Posts in Residence

‘The Hamptons: No Vacancy’: Severity Of East End Affordable Housing Crisis Hits Fever Pitch

With just six weeks until May, Scott Bluedorn is stressed. He is drained. He is worried, bitter, anxious.

The 34-year-old artist has exhausted nearly all of his contacts. He has pleaded on social media. He is exploring alternative options.

And, yet, the East End native is hopeful that, come summer, he and his fiancée, 24-year-old Rowan Hausman, will not be homeless.

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Modern Living: Bucking the Trends on the Exterior

There was once a time when “modern” was not considered an aesthetic.

It was synonymous with innovation and forward thinking, first gaining popularity in the 1920s as it reshaped the design industry. It was a word for pushing bounds and drumming creativity — a challenging of the status quo, of sorts.

Most importantly, it was not a trend. It was a way of life.

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Airbnb Makes its Mark on the East End Rental Market

Airbnb has found its place on the East End and, along with similar services such as HomeAway and VRBO, have single-handedly changed the market, rendering full summer rentals nearly obsolete in favor of shorter-term stays, much to the chagrin of some real estate professionals, hoteliers and neighbors who do not want a transient crowd, and question its legality.

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