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• Buy a display item. Former showroom kitchens and baths often are sourced at a fraction of their recommended retail prices, according to Real Homes, a home remodel guide based in the United Kingdom. Retailers often update their displays and you may score existing showroom items at a discount.

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• Frequent run-ins: The notion that you can have too many cooks in the kitchen refers to having too many people trying to pitch in or offer their opinions. However, it also can apply to when too many people are gathering in a small space. Redesigning a kitchen can improve the efficiency of a space and make the room feel larger.

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By Noelle Stanuch Memorial Day will be here before we know it, which means the Hamptons will soon be in full-swing, bustling with day-trippers, vacationers and of course its residents. If you live on Long Island, you may head out there for a day at the beach, a five-star dining experience or some shopping, but it isn’t necessarily where you call home. As one of the most sought after and premier luxury real estate markets in the country, it’s no surprise there’s a show that spotlights what it’s like to sell, build and live there. If you haven’t already watched Selling the Hamptons on discovery+, it’s about time you tune in! The show follows six Hamptons-based Nest Seekers real estate agents during the top selling season in the Hamptons. I sat down with J.B. Andreassi and Michael Fulfree, two of those real estate agents who are from Long Island themselves, to learn more about the show, luxury real estate as a whole and their personal lives. J.B. Andreassi is a 31 year old Southampton, NY native. He attended St. Anthony’s High School, where he met Michael Fulfree. He later graduated from Dartmouth College and worked for the National Hockey League before taking up his family legacy and transitioning into real estate. J.B.’s upbringing has provided him with unparalleled business and personal knowledge of the Hamptons, and has helped him become a successful real estate agent. He is also the Co-Principal of Andreassi Development, his family’s luxury real estate development business. Follow J.B. On Instagram: @jb_andreassi

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While previously working in real estate, Michael had met the CEO of Nest Seekers, who let him know of an upcoming show about real estate that would be filmed in the Hamptons. Michael learned more and found out they still needed a cast. He later introduced J.B. to the CEO as well and the two decided to be a part of the show, Million Dollar Beach House, which became a hit. Discovery+ eventually started casting for Selling the Hamptons, and being as personable and hardworking as they are, of course J.B. and Michael landed a spot on that show too. “We never thought we’d end up on TV” said Andreassi. Peggy, Mia, Bianca and Kenny are the other four agents who work for the firm and hold a significant role in the show.

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es In The Hamptons Although the six individuals weren’t all friends with each other prior to filming, they have all grown very close since. While watching Selling the Hamptons, you will learn more about Nest Seekers International, the game-changing firm in the rapidly expanding global real estate marketplace, which they work for. Side note, there are 120 real estate agents at that firm in the Hamptons alone! It’s not just New Yorkers that are interested in buying in the Hamptons though. J.B. has had people interested from all over the country and Michael had two interested buyers from the U.K. recently. Additionally, J.B. added “I had someone buy from Dubai as like a total rental investment property down in East Hampton Springs. Sight unseen.” However, real estate transactions in the Hamptons don’t always come easy. “This is the big leagues,” explained Michael. “It’s so competitive.” Lavish events, networking and marketing are just some of what goes into selling real estate on the East End. “Events are really big in the Hamptons,” said J.B. “If you have a big time listing, $5 million plus, an owner is gonna expect that you are doing something that’s a little more extravagant than just the regular traditional marketing, and one of those things is throwing events.” So, does Selling the Hamptons portray life in the Hamptons well? Both the guys both had something to say. “We’re showing the beaches, the wineries, the equestrian, the boating, the restaurants that we go to all the time,” said J.B. “From a lifestyle standpoint I think we actually did a very good job representing it.” Michael jumped in adding, “Yeah I mean, I think things are a little more laid back than we probably portray.” They both agreed that the biggest misconception about the Hamptons is the stuffiness. “There are a lot of really good people out here that care about each other,” said Michael. “It’s a really special community.” Want to know more about their personal lives? Read on! Q: How would you describe yourself in three words? Michael: Loyal, Humorous and Lighthearted. J.B.: Accountable, Genuine and Outgoing. Q: What’s your favorite beach on Long Island? Michael: Coopers Beach. J.B.: Flying Point. Q: What’s your favorite restaurant on Long Island? Michael: Cowfish. J.B.: Bell & Anchor. Q: Other than real estate, what’s your biggest passion? Michael: Fishing. J.B.: Sports. So go ahead, watch Selling the Hamptons now on discovery+, you won’t regret it.

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