EAST NORWICH HOMES FOR SALE - 10/30/08 - 10/31/08 09:01 PM
 
East Norwich is one of the most sought after areas that people want to call home in the North Shore of Long Island.  East Norwich is a very interesting place, small and charming and full of history.  It is believed that George Washington stopped here during his journey to Long Island.  As a matter of fact, Mrs. Walter Downing who just passed away on Oct. 18 at the age of 93 had a chair that belongs to the Downings' family and with a provenance that George Washington sat on it. 
East Norwich lies between Muttontown and Oyster Bay.  Though small, it … (0 comments)

OYSTER BAY COVE HOMES FOR SALE - OCT. 28, 2008 - 10/28/08 05:13 PM
For people who want privacy, look no further.  Oyster Bay Cove is the place to be.  The late Oleg Cassini had a big place in Oyster Bay Cove.  Oyster Bay Cove is so different from the Hamptons because you can  keep your privacy here.   We do not have the glitz and glamour of the Hamptons.  People don't gawk at celebrity here.   Most celebrity who settle here are down to earth people who want to lead a quiet life although they are very involved in the community.  They give a lot to the community through the various charities. 
Oyster Bay Cove lies … (0 comments)

BROOKVILLE HOMES FOR SALE - OCTOBER 26, 2008 - 10/27/08 08:31 PM
 
Brookville, one of the most sought after address on the North Shore of Long Island, is located south of Muttontown, north of Jericho, west of Syosset and east of Greenvale and Old Westbury.  The village of Brookville used to be the enclave of the very wealthy people who built huge mansions with expansive properties.  Most of the large estates have been subdivided over the years and there are very few left around. 
Brookville has a lot to offer clients with discriminating taste.  Prices of homes for sale in Brookville ranges from $1,399,000 to $5,995,000.  Most of the properties in Brookville are on flat ground with very … (0 comments)

MUTTONTOWN HOMES FOR SALE - OCT. 24, 2008 - 10/25/08 05:47 PM
 
Muttontown is the home of the Equestrian Center, the Muttontown Preserve, Nassau Hall and Chelsea.  It is next to Brookville and the village is so wide it encompasses four school districts. 
As of October 24, 2008, there are 54 homes for sale in Muttontown.  Out of the 54 homes for sale in Muttontown, there are 15 homes for sales in the Jericho school district, 21 homes for sales in the Syosset school district, 6 homes for sale in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich school district, 12 homes for sale in the Locust Valley school district.  For buyers with discriminating taste, there … (0 comments)

BULLY!!! GREAT FUN MARCHING AT TEDDY ROOSEVELT'S PARADE - 10/25/08 05:13 PM
I never marched in a parade before.  I was always a watcher of parades.  Today Oyster Bay had a special homegrown parade to honor Theodore Roosevelt's (our 26th U.S. President) 150th birthday. 
I was the treasurer of the Oyster Bay Historical for 6 years and currently serve on the board and at the last board meeting when they asked for volunteers to march, I raised my hand.  Today was the day and it was lots of fun.  The weather was threatening.  It was overcast with a rain forecast.  We felt raindrops while we were lining up at ten of 1PM.  I … (0 comments)

BAYVILLE HOMES FOR SALE - OCTOBER 23, 2008 - 10/23/08 11:45 PM
 

 
Bayville is the home of the scariest theme park called Bayville Scream Park.  Also during the month of October for the past 17 years, area residents love to go to the famous Bayville Haunted Firehouse.  It is open on Fridays from 7-11 PM and on Saturdays from 6-11 PM all through the month of October.
There are 42 homes for sale in Bayville as of October 23, 2008. Pictured above is the first house for sale on the list below:
 
 

Contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady" if you are looking for homes to buy or thinking of … (0 comments)

OYSTER BAY IS GEARING UP FOR THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - 10/23/08 10:04 PM
 

Oyster Bay residents are just recovering from last week's event - Oyster Festival - and here we go again.  Are we a party town?  Bully!!!  You can say that.  Teddy Roosevelt's 150th birthday celebration starts this Friday, Oct. 24 with two Roosevelt Art Exhibits at two venues.  Living Roosevelt family artists' work will be on display at the office of Theodore Roosevelt Association at 20 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay from 3-5 PM on Friday, Oct. 24 and the deceased Roosevelt family artists' work will be on display at the Earl Wightman House, the Oyster Bay Historical Society's home at … (0 comments)

BAYVILLE HAUNTED FIREHOUSE SCARES THE HELL OUT OF EVERYONE - 10/22/08 10:33 AM
 
 
 
Every year for the last 17 years, Bayville Fire Department work very hard to give their Halloween fan the best attraction they can give.  This year is no exception.  As a matter of fact, this year will be the scariest, goriest of them all.  
 
