Hamptons-Adjacent Without the Hamptons Price Tag: The Long Island Towns Buyers Are Discovering in 2026
Priced out of the Hamptons? These Long Island towns offer the lifestyle for far less. Here’s where savvy buyers are looking in 2026.
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Long Island Commuter Rail Expansion Plans Could Reshape Home Values Along Key Corridors
New LIRR expansion plans — including Port Jefferson Branch electrification — could reshape home values along key Long Island corridors. Here’s what buyers need to know.
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Commission Lawsuits, New Rules, and What Long Island Buyers Are Actually Paying Agents in 2026
Post-settlement commission rules are still evolving in 2026. Here’s a transparent breakdown of what Long Island buyers are actually paying — and why it matters.
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Why the Fed’s ‘Higher for Longer’ Pivot Is Reshaping Long Island’s Spring Buying Season
The Fed’s 2026 rate outlook is shaking up Long Island real estate. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know before making a move this spring.
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LIRR’s Spring 2026 Service Changes: What Long Island Commuters and Homebuyers Need to Know
LIRR schedule and service updates in spring 2026 are affecting Long Island commutes. Here’s what buyers, sellers, and daily riders should know right now.
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A Long Island School District Just Voted to Cut Its Arts Program Mid-Year — And the Community Response Was Immediate
A Long Island school board voted to slash its arts program mid-year in 2026. Here’s what happened, who pushed back, and what it signals for districts across the island.
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The NAR Settlement’s Buyer Agreement Rule Is Fully In Effect — Here’s What Changed
The NAR settlement’s mandatory buyer agreement rule has been in effect since August 2024. Here’s what buyers and sellers still need to understand going into summer 2026.
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Best Long Island Towns for NYC Transplants in 2026
Not all Long Island towns are created equal. Pawli rounds up the best options for NYC transplants based on commute, community, character, and value — no fluff.
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Nassau County vs. Suffolk County: Which Should NYC Transplants Choose?
Nassau or Suffolk? Pawli breaks down the real differences in commute times, home prices, taxes, and lifestyle so NYC transplants can choose the right side of Long Island.
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The Gut Rehab Math: Which North Shore Fixer-Uppers Actually Pencil Out
Thinking about a fixer-upper on the North Shore? Here’s the real renovation ROI math — which towns have enough spread between distressed price and ARV to justify a gut job, and which don’t.
