Elliman Insider
Neighborhood Trends, Market Insights & Design Inspiration
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On the Market: Entertain With These Memorial Gems
At home in the Hamptons: The iconic Memorial Day weekend ignites the anticipation of summer as many beaches officially open. But be prepared—with these incredible outdoor fireplaces and sprawling entertainment spaces, you’ll be tempted to skip a day at the beach. A stunning black granite, infinity edge pool is the centerpiece of this home that is perfect for starting your summer right. A spacious kitchen includes a functioning and stylish island where you can prep for your Memori... -
Trend Report: Airstreams Shine Again
Retro-cool “silver bullet” trailers are having a moment. Look for the vintage vehicles as road trip machines, guesthouses, and even the centerpieces in RV motels. —By David Graver A smattering of shiny vintage Airstream campers dots the desert landscape at the Rancho V music studio, on the outskirts of the eccentric community of Pioneertown, California. Producer Rocco Gardner uses them as guesthouses for recording artists—each a refurbished den of hospitality with Joshua Tree as a bac... -
Designer Focus: The New Neutral
Hailed as a wunderkind when he burst onto the design scene a decade ago, Ryan Korban has won praise for his unique blend of urban cool and Old World elegance. He draws inspiration from such eclectic sources as Claude Monet and Helmut Newton, and his clientele includes everyone from Balenciaga to Kanye West. Here, Korban chats with Elliman magazine about his new book, Ryan Korban Interiors, and his first condominium project—40 Bleecker, in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. —By Kathy Passero W... -
My Neighborhood: Montauk, A Surfer’s Paradise
Corey Senese is living the dream. A lifelong surfer, he’s turned his passion into a profession as head of CoreysWave surfing school in Montauk. The vacation hamlet near the tip of Long Island’s South Fork lies about 10 miles east of the Hamptons—close, yet a world away in vibe, scenery, and setting. Montauk’s beautiful white-sand beaches and great year-round surfing conditions provide more than just employment for Senese, whose clientele includes actors musicians, chefs, and designers. ... -
Garden Party: Outdoor Living Furnishings
Your staycation this season starts here with pieces stylish enough to bring indoors come fall. —By Rima Suqi The outdoor furnishings forecast for this summer is bright, colorful, and extremely sophisticated. Traditional teak has been weeded out and replaced by vibrant hues in shades of blue, green, and red that take their color cues from nature. Go ahead, indulge. Before you know it, your outdoor space will be in full bloom. It’s enough to make your garden jealous. Red Lamp—Twiggy Grid L... -
On the Market: Long Island Homes that are Just in Time for Golf
With the 101st PGA Championship opening, it’s time to practice on your game. In honor of this being the first time the PGA Championship has been on Long Island since 1939, we decided to round up some of our homes that are nearby some of Long Island’s greatest golf clubs. Let’s look at these properties that are only a pitching wedge away from the nearest green. Near Sands Point Golf Club 53 Cow Neck Road Sands Point, New York Price: $4,698,000 6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms |... -
SHOW & TELL | Janna Raskopf at 130 East 71st Street
SHOW & TELL | A Manhattan native, Janna Raskopf caught the real estate bug in college, graduating early and finding apartments for all her friends. In the 12 years since, Janna has proven herself a leader in the industry, consistently ranking among Elliman’s top sales and rental agents. In this episode of Show & Tell, find out her dream retirement scenario, what she did with her first big commission check and one extremely hard-to-believe fact about her life, all while touring the gorg... -
Par Excellence: Leisure Time on Bethpage Black
Less than a year after the world’s greatest golfers descended on Long Island to compete in the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in 2018, the PGA’s best will again head to Long Island to compete for the coveted Wanamaker Trophy when the famous Black Course at Bethpage State Park hosts the PGA Championship in May. Unlike exclusive Shinnecock Hills, which has remained a private course since the club’s founding in 1891, Bethpage Black is open to the public, so you, too, can t... -
The Latest Ingredient: Butterfly Pea Flower
Let’s face it: Blue is hardly Mother Nature’s favorite when it comes to plate and palate. In fact, blue tints are often a signal to steer clear of foods. Even blueberries aren’t truly blue. And they can’t color cocktails a vibrant shade of indigo. But butterfly pea flower can. The oddly named plant with sapphire petals has long been used to tint food and drinks in Southeast Asia, and tea made from the flower has been credited with health benefits, from anxiety reduction to an...