Rent Vs Own
Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space. Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s mortgage costs. You may as well be doing so to build your own wealth, rather than that […]
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Oyster Bay Real Estate Market Summary Report
National and County-wide news sources are slow and do not accurately represent what is happening in our local market. It’s important to stay informed about conditions impacting your local neighborhood! Below is a report of Oyster Bay, Long Island NY. I hope you find it useful. These market reports are updated weekly so you can be “ahead […]
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12 Ways to Add Cozy, Vintage Style This Winter
Think you have to pack it in for the winter? Dress your favorite spaces — both indoors and out — for the cold-weather seasons with these chic and cozy decorating ideas. Seasonal Style A combination of classic prints mixed with warm, wintry fabrics keeps this outdoor living room cozy throughout the season. And if you’re […]
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Top Chinese travel hotspots this October Golden Week 2017
6.15 million Chinese traveled abroad during Chinese New Year 2017, the first of two Golden Weeks each year. That marks a 2.5% y-o-y increase, which bodes well for the National Day Golden Week – the second Golden Week of 2017 – that is coming up soon. Already, Ctrip – China’s largest online travel portal – […]
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3 Questions To Ask Before You Buy Your Dream Home
If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask yourself the following 3 questions to […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Long Island Downtowns
Long Island is home to two cities, more than a dozen towns, and a vast network of dozens upon dozens of villages and hamlets stretching from the Queens border in the west to Montauk Point in the east, sandwiched between the North Shore’s Long Island Sound and South Shore’s barrier beaches—all within Nassau and Suffolk […]
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4 Reasons To Buy This Summer
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 7.1% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.9% over the next year. The bottom […]
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10 Ways to Save on Utility Bills This Summer
Now that the weather is beginning to warm up, it’s time to start thinking about ways to save on utility bills and energy costs before you’re shocked by your first big bill this summer. Luckily, there are many steps you can take to prepare your home (and your wallet) for the summer heat without […]
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