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The Hamptons is expecting good viewing weather for the upcoming solar eclipse
Other parts of the country might be more affected by poor viewing weather, as a tropical cyclone is possible in the Southeast United States.
Solar eclipse 2017 in the Hamptons: What to expect
A solar eclipse is a big deal—and this is the first time one is coming to the US since 1979. You won’t be able to catch one again until 2024.
Historic Hamptons home in the Georgica Association comes on the market for $55M
This is only the second time that the home has been on the market in its 140 years. With a $55 million asking price, the property is one of the most expensive in the Hamptons.
Rachael Ray puts her Southampton home on the market for $4.9M
Built in 1976, Rachael Ray and her husband, John, purchased the home in 2008 for $2.1 million to be close to his parents. Before that, the home was sold in 2005 for $998,000.
Fashion photographer’s oceanfront Napeague compound is up for sale, asking $12.5M
The property has two beach houses, an oceanside pool, 200 feet of ocean frontage, a private path to the ocean, and views of both the ocean and Napeague Harbor.
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The least expensive home for sale on Further Lane just dropped in price to $7.9M
When the home was listed in 2016, it had a $9.25 million price tag. After four months up for sale, the price dropped down to $8.75 million. And most recently, almost $1 million was shaved off, bringing it below the $8 million mark.
Tinder is using this Montauk rental as a party pad
The oceanfront belongs to real estate investor Michael Hirtenstein, who rented it out to Tinder through listing agent Chris Coleman of Saunders Real Estate.
Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman re-list and cut the price of their Amagansett estate
Weinstein and Chapman said that they’re selling their estate because they don’t get to come out to the Hamptons as often as they’d like to.
Venture capitalist’s Quiogue home with private art museum asking $23.45M
The estate is host to the only private art museum in the Hamptons—and it has four main galleries. The structure is 7,500 square feet and 36-feet high, surrounded by forest and landscaping that leave it camouflaged.
290 Further Lane sees second multi-million dollar price cut in less than one month, down $10M
The East Hampton estate just went down in asking price again, cutting $6 million from the price tag. The home got its first $4 million price cut just three weeks ago.
Hamptons real estate market report: Q2 of 2017
Bridgehampton, Amagansett, Hampton Bays, Westhampton, Southampton, and Sag Harbor village all saw increases in total number of home sales, while the greater Sag Harbor area, Shelter Island, East Hampton, and Montauk all saw decreases.
The most expensive Hamptons property just came on the market for $150M on Meadow Lane
Robert Sillerman’s old digs has 20,000-square-feet of living space on 14 acres. The oceanfront estate was built in 1994 and has 700-feet of direct oceanfront across three separate lots.
Harry Macklowe spends $10.6M for Georgica Pond manse
Designed by Futterman Architects in 1987, the waterfront home has both pond access and ocean access. On 2.7 acres of land, the home stands 5,500-square-feet with four bedrooms and four-and a-half bathrooms.
The largest house for sale in the Hamptons just hit the market for $35M
"Summerhouse," which was recently completed by Kean Development, has nine bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and four half-bathrooms on four acres of land. All of the bedrooms are ensuite.
AmEx not allowed to host events at Grey Gardens according to village officials
Hosting an event at the property directly violates a zoning code which states that residential districts cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Sag Harbor Cinema restoration project didn’t reach fundraising goal, will still continue
Originally, the partnership’s fundraising campaign needed to raise $6 million of the total $8 million estimated cost in donations and pledges by July 1 in order to ensure the project.
Southampton Pointe condos revealed and available to purchase
The condominium complex was originally approved in 2006 and first had plans of building off County Road 39 and Tuckahoe Lane back in April of 2009.
Jackie O’s summer house, ‘Lasata,’ just cut $4M from the asking price
The entire estate is actually on the market as two separate parcels—one 7.15-acre piece where the main house, pool, and guest house sits, and the other four acres with tennis courts.
American Express is renting out Grey Gardens for the summer to host seasonal events
Yes, the credit card company. No, they haven’t discussed how much they paid for the rental.
The historic Southampton village home ‘Mocomanto’ is about to be renovated
These renovations are about to remove a whopping 40 percent of the home. Planned additions include another wing, four-car garage, and raising the roof by five feet.
