
If you're like our real estate agents, your day can't begin until you've had a good cup of coffee or your favorite caffeinated beverage. We take good coffee very seriously on Long Island, which is evidenced by our endless number of cozy cafes and hip hangouts serving up some of the best freshly brewed coffee around. If you need a caffeine jolt on your way to work or a comfortable place to catch up with friends, we recommend checking out our list of the best coffee brewers across Long Island.

When applying for a mortgage, most people must provide paystubs and W-2 forms to verify their income. So what are you supposed to do if you're self-employed or a 1099 contractor? Many falsely believe buying a home is significantly more challenging if you're not a W-2 employee, but this is essentially a myth.
Buying a home when you're self-employed isn't difficult, it just requires a couple of extra steps. Our real estate agents are here to walk our non-traditional earners through the steps of securing a mortgage.

As temperatures dip and leaves change colors, soup season is finally here! It's the coziest time of year, and our real estate agents are already craving a bowl of their favorite steamy soup. Soup can make for a healthy, easy, and affordable dinner, and the good news is you don't have to make it at home. Whether you prefer a rich and creamy chowder, a meaty chili, or a spicy broth, you don't have to go far to find your favorites this fall. These popular eateries are serving up some of the best soups around Long Island.

With colorful foliage, crisp air, and fun activities, it's easy to see why Fall in Long Island is a wonderful time of year. We are home to many local farms and pumpkin patches where you can have a blast with the whole family. Hayrides, corn mazes, apple cider, and U-Pick pumpkins are seasonal highlights around our communities. Our real estate agents always recommend a visit to one of these farms for the quintessential Long Island fall experience.

Winter is just around the corner, and many Long Island residents will be spending these next few weekends cleaning up from a busy summer and preparing their homes for cold weather. Our real estate agents think of fall as a home improvement season. Taking the time to make necessary repairs and upgrades can help ensure you have a safe and happy winter. Below is a list of some of the most important home improvement projects we plan to tackle this year.