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Oct. 22, 2026

Which Home Improvements Are Worth Making Before Selling on Long Island in 2027?

If you’re planning to sell your Long Island home in 2027, you may be looking around and wondering what needs updating. Should you renovate the kitchen? Replace the carpet? Finally tackle the bathroom?

The improvements worth considering first are those that address maintenance concerns, improve presentation, and help your …

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Oct. 20, 2026

U.S. News 2027 School Rankings: Syosset, Manhasset and Cold Spring Harbor Lead on the North Shore

What the 2027 U.S. News elementary and middle school rankings show for Syosset, Manhasset, Cold Spring Harbor and nearby North Shore communities.

Manhasset Secondary School in Manhasset, New York

Manhasset Secondary School, Manhasset, NY. Photo: LINYperson615 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized image supplied with the article.

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Oct. 20, 2026

Levittown vs. East Meadow: What Homebuyers Should Know

If you’re comparing Levittown vs. East Meadow, start with the homes themselves, your commute, and the total cost of ownership. These neighboring Nassau County communities offer convenient locations for a Long Island home search, but the right choice often comes down to a particular address rather than the community name.

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Oct. 19, 2026

Buying a Home on Long Island in 2027: How to Choose the Right Town

If you’re planning to buy a home on Long Island in 2027, choosing where to live deserves as much attention as choosing the house itself. Your commute, monthly expenses, access to amenities, and preferred home style can all help narrow the search.

The best Long Island town for you …

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Oct. 19, 2026

Old Westbury and Manhasset Rank Among America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes in 2026

Every October, the real estate data site PropertyShark ranks the 100 most expensive ZIP codes in the country by median sale price. The Hamptons usually grab the headlines, and this year was no different: Sagaponack came in No. 2 nationally at $7.35 million. The 2026 list, released October 13, also …

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Oct. 15, 2026

Should You Sell Your Long Island Home Before the Holidays or Wait Until Spring?

If you’re deciding whether to sell your Long Island home before the holidays or wait until spring, start with your moving plans, your home’s condition, and the competition in your neighborhood. Listing before the holidays may make sense if your home is ready and you have a reason to move …

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Oct. 14, 2026

Propel NY Energy Through Syosset, Muttontown and the Brookvilles: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

A local briefing on Propel NY Energy’s approval, the Syosset-to-Shore Road route and what remains undecided for North Shore homeowners.

Aerial view of Muttontown, Syosset and Long Island Sound

Aerial view of Muttontown, Syosset and vicinity, looking east toward Long Island Sound. Photo: Felton Davis / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized). Illustrative area photograph; …

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Oct. 12, 2026

Long Island Home Prices Hit a Record $782,000 in Q3 2026: What It Means for Dix Hills, Melville and Beyond

Long Island's record $782,000 median meets higher mortgage rates. A closer look at Q3 2026 prices, inventory and the different stories in Dix Hills and Melville.

Historic home and lawn in Huntington's Bay Crest Historic District

A historic home in the Bay Crest Historic District, Town of Huntington, NY. Photo: Peggydowling / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 …

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Oct. 12, 2026

Moving to Long Island in 2027? What to Start Doing This Fall

If you’re planning to move to Long Island in 2027, fall is a good time to establish your budget, explore communities, test your commute, and map out your timeline. You don’t need to choose a house yet. But answering a few important questions now can make your search more focused …

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Oct. 9, 2026

Old Westbury Fall 2026: A National Ranking for SUNY and Scarecrow Season at the Gardens

SUNY Old Westbury ranks No. 18 among public national liberal arts colleges. Explore Scarecrow Garden and fall programs at Old Westbury Gardens.

Westbury House and lawn at Old Westbury Gardens

Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury, NY. Photo: SavidgeMichael / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Image extracted from the supplied article; resized …

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