Sarah Minardi - Saunders & Associates

06/09/2026

Wainscott and Sagaponack have long occupied a quieter corner of the Hamptons market, but over the past five years the demand for both has only intensified.

This month, I took a closer look at how the market across these two hamlets has evolved, alongside recent sales and current inventory, to better understand why buyers continue to gravitate toward this part of the East End. This is not an automated report or pricing model. It’s based on my day-to-day work, real transactions, and the buyer conversations happening on the ground.

What stands out most is how consistently buyers continue to prioritize the same things: privacy, protected land, ocean access, and homes that feel both expansive and understated. As I write in the piece, “These are markets driven by scarcity, protected land, beach access, privacy, and a lifestyle that remains incredibly difficult to duplicate anywhere else in the country.”

In the latest installment of her Hamptons market series, Sarah Minardi explores the enduring appeal of Wainscott and Sagaponack, where privacy, preserved farmland, ocean access, and understated luxury continue to shape one of the most exclusive real estate markets in the country.

05/12/2026

Montauk has always operated a little differently from the rest of the Hamptons, and over the past five years that difference has only become more pronounced.

I took a closer look at how the market in Montauk has evolved, alongside recent sales and current inventory, to better understand where demand continues to strengthen and why. This is not an automated report or pricing model. It’s based on my day-to-day work, real transactions, and the buyer conversations happening on the ground.

What stands out most is how consistently buyers continue to prioritize the same things: ocean proximity, privacy, simplicity, and a stronger connection to the outdoors. As I write in the piece, “Appreciation in Montauk does not come from trends. It comes from identity.”

In the latest installment of her Hamptons market series, Sarah Minardi explores Montauk’s rise over the past five years, from the growing demand in Hither Hills and Ditch Plains to the enduring appeal of its oceanfront lifestyle, surf culture, and sense of escape.

05/05/2026

Sold & closed at 32 Farmstead Lane in Water Mill.

Congratulations to my clients, and to the new owners, wishing you many great memories in your new home. Perfect timing to settle in just ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer.

04/26/2026

Rare summer rental opportunity at The Residence at The Hedges Inn. New summer rental on the market! Tucked at the head of Hook Pond Lane, where East Hampton quietly narrows toward the ocean, The Hedges Residence sits in one of the most coveted pockets of the village.

Moments from Main Beach, set along a private road between James Lane and Ocean Avenue, this is a location that defines a Hamptons summer. Close enough to move easily between beach, village, and evening plans, yet positioned to feel completely removed once you arrive.

Set on 1.3 acres of manicured grounds, the home offers privacy, space, and direct access to everything that makes East Hampton what it is.

A rare opportunity to live in the center of it all, without ever feeling like you are.

Available for Summer 2026 in July and August.

04/15/2026

My latest market breakdown focuses on Bridgehampton, and it remains one of the clearest and most consistent stories on the East End.

I took a five-year look at how the market has evolved, alongside recent sales, to show where demand is truly concentrated and why. This is not an automated report or pricing model. It’s based on my day-to-day work, real transactions, and the buyer conversations happening on the ground.

As I write in the piece, “In Bridgehampton, the pattern is simple. Size. Land. Luxury.” That dynamic continues to drive both demand and long-term value across the market.

Bridgehampton’s market over the past five years has been defined by three things: size, land, and luxury. As buyers prioritize space, privacy, and setting, this area continues to stand out. From ocean-adjacent estates to homes overlooking open farmland, demand has remained strong and focused on sc...

04/15/2026

I was recently interviewed by Vue Hamptons about my approach to real estate and what has shaped my business over time. We talked about relationships, responsibility to place, and why I’ve always taken a long-term view of the Hamptons market.

“I approach each listing, and each client, as their own responsibility.” That mindset continues to define how I navigate the market and serve the people I work with.

Article by Frankie Wynnewood: Reprinted from VUE MagazineRooted in East Hampton and shaped by decades of change, this leading Hamptons real estate professional approaches success with a rare blend of discipline, integrity, and deep respect forplace. In this conversation, she reflects on the values t...

04/02/2026

More and more, I am seeing homes bought and sold not from what is listed, but from what people decide they want, and then I am able to create options. This was one of those moments.

Yesterday, my buyers, Anne and Mike, closed on 12 Uncle Leo’s Lane in Watermill. It began as a conversation about a summer rental. I reached out to the owner’s agent, Nancy Mizrahi, to explore the possibility. The owners were open. My clients were clear. They were not looking to rent, they wanted to buy.

From there, it moved quickly. Both sides aligned, the opportunity took shape, and on April 1, the deal closed ... not April Fools to anyone.

A massive congratulations to Anne and Mike, who now call Watermill home.

03/27/2026

Wall Street bonuses don’t just stay in Manhattan, they show up in the Hamptons rental market.

“We see a good amount of tenants that are in the financial industry renting out the Hamptons, there’s no doubt about that.”

I was quoted in Bloomberg's latest piece on Hamptons rentals, and it’s exactly what we’re seeing play out right now.

If you’re thinking about renting this summer, timing starts earlier than most expect.

The article explores how this year’s record bonuses are shaping rental demand, where pricing is holding, and what it signals for the season ahead.

Record Wall Street bonuses aren’t good news for only those in Manhattan’s finance industry. Some of those funds should also make their way to landlords in the Hamptons, a preferred summer destination for the city’s bankers, said New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

03/11/2026

As March settles in and the light stretches a little longer, Sarah checks in from Georgica Beach, just a day past Daylight Saving.

In this episode of , she reflects on what it means to live by the ocean and how value shifts over time. More than 150 years ago, the sandy soil near the water was considered poor land, less desirable than the fertile farms inland. Today, that same shoreline is among the most treasured real estate in the country.

Sarah shares why that evolution matters. How scarcity, beauty, and location redefine worth. And why calling this place home comes with responsibility.

The dunes. The grasses. The tides. The history beneath our feet.

This is a conversation about stewardship, perspective, and the rare privilege of living between the ocean and the fields.

In this episode of , Sarah returns from Georgica Beach in East Hampton just after Daylight Saving, reflecting on the shifting definition of va...

03/07/2026

A Lovely Jewel, Under $1M. Must-See!