"What Real Estate Taught Me About Patience, Timing, and People"What Real Estate Taught Me About Patience, Timing, and PeopleBy Thomas SantoreWhen I first got into real estate, I thought it was all about speed.Find the deal. Lock it in. Close. Repeat.But the longer I’ve been in this business — especially working with land — the more I’ve realized:This game isn’t about moving fast.It’s about moving right.PatienceYou don’t rush land. You don’t push people.Deals take time. Subdivisions take approvals. Buyers take space to think.I’ve had projects that sat idle for months, then came back to life in a week. I’ve had buyers walk, only to return two seasons later — clearer, ready, aligned.Patience isn’t passive. It’s trusting that the work you’re doing now is planting something that’ll grow late... 04/16/2025

Whitewood at North Hills is an exclusive code-gated community nestled in the heart of Roslyn, Long Island.Located in Nassau County, this desirable neighborhood is easily accessible via the Long Island Expressway at Exit 36, heading south on Shelter Rock Road for a quarter mile. Directly across from the Acorn Ponds community, Whitewood offers attached residences featuring both ranch-style layouts and multi-level townhouse designs. You'll enjoy a prime location with schools, dining, and shopping all within close reach.The units feature a 2-car garage, full basement, central air conditioning, and electric heat. The community offers amenities, including a pool and tennis courts, and is pet friendly. The sought-after Whitewood neighborhood it part of the highly regarded Herricks School Distr... 04/22/2025

"One Town, Ten Drives: What You Miss When You Don’t Walk the Land"🚗 One Town, Ten Drives: What You Miss When You Don’t Walk the LandIntro:Buying land isn’t just about lot size and price—it’s about feeling the land. In this post, I visited 10 different parcels across [Town Name—e.g., Yorktown], all on paper looking similar. But when I stepped out of the car and walked them? Totally different stories.🔍 What the MLS Tells You vs. What Your Feet Do Here’s a breakdown of what I noticed only after getting boots on the ground:1. Lot #1 – "Gorgeous Sloping Acre" MLS Says: 1.1 acres, lightly wooded, ideal for walkout basement What I Found: The slope is way too steep for easy access. Clearing would cost $$$. Beautiful, but not build-ready. 💡 Lesson: Always assess topography in person. "Walkout po... 04/21/2025

"Behind the Dirt: The Untold Stories of Vacant Land"🏞️ Behind the Dirt: The Untold Stories of Vacant LandIntro:Vacant land may look quiet, but many parcels carry deep stories—abandoned plans, family legacies, legal battles, or wild dreams that never came to life. In this series, we’ll unearth those stories and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the land most people drive right past.📍 Feature Lot: 151 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY (example based on your property—swap in a new one for each post)🧱 What It Looks Like Today: 47.5 acres of rolling terrain, quiet woodlands, and ridge views… but this peaceful plot has a much louder past.📜 The Backstory: Originally four approved building lots, the land was part of a proposed 16-home subdivision that was reduced, shelved, and eventually consolid... 04/21/2025