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May
29

Long Island Surf

The gnarliest waves aren't found only on the West Coast. This summer, hang ten at these amazing surfing beaches around Long Island that are recommended by our real estate agents.

  • Sunken  Meadow State Park - Rte. 25A & Sunken Meadow Pkwy., Kings Park, NY 11754
    Sunken Meadow State Park, with its stunning views of Long Island Sound, features a wide range of activities on land and water. In addition to a popular swimming beach, there's a convenient launching spot o...

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May
28

Summer Ice Cream

There's nothing like ice cream on a hot summer day. Long Island is full of artisan ice cream shops hoping to attract tourists and locals out enjoying the area's many beautiful beaches. Over the years, our real estate agents have gotten to know the best spots to stop by for a sweet summer treat. Keep reading to learn which Long Island ice cream shops they recommend most.

  • Coyle's Ice Cream – 75 Howells Road, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    Love the idea of visiting an old-fashioned 1950s ice cream parlor? You're in luck.

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May
20

Open House

Hosting an open house is a great way to promote your home during the selling process. You'll greatly reduce the number of separate viewings you'll need to schedule, giving you more flexibility during this often chaotic time. 

However, this also greatly raises the stakes on the big day. You can't afford to make a bad impression on so many potential buyers. Luckily, there are many things you can do to make the event go smoothly. Get started with this checklist from our real estate agents

  • Declutter
    Since you're moving anyway, give yourself a head start on packing by boxing up any knickknacks and rarely-used household items you have lying...

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May
15

 Botanical Garden

Springtime on Long Island means it's time to get outside and experience this nice weather and sunshine. Wildflowers are blooming all around, and we're ready to enjoy them.

Luckily, there are plenty of places in Suffolk and Nassau Counties to do just that. These botanical gardens and arboretums are at the top of our real estate agents' list of great places to see spring blooms on Long Island. 

  • Clark Botanic Garden - 193 I U Willets Rd, Albertson, NY 11507
    Designed as a serene oasis amid suburban Nassau County, the

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May
13

House Hunting

Searching for a home may be exciting, but it can also be incredibly stressful. With both your finances and your long-term life satisfaction potentially at stake, any mistake you make could cost you dearly. Want to know what to look out for? Here are some of the most common mistakes our real estate agents warn prospective buyers about.

  • Stretching Your Budget Too Far
    Just because you could afford to buy a home on the upper end of your price range doesn't mean you should start your search with those higher-priced properties. Take some time to survey what's available at the lower end of the market before moving up to more costly options. There might be a lovely home available for less than you'd expect to pay, and every dollar counts!

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