long island homes: Long Island Homes - Market Trends - April (2008) - 05/05/08 03:59 AM
The following is a Long Island Homes Market Trend Report featuring market trend reports from six school districts in Suffolk County and six school districts in Nassau County for April- 2008. The April Market Reports provide a year-over-year summary (2007 vs. 2008) of April home sales, and the first quarter of the year.
These reports feature the street name, … (11 comments)
|
long island homes: Long Island Homes - Market Trends - First Quarter (2008) - 04/25/08 07:26 AM
The following is a Long Island Market trend report featuring market trend reports from six school districts in Suffolk County and six school districts in Nassau County for March and for the first quarter of 2008. The March Market Reports provide a year-over-year summary (2007 vs. 2008), in addition to a month-over-month summary, and a … (3 comments)
|
long island homes: Commack School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ March 2008 - 04/22/08 06:25 AM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Commack School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold … (0 comments)
|
long island homes: Swimming Pools Do NOT Equal Waterfront Property! - 04/20/08 09:43 AM
Searching for Long Island waterfront homes on MLS for an upcoming post about where these homes are located, and what price ranges they fall in to, resulted in a very disturbing discovery. It seems that no matter which direction I turn lately, I seem to find unscrupulous agents and brokers that … (65 comments)
|
long island homes: The Irony of the “Courtesy” Key! - 03/30/08 12:33 AM
Can someone please tell me what year this is? Oh right, I forgot - it's 2008! Why then are some agents still using a "courtesy" key for their listings? The word "courtesy" is in quotes to point out just how ironic this concept is. After all, is it really "courteous" to … (42 comments)
|
long island homes: Practice What You Preach! - 03/27/08 09:29 PM
In a competitive buyer's market, it is essential for homes to be in the best showing condition possible. As the saying goes, "you only get one chance to make a first impression." So why is it that so many homeowners still refuse to get their homes into "showroom" condition before allowing homebuyers … (73 comments)
|
long island homes: Long Island Homes ~ Market Trend Reports ~ February 2008 - 03/15/08 10:37 PM
The following is a Long Island Market trend monthly overview featuring market trend reports from six school districts in Suffolk County and six school districts in Nassau County. The February Market Reports provide a year-over-year summary (2007 vs. 2008), in addition to a month-over-month summary.
Each monthly market report will compare and contrast the … (5 comments)
|
long island homes: Long Island Homes ~ Market Trend Reports ~ January 2008 - 02/16/08 10:52 PM
As of this month, at the suggestion of fellow Active Rain members, I have transitioned from quarterly market reports to monthly market reports. There is a lot of ground to cover on Long Island, so I have chosen six school districts from Suffolk County and six school districts from Nassau County … (2 comments)
|
long island homes: EasternLongislandhomes.com - FREE VIDEO:PEOPLE TO KNOW IN REAL ESTATE - 02/04/08 09:52 PM
Many people are involved in supporting, understanding and processing that information for the buyer or seller during the real estate transaction. This video educates those who are going to be purchasing or selling their home. The video gives information about services provided by different professionals that you might use during the … (0 comments)
|
long island homes: Just Sold in Deer Park - 09/25/07 04:06 PM
146 Headline Rd
Deer Park, NY 11729Asking: $439,900
Selling Price: $440,000
This Deer Park Hi-Ranch features 5 Br, 2 Full Bath, LR, DR, EIK, Laundry Room, Jacuzzi Tub, and a beautiful yard with Bi-Level Deck and Heated Pool, New Roof, Anderson Windows, and Skylights. For More Queens and Nassau County … (0 comments)
|
long island homes: The Weakest Link In The Buyer Chain - 09/08/07 11:12 AM
This year has seen some significant changes in the real estate industry, the most prominent being the ability of potential borrowers to secure a mortgage in a tightening market. Although the media continues on with doom and gloom stories, it really is just sensationalizing the return to a more "normal" real estate … (49 comments)
|
long island homes: Homeowners Trapped By Market Conditions - 08/23/07 12:30 AM
We've all watched the uncomfortable transition from a high-flying seller's market to an inventory-laden buyer's market. During this time, many sellers have tried unsuccessfully to squeeze every last dollar out of the sale of their home by pricing it at a number that is beyond what the current market will sustain. … (12 comments)
|
long island homes: Your real estate agent will also be critical when it comes to negotiatingBBB - 08/11/07 10:07 PM
Your real estate agent will also be critical when it comes to negotiating and making your offer. The home buying process is long and involved, but with the right resources--namely, a good agent--it can be exciting and fun.http://www.easternlongislandhomes.com/ … (3 comments)
|
long island homes: Dealing With The Jumbo Mortgage Nightmare - 08/07/07 01:43 PM
I just got off of the phone with a mortage broker discussing the latest news in the Jumbo mortgage market. While it is still really bad for those of us in areas that regularly see homebuyers using this product, there is some glimmer of hope that deals can still be salvaged. … (8 comments)
|
long island homes: Price It Right - The First 30 Days Are The Most Important For A Listing - 08/07/07 09:08 AM
Everyday we are inundated with stories about the problems in the housing market and the fact that we are entrenched in a buyer's market. Yet somehow homeowners are still of the mindset that they should price their home high to allow room for negotiation, and maybe they will get the pie-in-the-sky … (11 comments)
|
long island homes: Truth In Advertising - 08/05/07 11:22 AM
I can't speak for what goes on in markets other than my own, but often times I come across listing agents that will either write up a listing the way that the homeowner asks even if they know that the information is incorrect, mistakenly put something on the listing that is … (4 comments)
|
long island homes: Timing Is Everything - 08/04/07 04:55 PM
In a high-flying seller's market, it made almost no difference when a home went on the market, because it was virtually guaranteed to sell in the neighborhood of the asking price. In today's buyer's market, it's all about timing. It is more important now, in comparison to a few years ago, … (4 comments)
|
