Often those in the real estate profession place more emphasis on the sentimental nature of a residential purchase. While that is certainly important, Tom Ambler believes it’s only part of the picture, especially in today’s market where more than ever before, individuals must consider a home’s investment value as well.

Often those in the real estate profession place more emphasis on the sentimental nature of a residential purchase. While that is certainly important, Tom Ambler believes it’s only part of the picture, especially in today’s market where more than ever before, individuals must consider a home’s investment value as well.

A practicing architect for many years as well as an investor in real estate himself, Tom is well equipped to provide discerning buyers with the vision they require to make smart choices, both for their finances and lifestyle. “Architects are trained to be translators,” says Tom. “We are presented with a scattering of ideas and must assemble them into something viable and concrete. That’s what I strive to do when it comes to my clients’ unique needs to ensure their confidence moving forward with the ultimate decision they make in a home.”

Born and raised outside of Boston, Tom received a BA cum laude in Urban Studies and Public Policy from Boston University. He worked for Boston’s Redevelopment Authority for two years before returning to graduate school for Architecture at Tulane University in New Orleans where he earned his March degree. For the next 16 years he lived and practiced architecture in New Orleans, New York and the Hamptons, with the last 11 focused exclusively on residential design in the Northeast, Florida and California. Tom’s experience working with complex teams on custom homes is extensive, as is his market knowledge and understanding of a property’s potential and value. He capably applies his seasoned skills and eye for quality to achieve success for the buyers and sellers he works with throughout the Manhattan market.

Tom moved to New York in 1996 and bought his first apartment in Flatiron in 1997. In 2002 he moved to East Hampton to work more exclusively on single family homes. He returned to the city in 2006 and purchased an adjacent apartment where he artfully combined the two into a beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse floor through. “I love Flatiron for its proximity to parks and its great culinary destinations. It’s also home to the city’s best greenmarket if you like to cook at home as I do.” Tom is an associate member of the AIA, president of his Co-op board, and active in a block association that has an interest in local issues.