By John Dake | Photos: Realty Plans
I didn’t grow up thinking I needed an island. Truth be told, I was always more of a “river view” kind of guy. Raised in Manhattan, surrounded by steel, steam, and sirens...

By John Dake
In luxury real estate, privacy is often the most elusive amenity. Square footage, finishes, and views can all be engineered—but solitude, space, and sanctuary? That’s...

By John Dake
There’s a moment that hits you—usually just after the front door closes behind you, when the hush of waterfront stillness settles in. It’s subtle at first. The breeze...

By John Dake
As a native New Yorker, I’ve always believed there are two speeds in life: fast—and faster. We grow up wired for momentum, for movement, for the next thing. We crave...