Winter Bridal Showcase this upcoming weekend

    Visit Bourne Mansion for their 2017 Winter Bridal Showcase on Saturday, January 28th from 2-5pm. Tour the majestic estate Meet with preferred vendors Experience elegant cuisine and exquisite service. Website info https://www.lessings.com/corporate/venue_home.aspx?ref=1             Visit The Mansion at West Sayville for a 2017 Winter Bridal Showcase on Sunday, January 29th […]

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Why the supply of homes for sale is the lowest since 1999

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 […]

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Top 10 holiday hotspots for Chinese this Chinese New Year 2017

This 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 […]

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Gold Coast Mansions ~ Treasures of New York!

Situated 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 […]

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U.S. Home Builder Confidence Slips From December, But Remains High

Builders 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 […]

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AWARD-WINNING FILMS ALL YEAR-ROUND FROM THE GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

  Located on the “Gold Coast” in the Town of North Hempstead, the Gold Coast International Film Festival was founded with the purpose of establishing a home on Long Island to showcase the work of exceptional filmmakers and provide the public with an insider’s view of the film industry. Year-round festival events include screenings, workshops, […]

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Legend Yacht & Beach Club

If 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 […]

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Long Island, NY

You’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 […]

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Ask the Expert: What Are the Best Ways to Prepare for a Home Inspection?

Q: 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 […]

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10 Historic Mansions to Visit on Long Island from the Gold Coast Era

The Gold Coast of Long Island, NY Sumptuous mansions, extravagant parties, lavish outfits and exotic cars – these are some of the scenes portrayed by F. Scott Fitzgerald in his book, The Great Gatsby, about the Gold Coast of Long Island during the Roaring ’20s. Inspired by visits to Long Island, Fitzgerald’s book takes place […]

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