House hunters out this spring will have to pound more and more pavement to find their home sweet home. The number of for-sale listings fell again in December to the lowest level since 1999, according to the National Association of Realtors. There were just 1.65 million homes for sale at the end of December, which […]
Read MoreThis Chinese New Year (January 27 – February 2), get ready for more than 6 million Chinese outbound travelers to be heading your way. With Chinese New Year being a peak period for Chinese to travel out of China – and the fact that 42% of Chinese buyers intend to property hunt during their trips […]
Read MoreDonnamarie Chaimanis, along with 30 other real estate sales managers from top brokerages around the country, graduated from the critically acclaimed program. Based on proprietary and validated research conducted by LeadingRE with 300 sales managers, the rigorous MAESTRO program encompasses three pillars of great office leadership, as determined by the research. It is the first […]
Read MoreSo you want to look at some open houses for sale in Oyster Bay this weekend? Good idea. An open house planned by the right realtor can help you in many number of ways: Open houses provide you information on how to list and show your own house and they can give you an idea […]
Read MoreSituated on the North Shore of Long Island are America’s Historic Gold Coast Mansions. These grand estates offer visitors the experience to journey back to a world of elegance and unique architectural style that defined the extravagance of the Gilded Age through the Roaring Twenties, personified in the classic novel, The Great Gatsby. Be inspired by […]
Read MoreBuilders concerned about rising mortgage interest rates slowing demand for new homes U.S. builders remain highly confident about the market for newly-built single-family homes, but their optimism slipped in January from the highest level in more than a decade the prior month. The National Association of Home Builders, a trade group, said Wednesday its […]
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a sought after location on Long Island’s Gold Coast and Famed North Shore, there is an exclusive 24 hour gated community called The Legend Yacht & Beach Club. This is a private Glen Cove Long Island community with an enclave of 40+ distinctive homes situated in Nassau County. Some homes have water views and some have prime waterfront views […]
Read MoreYou’ve heard about the famous white-sand beaches. And the world class wineries, fresh local produce and seafood. Long Island was named one of the world’s Top 10 wine regions and boasts top-rated restaurants. Two beaches regularly head Dr. Beach’s celebrated Top 10 list. But there’s even more to discover. Only minutes from Manhattan, find everything […]
Read MoreQ: What are the best ways to prepare a client for a home inspection? A: Today, home inspections are almost universally recommended by every real estate professional. When it comes to their clients—especially first-time buyers—many are not familiar with the home inspection process, and what they can expect. Here are a few things you can […]
Read MoreChinese tourists are forecast to spend $422 billion overseas annually by 2020. This projected leap from the $229 billion lavished in 2015 has made governments around the world sit up and take notice, with many leveraging this highly lucrative market by making it easier than ever for Chinese travellers to apply for visas. That’s because easing […]
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