
Cost of Living on Long Island: What You Need to Know in 2025
Cost of Living on Long Island: What You Need to Know in 2025 Long Island offers beaches, waterfront living, diverse communities, and convenient access to New York City — but understanding the cost of living is essential for anyone planning to move, buy, sell, or invest in Nassau or Suffolk County. T

November 2025 Market Pulse: What’s Really Happening in the Long Island Market?
November 2025 Market Pulse: What’s Really Happening in the Long Island Market? Let’s talk about what’s *actually* happening out here on Long Island as we head into the final stretch of 2025. Because if you’re thinking about selling, buying, or investing right now… you’re going to want the full pictu

Pricing Like a Pro: Appraiser-Style Approach
Pricing Like a Pro: Appraiser-Style Approach When it comes to selling your home, pricing isn’t just about picking a number that “feels right.” It’s a science — and when done right, it can mean the difference between multiple offers and months of sitting on the market. In this post, we’ll break down

3 Seller Myths That Could Cost You Thousands
3 Seller Myths That Could Cost You Thousands Thinking of selling your home in 2025? Be careful—some common real estate myths could cost you thousands. Let's debunk them! 1. "I Can Price My Home High & Lower It Later" Overpricing your home can actually hurt your chances of selling. Buyers are informe

Selling Your Home? Here's How to Get the Most Money in 2025
How to Get Top Dollar for Your Home in 2025 Thinking about selling your home in 2025? You’re in luck! The real estate market is still strong, but getting top dollar isn’t automatic—it takes the right strategy. Whether you're a FSBO (For Sale By Owner), an expired listing, or just getting started, th

3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House This Year
It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale depending on how we manage

Why It’s Important to Price Your House Right Today
Even in today’s sellers’ market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are forecasted to increase by 4.5% in 2021. This means experts

With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe supply constraint
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Should I Renovate My House Before I Sell It? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights In today’s hyper-competitive market, buyers are often willing to overlook cosmetic or minor repair needs if it means snagging a home in their price range.With so few houses available for sale today, you may be able to skip the bigger renovations before you sell and cash in on the cur

Home Values Projected to Keep Rising
As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact continued economic uncertainty could have on home prices. Looking at the big picture, the rules of supply and demand will give us the clearest idea of what is to come

Real Estate Continues to Show Unprecedented Strength This Year
The 2020 housing market has surpassed all expectations and continues to drive the nation’s economic recovery. The question is, will this positive trend continue throughout the rest of the year, especially given the uncertainty around the current health crisis, the upcoming election, and more? Here’s

The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale
Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the only major industry to display immuni

Why Pricing Your House Right Is Essential
In today’s real estate market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are forecasted to increase 4.7% in 2020 and 4.1% in 2021. This me
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