north fork: An Afternoon at Raphael's Vineyard in Peconic - 06/10/09 10:57 PM
We have a friend who happens to be, along with his band partner, an excellent musician, performing as the Earthtones on the North fork/East end of Long Island.
Armed with this information, we decided to visit one of the local vineyards on a Sunday afternoon, just to see what the  Earthtones … (9 comments)

north fork: Sold/Under Contract North fork Houses May 2009 - 05/31/09 10:32 PM
Authored by: Laurie MindnichMay 31st, 2009
The following information was obtained from MLSLI- while deemed accurate, no guarantees.
In order to gain a sense of the market, we bring you monthly sold/closed homes on the North fork/east end of Long Island. For sellers, it’s an opportunity to see what direction things … (2 comments)

north fork: On the East End, the North Fork of Long Island. A Dog-Gone Find. - 01/08/09 10:40 AM
Authored by: Laurie Mindnich January 8th, 2009
Our bulldog, Oliver, became VERY ATTACHED to a very specific dog toy. It was an amazing toy: a rubber ball attached to a string.
IT NEVER OCCURRED TO ME THAT, WHEN IT FINALLY (after seven months) EXPIRED, locating the same toy would be a … (7 comments)

north fork: North Fork, Long Island Closed Condos / Active Adult / Over 55 for 2008 - 01/04/09 07:51 PM
Authored by: Laurie Mindnich January 3rd, 2009
The following is data obtained from the multi list of Long Island. While deemed accurate, actual figures may differ- consult with your real estate agent for specific retirement/vacation condominiums on the east end of Long Island.
 
CLOSED NORTH FORK, LONG ISLAND CONDOS- … (7 comments)

north fork: General Wayne Inn in Southold on the North Fork - 10/19/08 09:05 PM
Authored by: Laurie Mindnich October 19th, 2008
When we first moved to Southold, New York in 2002, there was a structure in our neighborhood called the General Wayne Inn.
Situated oddly, Sean’s father explained that he had in fact dined at this opulent eatery located in the residential area of Bayview- … (7 comments)

north fork: Home Buyers: Are You Letting Time Pass You By? - 10/12/08 08:55 PM
Authored by: Laurie Mindnich October 12th, 2008 
To those seeking either a permanent home or a vacation/retirement home on the North Fork of Long Island…here’s a glimpse of our landscape in the fall.
With so much being generated- legitimately- about the caution needed when entering a declining home market, there is … (9 comments)

north fork: Integrity in Hamptons, NY Real Estate- Arriving NOW! - 09/25/08 05:14 PM
Authored by: Laurie MindnichSeptember 25th, 2008
Great news for the Hamptons, New York Home Buyer: INTEGRITY HAS ARRIVED!
It was with enthusiasm that I read the recent news offered by Michael Daly, owner of True North Realty Associates  in the Hamptons- buyers are now going to be able to navigate the Hamptons and North … (13 comments)

north fork: Pumpkin Search on the North Fork of Long Island - 09/05/08 02:12 PM
Authored by: Laurie Mindnich September 5th, 2008
As reluctant as many of us are to let go of summer months on the North fork of Long Island, fall brings activities that offer fun that appeal to any age level.
Not initially believing in the challenge of the corn maze (it’s tough … (15 comments)

north fork: Looking To Buy a Retirement Condo on the North Fork of Long Island? Go Jump in a Lake! - 08/07/08 01:18 PM
Authored by: Laurie MindnichAugust 7th, 2008 category: Buyers
OK, not literally jump in a lake, but perhaps a toe dip in the community pool.
The decision to leave a long term family home is tough enough; the notion of “starting fresh” often adds stress to those seeking a retirement condominium. Often … (8 comments)

north fork: Monthly Blast From the Past…North Fork, Long Island - 08/04/08 02:07 PM
Authored by: Laurie MindnichAugust 4th, 2008

