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Buying a Home on Long Island? Don't Overlook Property Taxes
The asking price is usually one of the first things buyers check when they find a house they like. Property taxes deserve just as much attention, especially on Long Island, where tax bills can look quite different from one address to the next.
Our real estate agents at Laffey Real Estate encourage buyers to look at the full cost of owning a home before making an offer. That means asking about property taxes early, not waiting until the closing paperwork is underway.
Why Property Taxes Vary Across Long Island
You can't judge a home's property taxes by its asking price. Two houses in the same price rang...
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Buyers: Understanding Long Island's Most Common Home Styles
Take a drive through Long Island's North Shore neighborhoods, and you'll likely spot cape, hi-ranch, split-level, and ranch homes along the way. Our real estate agents know that choosing a home style involves more than appearance. Each layout offers different advantages depending on your daily routine, household needs, and plans for the future. Understanding those differences can help you decide which style best fits your lifestyle.
Why Home Style Impacts Everyday Life
Long Island's development during the postwar years brought a variety of home styles to the North Shore....
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Cozy Season on Long Island: Bookstores, Tea Shops, and More
Fall kicks off cocooning season, but you don't need to stay home to be cozy. Our real estate agents cocoon at these comforting bookstores and warm-drink shops around Long Island.
Favorite Bookstores, Tea Shops, and Warm-Drink Stops on Long Island
Locust Valley Bookstore - Locust Valley, NY
Address: 8 Birch Hill Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560
Do you enjoy sharing your love of reading with family and friends?
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Long Island After Dark: Ghost Tours, Legends, and Local Lore
Here on Long Island, fall isn't just the season of crisp mornings and pumpkin spice lattes. Locals start embracing Halloween as soon as the leaves turn, and the autumn months offer plenty of opportunities to explore the region's unique haunted history and local ghost legends. Let our real estate agents guide you in discovering Long Island's spooky side this season.
Explore Long Island's Haunted Attractions
Raynham Hall Museum – Oyster Bay, NY
Address: 30 W. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Dedicated to...
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How to Make an Older Long Island Home Feel Current Without Remodeling
If your Long Island home has been around for a few decades, you probably already know which parts still work beautifully and which ones are starting to show their age. The good news is that making a home feel fresher doesn't always mean taking on a major renovation.
Our real estate agents know that in many cases, a house doesn't need a major renovation. A handful of smaller changes can make it feel much fresher.
Start With the Rooms You Already Have
Many older Long Island ho...