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December
27

Pricing your home just right can be tricky. Here's the pricing advice you definitely want to ignore.

Determining the right asking price is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to selling your home. Our real estate agents always recommend the Goldilocks approach: Not too high, not too low. Both can have a negative impact on the outcome of your home sale. There are many misconceptions out there when it comes to pricing a home, and you should always avoid taking advice from someone who isn't a professional.

The truth is every home has a sweet spot when it comes to an asking price, you just have to find it. Be sure and ignore these bad pricing tips along the way:

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December
27

Ice skating with friends and family might be the perfect winter activity. Here are the local rinks to visit.

Our real estate agents are always looking for fun ways to enjoy the winter around Long Island, and ice skating is always at the top of the list. Ice skating is great exercise and tons of fun. Like any activity, it can help you to relieve stress and develop self-confidence as you master the skill. Plus, it's tons of fun for the kids.

Whether you aspire to be a figure skater or hockey player, or just like to glide around the ice, there are many great indoor ice skating rinks around Long Island. Here are some of our favorites:

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December
19

Head outdoors and enjoy these holiday attractions that are fun for the whole family.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when it comes to local events around Long Island. There is so much to do around the holidays, but our real estate agents enjoy the wonderful light displays the most. Holiday light displays are affordable, fun for the whole family, and can really help you get into the Christmas spirit. Here is a quick list of the light displays we're looking forward to the most:

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December
19

Major renovations and improvements often require the help of a professional. Here's what you should know about interior designers.

We spend more time inside of our homes than anywhere else, which is why beautiful, comfortable interiors matter. Your interior also impacts your home value. Getting right is important, but creating beautiful interiors is easier for some than it is for others. For those who struggle to create the perfect indoor looks, hiring a professional is often the best option.

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December
5

Finishing up your holiday gift shopping is easy when you have these local stores to rely on.

Still looking for a few items to wrap up your holiday shopping list? Forget online shopping, Long Island's small-town shops and boutiques can really help you get in the Christmas spirit. Our area is home to many independent businesses where you can find unique and high-quality products. Also, sometimes the best Christmas gifts are found at small brick-and-mortar shops.

Here are some of the best places to find one-of-a-kind gifts around Long Island. You might just bump into one of our real estate agents while you're shopping:

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