It has been a difficult year for many home owners and now the market has many homes for sale. Most of these homes are Short Sale or Foreclosure.  a short sale is a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale fall short of the balance owed on a loan secured by the property ... Foreclosure involves a lawsuit in which a bank, mortgage company, or other lien holder seeks to take an owner's property to satisfy a debt. ... Take a look at how many of these homes are in Deer Park, New York: 29 and in Dix Hills, NewYork there are 10 homes. Many homes owners are not aware that they don't have to let the home go into FORCLOSURE. They can consult a realtor to complete a short sale, so that their credit can be rebuild again in a shorter time frame. The realtor will negotiate on behalf of... 04/13/2009

This luxury 24 hour gated community in Dix Hills Long Island may be the neighborhood you are looking for. Located in Suffolk County on The North Shore, you can reach Hunting Hollow Farm by taking the Long Island Expressway to Exit 51N, which is Deer Park Road, to Half Hollow Road and follow it to the guarded gatehouse at Equestrian Way. There is a clubhouse, pool and tennis courts, and students living in this prestigious community can attend the famed top rated Half Hollow Hills School District.  The main circling roadway of Hunting Hollow Ct and the 3 cul-de-sacs which are Fox Hollow Ct, Shetland Ct, and Saddle Brook Ct., are surrounded by lush manicured lawns. Call for current pricing!If you would like to know if there are any available homes at Hunting Hollow Farm or any other commun... 04/09/2009

Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff are providing you with statistics of homes and condos that sold in Dix Hills Long Island for the year 2008.  These statistics will give you the sales for Dix Hills New York in the famed Half Hollow Hills School District #5, according to the multiple listing service and  public records.In 2008, 161 houses sold and closed in Dix Hills. Also,  four 55 and over condos sold in Dix Hills New York. When checking public records, houses sold betwen $310,000 to $1,850,000. Condos for 55 and over active adutls sold from $440,000 to $525,000.Dix Hills is a town in Suffolk County with starter homes, mid-size homes, and luxury homes.  A sold price may not reflect the current market conditions or home values. If you are a homeowner looking to sell your property, you must pri... 04/02/2009

Located in Dix Hills Long Island, Vanderbilt Manors West is a luxury home community on Long Island's North Shore. Vanderbilt Manors West is a beautiful community on Long Island's North Shore with 21 custom built homes.  Built in the mid 1990's, this community consists of 2 cul-de-sacs with the street names of Landing Court and Sage Hollow Court. The homes are either Colonials or Contemporaries and each approximately 1 acre property. The students living in Vanderbilt Manors West can attend the famed Half Hollow Hills School District #5. LAWRECNE AND SHEILA AGRANOFF can sell you a home at Vanderbilt Manors West, or any other luxury community in Dix Hills Long Island, when available. Please call us at 631-805-4400 (c). SEARCH LONG ISLAND HOMES HERE  All content, including text may not be u... 03/29/2009

  Pine Hollow Estates is a community of 24 Post Modern homes in Dix Hills Long Island.  Built in the late 1990's, Pine Hollow Estates is located by Exit 51S on The Long Island Expressway. This is a small community situated on 2 cul-de-sacs in Long Island's North Shore and Suffolk County. The students who live in The Pine Hollow community can attend the famed Half Hollow Hills School District #5. These homes are closeby to The Long Island Expressway and off of Half Hollow Road. LAWRENCE AND SHEIILA AGRANOFF can sell you a home in Dix Hills in the Half Hollow Hills School District when available. Call 631-805-4400 (c). We are Licensed Broker Associate, Certified Relolcation Specialists, Certified Negotiation Specialists, and Buyer Broker Representatives covering all of Long Island's North... 03/29/2009

The market has been changing in the new year and many homes are still on the market, but there are few homes that has been selling. Our inventory has developed since the winter break. The new outlet have encourage new buyers to take a look at Dix Hills and Deer Park. The school district has also given the buyers new in sights. If you considering buying a home in Dix Hills take a look at how many homes sold within December and January. The number of homes that were sold in December and January in Dix Hills are  12 comparing to 43 homes that are on the market. In the Deer park area the number of homes that sold  are 16 and there are 40 homes on the market. The average prices for homes in Dix Hills are $799,000 and the average price for homes in Deer Park are $368,000 This will give you so... 03/10/2009

