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3 Housing Trends Emerging This Selling Season

There is absolutely no better time to buy than NOW....but with the improving housing market....buyers are facing many changes.   1. The Competition is Fierce Housing affordability is at record highs, this is due to falling home values and low mortgage rates.  Buyers realize the opportunities and are taking action.  Mixed with sinking inventories of good homes listed for sale, the competition is getting more fierce. Investors are snapping up bargain prices, both in short sales, REO'S, and conventional sales.  Most are all-cash deals, which means greater competition for...Continue Reading!

Happenings In Port Jefferson

March is almost over and you can really start to feel the change in the seasons - we've had pleasantly warm weather, and all around Port Jefferson you can start to see the signs of Springtime and beginning to sprout. As the days continue to grow warmer, there are more and more things to do around Port Jeff - outdoor special events, Springtime Celebrations, and local attractions reopening as the winter season draws to a close (this makes me very happy). No matter what...Continue Reading!

Spring Has Sprung!

Here comes Spring (check out this beautiful Magnolia tree in Port Jefferson), historically the time of year when buyers awake from the winter slumber of the holidays and snowfall, and go on their pilgrimage to look for new housing. Houses look better in Spring with green grass, blooming trees, and flowers. Plus, buyers who find a home in the next 60 days can close after the school year ends and enjoy the summer months in their new backyards. It’s almost a...Continue Reading!

5 Hardships For A Short Sale in Port Jefferson/Three Village

Here are facts and questions on short sales for you: WHAT EXACTLY IS A SHORT SALE? A short sale is when a property is sold for less than the sum of all liens on the property.  The lender often agrees to forgive the unpaid amount and releasing the borrower from any remaining obligations.  Remember that you may have to pay income tax on amount forgiven. WHAT CONDITIONS MUST EXIST FOR A LENDER/SERVICE COMPANY TO CONSIDER A SHORE SALE? The borrower must be able to...Continue Reading!

What Every Home Seller Should Know

Today, I would like to make you aware of the dangers of overpricing your home that you might be thinking of selling. 8 Good Reasons For You: 1.  Minimizes Offers An overpriced house discourages prospective buyers from making offers since the difference between the asking price and market price becomes substantial.  Hence, longer time on the market, until you list at a price point of an offer. 2.  Agent Enthusiasm And Response Agents lose interest in showing a property that is overpriced.  They do not spend as...Continue Reading!

A List of Things To Do In Snowy Port Jefferson

It's snowing!!  And we love it!  There is so much to do in Port Jefferson!  Ice Skating anyone?  The Rinx at the Harborfront Park. The children love sleigh riding at the "bowl".  Where's the bowl, you ask?  Just go to the High School! Take the children to the Explorium Children's Museum? Walk along beautiful, historic East Main St. and check out the boutiques.  Once there enjoy lunch at Tiger Lily.  Build a snowman at the Harborfront Park. Snow shoe or cross-country ski at the Port Jefferson Country Club.  The...Continue Reading!

Upcoming Port Jefferson Library Trip

On April 19th you can travel with the Library!!  Are you ready to take a tour of the Mark Twain House & Museum? For $99.00 this trip begins on the Bridgeport-Port Jeferson Ferry.  The first stop will be a tour of the Mark Twain House and Museum, a National Historic Landmark in Hartford, Connecticut.  The 25-room home is a stunning example of Gothic architecture.   This is where Twain wrote The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  Next stop is a visit to Harriet Beecher...Continue Reading!

Golf? Tennis? Join The Port Jefferson Country Club

I love the lifestyle Port Jeff offers its residents!   We truly have it all here!  Our beautiful private beach!  Our Country Club Amenities, the restaurants, galleries, shops, parks, museums, theatre, marinas, and overall chemistry! The Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills celebrated its’ 100th year anniversary in 2008. Over the last 100 years the club has undergone a continuous and glorious transformation: six name changes, six property owners, several dedicated operators, a few devastating fires, several golf architects, coupled with a long list...Continue Reading!

Port Jeff’s Top 10 Local Links For You

Chamber of Commerce  Port Jefferson Free Library Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council Theatre Three Maritime Explorium Long Island Seaport & EcoCenter Port Jefferson Country Club Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson Business Improvement District The Village of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson....We Have It All!Continue Reading!