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New Yorkers Flee City for Spacious Hamptons Homes

3/7/2026

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  • New Yorkers are buying vacation homes in the Hamptons and Hudson Valley while renting in the city.
  • The trend is driven by lifestyle desires and financial considerations, with rising home values.
  • Corey Wayne Ogle, a real estate agent, says buyers prefer spacious homes outside city to smaller urban apartments.
  • Halley McGookin, a social media influencer, has popularized this approach and notes the financial appeal for buyers who should secure financing.