Tax Credit for Long Island Homeowners Ends Soon!

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 Posted in Homeowner Tips, Long Island Living | No Comments »

Only 6 months left to use the federal energy-efficiency tax credit!  There is still time for homeowners to obtain financial help for some upgrades.  The tax credit is worth 30% ... Read more..

New FHA Guidelines for Mortgages!

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 Posted in Home Buyers, Long Island Living | Comments Off

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced new guidelines to strengthen its assets and reduce risk.  These are some of the major changes that will affect borrowers:    1) There will be new ... Read more..

Video from IRS about 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 Posted in First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buyers | Comments Off

Video from the IRS provides information about the new First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit and how it can benefit you.  The law went into effect Nov. 6 and it extends the first-time homebuyer credit to ... Read more..

Long Island – Avoiding Foreclosure

Friday, November 20th, 2009 Posted in Homeowner Tips, Real Estate News | Comments Off

Today's newspapers reported on the results of a survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association that indicated that more people will face foreclosure on their homes in the months ahead.   A significant ... Read more..

Long Island MLS Housing Market Stats for October, 2009

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 Posted in Long Island Living, Market Reports | Comments Off

An October update of the Long Island MLS Stats was reported today at the LIBOR/MLS Directors Meeting.   Sales numbers continue to reflect an improving housing market for our area.  In October the number of Closed ... Read more..

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended & Expanded for Repeat Buyers!

Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buyers, Long Island Living | 1 Comment »

 President Obama signed into law today an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit.  The $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is extended until April 30, 2010.  Buyers must be ... Read more..

Proposed Changes at Republic Airport to Existing Commercial Airspace on Long Island

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 Posted in Long Island Living, Uncategorized | Comments Off

Thanks to Alissa Taff for providing this important information about the proposed changes at Republic Airport on Long Island to existing commerical airspace.    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New York ... Read more..

Long Island MLS Stats – Sept. 2008 and 2009

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Long Island Living, Market Reports | Comments Off

Just returned from a Directors Meeting for the Long Island Board of Realtors.  The September stats for 2009 were compared to the same period last year. Inventory Numbers:       Sept. 2009 ... Read more..

“Miracle on 34th Street” – to benefit Long Island Cares

Friday, October 9th, 2009 Posted in Huntington Around the Town, Long Island Living | Comments Off

Make arrangements now to attend "Miracle on 34th Street" at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport on December 2, 2009! This special performance is sponsored by the Huntington Township ... Read more..

Long Island Living – Gibb’s Pond Park

Monday, July 20th, 2009 Posted in Long Island Living | Comments Off

Long Island Living Gibbs Pond on a lovely summer day!  The park is located in Nesconset, at the corner of Gibbs Pond Road and Old Nichols Road.  My friend, Priscilla Smith, ... Read more..