I read with interest the following article, published by The New York Times on June 18, 1989.
The author was Barbara Klaus. Link to the article below.
The Talk of the North Fork; Past Riverhead, Suburbia Looms Ever Closer
"At the Hargrave Vineyard here, … (4 comments)

north fork: Foreclosures on Long Island- Are They Legal? - 07/27/08 12:16 PM
I read with interest this article published in the New York Times today.
With many of us (particularly in the Northeast) getting our heads wrapped around the foreclosure issue, this article appears timely- not only is it essential, when dealing with clients in the foreclosure process, for us to get all documentation … (12 comments)

north fork: TO SELLERS OF HOMES ON THE NORTH FORK… - 01/15/08 11:50 AM
Authored by: Laurie MindnichJanuary 15th, 2008 
AN EAST END OF THE NORTH FORK, LONG ISLAND REAL ESTATE PHENOMENON
We’ve been noticing a very interesting pattern with respect to sellers and their understanding of buyer agency. The pattern appears to convey a lack of understanding.
When you list your home for … (18 comments)

north fork: Retirement Condos- North Fork, Long Island Report - 12/30/07 07:02 PM
December 30th, 2007
Best wishes for a healthy and peaceful 2008!
In the interest of those looking for condominiums on the North Fork of Long Island, the following is a market report, with information obtained fromMLS Long Island http://www.mlsli.com/.
Aquebogue, New York condominium sales Jan. 2007- Dec. 2007 BY COMMUNITY:
Silver Village: 2 sold; average … (5 comments)

north fork: SHOPPING ON THE NORTH FORK OF LONG ISLAND - 12/16/07 03:07 PM
Authored by: Laurie MindnichDecember 16th, 2007 
With just a few weeks to do holiday shopping, the motivation kicked in, and I headed to the Tanger Outlet in Riverhead, New York. The home of such fabulous outlet stores such as Coach, Ralph Lauren, J Crew, Ann Taylor, and a host of … (2 comments)

north fork: Foreclosures on Long Island, New York - 10/23/07 10:13 PM
Authored by: Laurie Mindnich
October 23rd, 2007
 
Foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, short sales are in evidence on the North Fork of Long Island. A quick explanation:
A pre-foreclosure arrives in the form of a lis pendens - the homeowner is notified that the bank will be claiming the property from the mortgagee. … (10 comments)

north fork: Representing Buyers In New York... - 10/05/07 06:01 PM
To  New York Realtors, I have a question:
If you are representing the buyer as a buyer broker, who writes the contract?
Buyer agency switches the FIDUCIARY incumbent upon the salesperson (Realtor or broker) from the seller to the buyer.  It becomes the responsibility of the buyers agent to make certain that the transaction occurs … (8 comments)

north fork: Corn Mazes and Pumpkins on The North Fork - 09/25/07 10:13 AM
  Authored by: Laurie Mindnich
September 24th, 2007 
Now that the North Fork of Long Island has played host to our out of town summer visitors and fall is making it’s predictable appearance, the secondwave of visitors fast approaches. Fall in the the North Fork offers the beauty of changing colors, … (11 comments)

north fork: Over 55 and Looking for an Active Adult 55-plus? - 09/21/07 09:22 PM
Authored by: Laurie Mindnich September 21st, 2007 
I recently finished up a highly successful active adult community for a national builder. The process afforded an ear to this buying contingent- and their ideas varied as widely as the offerings for adult communities on the North Fork.
For many, “cashing out” equity … (12 comments)

north fork: Why Retire on the North Fork of Long Island? - 09/09/07 04:56 PM
September 9th, 2007  A question was posed to me recently about the benefits and/or motivation involved for individuals that choose to locate a retirement / second home on the North Fork of Long Island.
 For those individuals approaching their fifties, thoughts about where to “be” when the kids are gone is … (18 comments)

north fork: Laugh Out Loud - 08/30/07 08:52 PM
Authored by: Laurie MindnichAugust 30th, 2007
I had a “laugh out loud” moment this morning, when perusing NYC andLong Island, NY blog posts.
I happened upon a large company (NY standards) blog, presented by a NYC agent, that offeredsuggestions to buyers of real estate in New York (my amusement would have remained the same … (12 comments)

 
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