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Harlem Condo Sells 90% In Less Than a Year

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The Aurum, a brand-new, full-service condominium in the heart of historic Central Harlem is now more than 90 percent sold less than one year after hitting the market. Developed by BRP Companies and located at 2231 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, the project is completed and move-in ready. Jeff Krantz from Halstead Property Development Marketing is handling the sales.
The eight-story building only has eight homes remaining and has immediate occupancy. The two- and three-bedroom homes start at $956,000. The smoke-free building features luxury amenities including a 24-hour attended lobby, roof deck, gym, and bike room. The building also features a 25-year, 421-A tax abatement and is designed to LEED Gold specifications, with its own co-generation power plant to provide clean energy, heating, and cooling.

“The Aurum reflects BRP’s core mission to create and manage high-quality, energy-efficient housing in emerging neighborhoods with access to public transportation, open space and retail,” stated Meredith Marshall, Managing Partner and Co-founder of BRP Companies. “The property will be Harlem’s newest community asset in the midst of a neighborhood already imbued with significant culture and history.”
“The successful sales illustrate the demand for full-service condominiums with luxury amenities in Harlem,” said Krantz. “The Aurum achieves an enviable mix of affordability and luxury. We encourage those interested in Aurum to act fast to secure a place in the heart of vibrant and storied Harlem.”

The Aurum is in close proximity to several prominent neighborhood attractions, including The Apollo Theater, Red Rooster Harlem, Marcus Garvey Park, and the soon-to-be opened Whole Foods. The site is easily accessible via the 2, 3, B and C subway lines at 135th street.
BRP Companies is a New York-based real estate firm that is at the forefront of mixed-use development and acquisition of urban, multi-family properties. The firm offers a full complement of development, acquisition, construction, property, and investment management.

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luxeFIT Luxury Fitness Retreats Merge Fitness, Food and Friendship

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Two young businesswomen have found a way to combine their passion for travel and healthy lifestyles through a brand-new venture, luxeFIT. The company offers week-long luxury fitness retreats to exotic destinations, arranging workout sessions and activities, nutritious cuisine prepared by a private chef and opportunities for socializing and fun – all in a luxurious private beachfront estate setting.
LuxeFIT blends fitness, adventure and nutrition with the opportunity to explore new and exciting destinations worldwide. The first retreat is slated for April 30 – May 6, in Barbados. Activities will include yoga, paddleboarding, snorkeling, surfing and water-skiing, with numerous social opportunities — as well as free time — throughout. Excursions will be available to explore Harrison’s Caves, tour Mt. Gay Rum Distillery, shop in Holetown and more.

“Our guests will work hard, sweat it out every day, meet like-minded people and have fun in some of the most beautiful places on earth!” said luxeFIT co-founder Loren Mayo. “Our retreats aim to be a place where guests feast on delicious, healthy cuisine, exercise in spirited and challenging sessions with top trainers, experience the sights and sounds of the area and, ultimately, return home looking and feeling better than when they left.”
Just as food typically plays a central role in any travel experience, healthy eating is at the core of a luxeFIT adventure. One of the founding principles of luxeFIT is to provide wholesome, delectable, locally produced meals for guests to enjoy.  The accommodations feature a private chef, who will offer meals that meet guests’ nutritional needs, while taking great care to develop menus reflecting the culture of the destination. Every meal will have vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free and other options.

Business partners Loren Mayo of Sarasota and Holly Morris of New York City at the University of Central Florida. Mayo’s career is rooted in journalism and marketing. Morris worked in hospitality management before making a career change to human resources. Both, however, share a passion for fitness, healthy eating and exotic travel. The two launched luxeFIT in November 2016, engaging Mia Duval, a fitness instructor at OrangeTheory in Sarasota, FL, as head trainer for the venture.
Beyond the Barbados retreat, the duo is exploring additional options in the Caribbean and Mexico.

“From invigorating workouts to gourmet fare, this program is designed to nourish and energize our guests on every level, offering the perfect blend of cardio, rest and relaxation,” said Morris. “It’s paradise with a purpose — a better, more balanced you, in less than a week!”
Retreats are all-inclusive — all but airfare is included. Guests will enjoy six-nights in either a 5-Star villa or luxury condo, freshly prepared meals with an emphasis on local cuisine, fitness and yoga sessions, the ability to work out with a first-rate fitness instructor and round-trip transportation to group activities.

Photos courtesy of luxeFIT.

