Cynthia Barrett
Your Hamptons Broker

Summer is coming to the East End, bringing back local events, more weekend activities, more real estate inventory, restaurant and shop favorites and plenty of new ones to try for the first time. The Hamptons lifestyle is back! AMERICAN REVOLUTION & BEYOND This year’s House Tour will feature 5 extraordinary and historic Shelter Island homes. June 6th - 1:30 PM to 4 PM. Party, Raffles, 250th Exhibit and Culinary Bites catered by The Pridwin - 4-6pm. Mark your calendar for June!

May is when the East End, The Hamptons and Shelter Island begin to open up for the season. People are heading outdoors where water sports, racket sports, golf, village walks and restaurants with outdoor dining are becoming active again. Second home owners and renters officially begin their summer season on May 22nd, Memorial Day weekend. Last minute renters continue to seek their perfect homes with a good deal of rental inventory still on the market and increasing inventory

As spring settles in across the Hamptons, activity continues to build both in the villages and in the market. With restaurants, shops and outdoor spaces beginning to reopen for the season It's time to enjoy the outdoors and explore locally. Events in the Hamptons Mark your calendar for April Here's what to enjoy all month long. New & Back in Business: Restaurants A wave of new businesses and returning favorites are getting ready for the season! Here are a few highlights to ke

Longer days with more light, local spots begin to stir, and there’s a renewed energy across every village. I anticipate market momentum as interest rates continue to head lower, now that we've pierced 6% into the 5's. Expect more buyers and sellers with increasing competition as a green and fresh spring approaches. Saint Patrick's Day unofficially begins the summer season when restaurants, shops, and local businesses begin revving up for summer Events in the Hamptons Mark you

As February unfolds, the Hamptons embraces a more subdued winter lifestyle and pace, but the primary season for real estate sales and rentals is coming into full swing. With more competition and more opportunity to explore, this is an ideal time to browse rentals or consider buying ahead of the busy season. I am expecting an uptick in sales inventory to replenish the shrinking inventory in late 2025. Rental inventory is plentiful, and so far this year, there has been very str

A new year begins, and Hamptons real estate starts gearing up for summer. January embraces invigorating winter beach walks and low-key dining with minimal crowds, Ideal for recharging before the season. In this issue, we’re sharing ways to reset and enjoy the East End at its most understated and low-stress atmosphere. 2026's Color of the Year PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, Color of the Year 2026, is a versatile, foundational hue that enhances the entire color spectrum. It adap