   The Haunted Pirate Ship will have some new tricks on it. 
 
There is one room called Hell where a devil is impaled upside down on a pole surrounded by a pile of skulls and if you try to avoid it you'll land in a pit of sand with snakes dangling … (4 comments)

SELLERS' TIPS - HOW TO DRESS YOUR HOUSE FOR SUCCESS - 10/19/08 09:07 PM
 
With the inventory so large, it is imperative for sellers to put some efforts to make their home salable. Your house should outshine the rest of houses in the market.  If other factors like location and prices are RIGHT, then the possibilities of your home being in a tip top condition will make the difference.  Some cosmetic changes can influence how quickly your property sells and at what price.   OUTDOORS:
Keep lawn neat and mowed and shrubbery neatly pruned.  Remove or replace dead or dying plants.  Add color with blooming plants.  Place some flowering plants near the door.  Store hoses neatly.  … (6 comments)

HOMES FOR SALE IN SYOSSET - OCTOBER 18, 2008 - 10/18/08 06:24 PM
Syosset, the most convenient place to live because of its proximity to the best LIRR line has plenty of homes for sale in all price ranges.  There are all kinds of architectural styles in the housing inventory in Syosset that buyers have lots of choices.  Prices ranges also come in different levels from under $400K for a cape to over $2 million for an estate. 
Syosset is located east of Muttontown and Jericho, south of Oyster Bay Cove and Laurel Hollow, west of Woodbury, north of Plainview and Hicksville.  Syosset shares its post office with Laurel Hollow.  As of October 18, … (0 comments)

AUTUMN IN THE ROSE GARDEN - 10/18/08 04:19 PM
 
 
                                                                                         Driving through the towns of Muttontown, the Brookvilles, Oyster Bay Cove, Laurel Hollow, Mill Neck and Centre Island, one notices the colors of autumn beginning to appear.  Right here in our own backyard, we will soon see this autumnal splendor that Mother Nature gives us.
 
With this change in the seasons, we have lots of chores ahead of us to get the garden prepared for a long winter nap.  I keep myself very busy until it gets too cold to work outdoors.
 
 We must take advantage of the mild weather that remains to start a compost … (0 comments)

HOME SALES STATISTICS FOR SYOSSET, NEW YORK - 10/13/08 09:58 PM
For the first three quarters of 2008, there are 121 homes sold in Syosset compared to 185 homes sold in Syosset for the same period in 2007.  That's a 35% drop in sales.  Inventory is very robust with 139 homes for sale as of 10/12/08.
Since June 1, 2008 there are 72 homes sold in Syosset, 16 homes were sold in June, followed by 17 homes sold in July.  Home sales peaked in August with a sale of 26 homes.  Then the trend shifted.  Sales in September were a mere 9 homes.  So far, only 4 homes were sold in October. 
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OYSTER FESTIVAL IN OYSTER BAY IS THIS WEEKEND - OCT. 17-19, 2008 - 10/13/08 09:50 PM
 

The Oyster Festival in Oyster Bay is the East Coast's largest waterfront festival and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this coming weekend - Oct. 17-19, 2008.  This year, Oyster Festival begins on Friday night, Oct. 17 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM (amusements and rides only).  On Saturday, it opens at 11:00 AM and ends at 7:00 PM.  On Sunday, it opens at 11:00 AM and ends at 6:00 PM.   Revenues will help the non-profit organizations in Oyster Bay.  The Oyster Festival is organized and operated by the Oyster Bay Rotary Club and has generated over $5 million for charities … (3 comments)

BAYVILLE HOMES FOR SALE - OCT. 11, 2008 - 10/11/08 09:57 PM
 There are 42 homes for sale in Bayville as of October 11, 2008.  Four of these homes for sale in Bayville are waterfront properties, ten of these Bayville homes for sale have waterviews of Long Island Sound, Oyster Bay or Mill Neck Creek.   

