I am not sure which is more neglected these days, the upkeep of your home or one’s yearly physical.  I am fairly sure that it would be a tie as many homes’ interior and exterior need anywhere from some basic fixes to major repairs and upgrades.  I also know from conversing with many people, that there are those that also neglect their yearly checkups, colonoscopies (after age 50), or even going to the dentist on a regularly scheduled basis. It doesn’t always matter what the income may be, people procrastinate and put off personal things and agendas because they may not have the budget, don’t care or just plain don’t worry about anything, until an issue or emergency arises. If and when you are ready to sell, it is important to have your home prepared before your buyer’s inspection.... 03/07/2023

All Things Real Estate:       With all the buzz lately about AI, I have been pondering this weekend as to what the future will look like with the technology that has been and will be created going forward.  Take ChatGPT, a product of OpenAI, which Microsoft recently funded with $10 billion. Microsoft had previously provided startup capital for the company back in 2019 and 2020. How will this application potentially affect property, investors, and our real estate industry locally, nationally and globally?  I truly believe we are already in Web 3.0, a new era for the worldwide web, and evolving along at hyper-speed with artificial intelligence as well as the blockchain technology that will provide the power for decentralization, free digital identities with crypto wallets, and open digita... 02/24/2023

In the last few weeks, I have had several inquiries concerning capital gains on the sale of one’s primary residence.  There is a multitude of variables that come into play.  It would be smart to strategize and determine in advance of selling if there will be any capital gains to be paid.The first step is to check out those homes that have sold recently (in the last three months) in your area that are similar to yours in terms of bedrooms, baths, EIK, interior square footage, lot size, and condition. Then take that price and do a hypothetical calculation. You can use the following as an example:∙Comparable sale:                        $975,000∙Your original purchase price:       -$∙All capital improvements:           -$∙Married:                                   -$500,000∙Or single:     ... 02/24/2023

Listed and Rented By REALTORS® Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff This 1 bedroom rental at a New Hyde Park Long Island Legal 2 Family Home didn't stay on the market long. With multiple offers REALTORS® Lawrence and Sheila Agranoff got it rented FAST!When you are ready to buy, sell or rent a New Hyde Park Long Island property, make the Call to us!Lawrence & Sheila AgranoffCell: 631-806-4400 02/20/2023

Homeowners sometimes forget one of the most important life-saving preventative maintenance and a simple chore to do in their home or apartment is to replace the batteries in the fire and smoke alarm.  This must be done on a yearly basis or as needed; when a red light flashes or you hear a slight beeping sound.  If you are hardwired via your electrical current for your detectors then you are in the most advantageous position for safety. According to an article in February 2021, by the National Fire Association with its 50,000 members, the following was found in a report that they published about home fires:1.) Smoke alarms were present in three-quarters (74 percent) of reported home fires in 2014–2018.2.) Almost three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with n... 02/06/2023

Since 2020, the Pandemic, causing the shutting down of the majority of businesses and coming to a standstill; causing people and families to exit major cities away from the crowds and Covid 19 to work remotely from the supposedly safer less dangerous environment in suburbia.  This was one of the stimuli along with the lowest rates on record that propelled the local and domestic U.S. real estate market to excel to heights never experienced in history.  This led to a white-hot sizzling period of time in our real estate market to a much quicker transition in the past year to a more frigid and chilled climate with the doubling of rates. This has occurred more so in the locations where builders and fix and flippers out west have completed and pending construction sitting idle for the last 6+... 01/31/2023

NEW HYDE PARK LONG ISLAND REALTORS® Are You Looking To Work With REALTORS® Who List and Sell in New Hyde Park New York?CALL: Lawrence "Larry" and Sheila Agranoff, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker & Licensed RE Salesperson.CELL: 631-805-4400We Can Help You Find Your New Hyde Park Long Island Home, or Can Help You Sell Your Present New Hyde Park L.I. Home.As Premier Long Island Home Buyer and Home Seller Representatives, we have worked with many Long Island Home Buyers and Sellers, who were happy they called.Call our Cell at 631-805-4400, and start your Long Island Home Buying or Selling Journey in New Hyde Park or any other Town or Hamlet on The North Shore of L.I. Are you ready to work with this professional Top Team Long Island Husband And Wife, who are committed to you the Client... 01/21/2023

