The Tax That Keeps Long Island Homes Off the Market — and the Bill That Would Change It
A bill in Congress would double the capital gains exclusion on home sales. What the More Homes on the Market Act would mean for Long Island sellers.
Author: Pawli Paola Meyer
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63 Dyke Road, Setauket — Waterfront Estate at Auction
Six-bedroom waterfront estate on 2.76 acres in Strong’s Neck with 1,000 feet on Little Bay and a private dock. Reserve auction, $3.9M opening bid. Three Village schools.
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What a Hedge Does to a Block: The Panicle Hydrangeas of Brewster Lane East
Panicle hydrangeas line the roadside at 23 Brewster Ln E in Setauket. What a mature hedge does for a block, plus directions to see the bloom yourself.
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56 Old Homestead Road, Port Jefferson — Home Profile
Raised ranch on 0.93 acres inside Port Jefferson Village: 4 beds, 3 baths, 3,000 sq ft, heated pool with spa. $1,295,000. Taxes, schools, tradeoffs.
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The Setauket House Remodel: Brick and Concrete Out, New York Bluestone In
A Setauket front entry rebuilt in New York bluestone — brick stairs and concrete walk removed, lit treads, fresh sod, and what the change signals to buyers.
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Where the Barrier Island Begins: A Driving Tour of Dune Road’s Western End
A west-to-east driving guide to Dune Road, from Cupsogue Beach and West Hampton Dunes across the Jessup Lane drawbridge into Westhampton Beach.
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Setauket in August: Why the Streets Feel Emptier Than They Are
Buyers touring Setauket in August notice empty driveways and wonder if the neighborhood hollows out. The housing data says otherwise. Here is what actually leaves.
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Thirty Days on Market Means One Thing in March and Another in July
Long Island days-on-market swings 27 days across the calendar. A listing at 30 days in March is ahead of pace. The same 30 days in July is behind it.
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The Setauket House Remodel: Replacing a Failing Leyland Cypress Line
A failing Leyland Cypress hedge along a Setauket property line is replaced with Green Giant arborvitae and a new drip system built for long-term privacy.
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Inside The Hamlet Estates at St. James: The North Shore’s Only Guard-Gated Address
Inside The Hamlet Estates at St. James — a guard-gated North Shore community of 126 homes on 149 acres, with Smithtown schools and resort amenities.
