Before the Bell Rings
Three Village CSD ends June 25, 2026. Families moving to Setauket for school access need a deed or signed contract to register. The calendar is the deadline.
first-time buyers
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The Buyer Agent Fee Floor Is Shifting Again
Two years after the NAR settlement, