Geri's Long Island Real Estate Blog
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Though I'm not a huge fan of reblogging, Jon Zolsky's post was thought provoking enough for me to send around the block a second time, just in case anyone missed it. How many of you see yourselves in his scenario?A few days ago I was making a left turn on a busy Daytona road. Two turn lanes. In ...
01/17/2011
I saw it once and smiled, then, when I came to check on the latest activity here in the rain, there, emblazoned on the deepest banner I've ever seen on ActiveRain was the incredible number 200,000, made up of the faces that brought us all here. I can't help but feel a little like a very proud, v...
01/17/2011
Open House - Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 1-3 p.m 3054 Lee Place, South Bellmore Waterfront Splanch - Western Exposure, Near Open Bay Though winter is still upon us on Long Island, this spacious Land's End Splanch on S. Bellmore's east bay peninsula will warm you up considerably. At a price poin...
01/15/2011
I couldn't help thinking tonight, as I was creating a floor plan for a design job, that there were two ways of doing this. I could have the furniture all brought into the room, then drag it around till it worked in the space, or I could create my floor plan to scale online, and save some sore mu...
01/14/2011
Whether you're considering buying a home in Merrick or selling your current Merrick real estate, knowing what the statistics are telling us about market conditions can be helpful in making your decision. For the month of December, 2010, 23 homes sold in Merrick, 4 of them in North Merrick, 15 i...
01/13/2011
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Whether it's s'more(s) or less, I love my little creative tyke. Though miles may separate us, our hearts are connected at the core. How lucky can a girl get. Aside from sitting beside him, munching on his concoction, I consider myself fortunate that his mom chooses to share his adventures. N...
01/13/2011
The buyer seemed a little impatient when I tried to answer her question, "What's the difference between a co-op and a condo and why should I care?" What a lot of people don't realize, I told her is that buying a co-op is not buying real property but rather purchasing shares of a corporation. E...
01/12/2011
If your home is on the market now on Long Island, you have some stiff competition and a smaller buyer pool than were out there searching a few short years ago. Do yourself a favor and make sure your home is putting its best foot forward each and every showing. Some simple rules to follow: Turn...
01/10/2011
After a recent visit to a home on Long Island soon to be listed for sale, I've had several conversations and emails regarding different aspects of the proposed marketing plan and pricing. The seller understood, at our meeting, just how crucial proper pricing is in the current real estate environ...
01/09/2011
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Winter made itself known loud and clear on Long Island this year, much as it has in other parts of the country. The second significant snow fell right on cue Friday with huge, flakes obliterating the view as I drove home from the supermarket. I was so disappointed to discover my camera, my con...
01/09/2011
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Geri Sonkin
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert