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July
31

Looking for a way to beat the heat this summer? These local frozen dessert shops have you covered.

Nothing says summer quite like a delicious frozen treat, and Long Island is home to some of the best independent dessert shops around. You never have to travel far to find high-quality ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, and more. Our real estate agents always associate our local dessert shops with beautiful summer weather.

Cooling off with a frozen dessert is a great way to spend time with the family. If you're searching for a place to grab an after-dinner or after-the-game treat this summer, we made a quick list of the top frozen dessert destinations around Long Island.

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July
31

Tired of your outdated dining room? Here's how to bring it up to modern standards.

When it comes to upgrading your home, the dining room usually isn't the top priority. In fact, for many homeowners, it can become the forgotten room of the house. However, a nice dining room can not only be a comfortable area to enjoy a meal, but it can also help boost your home value. Our real estate agents often find clients have outdated or underutilized dining room areas, so we thought it'd be a good opportunity to compile a list of how you can make the most of this room. The dining room doesn't have to be boring. Here are some tips on how you can revamp yours:

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July
24

If you're new to home buying, you might need some assistance. Here are the must-know tips for getting started.

Whether you need additional space or are looking to build wealth, buying a home is a major financial goal for millions of people. When you're ready to start the home shopping process, it's easy to be intimidated. Real estate transactions are complicated, and home purchases are a big decision. This is why it's so important to trust an experienced real estate professional to guide you through the process. To make things a bit easier for first-time buyers, our real estate agents created this quick cheat sheet to help you get started:

  1. Start By Getting Pre-Approved
    To kick off the home shopping pr...

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July
17

Looking for fun ways to spend summer weekends? Check out these locations where you can enjoy the water.

The dog days of summer are here on Long Island, which means many people are looking for fun ways to cool off. The good news is Long Island is surrounded by water, so there are endless opportunities to have fun while beating the heat. This is the time of year to take full advantage of Long Island's lakes and coastlines. Swimming, paddleboarding, surfing, and boating — you won't have to go far to enjoy your favorite water activity. Our real estate agents are here with a list of 5 ways you can enjoy the water around Long Island this summer:

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July
10

Selling a home can be a lot of work, and you may run into some roadblocks. Here's how to avoid the most frequent issues.

Everyone knows buying your first home is complicated, but selling for the first time isn't exactly a walk in the park. When cashing in your biggest asset, there is a lot on the line. If you don't have experience, you can make mistakes, and in a high-stakes transaction, mistakes can be very costly. Luckily, our real estate agents have many years of experience, so we've seen it all. We know the types of issues sellers frequently run into, so to help you avoid them, we pulled them into a quick list:

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