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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SPECTACULAR AND TRULY UNIQUE
Manhasset, Long Island NY Spectacular and truly unique! Magnificent and dramatic four bedroom, 4.5 bath home set majestically on .74 acres at the end of a private cul-de-sac road shared with only six other executive residences. Perfect for year-round entertaining, the 6,400 square foot glorious sun-drenched interior features soaring sky-lit vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, custom […]
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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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Mortgage applications rise 1.4%, defying higher rates
More borrowers applied for home loans last week, even as interest rates made their largest five-day jump since just after the presidential election. Total mortgage application volume increased 1.4 percent from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Application volume is 26 percent below the same week one year ago, when rates were lower […]
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May Homes UP
Existing home sales hit 5.62 million units in May, vs. expectations of 5.57 million U.S. home resales unexpectedly rose in May to the third highest monthly level in a decade and a chronic inventory shortage pushed the median home price to an all-time high. The National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday existing home sales […]
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Luxury home buyers pause on Gatsby’s North Shore
AMONG the sprawling colonial homes and well-tended lawns on the north shore of New York’s Long Island, there are signs that Chinese policies crafted 11,000 kilometers away are taking a toll. In the past year, there has been a slowdown in the stream of affluent Chinese looking for luxury homes in the area — widely […]
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Brookville 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 Brookville, Long Island NY. I hope you find it useful. These market reports are updated weekly so you can be “ahead […]
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Backyard Home Theater Systems
Tips for the Best Outdoor Theaters Invite your neighbors, or at least inform them that there will be life size images in your backyard and maybe some extra noise. Do not charge admission without permission of the movie distributor. Though tempting, it is against the law. See your local regulations. Backyard events will be best […]
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EXQUISITE WATERFRONT PROPERTY
Lloyd Neck, Long Island, NY Exquisite waterfront property at the end of a cul-de-sac with one-of-a-kind 180-degree unobstructed views of the Long Island Sound! An entertainer’s dream with heated gunite pool/hot tub, built-in BBQ, surround sound. Finished basement with home theatre, maids quarters, family room, summer kitchen and access to pool/patio. […]
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