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Timbers Resorts Expanding To South Carolina

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Timbers Resorts, recently announced that it is expanding into one of the country’s most sought-after destinations, Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club & Residences will be the first Private Residence Club on Kiawah Island offering 21 thoughtfully designed residences across three oceanfront buildings, along with a first-of-its kind collection of dedicated amenities on the island.
Kiawah Island was recently named Travel & Leisure’s #2 island in America and is just 30 minutes from Charleston, which was just named Travel & Leisure’s “Best City in the World” – the first American city to ever win the award.
Timbers Kiawah will include a private clubhouse offering a central lounge area, owner services team, valet, temperature-controlled owners’ wine wall, bar and state-of-the art fitness facility will serve as the hub of the new resort.  There will be a private beach club, offering Timbers Kiawah Owners an oceanfront pool, bar and grill and beach services and more.

Kiawah Island is South Carolina’s premier beachfront resort community that boasts the area’s most well-known wide sandy beach, 123 acres of parks, 30 miles of biking trails, and the Kiawah River, offering boating, kayaking and fishing. Kiawah is also home to world-class tennis and golf, including the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which will host the 2021 PGA Championship, previously hosted at the course in 2012.

Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club & Residences will be located in the West Beach area of Kiawah Island on Southern Pines Lane, conveniently located minutes from Freshfields Village, the community’s boutique shopping and dining center, 30 minutes to downtown Charleston and 45 minutes to Charleston International Airport.

Photo credit to Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club & Residences.

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Touring Tommy Hilfiger’s Florida Estate

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Celebrityhomes.eu recently toured Tommy Hilfiger’s beachfront estate in Golden Beach, Florida, which was designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard with an art-pop atmosphere of the late 1960s/early 1970s. At 14,079-square-feet, this expansive property is a museum in itself.
 

The “part art gallery, part beach house” has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and four half bathrooms. As an homage to Hilfiger’s famous brand, there’s a montage of blue, red and white paneling throughout the home. But that’s not all: Every shade of the rainbow is in this house. And not everything is what you might expect. In fact, there’s fruit wallpaper in several guest bathrooms, which is made out of a scratch-and-sniff material, with one guest bathroom having a wall covered in bananas.

“The Hilfigers had this estate designed to be a glamorous, sexy home where they could showcase their amazing collection of artwork,” said Jill Hertzberg in a press release for The Jills. “This estate is truly a unique, spectacular find in Golden Beach, perfect for the luxury buyer who enjoys upscale, beachfront living.” If Hertzberg’s description strikes your fancy, the home could be all yours for a mere $27.5 million.

Photo credit to celebrityhomes.eu

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Hacienda Unveils 1 Hotel and Homes Cabo

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From the heart of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Hacienda, the 22-acre private residential community is unveiling 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo, a limited offering of 55 for-sale branded luxury “1 Homes.” The first international residences from the mission-driven, luxury lifestyle brand, 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo is on the verge of launching sales, expanding on the legacy of excellence at Hacienda.
With floorplans ranging from one to seven bedrooms, including a collection of beach-front villas, the property will offer a serene retreat amidst the bustling energy of Cabo. 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will change the Cabo luxury market, with its location, unparalleled amenity package, fresh dining cooking-school concept El Mercado and commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious design.

Uniquely located on the only year-round swimmable beach in Cabo, with direct views of the iconic Land’s End and steps away from the most famous Marina in North America, the new 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will sit directly at the site of the famed Hacienda Hotel.
1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will also incorporate a 115-room environmentally-responsible hotel. Residents and guests will have access a full suite of services and amenities, including owner privileges at 1 Hotel Cabo and other Questro locations, four swimming pools, 24-hour concierge, valet parking, access control and bellman services, 24-hour in-home dining featuring signature menus, catering and private chef services, in-residence massages, spa and fitness services, eco-conscious housekeeping services, and much more.

Offering a one-of-a-kind dining experience, 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will introduce Cabo’s first Farm to Table Cooking School experience at El Mercado, an open air collection of live action stations reminiscent of a Mexican street food market. The emphasis will be on organic ingredients that showcase the regional flavors of modern Mexico. A second signature restaurant, helmed by one of the continent’s visionary chefs will soon be announced to round out the sustainable dining options at 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo.
The brand’s commitment to sustainable hospitality and eco-conscious architecture can be found throughout the masterful design and materials selected by world-class architects Hart Howerton, George Girvin of Girvin Associates and Cherem Arquitectos, from the local rammed earth, granite and marble to the reclaimed wood. Outside elements are brought indoors to create a nature-infused environment, including repurposed materials, raw textures, living plants, and natural light.

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Timbers Resorts Announces Sales of Timbers Kaua‘i

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Timbers Resorts recently announced the sales of their luxury residences, Timbers Kaua‘i – Ocean Club & Residences at Hokuala, a Timbers Resort. One of the largest independent developers and operators of private boutique resorts and residence clubs, Timbers Resorts won’t disappoint  its residences and guests.
Timbers Kaua‘i – Ocean Club & Residences is a stunning oceanfront development that offers residents breathtaking unobstructed views of both the mountains and ocean, with direct access to the shoreline. The property will include an array of exquisite ownership opportunities at various price points including 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom homes sold as luxury residences, townhomes, or Residence Club interests.

Whole ownership opportunities will range from approximately $2 million to $10 million for the oceanfront townhomes and condominium residences. The Residence Club will start in the mid-$300,000s and offers a convenient and flexible way for owners to enjoy a luxurious vacation home with all the services and amenities of a five-star resort.
Timbers Resorts Residents will be able to take full advantage of the Hōkūala resort amenities, including a future retail shopping village and a boutique hotel with a destination spa, multiple dining options, extensive pools and multiple wedding venues. Outdoor activities will complete the guest and owner experience for all with the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Course, tennis, hiking and biking trails, beach activities, and ocean and mountain adventures. A Hawaiian sound garden and jitney water taxi will also be included on resort property grounds.

“We are captivated by the grace and natural beauty of Kaua‘i and believe Timbers Kaua‘i – Ocean Club & Residences captures the quality of this idyllic location between the mountains and the sea,” said David Burden, Timbers Resorts Founder & Executive Chairman. “We are pleased to introduce such a dynamic ownership opportunity at Timbers Kaua‘i, showcasing the meticulous Timbers touch at every turn while offering varied experiences tailored to each owner’s needs.”
Future owners will enjoy a thoughtfully curated collection of amenities including access to the private Ocean Club restaurant featuring a bold approach to farm-fresh Hawaiian food, two stunning pools and a wellness center with yoga and spa offerings. Timbers personalized service for residents will also include the Keiki Club for youth activities, cultural ambassadors sharing the rich history of the island and personalized guides for adventures on land and sea. In addition to active construction on Timbers Kaua‘i – Ocean Club & Residences, renovations to Hōkūala’s renowned Ocean Course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, were recently completed.

“The reception we’ve already received from our current Timbers ownership has been nothing short of amazing,” said Greg Spencer, Timbers Resorts Chief Executive Officer. “Located in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations, Timbers Kaua‘i will introduce a new and unique residential project that currently does not exist in this fantastic market. We are excited to add another top notch luxury experience to the Timbers Resorts collection.”
Construction on Timbers Kaua‘i – Ocean Club & Residences is well underway and slated for completion in late-2017. Hōkūala is the newest resort in the Timbers Resorts portfolio that also includes the No. 1 resort in Europe, Castello di Casole, ranked by Travel + Leisure. Owners in Timbers Kaua‘i – Ocean Club & Residences will garner membership in the renowned Timbers Collection, offering a host of perks and privileges from some of the most recognized travel and lifestyle partners in the world, with the opportunity to trade vacation time with other owners and experience destinations throughout the Timbers Resorts portfolio.

In addition to the personalized ownership experience within Timbers Kaua‘i – Ocean Club & Residences, residents will also be able to take full advantage of the Hōkūala resort amenities, including a future retail shopping village and a boutique hotel with a destination spa, multiple dining options, extensive pools and multiple wedding venues. Outdoor activities will complete the guest and owner experience for all with the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Course, tennis, hiking and biking trails, beach activities, and ocean and mountain adventures.
Ownership opportunities are being listed by Hōkūala Real Estate.

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New Single-Family Villas At Ritz-Carlton’s West Enclave

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Nestled at the base of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the 27 single-family villas at West Enclave, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence, are being celebrated not only as Mexico’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve branded residences but as a signal of a new era of architecture in the luxurious Baja California beach town.
Designed by Mexico City’s Fernando de Haro, a young architect that is quickly gaining national acclaim, West Enclave forges a connection with nature while embodying the essence of mid-century modern design with open space, large glass windows and elements that bring the outdoors in. The sleek and modern design of the Reserve Residences arrives in high contrast to the traditional colonial and Moorish-inspired architecture that is prevalent in the region. De Haro’s contemporary approach manages to blend local materials, customs and living style with a unique and modern twist – all inspired by the natural terrain of Los Cabos.

Each single-family, single-level Reserve Residence is focused on flow and a truly open design concept, with a total of 10,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space, floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive living and dining room that opens up entirely to 4,000 square feet of outdoor living space. Inside each Residence, elements of nature and open living continue with four to five bedrooms each featuring en-suite bathrooms complete with outdoor showers and massage gardens.
“The desert landscape of Los Cabos provided both a challenge and opportunity when designing the Residences,” said De Haro, architect for West Enclave, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence. “When you are here, you instantly feel there is a deep relationship between the desert sand, the sea and the warm ocean breeze. My goal was to create an environment that marries these elements, and allows the air to flow openly through each home while also providing a protective environment.”

Priced from $4.1 million, 12 Reserve Residences remain available within West Enclave, with each featuring a double kitchen finished with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, choice of cream marble and black granite countertops, an entertainment room with en-suite bathroom, service room with 3/4 bathroom, two powder rooms and a quietly efficient background of premium technology. Outdoor amenities include more than 4,000 square feet of outdoor living space complete with a private swimming pool and spa, covered living and dining area with bar, fireplace and BBQ, open-air courtyard with fire feature, fire pit, two golf cart parking spaces and a two-car garage.

Owners will have access to legendary Ritz-Carlton service including a full-time Director of Residences, an owners-only concierge and additional residential staff dedicated to the needs of residence owners and their guests.  Owners will enjoy a private, Owners’ Welcome Center, and experience ambassadors who can arrange special outings. A la carte services from the adjacent Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel include in-residence dining and catering, butler service, housekeeping and specialized children’s programs.
The Enclaves, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence, is owned and being developed by Grupo Questro. In addition to the single-family villas within the West Enclave neighborhood, a second phase of Reserve Residences will include 60 condominium homes. The Reserve hotel will feature 120 rooms and is slated to open in late 2017. Delivery of homes will follow the hotel opening.

The Reserve hotel and The Enclaves are a $430 million undertaking led by Grupo Questro, one of Mexico’s most highly respected developers. It is located within Grupo Questro’s multibillion dollar, master-planned resort community of Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose Del Cabo that spans 2,000 oceanfront acres. With three miles of pristine, private beaches, residence owners have exclusive access to a world-class marina accommodating yachts up to 400 feet, private beach clubs, an estuary, rolling hills robed in exotic flora, signature golf courses from both Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman, a private sculpture garden and a 12-acre cactus botanical park.
The sales gallery for The Enclaves is located at Paseo de los Pescadores S/N, Anita, Puerto los Cabos, 23403 in San José del Cabo, B.C.S. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit  www.theenclaves.mx or call 011+52 (624)105 6047 (within San Jose Del Cabo), 1-855-375-2266 (from U.S.) or 01 800 322 2675 (from Mexico).

Photo credit to J. Lauren

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The Ultimate Luxury Home In London

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Despite Brexit uncertainty, London has maintained its No.1 position as the most important global city for the ultra-wealthy according to Knight Frank’s  Wealth Report 2017, released last week. London has maintained its standing due to its strong investment opportunities and its unrivaled international connectivity.
Buyers internationally continue to be drawn to London real estate as a strong investment or residential opportunity and we wanted to draw your attention to a unique opportunity in Northacre’s, No.1 Palace Street – a one-of-a-kind property which neighbours Buckingham Palace.  It is the only private residence to offer unhindered views across the 47 acres of the gardens of Buckingham Palace and, when it completes in 2019 will provide 10,000 square feet of facilities – a lifestyle fit for a Queen.

The 72 state-of-the-art apartments have been created within the grand Grade II listed property which was originally created in 1890 as one of the first landmark hotels for London and hosted guests of Queen Victoria before the third wing of Buckingham Palace was built.
The ultimate ‘super nest’, No.1 Palace Street will provide a 6,500 sq ft ‘haven of wellbeing’ for resident’s personal use, with expansive gym, personal training suites, treatment rooms and a 20 metre pool flooded with natural light and which offers a secluded sanctuary for residents, overlooking the development’s beautiful landscaped courtyard – a private garden square in the heart of the Capital.
No. 1 Palace Street offers a  stunning cinema room, which can be booked by residents, as well as a library and entertaining suite. For No. 1 Palace Street residents, whether you have a one bedroom apartment or the penthouse, you are can entertain your guests like a King.
Developer, Northacre is London’s most sought after luxury property developer and is responsible for the Capital’s most prestigious developments including The Lancasters and The Bromptons.  With more than £2billion of real estate within its development portfolio, No. 1 Palace Street is the current jewel in the crown.

