November 26, 2025
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
New York’s Richest Small Town
A new GOBankingRates study of America’s wealthiest small towns (defined as 500–1,500 households) delivered a surprise for New Yorkers: the Empire State’s top spot isn’t in Westchester, it’s Muttontown on Long Island.
With a median household income of $247,589 and an average home value of $2.21M, the North Shore enclave claimed No. 1 in New York.
Earlier this year, GOBankingRates also named Scarsdale the nation’s wealthiest suburb, but its larger size excluded it from this small-town ranking.
Neighboring states had their own standouts: Glen Ridge, NJ, topped the list with a $248,000 median income and $1.1M average home value, while Newtown, CT, ranked highest in Connecticut, with homes averaging $661,000 and household income at $161,000.
A reminder that sometimes the quietest towns carry the biggest numbers. Now, the million dollar question: could you live in a town that small?
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NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week
🎉 NYC’s Streets Come Alive: Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Hits Manhattan🎈
📅 Thursday, Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.–noon
Route: West 77th & Central Park West → Columbus Circle → Sixth Ave → Macy’s Herald Square
📺 Live on NBC or stream on Peacock. Streetside spots = get there early!
🎤 Ciara, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, Broadway casts, Tiler Peck & Roman Mejia, and centennial Radio City Rockettes.
🎈 New balloons: Buzz Lightyear, PAC-MAN, Mario, Derpy Tiger, Shrek’s Onion Carriage. Classics return: Snoopy, Pikachu, Minnie Mouse. Floats from LEGO, Lindt, Stranger Things, and more.
💡 Insider Tip: Balloon inflation on Wed., Nov. 26 (UWS) for an early peek.
Weekly Gem 💎
Turn Your Magic On
There comes a moment on every spiritual journey when hiding becomes impossible.
You’ve outgrown the shadows.
You’ve outgrown the small talk.
You’ve outgrown the version of you who needed permission to shine.
You’ve been integrating, healing, awakening, and now the assignment shifts:
Turn. your. magic. on.
Not halfway.
Not quietly.
Not in “polite” doses that keep everyone comfortable.
Full power.
Full color.
Full frequency.
The world doesn’t need another dimmed-down soul trying to blend in.
It needs the bold ones. The brave ones. The ones who walk into a room already plugged into Source.
This week, stop managing your light.
Stop shrinking to match environments you’ve spiritually surpassed.
Stand tall.
Speak with certainty.
Move like the universe is backing your every step, because it is.
It’s time to turn your magic on.
All the way.
Family: If my weekly gem isn’t enough, I’m Broadcasting from the Bright Side every day. If you need encouragement, a place to be heard, or someone to remind you of your greatness, please call me at 646.699.3969. You’re not alone. I got you.
The Best Home on the Market This Week
Here’s a special listing that caught my eye that I think you should consider if you’re in the market. I’m prioritizing quality, soul, and a space that truly speaks.
Listed by Melissa Olson
80 Washington Place
$22,500,000 6 Beds / 6+ Baths Greenwich Village
Historic Greenwich Village Townhouse Reimagined
This 6-bedroom, 9-bath (6 full/3 half) Georgian red-brick townhouse spans approximately 8,700 sf of interior space and features four landscaped terraces totaling 1,566 sf.
Originally built in 1839 and once owned by composer John Philip Sousa, the 22-foot-wide residence sits on a quiet Village block and blends historic brick and stone with modern glass, steel, and warm wood. The home has been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, The New York Post, 6sqft, and The Observer.
🔑 Best Features
- Custom elevator for all floors
- Private spa with sauna
- Skylights flooding multiple levels with natural light
- Four landscaped outdoor spaces, including roof terrace with bar and grill
- 700-bottle glass-faced wine cellar and tasting lounge
Architectural plans for approved enhancements are available upon request.
Before you go…
🛒 Black Friday with a twist: 70+ brands, one pop-up.
🎄 Park Slope goes full holiday mode.
🎮 Holiday magic hits Midtown: VR games and all your favorite festive characters.
🥮 Chinatown’s new holiday market serves up the goods from 35+ AAPI vendors.
🦃 Who knew these restaurants were serving up Thanksgiving dinner?
🚵🏽 America’s friendliest town has Hallmark magic and mountain views. Would you live here?
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