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Bridgehampton: A Market Defined by Scale, Setting, and Serious Demand
Bridgehampton’s market over the past five years has been defined by three things: size, land, and luxury. As buyers prioritize space, privacy, and setting, this area continues to stand out. From ocean-adjacent estates to homes overlooking open farmland, demand has remained strong and focused on scale. In Bridgehampton, space is not a feature. It is the foundation of value.

Sarah Minardi
17 hours ago5 min read


Bloomberg: Hamptons Rentals to Cash In on Record Wall Street Bonuses
A look at how record Wall Street bonuses are driving early demand in the Hamptons rental market, with insight from Sarah Minardi on what it means for the season ahead.

Sarah Minardi
Mar 271 min read


Five-Year Real Estate Market Analysis - Sag Harbor: A Continued Transformation With No Signs Of Slowing
Everything I share here comes from my own work, my own conversations, and my own understanding of the market. These are my views, not official valuations or investment guidance in today's market. - Sarah Minardi For my last installment, I began to look at the past five years in real estate, with East Hampton . Today, Sag Harbor. Next stop will be Bridgehampton. I have been studying the numbers for my own edification, and Sag Harbor has one of the most fascinating five y

Sarah Minardi
Feb 107 min read


Five-Year Real Estate Market Analysis - East Hampton: A Close Look at the Area
Everything I share here comes from my own work, my own conversations, and my own understanding of the market. These are my views, not official valuations or investment guidance. I’ve also included a few recent sales from the past six months to show what different parts of town are actually commanding in today’s market. - Sarah Minardi East Hampton Village When I look at the Village, the story is clear. It has always held its value, but over the past five years it has surged i

Sarah Minardi
Jan 155 min read


Between Beach & Bay: A Hidden Gem Just Outside Amagansett Village (Reprinted from Hamptons.com)
Originally published on Hamptons.com , by David Andrews A few minutes past Amagansett Village, in that quiet pocket between the ocean and the bay, the new estate built by Bluefin, 137 Cross Highway to Devon , has intrigued me since the moment I saw it — a rare combination of proximity to the Village, craftsmanship, and design integrity in one of the most desirable areas on the East End. Real-savvy Hamptons people know that Amagansett North is a quiet kind of magic—close e

Sarah Minardi
Nov 4, 20254 min read


August in the Hamptons: Sarah Minardi’s Late-Summer List (Reprinted from Hamptons.com)
Originally published on Hamptons.com , by David Andrews It’s August in the Hamptons. The weather is perfect, there is still plenty of rosé, and we’ve gotten used to the traffic. Still, a feeling lingers: have I made the most of my Hamptons Summer? If you’re like me, you are simultaneously overwhelmed and underwhelmed by the “ come along with me for a day in the Hamptons ” videos flooding social media. But, that doesn’t mean I don’t want to know what’s fun to do in the Hampt

Sarah Minardi
Aug 15, 20253 min read


A Different Kind of Builder: Meet Tom Schaub
A few years ago, Paul Simon sold his beloved Connecticut estate to actor Richard Gere under what was, by all accounts, a gentleman's...

Sarah Minardi
Jul 18, 20255 min read


#SarahOnTheStoop | Inside the East Hampton Library
We’re back with #SarahOnTheStoop, this time from the East Hampton Library. Hamptons Real Estate broker Sarah Minardi shares her personal...

Sarah Minardi
May 21, 20251 min read


#SomewhereElseBesidesTheHamptons - A Poet's Lake District Legacy
I spend most of my time thinking about beautiful homes in the Hamptons, but every once in a while, a piece of real estate comes along...

Sarah Minardi
May 2, 20252 min read


Trusts & Real Estate. Buying for the Next Generation.
There's been a lot written lately about the rise of trusts in New York City real estate. Almost 25% of purchases are now being made...

Sarah Minardi
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Sarah Guide to Culture, Community, and Curiosity in the Hamptons
In my mind, one of the reasons the Hamptons is the Hamptons is because of the incredible effort, investment, and commitment our...
Christine Merser
Mar 27, 20254 min read


Becoming That Gardener
Every spring, I have the urge to be that gardener—the one who plans both a cutting garden and a vegetable garden, feeds their family all...

Sarah Minardi
Mar 11, 20253 min read


My Love Affair with Hydrangeas: A Hamptons Story
In the midst of the landscape of our community, there exists a floral treasure that holds a special place in my heart: the hydrangea....

Sarah Minardi
Apr 2, 20244 min read


Celebrating Women in Real Estate on International Women's Day
For Women's History Month, I wanted to celebrate fabulous women in real estate, not the brokers, of whom I consider myself among the...

Sarah Minardi
Mar 7, 20241 min read


#HistoryOfHomeElements: Sinks. All About Sinks.
One of the things I love about the work I am lucky enough to do is that every house has something in it that I haven't seen before. The...

Sarah Minardi
Jan 3, 20242 min read


Things to do in the Fall During the Hamptons: Host a Private Omakase Dinner Party
Ten Homakase has revolutionized the way we think of dining out, by bringing a five start meal to your home, with all the flair and fun of...

Sarah Minardi
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Summer 2023 Had Its Ups and Downs: Measuring a season in traffic, real estate, doughnuts
Reprint from the East Hampton Star By: EH Star Staff September 21, 2023 How busy was the summer of 2023 on the South Fork? There are some...
Christine Merser
Sep 25, 20235 min read


Fireworks. Fourth of July. The Hamptons.
The fireworks displays over the harbors that surround our beautiful Hamptons communities mark the real start of summer—and the best part...

Sarah Minardi
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Amagansett Past and Present
If you missed the first edition in my new series, #HistoricalHamptons, take a moment to read about East Hampton, my hometown. We’re so...

Sarah Minardi
May 25, 20232 min read


East Hampton’s Rich History
Up first in my new series on the history of the Hamptons is my hometown of East Hampton. Did you know that the first settlers of East...

Sarah Minardi
May 16, 20232 min read
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