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Sunset Announces Idea House For Palm Springs This Fall

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Sunset just officially announced that it would be building its 2017 Idea House in Palm Springs. o2 Architecture is designing the home and 30 Collins is designing the interiors. The home opens for tours in October and will include special programming during Palm Springs Modernism Week’s Fall Preview.
Time Inc.’s Sunset, the leading lifestyle brand in the West, announced today that it will build its 2017 Idea House in the Chino Canyon neighborhood of Palm Springs. The home will be built by Palm Springs-based Better Built Inc. and designed by award-winning o2 Architecture. LA-based 30 Collins will work closely with Sunset’s editors to bring the home’s interiors to life.
Sunset’s expert design and construction team will create the ultimate Palm Springs residence that embodies the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that Sunset is best known for. The 3,750 square-foot 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom modernist home will be nestled into the surrounding desert hillside and will feature a soft and sophisticated palette and warm, natural materials and finishes. Elements of glamor and subtle luxury nod to Palm Springs’ history as Hollywood’s playground. The latest in smart home technologies will be integrated both inside and out the home.

“Palm Springs is home to many of the West’s most iconic Midcentury Modern architectural masterpieces and has long been a mecca for superior home design,” said Irene Edwards, Sunset Editor-in-Chief. “With the 2017 Palm Springs Idea House, we’re creating a modernist gem. We hope design lovers will visit the Idea House this fall while taking advantage of all the nightlife, culture and outdoor adventure Palm Springs has to offer.”
The 2017 Idea House, which will be featured in the November 2017 issue of Sunset magazine, will open to the public for eight weeks, Fridays through Sundays from October 6 until November 26. Additionally, the Palm Springs Idea House will be open for tours and special programming during the Modernism Week Fall Preview, October 20-22.
Since 1998, Sunset has built Idea Houses and Dream Remodels throughout the West that bring the brand to life and showcase the latest innovations in architecture, construction, design, and sustainable building and gardening practices.

Sponsors of the Sunset Idea House include ATGStores.com, AZEK Building Products, Belgard, DXV American Standard, James Hardie, Lamps Plus and Western Window Systems.
Stay up-to-date on the Sunset Idea House by liking Sunset on Facebook, following @Sunset on Twitter, and @Sunsetmag Instagram and Pinterest #sunsetideahouse. Or, visit http://www.sunset.com/ideahouse for more details.

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Halstead Property Official Residential Real Estate of NY Yankees

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Halstead Property, a top residential real estate brokerage firm in the New York metropolitan area, has announced that it has signed a multi-year, multifaceted agreement to become the Official Luxury Residential Real Estate Firm of the New York Yankees. Unveiled at Halstead’s Annual Meeting to more than 1,000 agents from 33 offices across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the partnership will feature extensive Halstead branding in Yankee Stadium, a variety of brand cross promotion activities and joint community outreach programs which will begin with the Yankees’ first 2017 season home game on April 10th.
“Halstead is incredibly proud to partner with the Yankees, a brand synonymous with style, power, confidence and success. The synergy between Halstead and the Yankees is clear: both brands have an enduring commitment to aspire and achieve greatness; both are born and bred in New York City; we each feature a talented roster committed to being the best in our respective fields; and we have both earned decades of trust and respect because we run our businesses with integrity,” said Matthew Leone, Chief Marketing Officer of Halstead, who facilitated the deal.
“We are very excited about partnering with Halstead, a prestigious New York brand,” said Bryan Calka, New York Yankees Vice President Partnerships. “We are confident that this partnership will help continue to grow its brand presence and re-affirm Halstead as the industry leader in the luxury real estate market.”

As the Official Luxury Residential Real Estate Firm of the New York Yankees, Halstead now has sponsorship exclusivity in the luxury real estate category. The partnership enables Halstead to connect with a loyal audience made up of the largest fan base of any sports team in the United States as well as an additional 34.6 million fans in over 200 countries around the world who watch the Yankees on television.
Halstead branding in Yankee Stadium includes a permanent, backlit infield porch sign on the facade above the Yankees on-deck circle, sponsorship of the “Starting Lineups” HD Screen feature, and advertising displayed on the televisions placed throughout Yankee Stadium. Halstead will also sponsor the Third Base Champions Lounge – to be re-named the Halstead Lounge – where select Yankees premium seat holders will enjoy all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages, televisions and restrooms, all immersed in a Halstead branded experience.
Additionally, in support of Halstead Helping Hands, the real estate firm’s philanthropic arm, the Yankees will be providing special appearances with former Yankees players, ticket donations and autographed memorabilia, which will continue to support worthy causes and organizations in the communities where Halstead works.
About Halstead Property
As one of the top residential real estate brokerage firms in the New York metropolitan area, Halstead Property has more than 1,300 sales and rental agents located in premier retail storefront offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island City, Riverdale, the Hamptons, Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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