Bye-bye, BBCs: Cyril's is closed for good
A year ago in May of 2016, Cyril Fitzsimmons closed down Cyril’s Fish House in Napeague. The restaurant went into contract under listing agent Lee Minetree of Saunders Real Estate earlier this year for $1,495,000.
East Hampton affordable condos starting construction in the fall
Construction is planned to start in the fall, as the Architectural Review Board has to approve the plans before issuing a building permit.
Hamptons residents aren’t happy with the helicopter noise on the East End
The ride takes about 40 minutes, but costs more than ten times as much money. Meanwhile, a seat on the Hampton Jitney will cost you $45, but can take up to three times as long to drive out.
Further Lane compound flipped by Sandy Gallin just got $3.6M cut from the asking price at once
The home is 6,500-square-feet in size on 2.11 acres of land, with seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. There are a total of four outbuildings on the property.
Amagansett location of Mary’s Marvelous has sold
Mary Schoenlein announced that the eatery’s Amagansett site has officially sold. Organic Krush, a cold-pressed juice and food eatery, will be taking the 207 Main Street address.
Artist Eric Fischl revealed as angel donor, pledged $1M to Sag Harbor Cinema’s restoration project
Fischl commented, "The arts have been a part of Sag Harbor since its earliest days, and unlike the other Hamptons, it has always been a maker of things valuable to an economy greater than its small borders."
Christie Brinkley cuts $5M off the asking price of her Hamptons estate
Located in North Haven and close to Sag Harbor village, 1 Fahys Road stands 5,500-square-feet with five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms on 4.44 acres of land—plus 327 feet of beach frontage.
Bravo’s reality show ‘Summer House’ to be filmed at Water Mill estate
From June 23 to September 4, the reality show will be filmed every weekend at the Deerfield Road home, which is on the market for $4,995,000 with listing agent Geoff Gifkins of Nest Seekers.
Harvest Pointe launches previews of condominiums in Cutchogue (EXCLUSIVE)
The 124-residence community—developed by Kenilworth Equities and Rimland Development—is located on 46 acres in Cutchogue, all represented by Sheri Winter Clarry of Corcoran Group Real Estate.
Historic Frank Cartwright house in East Hampton is in contract after less than one month on the market
The Frank Cartwright house was listed on May 3 and after less than a month on the market, the home went into contract on May 31.
L.A. Reid’s Sagaponack home gets $2.4M decrease in asking price
The home belongs to the music producer L.A. Reid, who has worked with names such as Future, Rick Ross, and 21 Savage. For some throwbacks, he’s worked with TLC, Toni Braxton, and Boyz II Men.
‘59 Middle Lane’ East Hampton home from 2012 documentary up for sale, asking $12.7M
‘59 Middle Lane’ serves as both the title of a 2012 documentary and the address of the East Hampton home at which the documentary takes place. In this case, the address is up for sale, asking $12.7 million.
Matt Lauer’s Sag Harbor estate cuts $2.1M from the price tag
The 8,000-square-foot home—built in 2004—features six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two half-baths, and cathedral ceilings in the great room.
Dick Cavett’s Montauk estate, Tick Hall, just listed for $62M
Built 135 years ago, Tick Hall is part of the "Seven Sisters," a collection of shingle style homes in the Montauk Association.
Uber will return to East Hampton after two years of being unusable
In 2015, the Town of East Hampton became strict on a law that required drivers picking up in the town limits to have a business office and license from the town to operate.
Cynthia Nixon sold her Montauk condo for $575K
Her one-bedroom, one-bath unit sits only 500-square-feet and sold for $575,000. The condominium complex overlooks Navy Beach and has a pool, tennis courts, and a dock which can be used for fishing.
Memorial Day weekend events in the Hamptons
As of this weekend, the summer season officially begins on the East End.
Springs home built in 1639 with wood from a ship asking $1.25M
The home was built from the wood of a ship, and it actually still has the original pegs holding it together.
Flanders Road rest stops planned to become ‘text stops’
The goal is to encourage drivers to practice safe driving and remind them how important not texting and driving is. This provides a space for them to pull over to read or compose a text, rather than doing it while driving.