  By Philip A Raices - January 16, 2023 0   Unfortunately, we are again approaching our debt limit. Since 1960, Congress has acted 78 times to consider either temporarily extending or permanently increasing the debt limit or revising the meaning of the debt limit; 49 times under Republican presidents and 29 under Democratic presidents. Janet Yellen the secretary of the Treasury, sent a letter to Congress on Jan. 13 that our current U.S. debt limit was raised to $31.381 trillion on Dec. 16, 2021, and will be reached on Jan. 19, 2023, which will be 138% of GDP. In 2013 it was 100% of the GDP.The pandemic caused a liquidity crunch with the excessive (virtually created) $8 trillion infused into the market (but not printed). I have read recently that increasing the money supply doesn’t cause... 01/17/2023

Positioned in Plainview Long Island, Country Pointe is a private guard-gated 55 and Over Resort Lifestyle Living in Nassau County New York. These are a collection of unique residences including condominiums, villas and townhouses. You can reach this destination from The Long Island Expressway to Exit 48S. Follow Round Swamp Road, bear right onto Old Country Road, left onto Charles Wang Blvd and up to the Country Pointe Gatehouse.There are a variety of floor plans in this community which include the 3 Story Elevator units, Upper or Lower Villas, and Townhouses. The amenities feature a clubhouse, fitness center, card room, game room, sports bar, ballroom and social activities. Outdoors there is heated pool and lap pool, tennis, pickle ball, bocce and trail. Included is the 24 hour gated s... 01/10/2023

RENTED AT NEW HYDE PARK LONG ISLAND This 1 bedroom rental at a New Hyde Park Long Island Legal 2 Family Home didn't stay on the market long. With multiple offers REALTORS® Lawrence and Sheila Agranoff got it rented FAST!When you are ready to buy, sell or rent a Long Island New York property, make the Call!Lawrence & Sheila AgranoffCell: 631-806-4400 12/26/2022

  By Philip A Raices - December 15, 2022 0   In the United States everyone is entitled to purchase a home who is gainfully employed and has adequate income, credit, and debt-to-income ratios to qualify under the Fair Housing Act. However, discrimination and ownership disparity still occurs and exists between white and black households as per an article by The National Association of Realtors back on March 3. Here is a link to the article, which explains in greater depth the housing disparity among white and minority groups: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/racial-disparities-in-homeownership-rates According to the article, Black homeownership has increased to 43.3% but is still lower than it was 10 years ago. Moreover, Hispanic and Asian households have increased their h... 12/15/2022

 You have finally found “your place to call home” arrived at an agreed price and been accepted on your purchase of a co-op. You have submitted your offer with your pre-approval from your bank or if cash, proof of funds. Some sellers will ask to see your financials prior to going to contract to be confident that you are financially strong enough to pass the co-op board.Then the contract is made up by the seller’s attorney and sent to the buyer’s attorney for review. Once all the terms are agreed upon by the attorneys and their clients and the final contract is drafted, then the contract is signed first by the buyer and then the seller. All required agency, lead, housing anti-discrimination, and buyer disclosures should also be signed, too, by both parties.Over the last few years, I have ... 12/08/2022

When it comes to affordability, financial profile, and lifestyle, whether an initial purchase or downsizing, everyone has different needs and wants. Some who have the finances will choose a condo or townhome for the luxury, doorman, and amenities, such as a pool, tennis, and security. However, others will choose based on the affordability that a co-op provides. Prices will obviously depend on the building and its infrastructure, financial strength, and whether one, two, or three-plus bedrooms and accompanying bathrooms suit the buyer.Co-ops can be upwards of $100,000 less, minus most of the amenities provided by a condo or townhome. Sales applications and board approval are mandatory. Whether it is a doorman or gated community for security, pool, tennis, golf, or gym, the level of extra... 12/05/2022

NEW HYDE PARK LONG ISLAND REALTORS®Nassau County, New York Are You Looking To Work With REALTORS® Who List and Sell in New Hyde Park New York?CALL: Lawrence "Larry" and Sheila Agranoff, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker & Licensed RE Salesperson.CELL: 631-805-4400We Can Help You Find Your New Hyde Park or Long Island Home, or Can Help You Sell Your Present New Hyde Park L.I. Home.As Premier Long Island Home Buyer and Home Seller Representatives, we have worked with many Long Island Home Buyers and Sellers, who were happy they called.Call our Cell at 631-805-4400, and start your Long Island Home Buying or Selling Journey in New Hyde Park or any other Town or Hamlet on The North Shore of L.I. Are you ready to work with this professional Top Team Long Island Husband And Wife, who are c... 12/03/2022

