November 1, 2023
What Up Family?
Welcome to The Edit with Aaron Seawood, a lifestyle letter serving a weekly dose of real estate, culture, and wisdom—all in three minutes or less. Let’s dive in.
Real Estate Remix
Those who know me know how much music means to me. And while I wouldn’t refer to myself as a Swiftie, per se, there’s no denying the impact Taylor Swift has had on the music industry, the US economy, and the commercial real estate market (Beyoncé and her tour, too!). The Fed’s July Beige Book stated “Despite the slowing recovery in tourism overall, May was the strongest month for hotel revenue in Philadelphia since the onset of the pandemic, in large part due to an influx of guests for Taylor Swift concerts.” The Eras tour is projected to generate $5B in consumer spending in the U.S. alone, and $10B globally—a figure larger than the GDP of 50+ countries! These numbers are mind blowing and speak to greater trends happening outside of music. For example, commercial real estate is projected to adapt to these trends and offer more experiential attractions and get in on the success of live performances. The data gives us food for thought as we continue to navigate post-pandemic consumer trends and spending habits.
NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week
First Thursdays is tomorrow, which means art galleries all across the city will keep their doors open late for new openings. While Chelsea is a popular destination for First Thursdays—specifically the galleries that lie between 9th and 10th Avenues from 18th to 27th street—I’m hitting up DUMBO. Art galleries will stay open until 8 pm, offering artist talks, live performances, and free beverages—all set to the backdrop of those iconic river views. You can learn more here.
Weekly Gem 💎
Stop second guessing yourself
A lot of us know that we need to be pursuing our dreams and the things that will advance us and make us happy. We know we need to depart from situations that aren’t healthy for us and aren’t a good fit—be it at work or in your personal life. I’m here today to tell you to stop second guessing. You know what is good for you. You know what feels right. You know what is in alignment. Alignment doesn’t feel unsafe or confusing. When things are the way they should be, you will know it. Believe who you are meant to be, and be that today. (P.S. I share gems like this regularly on my Instagram, check it out here if you’re interested in following).
Rustic Park Slope Townhome with a Moroccan-Inspired Solarium
Listing courtesy of my Compass colleague, Troy Gordon
This Park Slope townhouse caught my eye immediately once it was listed. 364 Douglass Street is a gorgeous four-bed, four-and-a-half bath residence spanning four stories. It’s covered head-to-toe in charming details, such as:
- A year-round solarium, crafted with mullions from forged steel and finished with Moroccan cement tiles.
- Custom sound proof windows and Bang & Olufsen speakers
- Private terrace featuring panoramic views of Brooklyn.
- Poured concrete floors, custom walnut vanities, and glass-enclosed showers throughout the home add a cool industrial touch with a warm edge.
- Who wants a tour?
Before you go…
🌉: Dumbo is such a picturesque neighborhood. I mean…how fly are these loft views?
🎵: Taylor Swift re-recorded her landmark album 1989 (Taylor’s Version). What do you think? Prefer the original or down for this revisit?
🏠: For all my Succession or Gossip Girl fans, this six-story Manhattan townhouse featured on the shows is for sale for $15M.
🍝: Happy Nov 1st! Winter is coming, here are 27 cozy seasonal recipes from Food & Wine to cook on repeat this season.
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