Sean Stark's (options) Blog

Authored by: Laurie Mindnich March 20th, 2009 While we follow the interminable agenda of “Riverhead Revitalization”, rarely is there a more touching glimpse of the reality that waits…and waits…FOR SOMETHING! Nan Patience, from the local Riverhead Blog, Back at the Ranch , provides an interesting ...

Authored by: Options Realty March 18th, 2009 This is an early glimpse of what can be expected in first quarter results, obtained from the MLSLI, on closing activity for properties on the North Fork of Long Island: 2009 vs. 2008 Total homes closed, Jan.01, 2009 through March 17, 2009: 44 Total hom...

Authored by: Laurie Mindnich - for Options Realty March 15th, 2009  It was with relief that a new search feature on the MLSLI (multi list service of Long Island) was discovered- it’s an REO (bank owned) and short sale search. It’s now possible to sort properties with these buyer parameters, but i...

Authored by: Options Realty March 6th, 2009 When a foot of snow is the sight present at my front door, it occurs to me that owning a property absent certain time consuming tasks might be a great idea. While I have a few more years to go before the leap to a 55 and better, retirement, or active ad...