A MODERN WATERFRONT MASTERPIECE

When the owners of 25 Rebellion Road commissioned architect Ray Huff to design their home, they had a very specific vision in mind. They wanted a modern and clean design that would have little to no wasted space. Huff combined their vision with his unique design style and crafted a home that is truly one […]

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American Confidence In Housing At An All-Time High

Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number. Therefore, the HPSI reflects consumers’ current views and forward-looking expectations of housing market conditions. Great News! The index reached its highest level since Fannie […]

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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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Amazon is selling entire houses for less than $20,000 – with free shipping

There are a number of strange but intriguing cabins and homes for sale on the internet giant — their prices may be shockingly low, but there are often additional costs and significant downsides Residential builders have found a new home: Amazon. Prefabricated and modular housing — with homes prebuilt in factories — is having another […]

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Here’s what a starter home will cost you in every state across the country

A “starter home,” a temporary stop on the way to that coveted “forever home” of the American Dream, is defined by Zillow Z, +0.23% as housing in the lower third of the market in terms of price. For years, inventory of these smaller, more affordable homes has been drying up amid nosebleed real-estate prices and the younger generation’s […]

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Should I Refinance My Home?

With the recent lower interest rates, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. To decide if refinancing is the best option for your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many reasons to refinance, but here are three of the most common ones: Lower your interest […]

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6 Amazing Places to Camp on Long Island

We have it all here. The greatest city in the world at our fingertips, top-rated beaches, wineries to rival any on the West Coast, incredible dining and…camping. Yep…camping. Fans of sleeping under the stars really have no reason whatsoever to cross a bridge. Here are two reasons why local happy campers should consider staying put. […]

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Summer in the City

When summer finally breaks through to warm the winter-weary of New York, the beaches of Queens should be at the top of your seasonal to-do list. The Rockaways are making their comeback as urbanites look for a beach oasis within city boundaries. Sandy spots are welcoming beach bags under umbrellas, in quiet spots that feel […]

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Cold Spring Harbor- From Whaling Hub to Science Legend

Named for the natural cold-water springs running through the area, the quaint hamlet of Cold Spring Harbor in the Town of Huntington has a long aquatic past that reached an apex in the mid-19th century, when the local whaling business reached its zenith. As the number of whaleboats declined in the ensuing decades, the area […]

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Your Fabulous New Dream Home Is Now Available

Over the last several years, many “baby boomers” have undergone a metamorphosis. Their children have finally moved out and they can now dream about their own future. For many, a change in lifestyle might necessitate a change in the type of home they live in. That two-story, four-bedroom colonial with three bathrooms no longer fits […]

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