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Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 11th, 2012 - WooHoo! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour the night before. We don't want anyone late for work and school right? I swear, this is my favorite time of year.....Spring Ahead! An extra hour of daylight and each day for a few months it...

North Babylon NY Housing Market for December 2011 North Babylon NY covers three school districts: Babylon Schools, West Babylon Schools and North Babylon Schools. So depending upon where you buy your home in North Babylon NY, will result in what school district your children will attend. North Ba...

The Flip Side About REO Agents Real estate agents and consumers think being an REO agent is the best thing since sliced bread. They make tons of money, fast. Think again. I had the pleasure last August in helping one of my buyers buy an REO property. I also had the pleasure in speaking with the R...

Lindenhurst NY Home For Sale*****Home Currently Under Contract*****This fabulous new construction colonial home is in the American Venice section of Lindenhurst NY. No expense has been spared by the builder! 5 Star Energy Rating which is the highest a home can be rated!This new construction Linde...

Long Island Arts & Craft Shows 2012 Melville NY Art & Craft FestivalWhere: Huntington Hilton, Melville NYDate: February 26th, 2012Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMAdmission: $5 for Adults; Children under 12 are free.This is a one day show and you get to see first-hand all the upcoming new creations for t...

It Was My First Time and I Didn't Like It So there I was yesterday, being a good agent keeping an eye on the Lindenhurst NY condo market for my past seller. Looking to see what has recently sold so I can report back to her. Found a condo that sold for much higher than others sold for just a few m...

Lindenhurst NY Homes Under Contract 2009 - 2011 The Lindenhurst NY real estate market for homes under contract in the last quarter of 2011 ended off better than I expected. 61 Lindenhurst NY homes went under contract and so far 45 have closed. The remaining 16 went under contract towards the end ...

Lindenhurst NY Short Sale Market Report - 2008-January 2012 The Lindenhurst NY short sale market in 2011 almost stayed the same compared to 2010. In 2010, 55 homes were listed as short sales and 30 sold. 50 homes in Lindenhurst NY were listed as short sales in 2011 and 33 sold. 2012 will be inte...

The Only Person I Sleep with is My Husband It's funny how buyers get advice that is old-school. Family and friends mean well but inaccurate information can lead to misunderstandings. In January of 2009, I met with a nice couple who were first time home buyers. During my consultation with them, I...

Lindenhurst NY Waterfront Homes - You Will Miss The Boat If You Wait To List Your Home A few times a day I check my website visitor stats to see the activity. Potential buyers are already looking for waterfront homes for sale in Lindenhurst NY: There are different types of waterfront homes in Lin...