Market trends and analysis
A $76.73 million oceanfront mansion, a $25 million purchase inside the Mar-a-Lago Security Zone, and a $20.45 million gut renovation highlight a fast start to the year on the island.
Sales of Hamptons properties listed at $20 million and above surged 59 percent year over year, with 90 deals closing above $10 million as the East End's top tier pulls further away from the broader market.
Record bonuses and a 25% jump in median home prices are pushing renters and buyers to lock in Hamptons properties earlier than ever. Inventory is tight, cash is king, and the summer season is shaping up months ahead of schedule.
In early February 2026, the Hamptons real estate market exhibited strong performance with 19 properties entering contract during the week of February 3. High-value transactions and tight inventory underscored ongoing demand, while median sales prices reached historic levels in recent data. Summer rental trends and luxury listings further signal confidence among affluent buyers.
The Hamptons real estate story in early 2026 reads like a classic summer tide coming in strong and steady. Buyers and sellers alike have pushed local ...
There was a time when tennis in the Hamptons meant early morning matches at a country club or the occasional public court reservation squeezed in befo...
Southampton Town is temporarily easing its long standing short term rental restrictions in anticipation of the 2026 U.S. Open Golf Championship at Shi...
For more than two decades, this modest wooden bungalow perched on tall pilings stood defiantly over the waters of Napeague Harbor in Amagansett, a qui...
For the first time in a few years, the top end of the Hamptons real estate market feels decisively alive again. After a prolonged pause driven by hig...
The political landscape in New York City is subtly reshaping real estate dynamics in the Hamptons. As policy changes loom, wealthy buyers are reevaluating their residential strategies, with some turning to the East End as a potential haven. This trend reflects broader market responses to urban governance shifts.
