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Sept. 17, 2020
Long Island’s “Second Wave” of Real Estate: Fall 2020
September 22nd marks the official beginning of fall and that means it’s time to prepare for Long Island’s traditional “Second Wave” of real estate. As longtime Realtors on Long Island, we know that the fall always brings a second surge in the real estate market as people come back from summer vacation and realize their current home no longer fits their needs.
Read moreAug. 13, 2020
Luxury Homes Sales Surge on Long Island
The coronavirus has changed life as we know it. For Long Island real estate though, that’s actually been a good thing. A recent article from Newsday reported that the sale of luxury homes on Long Island (homes listed at $1 million or more) surged last month, up 151% from a year ago!
Read moreJuly 14, 2020
Summer on Long Island 2020: What to Do This Summer
While summer on Long Island looks a bit different this year, there are still plenty of things you can do to get outside, enjoy the gorgeous summer weather, and make memories with your family safely. We’ve compiled a list of sixteen of our favorite Long Island summer activities that you can still do while New York moves forward with reopening.
Read moreJune 10, 2020
What Will Be the Effects of the Coronavirus Bailout Packages on Long Island Real Estate?
The coronavirus radically altered the trajectory of 2020 for nearly every business and industry in the United States. Faced with a large-scale shutdown and millions of people out of work (peak numbers show that 42.6 million people or more than a quarter of the labor force filed for unemployment this spring) the government reacted by passing a series of bailout packages and stimulus items. Altogether, more than $3 trillion dollars was promised to help the American people get through the worst months of the crisis.
Read moreMay 6, 2020
Coronavirus: A New Normal for Buying and Selling Real Estate on Long Island
Nearly six weeks after New York locked down in an effort to control the spread of the novel coronavirus and provide some relief to hospitals, residents of Long Island and New York State have seen the first cautious glimmers that life might be returning to normal or at least a new version of normal.
Read moreApril 16, 2020
The $2 Trillion Stimulus Package and What it Means for US Real Estate
On March 27th, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus package into law. The stimulus package is designed to provide relief for Americans who are struggling under the weight of the countrywide shutdown over concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Read moreMarch 24, 2020
Coronavirus and the Long Island Real Estate Market
Coronavirus: it’s on everyone’s mind these days. Amid the fears of transmission rates and actually falling ill with the virus are very real concerns about how this pandemic will affect the economy and the housing market. There are plenty of people already saying we’re headed for a recession and that the real estate market will plunge back to the dark days of 2008 and 2009.
Read moreFeb. 28, 2020
Best Places to Buy a House in Nassau County, NY
Nassau County is a great place to live for those who want to be close to New York City without actually living the city life. The second-most populous county in New York, Nassau County is known for its great suburban neighborhoods, excellent public schools, rich history, and easy commute to the city.
Read moreFeb. 12, 2020
Long Island Real Estate Market Outlook for Spring 2020
Thinking of buying or selling a home on Long Island this year? While it’s still February on the calendar, our mild winter weather and low interest rates have propelled the spring real estate market forward a few months.
Read moreMay 15, 2019
Is it a Good Time to Buy? or Sell?
How’s the market, is it a good time to buy or sell a home? This is a question that I am constantly asked when speaking to almost anyone about the current state of the real estate market, and if I am being honest – I would prefer not to give a straight answer. The reason being is that, I can in good conscious give you a reasonable argument in any direction.
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