Episode 262 - Sarah Minardi

May 21, 2026 - Discussing Memorial Day Weekend In The HamptonsMemorial Day weekend doesn’t “start” in the Hamptons so much as it snaps on, like someone flipped a switch. One day you’re watching empty beaches on the live cams, the next day the sand is full, the Village shops are open, and everyone is back on the East End. This week on the Happening in the Hamptons podcast, we discuss Memorial Day Weekend in the Hamptons to ground a practical conversation about the Hamptons real estate market, Hamptons rentals, and what the first big holiday weekend signals for the Summer season ahead.We’re joined by East Hampton’s own Sarah Minardi to talk local flavor and real community news, including the East Hampton school bond approval for a new indoor pool and field house with shared community use. We explore what many people want to know right now: Is it too late to find a summer rental? Sarah breaks down why the rental market is up year over year while inventory remains surprisingly active, thanks in part to homeowners who bought during COVID and are now putting their homes into the rental pool.We highlight two very different rental experiences, including a concierge-supported cottage next to the newly renovated Hedges Inn in East Hampton Village and a Montauk Hither Hills home built around ocean views and easy beach access. We explore the Hamptons Real Estate Market Report Q1 2026 from Saunders & Associates to run the weekly numbers, dig into Q1 trends where median prices rise while sales fall, and wrap with a Memorial Day weekend guide to events, food, and places worth getting excited about. Big thanks to our sponsor, New York Title Abstract. Subscribe, share this with a friend planning a Hamptons summer, and please leave us a review so more listeners can find the show!About Happening in the Hamptons Real Estate PodcastHappening in the Hamptons is powered by Saunders & Associates, the #1 locally owned real estate brokerage in the Hamptons, and Hamptons.com, the Hamptons’ leading lifestyle brand for what to do, where to go, and what’s happening across the East End.Each week, Happening in the Hamptons covers the people, properties, market trends, events, restaurants, local businesses, charity happenings, arts and culture, and community stories shaping life on the East End. From Hamptons real estate and homes for sale to weekend events, waterfront living, village life, and local lifestyle coverage, the podcast brings a grounded, local perspective to one of the most iconic markets in the world.Subscribe to Happening in the Hamptons wherever you listen to podcasts.Join the conversation and follow for all the latest in Hamptons real estate!YouTubeInstagramLinkedIn FacebookTikTok