Buyers/Sellers give you signals as to when they are ready to buy sell. Sometimes these signals are spoken and sometimes these signals are un-spoken. 1. They make fical expressions 2. Examines information you've given him 3. Hold up the BINDER/MLS form that you have in front of them   Some buyers signals that are asked in form of questions are 1. What are the taxes? 2. What are the fuel or electricity costs? 3. Are they flexible in price? 4. When do they want to be out by?   Some questions sellers may ask are: 1. Will you be advertising my home 2. How long will I have to list with you for? 3. Will you have an open house for me?   If you feel the customer is ready for the close even before you're finished with the presentation try to close them. If it doesn't work you could always finish ... 03/10/2009

Everyone is getting ready to place their home in the market... WOW what can I say. Before you decide to place your home out there for all the buyers to take a look. Make sure that your in the right place and your ready for the outcome.   Take a look at all your competition and what they have to offer and then make sure that your home will stand out and shine like a petty penny.     These tips will help you get your home sold fast during a buyer's market. 1. What is the price your asking for: you will need a realtor to help you decide on what price will sell your home,make sure it's not price to sell other homes, but it will be that home where all the buyers will come and find a true VALUE for their money.   2. Presentation: First impression does matter. you would buy a steak at a fine r... 02/18/2009

Dix Hills Long Island Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff can sell you a home in Dix Hills Long Island as they become available.  The following are some of the sought after communities located in Dix Hills and the Famed Half Hollow Hills School District #5. Vanderbilt Manors West Vanderbilt Manors West- Located by Wolf Hill Road in Dix Hills Long Island. There are 21 custom built homes in this community located in Suffolk County which consists of Landing Court and Sage Hollow Court. Pheasant Run The Pheasant Run community was built in the mid 1990's.  There  are post modern homes, contemporary and colonials that were built in this neighborhood. Most of the homes in this area have lots from 1/2 acre to over an  acre. This community is located South of the Long Island Expressway, East of Carll's S... 02/17/2009

Registration for the Half Hollow Hills Universal Pre-K program is happening now.  Deadline is Feb. 13, 2009 for this upcoming fall.  This no-cost program is for 5 days a week, 2 and a half hours per day, either am or pm session.  Residents in the HHH school district with a child who will be 4 years old on or before Dec. 31,2009 are eligible.  If the number of applicants exceeds the allotted space, a lottery will be started.  The pre-k programs are held in designated elementary schools throughout the district. My daughter was in the 07-08 program and it was wonderful.  Her teachers, Miss Lori & Miss Vanessa, were amazing.  It really helped pave the way to full time kindergarten (especially since the program was in the same school).  Online applications available at www.hhh.k12.ny.us   Ca... 01/29/2009

THE GREENS AT HALF HOLLOW (DIX HILLS) LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK Behind the attended gatehouse, down tree-shaded paths, and past charming gazebos lies the The Greens at Half Hollow Hills.   With the finest condominiums, townhouses, and golf villas, this extraordinary residential community offers unparalleled ammenities on Long Island.  There are 400 rolling acres, golf course, and the spectacular Clubhouse in this 55 and better community. If you would like to view any units avialable in this sought after neighborhood, please contact LARRY AND SHEILA Realtors with Charles Rutenberg Realty at 631-780-4422. http:www.suffolkexperts.com   12/01/2008

IF YOUR IN THE MARKET AND LOOKING FOR A HOME TO BUY IN DIX HILLS, NEW YORK TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THE AVERAGE PRICE IS AND HOW MANY HOMES HOMES SOLD DURING AUGUST , SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER. IN OCTOBER 2 HOMES SOLD AT AN AVERAGE PRICE OF 410,000. THE MARKET IS CHANGING SINCE THE SEASON IS CHANGING TOO. Statistics FOR OCTOBER 2008 FieldCountMean(Average)MedianModeLowHigh Listing Price 2 $429,750 $429,750 $400,000 $400,000 $459,500 Original Price 2 $429,750 $429,750 $400,000 $400,000 $459,500 Sold Price 2 $410,000 $410,000 $355,000 $355,000 $465,000 % Difference 2 5.05 5.050000000000001 -1.2 -1.2 11.3 Taxes 2 $9,128 $9,128 7669.02 7669.02 10585.98 Bedrooms 2 4 4 4 4 4 Baths 2 2.3 2.25 2 2 2.5 Days On Market 2 38 37.5 35 35 40   THE HOMES IS DIX HILLS HAVEN'T REALLY BEEN MOVING, TAKE A LOOK AT ... 11/13/2008

