Ty Wenzel

James Lane Post has partnered with Saunders & Associates to create the series “The Saunders Stewardship Impact,” which shines a light on the organizations that are close to the hearts of its agents. This is the fifth installment, featuring Saunders & Associates' real estate agent, Penelope Moore, who spotlights East Hampton Library's Authors Night, of which Saunders is a sponsor.

You can spot an exceptional luxury real estate advisor long before they set foot in a boardroom. It's not something you pick up in a closing — more likely, you find it out on a rugged hiking trail or under stadium lights. Some of the sharpest skills get honed in those quiet, off-the-clock hours, where passion runs the show.

The Hamptons isn't content to sit still. It used to be known as the ultimate summer playground, but these days, the East End hums with year-round energy. The beach crowds linger into fall, shops stay open deep into winter, and everywhere you look, luxury, lifestyle, and a strong sense of community are rewriting the story of this stretch of Long Island.

Luxury real estate steals most of the attention out East, but there's a different story playing out just off the front page. Walk down Main Street, and you'll spot it — instead of just big beach houses, the landscape is changing with new marinas, medical spaces, boutique hotels, hospitality projects, and mixed-use buildings popping up almost overnight. Investors aren't here just for the summer anymore; they're betting the Hamptons have staying power, that this place can keep humming all year long.

For more than thirty years, Robert Stilin has left his mark on America's most refined homes. His rooms aren't just showpieces but considered lived-in oases, full of depth, warmth, and a gentle refusal to chase after whatever's trending. Step inside, and you'll find walls dotted with serious art, vintage tables that look better with age, and no shortage of subtle, personal touches. Stilin's spaces don't ask to be admired from afar — they pull you into a lived-in experiential lifestyle.

If you know the Hamptons — salt air mornings, shingled houses, lingering sunsets — there's another shoreline turning heads. From Charleston down to Savannah, the Lowcountry isn't just creeping onto the radar — it's moving in. There's a pace here that feels untouched by hurry. Waterfront porches face lazy tidal creeks, culinary stars flip heirloom recipes into something reinvigorated, and live oaks throw shadows over centuries-old streets.

A quieter second quarter did little to cool demand across the Hamptons and North Fork, where limited inventory and affluent buyers continued to push prices higher.

Holiday House is shaking things up, giving the classic ritual a fresh coat of design-focused gloss.

Every August, the Hamptons turn into a playground for beauty labels eager to catch the attention of the summer crowd. This year, one newcomer comes from Vancouver, British Columbia. For two weeks, SkinEdition by The SkinGirls is setting up shop at The HUB in Bridgehampton, promising East Enders a taste of sophisticated skincare and aesthetic treatments typically reserved for its Canadian clientele.

Enjoy a live set from Samantha Ronson at Calissa (1020 Montauk Hwy) on Saturday, August 15th when the renowned DJ, singer, and songwriter known for her inf