Jessica Peters Joins The Eklund|Gomes Team as Brooklyn Lead

Fredrik Eklund, Jessica Peters, and John Gomes

Douglas Elliman Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jessica Peters, one of Brooklyn’s most successful residential real estate brokers, has joined The Eklund|Gomes Team. Co-founded by Fredrik Eklund and John Gomes, the prestigious team is among the highest achieving in the country. Peters will be tapped as their Executive Manager of Brooklyn Sales, leading resales and working with many of the new developments that are rapidly enhancing the borough. The Brooklyn power broker brings a wealth of experience and an impressive six, well-seasoned agents with her to The Eklund|Gomes Team including Allison Dubuisson, Justin McMahon, Daniel Fried, Jennyrose Halupka, Monica Breese and Vanessa Rodriguez, who will be serving as Peter’s operations manager. 

“Our presence in Brooklyn has grown exponentially over the past few years and during this time, Jessica has made a significant and positive impression on both John and myself,” said Fredrik Eklund. “Her deep level of expertise in the Brooklyn market and her commitment to her work and clients, combined with her successful track-record and staggering sales volume, convinced us that she was the best person for the job.”

In her 12 years with Douglas Elliman Brooklyn, Peters has led sales for 71 new development projects and has achieved approximately $850 million in sales volume. When combined, Peters and The Eklund|Gomes Team are collectively responsible for over $1 billion in closed deals in Brooklyn to date.

“The Eklund|Gomes Team is an absolute powerhouse and this is an incredible opportunity for me,” said Jessica Peters. “Fredrik and John recognize the dynamism of Brooklyn and I’m honored that they have entrusted me to grow their team’s footprint here as we work with some of the most exciting real estate in New York City.”

The Eklund|Gomes Team has secured over $10 billion in closed residential sales and the sell out of over 50 new developments during their successful decade together. They are currently leading the exclusive sales for River Park, one of the largest new development projects in Brooklyn history, consisting of 7 buildings that are being strategically rolled out in three phases.

“We are so thrilled to welcome Jessica to our team and to watch our Brooklyn expansion thrive under her leadership,” said John Gomes.  “She is at the top of her game in Brooklyn, with unsurpassed knowledge, experience and instincts. As our business in the borough continues to boom with both resales and new development, we couldn’t think of a stronger person to lead our team.”

With the addition of Peter’s, along with their expansion into Miami and California, The Eklund|Gomes Team brings their total agent count to 35, nearly tripling in size over the course of a year.  As they continue to expand their footprint in locations where they see future growth potential, the team is also growing in number at their brand new 10,000sq.ft. flagship office in the Flatiron District, where they are currently recruiting new agents. 

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Inside John Philip Sousa “Stars and Stripes Forever” Home

American Music lovers can now live in the In national historic landmark Wildbank has hit the market for $9,450,000. American composer John Philip Sousa (“Stars and Stripes Forever”) lived in the house from 1915-1932, located in Sands Point on the Gold Coast of Long Island, located at 12 Hicks Lane.

Photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

The home is a 6,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, five-bathroom waterfront Colonial estate on 2.6 acres with a deep-water dock and sandy beach in posh Sands Point, NY (Long Island)

The Dining Room features Zuber's "Scenes from the America's" hand painted wallpaper which is the same wallpaper that Jackie Kennedy hung in the oval reception room of the White House where it remains today.

Photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

Features include sprawling loggia & upper balcony to enjoy western sunsets and the NYC skyline. 4-car garage w/ a two-bedrooms guest quarters. Two wine cellars. Two generators. Tennis court. Surrounded by perennial gardens that will take your breath away.

Maggie Keats of Douglas Elliman is the listing agent. For more information click here

This articled has been updated to reflect the current price.

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Everything You Need To Know About Buying A Waterfront Home

A dream. That is what many people see purchasing a waterfront home as, but what if it could become a reality? Yes, you too could take weekend breaks overlooking a lake, hand out by the beach, fish, or even boat in your spare time! Of course, before you spend your hard earned cash, you’ll need to know as much about lakeside property as possible. Something that the post below can help you with.

Do consider your journey distance

Most people buy a waterfront home as a vacation residence, and it can be easy to get carried away when you see a gorgeous location. However, before you sign on the dotted line, it's cruel that you consider how practical a site it will actually be.

After all, if you are having to travel over 3 hours in your vehicle just to get there, it may be tough to get the use out of it on weekends you would like. It can also cost a fair bit in gas as well, so if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, then a waterfront site closer to home may be in order.

Don't forget to consider the weather in the areas you are looking at

For waterfront properties, the weather that you can expect is a crucial factor to consider. After all, the time you get to spend sampling the local seafood alfresco, will be mostly dependent on this.

Also, remember that the weather may dictate whether you have an issue with pests or other unwanted wildlife that could prevent you from enjoying your investment.

To that end, researching the climate, and temperature, as well as rainfall you can expect each season is a must before you go to view any waterside property in real life.

Do run custom searches for the type of property you want

When looking at waterfront properties, it can be beneficial to compare real estate listings before you decide to visit and see if the place is right for you. In fact, good realtors will be able to run customized searches that make finding a property with the exact requirements you need even more straightforward. Something that can really cut down on travel time you will need to dedicate to visiting each property, one by one.

Don't ignore any additional fees you may encounter

Life down by the water, may not always be plain sailing! In fact, owning lakeside poetry can incur quite a few additional costs, and it's best to be prepared for these ahead of time.

Firstly there are the licenses that you may need including boating, fishing even hunting. Additionally, don't forget that waterside properties are often much more vulnerable to damp and weather damage, and sometimes require additional work to ensure they don't succumb to subsidence as well. The latter being something that can be a common problem around waterfront locations.

To that end, getting a proper survey done before you buy and maintaining an emergency budget just in case the worse happens, is a smart move if you are looking to pursue a cabin or home that is close to the water.

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