All Things Real Estate By Philip A Raices - March 1, 20210 22 Who will you be hiring when selling, investing, purchasing, renting, or leasing your residential or commercial real estate, a salesperson or a consultant, or both? Hopefully, you will find a professional who is a hybrid and represents a combination of both types. Everyone who is selling needs a salesperson to seek out the most serious, motivated, qualified income and the creditworthy purchaser who will fall in love with your home, right? But at the same time has the savoir-faire and astute knowledge to be a professional consultant by asking probing questions to ascertain, narrow down and pinpoint those who are the real buyers from those who are the tire-kickers and shoppers, out for a day perusing homes for whatever reason. ... 03/01/2021

 Here is a unique community in the Heart of Great Neck Long Island. Portico At Great Neck is a 24 hour guard-gated community in Nassau County New York in Zip Code 11021. Located In The Heart of Town, you can reach Portico by The Long Island Expressway Exit 31 (Lakeville Road) to Middle Neck Road. A right Turn on Maple Drive and a left on Bond Street will bring you to the gated entry. Portico is comprised of a 4 Story Elevator Building, and Attached Townhouses. The 4 Story Doorman Building includes underground parking, and the Townhouses have either a 1 or 2 car garage.  Amenities Include a Gym and a Party Room, and there is a monthly common charge fee to cover the costs. Pets are welcome. The complex is served by The Great Neck School District #7.  This North Shore Long Island neighborh... 08/11/2019

Meet 20+ Wellness experts from New York all in one place! Explore fitness, Essential Oils, Feng Shui, Reiki, Yoga and so much more! If you can't attend, please spread the word! It's going to be a wonderful event, filled with great company, energy, learning and sharing!   When: March 11th, 2018Where: Great Neck Synagogue, Great Neck, NY 11023Time: 10am - 2pmCost: FREEEE!! All are welcome to join in!    03/09/2018

By Philip A Raices  December 23, 2017        We had our first snowfall 2 weeks ago and it was kinda nice to see those snowflakes finally fluttering down to christen the beginning of our 2017-2018 winter. Of course, I waited til the next day to shovel, since I actually had a lazy streak that night and as you get a bit older, you can pick and choose your battles, right? Well, I decided to spend the night with my wife and enjoy! Although it wasn’t a huge snowfall, maybe three to five inches, it was almost gone by the afternoon the next day. Do you really think that the cash and mortgage qualified purchasers took a vacation? Are you kidding? Of course not, they are lining up at open houses and grabbing what they can before the end of the year. We’ll see what the Trump Tax plan will yield; ... 12/23/2017

We're expanding into a time of consciousness of knowing and understanding that every person’s behaviors, habits, thoughts, emotions and environment at some point in time interconnect and affect one another. Feng Shui is a lifestyle practice that offers you an opportunity to awaken and step into this awareness with your eyes and heart wide open though expanding your knowledge with; the metaphysics, psychology, neurology, emotional intelligence and much more. The teachings of Feng Shui express these dynamic collaborations through Yin and Yang principles, the five elements, Ba-gua map readings and transcendental principles as to name a few methods. During the workshop, New York City Certified Feng Shui Expert Laura Cerrano bridges these interdisciplinary practices in a practical way that i... 12/11/2017

We're expanding into a time of consciousness of knowing and understanding that every person’s behaviors, habits, thoughts, emotions and environment at some point in time interconnect and affect one another. Feng Shui is a lifestyle practice that offers you an opportunity to awaken and step into this awareness with your eyes and heart wide open though expanding your knowledge with; the metaphysics, psychology, neurology, emotional intelligence and much more. The teachings of Feng Shui express these dynamic collaborations through Yin and Yang principles, the five elements, Ba-gua map readings and transcendental principles as to name a few methods. During the workshop, New York City Certified Feng Shui Expert Laura Cerrano bridges these interdisciplinary practices in a practical way that i... 12/08/2017

We're expanding into a time of consciousness of knowing and understanding that every person’s behaviors, habits, thoughts, emotions and environment at some point in time interconnect and affect one another. Feng Shui is a lifestyle practice that offers you an opportunity to awaken and step into this awareness with your eyes and heart wide open though expanding your knowledge with; the metaphysics, psychology, neurology, emotional intelligence and much more. The teachings of Feng Shui express these dynamic collaborations through Yin and Yang principles, the five elements, Ba-gua map readings and transcendental principles as to name a few methods. During the workshop, Certified Feng Shui Expert Laura Cerrano bridges these interdisciplinary practices in a practical way that is easy to unde... 11/08/2017