Half Hollow Hills School District Homes Market Trend Report - July 2008.  This report shows a statistical comparison between the month of July 2008 and the first and second quarter averages for the year, in addition to a year-over-year comparison.  This report provides information about homes sold in the Half Hollow Hills School District including:  location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market.   These monthly reports provide a relatively small sampling of homes, which often times results in extreme fluctuations that may or may not be indicative of the market trend for the Half Hollow Hills School District.   This report is designed to give factual information about sales in the Half Hollow Hills School District.  As is the case with many school districts on Long Island... 08/09/2008

Half Hollow Hills School District Homes Market Trend Report - June 2008 - Mid-Year Recap.  This report shows a statistical comparison between the months of April, May and June 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison.  For the mid-year recap, the first and second quarter averages are listed as well for both 2008 and 2007.  This report provides information about homes sold in the Half Hollow Hills School District including:  location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market.   While the monthly reports provide a relatively small sampling of homes, which often times results in extreme fluctuations that may or may not be indicative of the market trend for the Half Hollow Hills School District, a look at the mid-year trends will be more indicative of the current market t... 07/12/2008

NO INTERMODAL!!! The State Senate and Assembly has passed the Anti-Intermodal bill.  This bill reinforces the law which requires the land owned by the Pilgrim State Hospital be transferred to the Edgewood Perserve.  The DOT had intended to use this land to build the Long Island Truck and Rail Intermodal Facility. Not only is this a great win for those opposing the Intermodal, it is one step closer to protecting the quality of life for the residents in the Brentwood, Edgewood, Dix Hills, Deer Park, Commack areas.  The air pollution and traffic congestion on Commack Road, just south of the Long Island Expressway has been a great concern.  We still have to continue fighting!  The legislation is now in the hands of Governor David Patterson.  We must express our concerns to the Governor's of... 07/10/2008

Local REALTOR e-PRO® Agent Utilizing Technology To Provide Consumers With State-of-the-Art Services July 7, 2008 – As more and more consumers begin their search for real estate-related information on the Internet, it is critical that real estate professionals are well educated in the use of technology to the benefit of both the consumer and the agent and/or broker. Realizing the importance of technology training, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) now offers its members the e-PRO certification course -- the only technology certification program offered by NAR. The program is designed to prepare real estate professionals to make the most of Internet technology and to identify, evaluate, and implement new Internet business models. The elite group of course graduates represents on... 07/07/2008

The Town of Huntington's Movies On the Lawn Program is Back. This year kicks off at the Dix Hills Park (by the pool) on Monday, June 30th, featuring the BEE Movie.  I went to last years drive-in movie at Crab Meadow Beach with the kids.  We had a great time.  So bring the family, friends, and kids.  Don't forget your blanket, lawn chairs ,dinner/snacks (and some bug repellent).  This is a free event that begins at darkness.  Looking forward to seeing you there! *If it gets rained out, the movie showing will be held indoors at John Glenn High School at 7:30 06/27/2008

  Half Hollow Hills School District Homes Market Trend Report - May 2008.  This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the months of April and May for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison.  This report provides information about homes sold in the Half Hollow Hills School District including:  location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market.   It is important to note that monthly reports provide a relatively small sampling of homes which often times results in extreme fluctuations that may or may not be indicative of the market trend for the Half Hollow Hills School District.  The quarterly market trend has more data, and as such, gives a more accurate look at the current market trend.  However, it should be noted that the mark... 06/14/2008

The Half Hollow Hills Community Library in Dix Hills and Melville is part of a Museum Pass Pilot Program.  This great program allows district residents with a library card to reserve passes to: American Museum of Natural History Long Island Children's Museum Old Westbury Gardens Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum There are different guidelines for each pass, some good for one family, some for 2 adults and up to 4 children.  These passes allow for free admission to the museums and discounts at the shops and exhibitions.  I've already used the pass for the Children's Museum in Garden City.  My kids loved it!  You do have to reserve the passes but I must say there's not much of a wait.  I don't think many people are aware of this great program so I figured I'd get the word out.  **Please re... 05/28/2008

I just received a very disturbing automated message from my son's elementary school. He attends Otsego Elementary in Dix Hills NY. The school just built a brand new playground this school year. It's beautiful and all the kids loved it. The message was to notify us that this very playground was destroyed earlier today by a fire. At this time, the assistant principal didn't give too much details. I hope that if anyone knows or saw anything regarding this fire that they will come forward and speak with the school officials. To the Otsego families-we are such a strong and dedicated community,I'm sure we'll have a new playground up for the kids in no time. 05/25/2008