Virtual Reiki Healing Circle When: Thursday, December 1st, 2022 Time: 7 PM EST Place: ZOOM (online) Exchange: $10 USD Facilitator: Usui Reiki Master, Laura Cerrano Join Usui Reiki Master, Laura Cerrano for a virtual community reiki healing circle that is open to all. Each gathering is dedicated to holding a safe space for releasing, sharing, reconnecting, healing, and restoring on an individual and global level.Each reiki circle provides the group with an initial check-in, followed by a reiki-guided meditation and healing to support the clearing and rebalancing of the chakras and auric bodies. Pre-registration and payment are due prior to attending the virtual reiki healing circle. Once payment is received, that will officially confirm your registration and the ZOOM link will be e-maile... 11/19/2022

I want to sell my Syosset Long Island home. Who should I list it with? I want to buy a home in Syosset L.I. Who should I work with?  Call LAWRENCE "LARRY" AND SHEILA AGRANOFF, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker and Licensed RE Salesperson. Call our Cell 631-805-4400.   Sellers: Do you have a house you would like to list with Syosset Long Island Real Estate Agents? We Need Your Listing...We Sold All of Ours!   Buyers: Do you want to work with REALTORS® who know the Syosset L.I. neighborhoods?   Then call our Cell: 631-805-4400   Syosset’s architectural home designs include lots Split Levels, Ranches, Colonials, Capes, Post Modern, some Contemporary and some Hi-Ranches. There is also a Condominium community in Syosset New York at Hidden Ridge. Syosset Long Island is a residential subur... 11/19/2022

There is no doubt that the increases in mortgage rates have slowed down the housing market over the last six months, but it’s not even close to what occurred in 2008. The inventory accumulation back then was 10.4 months (MLS stats) whereas currently, it is 3.2 months. So bubbles in inventories generally cause prices to go down as supply becomes greater than demand (the typical supply/demand economics) and competition among sellers becomes heightened, which leads to lower prices.Currently, we have much higher prices and interest rates so the prospect of becoming a homeowner has faded for so many. The lines at open houses are gone and offer at asking prices and above are gone. Properties are still selling, however, and although prices are moderating, they are still holding — again due to ... 11/18/2022

If you want to move to a 55 and over community in Nassau County, there's a nice neighborhood at The Seasons in Plainview New York in Zip Code 11803. You can reach The Seasons by The Long Island Expressway Exit 48 Round Swamp Road and follow the North Service Road to the Entrance which is on the right. Built in 2007 on 10 acres in Nassau County Long Island, The Seasons At Plainview offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central air conditioning and gas heat.  There are amenities too, including a clubhouse, gym, outdoor pool and play area.  It is situated close to the Long Island Expressway, The Northern State Parkway, Route 135, Woodbury, Plainview and Syosset shopping, plus the Long Island Railroad Station in Hicksville or Syosset.These are attached groupings with either an upper level unit o... 11/17/2022

No Longer Available. Call Our Cell: 631-805-4400 for Current Long Island Homes For Sale Clearview Village Home For Sale In Syosset Long IslandWelcome Home11 Saturn Ct.Syosset, Long Island 11791 $919,900 The Perfect Combination of Home And Location is Here at This Meticulously Maintained Expanded Split Level Home In The Heart of Popular Clearview Village. Impressive 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Split on a Prime Cul-De-Sac Location. This Home Features Updated Eat-In Kitchen with Custom Cabinets, Granite Counter-Tops, and Formal Dining Room.There's an Inviting Extended 400 sq ft Family Room Boasting a Brick Fireplace, Custom Built-Ins and Designer Ceiling Fan. Updated Andersen and Vinyl Triple Insulated Replacement Windows, and Glass Slider Door To 12'x15' Deck. Newly Installed Kohler Whole House Sta... 11/08/2022

Are You Looking To Work With REALTORS® Who List and Sell in Great Neck Long Island? CALL: Lawrence “Larry” and Sheila Agranoff, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker & Licensed RE Salesperson.   CELL: 631-805-4400   We Can Help You Find Your Great Neck Long Island Home or Condo, and Can Help You Sell Your Present L.I. Home or Condo. As a Husband and Wife Long Island Team, we have represented many Home Buyer’s and Home Seller’s throughout our career in helping them reach their goals.   Call our Cell: 631-805-4400, and let's chat about your Long Island Home Buying or Selling Journey.   If you are buying on Long Island, as your trusted Real Estate Professionals we will help you find the best home or condo in the area within your price range.   If you are selling your residence on Long Isla... 11/05/2022