 Marie Regis M.S., L.Ac., has an acupuncture practice n Great Neck NY. She specializes in treating anxiety and stress-related conditions. She has been practicing meditation for over 30 years. She is currently undergoing training in The Huntington Method: A Clinical Meditation and Imagery course with Richard and Bonnie Schaub of the Huntington and Meditation Center.  Course Description:This three part course is designed to help you cultivate inner resources to create the life you have been dreaming of. We will meet once/week for three consecutive weeks:  Week 1: Reconnect with your true Purpose• Week 2: Defeat difficult thoughts and habits• Week 3: Connect with your Wisdom MindLocation: 22A Arrandale Ave, Great Neck NY 11024 (Please park on Arrandale Ave)Dates: Wednesdays March 16th, 23r... 03/17/2016

Chinese Buyers are in Demand for Homes with Feng Shui in Long Island NY Real estate agents, brokers and especially real estate developers, Feng Shui is in your future. Each year home buyers from China make their way to America and in particular, Long Island NY. The reason?  The school districts, the location from Long Island NY to Manhattan and Flushing Queens (not being far), along with cleaner air and less pollution are all a huge attractions for buyers.  Major villages and towns include Greak Neck, Syosset, Jericho and much of the Gold Coast in General. Many buyers are also beginning to spread more east ward on the Island. Million dollar homes have been on the menu while others are beginning to down size to more practical sized homes that host 3-5 family members.  Some buyers will pu... 02/11/2015

Feng Shui Great Neck New York Home Consulations Is the energy in your home, apartment or business feeling stagnant or stuck?  Or perhaps you are simply looking to renovate or redesign your space utilizing the principles of Feng Shui.  This beautiful ancient practice can help awaken your higher consciousness thus teaching you how to follow and listen to your intuition, which gives great  insight into life’s challenging situations while at the same time offering resolutions. Approaching Feng Shui wholeheartedly allows you to be honest with yourself and see areas of your life that need to be addressed which allow you to see doors of opportunities with clearer eyes.  Feng Shui creates a unique “plan of action” for life and makes any redesign or renovation project that much easier to impleme... 11/04/2013

Feng Shui Interior Design Consultations for Great Neck NY Homes please keep in mind fees are all the same no matter the size of your home, business or apartment.  Fees are based the amount of time we work together on-site.  First: An on site interview is provided to help you understand the specific areas of your life you are certain to enhance with Feng Shui. This requires sharing information about key events of your past, which paved the way to your current life situations and understanding your future plans.  This allows insight into your main intentions for why you are having a Feng Shui consultation. Usually clients have 2-3 key areas in their life they wish to focus on during the consultation. Please keep in mind, what tends to happen during the Feng Shui process is development of ... 08/11/2013

All about Great Neck New York: The village of Great Neck is 100 years old year. One of the village is located near Manhattan. The village is beautiful with its tree-lined streets. Residents can access waterside park, complete with pools tennis court sand athletic field and playgrounds. Middle Neck Road offers up scales shops and restaurants and House of worship. The train station is near by and the commute to  NYC is just a 30 minute ride. The Coops: 184 listing available as of Jan,2013: $1,395,000 highest price, $232,000 Median and $80,000 is the lowest.   Listing as of Jan 2013: 139 homes for sale at an average price of $1,398,000 , Low price at $380,888 Sold listing as of Jan 2013: 16 homes sold at an average price of $1,277,750 Median price at $1,299,000 and the lowest price is $679... 02/14/2013

Motivational Monday: Same lesson different Day by Feng Shui LI If you feel the same patterns of "un-lucky" happenings continue to unfold in your life, it may be time to take a look in the mirror and reflect.  Chances are you have not taken the steps in changing the unhealthy habits that contribute to those negative patterns which keep manifesting. Only you have that choice and power to swicth gears, no on else so stop placing blame where it does not belong    Feng Shui LI *Carole Provenzale was a Certified Feng Shui Consultant who graduated from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997. She established Feng Shui Long Island along with her Daughter, Laura Cerrano.  Ms. Cerrano is the second generation of Certified feng Shui consultant... 01/14/2013

