
Take a drive through Long Island's North Shore neighborhoods, and you'll likely spot cape, hi-ranch, split-level, and ranch homes along the way. Our real estate agents know that choosing a home style involves more than appearance. Each layout offers different advantages depending on your daily routine, household needs, and plans for the future. Understanding those differences can help you decide which style best fits your lifestyle.
Long Island's development during the postwar years brought a variety of home styles to the North Shore....

If your Long Island home has been around for a few decades, you probably already know which parts still work beautifully and which ones are starting to show their age. The good news is that making a home feel fresher doesn't always mean taking on a major renovation.
Our real estate agents know that in many cases, a house doesn't need a major renovation. A handful of smaller changes can make it feel much fresher.
Many older Long Island ho...

Late summer on Long Island often encourages homeowners to try to do too much. Between the dampness of the Sound and the end of pool season, it's easy to want to get as much done as possible before the next round of rainstorms. Our REALTORS® field tons of these questions across the area every year, and the truth is that many things are best left to October. Here's our breakdown of Long Island housing projects that should wait until fall.
The North Shore's late-summer weather pattern is characterized by warm, humid days and cool, showery nights. This climate can prove quite difficult...

The end of the summer season is the perfect time to treat your family to some indoor fun at one of Long Island's entertainment centers. You'll have your choice of many activities under one roof, and you won't have to worry about rain or hot weather interfering with your day. Our real estate agents suggest checking out these indoor entertainment centers to close out the summer.

Living close to the water on Long Island means you get the views, the breezes, and the access, but you also get the exposure. Our REALTORS® work with homeowners across the North Shore and South Shore who've learned the hard way that storm prep isn't something you get around to eventually.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30; by late July, Long Island homeowners still have time to...