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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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Sellers: How to Prepare for a Longer Fall Selling Timeline
Fall on Long Island has a unique cadence. It is rarely the same as spring, or even itself. If you're preparing a home for sale this time of year, our REALTORS® can help you think through expectations from the start and build a strategy for the timing you have versus the timing you wish you had.
Why Do Fall Showings Take Longer to Sell?
As September gets underway, buyer traffic can decrease. Schools, changing schedules, holidays, and daylight hours all play a role, so a home that attracts immediate attention during the busy spring market may need more time to find the right buyer later in the year. It has nothing to do with value...
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Homeowners: Which Late-Summer Projects Should Wait Until Fall?
Late summer on Long Island often encourages homeowners to try to do too much. Between the dampness of the Sound and the end of pool season, it's easy to want to get as much done as possible before the next round of rainstorms. Our REALTORS® field tons of these questions across the area every year, and the truth is that many things are best left to October. Here's our breakdown of Long Island housing projects that should wait until fall.
Reviewing Long Island's Late-Summer Weather Window
The North Shore's late-summer weather pattern is characterized by warm, humid days and cool, showery nights. This climate can prove quite difficult...
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Late-Summer Day Trips: North Shore vs South Shore Picks for a One-Day Escape
With sunny days, stunning sunsets, and perfect weather for enjoying the outdoors, late summer is a wonderful time for a day trip on Long Island. But should you visit the North Shore, the South Shore, or spend a day exploring each? Our real estate agents are here to help you decide, with a look at great North Shore and South Shore picks for a late-summer escape.