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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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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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Where to Find Fall Flowers, Mums, and Seasonal Décor Around Long Island
Fallen leaves aren't the only colors to be found in October. Autumn is when mums (chrysanthemums) are in bloom, and there's a host of other flowers and plants thriving right now too that would be perfect for your house or yard. There are plenty of garden stores and nurseries around Long Island with autumn plants to decorate your new home and yard. Here are the places our real estate agents like to visit.
Hicks Nurseries – Westbury, NY
Address: 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590
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Buyers: What Your Monthly Housing Payment Really Includes
Getting pre-approved is one thing. Knowing how that number breaks out per month is another—and one that new buyers may not fully understand. Our REALTORS® work with buyers throughout Long Island who fall in love with the principal/interest piece and realize too late that taxes, insurance, and other items have to be added on as well.
The Four Pieces That Comprise Your Payment
Lenders love to use an all-encompassing acronym to describe your housing costs, PITI (principal, int...
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End-of-Summer Indoor Fun for Families on Long Island
The end of the summer season is the perfect time to treat your family to some indoor fun at one of Long Island's entertainment centers. You'll have your choice of many activities under one roof, and you won't have to worry about rain or hot weather interfering with your day. Our real estate agents suggest checking out these indoor entertainment centers to close out the summer.
End-of-Summer Indoor Fun for Families on Long Island
Active Kidz Long Island - Jericho, NY
Address: 200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, NY 11753
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