Bayville is the home of the scariest theme park called Bayville Scream Park.  Also during the month of October for the past 17 years, area residents love to go to the famous Bayville Haunted Firehouse.  It is open on Fridays from 7-11 PM and on Saturdays from 6-11 PM all through the month of October.
 Contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady" if … (0 comments)

OYSTER BAY HOMES FOR SALE - OCT 9, 2008 - 10/09/08 03:02 PM
There are 58 homes for sale in Oyster Bay as of Oct. 9, 2008.  Below is the breakdown of the type of houses and number of homes for sale in Oyster Bay.  Of the houses over the million dollar mark, three of them are located on Mill River Rd, Oyster Bay, one on Schoolhouse Pl, Oyster Bay, one on Harbor Rd. Oyster Bay, and a contemporary on Locust Ln. Oyster Bay. 

 
Most of these homes are conveniently located in town which is called The Village and walking distance to shops, restaurants, churches, beach and Teddy Roosevelt Memorial Park and … (0 comments)

OYSTER BAY CONDOS/COOPS FOR SALE - OCT. 8, 2008 - 10/08/08 04:27 PM
There are five areas in Oyster Bay where you can buy condos, coops or townhouses.  Right now, there are 33 condos/coops/townhouses for sale in Oyster Bay. 
On Lexington Ave., Oyster Bay, the second driveway on your left from Hess Gas Station is the Lexington Estates which are coops.  At Lexington Estates in Oyster Bay, there are 6 coops for sale.  Price ranges from $160,000 for 1 BR, 1 Bath to $295,000 for a 2 BRs, 1 Bath coops. 
Landmark Colony is few feet down the road on Lexington Ave., Oyster Bay and they are condos. We only have 1 unit for … (0 comments)

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL IN MILL NECK, NY - OCTOBER 11-12, 2008 - 10/08/08 09:55 AM
When autumn comes, we in Oyster Bay, NY and the neighboring towns are enjoying the cool weather, the changing colors of the trees and the various festivals to celebrate the season.   One of them is the Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf in Mill Neck which is held on Columbus Day weekend.  This year it will be this weekend - Oct. 11 & 12 from 9AM-5PM.  There will be plenty of apples, cheeses, baked goods, seasonal produce, children's games, facepainting and sign language shop.
Mill Neck Manor is an 86-acre estate formerly owned by the Dodge's family.  … (0 comments)

OYSTER BAY HOMES SOLD IN THE FIRST 3 QUARTERS OF 2008 - 10/04/08 11:05 PM
There were 26 homes sold in Oyster Bay during the 3 quarters ending Sept, 30, 2008 compared to 45 homes sold in Oyster Bay for the same period in 2007.  Right now, there are 58 homes for sale in Oyster Bay ranging in price from $319,000 to $4,025,000.    
 

Contact Rosalinda Morgan "The Rose Lady" if you are thinking of buying/selling a house in Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville & Locust Valley.
Ph. 516-385-0584
Email - linda@rosalindamorgan.com
Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com
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OPEN HOUSE - SAT., OCT 4, 2008, 2-4 PM - 14 6TH ST., BAYVILLE, NY - 10/02/08 03:30 PM
 

Take a look at this charming Bayville bungalow within walking distance to Long Island Sound and minutes to restaurant row in Bayville.  It is a two-bedroom cottage/bungalow on a nice neighborhood in Bayville with a beautiful huge backyard.  This Bayville cottage looks small but the look is deceiving.  Must see to appreciate this Bayville home!
 
Plenty of potentials.  Rare opportunity to own a nice home in Bayville at very reasonable price. Price reduced for quick sale at $349K from $380K.  Bring offers.
If you love the water, this Bayville cottage is a short distance to the Bayville and Center Island beaches.   There is a nice … (0 comments)

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, OCT. 12, 2008, 2-4 pm, 48 CONVENT RD., SYOSSET, NY - 10/02/08 02:47 PM

Come and see this gorgeous Syosset home for sale conveniently located mid-block on a nice street near the town of Syosset  You can walk to the railroad station, shopping areas and restaurants in Syosset village.  This split home in Syosset has oversized den with wood burning fireplace connected to a patio with French door and a bar to entertain your guests.  Plenty of space for a pool table.  Wooden floors throughout.  New CAC & windows, 5-year old roof, new boiler still under warranty.  Living room has cathedral ceilings.  Lots of mouldings.  Kitchen has a slider to a wooden deck overlooking … (0 comments)

 
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