Feng Shui manhattan & Long Island presents at the Eyes of Learning     Feng Shui enhances more than just our home environment; it truly shifts the energy of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Many of us tend to categorize Feng Shui only as an interior design practice, but in reality, the true essence of Feng Shui starts from within at the spiritual level. During this lecture, Ms. Cerrano will give you the tools on how to transform your life utilizing the principles of Feng Shui, along with easy-to-follow tips on how to prepare for the upcoming New Year of the Snake. The year of the Snake matches exactly what we are experiencing at this very moment, shedding the old for the new and tapping into our own spirituality. The basis of Feng Shui is about manifestation com... 12/12/2012

Shirley Chow | Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate | (516) 639-6807 1 Wooleys Ln, Great Neck, NY 2BR/2BA Co-Op offered at $348,000 Year Built 1968 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $1,098 per month DESCRIPTION Bright Sunny Spacious Renovated 2 Beds And 2 Baths Apt. In Great Neck School! Parking Included In Maintenance. Top Location! Near Parks And Shops. Perfect Home! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside COMMUNITY FEATURES - Swimming pool(s) - Tennis court(s) ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5Photo 6Photo 2Photo 1Photo 10 Conta... 01/14/2012

I wrote the following letter to a homeowner that I've been working with in Great Neck, NY. I decided to share the letter on this blog since I believe it may apply to many others as well. There are many sellers out there who are feeling frustrated and confused about why their homes are not selling. The fact is, however, that many homes ARE selling. I've created 3 categories for today's sellers: (keep in mind that they all Need to sell) Those who Sell Those who don't sell Those who won't sell What I mean by "won't" are those sellers who won't accept the realities of today's real estate market. They've been bombarded with a multitude of misinformation circulating around out there. While the letter below is directed to someone who needs to sell but won't, the information can also be helpful... 08/18/2011

I have created a Listing Announcement for you to share with your friends and family.  This social network is very important when trying to sell your home.  Your friends may know someone who is looking to buy in your neighborhood and could refer a potential buyer. The announcement contains a letter to your friends which I wrote on your behalf.  You are welcome to use this letter, or simply write your own. This will take just a few minutes of your time.  Please click the link below and send the announcement to your email address book.  Please note that you control the distribution of this email. http://www.announcemymove.com/announcement.php?id=a18264568&code=DsFs87gT1 05/10/2011

  Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff are providingstatistics for single fmmily homes sold in Great Neck Long Island during the month of October 2010, accordingt o public records of the multiple listing service.   There were 19 Single Family homes that sold within The Great Neck School District #7, ranging in price from $480,000 for a 3 bedroom 1 bath 1903 Colonial to$1,736,000 for a 5 bedroom 4.5 bat hContemporary. These sales reflect those homes sold in Great Neck LI that were listed on MLS and do not include for sale by owner, non-member ornon-published sales. Great Neck is located in Suffolk County Long Island within Zip Codes 11020, 11023,11024.  Average Days On The Market: 70  Average Listing Price: $1,108,000Average Selling Price: $   949,000  Sold Price: $480,000 - $1,736,000 Please con... 11/08/2010

Pure FIRE Energy in Glen Clove Long Island New York Explore Feng Shui Long Island NY Some people don't remember in Feng Shui that we require a balance of the FIVE ELEMENTS.  A quick overview of the Five Elements are, Fire, Earth, Metal, Wood and Water.  While we look for a constructive balance, the first thing we need to concentrate on is having a balance of all Five Elements in each room.  Some people don't realize that ALL animals are fire Elements.  From aquatic fish to your house pet to even the tiniest creatures that burrow themselves underneath the ground.  Meet LUCY the resident bunny that represent the  Feng Shui Element of Fire who lives in a beautiful condo located in Great neck Long Island NY.   LUCY was purchased as a special gift with her own quart yard and bunny hut to enl... 05/07/2010

  A Feng Shui Bedroom in Great Neck Long Island New York On a recent Feng Shui Consultation in the lovely North Shore Long Island town of Great Neck New York, Laura Cerrano and I walked into a perfectly appointed Feng Shui Bedroom. Our clients had requested a Feng Shui Consultation for their home in Great Neck but they were choosing colors before we were able to get there.  As Feng Shui Consultants in New York we often do Color Consultations which are included if our Feng Shui Clients are choosing to paint. Our clients wanted Neutral Colors while addressing the fact that their Bedroom was located in their Wealth Area (for which the Accent Color is Purple). As bedrooms in Feng Shui are Shared Spaces, the colors chosen had to be warm and inviting to both of our clients in their bedroom to... 02/21/2010