Wells Highway that was once listed for $18 million when it came on the market in January of 2017 has sold for $10.5 million.

By Grace Cassidy December 7

Sag Harbor home from 1842 with cute red shutters wants $2.15M

Sited on a quarter acre, there are two buildings on the property, and three certificates of occupancy. Inside the main house, there are two separate apartments, while the cottage in the back of the property has its own private deck and garden.

By Grace Cassidy December 7

Attractive new-build in Wainscott seeks $6.25M

The property is located just under a mile from the ocean at the end of Beach Lane, and about 2.5 miles from Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack.

By Grace Cassidy December 6

Bayview A-frame with potential in Springs asks $1.05M

It looks like the kitchen has been recently renovated, but parts of the house are still a bit dated—but we think with the right touch, this house has a lot of potential and would make a great project.

By Grace Cassidy December 6

Ralph Lauren is buying late playwright Edward Albee’s oceanfront Montauk house

Lauren owns the houses on either side of this estate, last asking $20M

By Grace Cassidy December 6

Big reveal: $3.4M for this shingled north-of-the-highway East Hampton house

About 26 percent of readers correctly guessed that it was asking somewhere between $3 million and $3.5 million.

By Grace Cassidy December 6

Two years later, a century-old Sag Harbor home once asking $5.75M sells for $3.2M

The 5,500-square-foot house went up for sale back in March of 2016 for $5.75 million and has dropped its price several times over the course of its two and a half years on the market.

By Grace Cassidy December 5

In Southampton, an ’80s contemporary with a triangular facade seeks $2M

The house includes 1,512 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and two and a half bathrooms. Features include an open floorplan, floor-to-ceiling glass sliders that open to the outdoor deck, and light hardwood floors throughout.

By Grace Cassidy December 5

Investor’s oceanfront Montauk compound asking $21M finds a buyer

Designed by architect James Biber in 2006, the property has been honored by the American Institute of Architects and the American Architecture Awards. Each property has about 2 acres of land, totaling 4.1 acres and offering 300 feet of direct ocean frontage.

By Grace Cassidy December 5

Jewelry designer’s Quogue home lists for $1.895M

Leslie Danzis—a jewelry designer who launched her first collection at 20 years old and whose lines have been in stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Nordstrom—has listed her Quogue home for $1,895,000.

By Grace Cassidy December 5

Bridgehampton house on Halsey Lane once asking $8.5M sells for $4.7M

Built in 2003 with designs by local architect, John Laffey, the 5,500-square-foot shingled house includes five bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, a finished lower level, and multiple wood-burning fireplaces throughout.

By Grace Cassidy December 4

Tiny yellow fixer-upper in East Hampton seeks $650K

The house itself has just two bedrooms and one bathroom, but there’s plenty of room for expansion on 1.5 acres of land. Built in 1940, there’s also a loft, a full basement, and hardwood floors.

By Grace Cassidy December 4

Shingled mansion in Wainscott on over 8 acres wants $25M

The mansion was built in 2013, and according to PropertyShark records, it last sold for $18.9 million in August of 2015. In 2011—before the existing house was built—the land sold for $5.15 million with a 19th century farmhouse that was torn down.

By Grace Cassidy December 4

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Compact 650 sq. ft. beach bungalow in Montauk sells for $850K

We love the renovated interiors and the light, beachy vibe that this Montauk bungalow has. It’s a perfect option for those who want a low-maintenance Hamptons getaway and don’t require a lot of space in their East End retreat.

By Grace Cassidy December 3

South-of-the-highway turnkey traditional in Montauk seeks $2.35M

We love that wraparound veranda

By Grace Cassidy December 3

How much for a shingled north-of-the-highway house in East Hampton?

Can you guess this week’s PriceSpotter?

By Grace Cassidy December 3

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Incredible oceanfront mansion in Bridgehampton is yours for $34M

The multimillion-dollar asking price will afford buyers a 9,495-square-foot main house, a separate studio for guests, 1.7 acres of land, and direct ocean frontage.

By Grace Cassidy November 30

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Open thread: What building in the Hamptons should be landmarked but isn’t?

From the Big Duck, to numerous windmills, and all the way east out to the Montauk Lighthouse, the East End has a lot of iconic sites for the history buff.

By Grace Cassidy November 30

Montauk property near Ditch Plains drops more than $1.5M from asking price

The circular property is considered oceanfront, but it actually doesn’t have direct ocean frontage. Rather, it’s located right near the parking lot, which may make it a hard sell.

By Grace Cassidy November 30