The 2025 Hamptons high season has officially concluded, but things have changed in recent years. Today, many Hamptons seasonal homeowners and renters stick around longer than they used to or even have made the East End their primary residence.
Of course, this isn’t the first time the Hamptons landscape has evolved. In the The Hamptons Design Guide 2025, editors asked real estate experts how the market has evolved over the years and here’s what two of them had to say.
“The Hamptons real estate market is constantly evolving, driven by supply and demand, economic shifts, and global events. While property values have steadily increased over the past 25 years, the market itself remains dynamic, with fluctuations in inventory, buyer trends, and investment patterns. Despite these changes, long-term appreciation has made Hamptons real estate a strong and rewarding investment.” – Terry Cohen, Hedgerow Exclusive
“I think there’s a lot of changes that have happened within the buyer pool. There is a new generation of buyers that were not in play pre-Covid. There’s a whole younger generation of buyers that happened as a result of COVID. People have moved out of NYC; we’re finding a different dynamic and needs in people. People are moving out here full time.” – Kyle Rosko, Douglas Elliman
