The Hamptons
Luxury real estate news and market intelligence.
East Hampton Oceanfront: Inventory, Ask vs Close, and What’s Actually Moving
East Hampton oceanfront in 2026: thin inventory, wide ask-to-close gaps, and what is actually trading on Lily Pond, Further Lane, and true Atlantic frontage.
Sag Harbor Waterfront in 2026: What $5M–$15M Actually Buys
In Sag Harbor, $5M–$15M waterfront is a dock-and-frontage market, not a Village street-price story. What the band actually buys in 2026, and how to read ask vs close.
Sandy Gallin's Former East Hampton Estate Trades Off-Market for $24M, Capping Decade-Long Appreciation Story
The late talent manager's former 466 Further Lane compound has quietly changed hands again, marking significant appreciation since his 2017 passing and reflecting East Hampton's enduring ultra-luxury appeal.
East Hampton Suspends Property Transfer Certificate Requirements Through 2026
Town Board votes to temporarily halt enforcement of controversial building code provision, providing immediate relief to local real estate market during crucial spring selling season.
Historic Dune Cottage Sells for $72 Million in East Hampton's Biggest Deal of 2026
The storied oceanfront estate at 43 East Dune Lane closes at $72 million, marking the largest known Hamptons transaction this year. The Grosvenor Atterbury-designed property carries a century of history, from Jazz Age socialites to private equity pioneers.
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Sells for $28.75 Million, Setting Long Island Record
The Piano Man's Centre Island compound sold well above asking in a deal that rewrites the Long Island luxury playbook. Combined with an earlier parcel sale, Joel walks away with $35.75 million.
Bonus Checks Are Landing and the Hamptons Market Is Feeling It: $6.2 Billion in 2025 Sales, Prices Up 33%
Record Wall Street payouts drove Hamptons sales volume up 25.6% to $6.2 billion, with the median home price jumping 33.6% and $20 million-plus deals surging 59%.
Notable Trade: Robert A.M. Stern's Bridgehampton Classic Sells for $8.3 Million
1 Mecox Field Lane, a gambrel-style estate designed by one of America's most celebrated architects, has changed hands in one of Bridgehampton's most coveted south of the highway locations.
Reed Krakoff Sells Amagansett Oceanfront Masterpiece for $43.5 Million
The former Coach creative director's striking three-pavilion compound on Dunes Lane traded at one of the highest prices in Amagansett history, capping a remarkable real estate play that began with a $10.5 million land purchase in 2018.
Summer 2026 Rentals in the Hamptons Are Already Going Fast
Seasonal rentals are booking earlier than ever, with oceanfront homes commanding close to seven figures. Here is what the 2026 summer market looks like and what it will cost.
The Hamptons Just Hit a New Record: Median Price Crosses $2 Million for the First Time
The median sales price in the Hamptons reached $2.34 million in Q4 2025, a 34 percent annual increase and an all-time high. Wall Street bonuses, tight inventory, and a surge in ultra-luxury sales are reshaping the market.
The $20 Million Club: How Ultra-Luxury Sales Are Redefining the Hamptons Market
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.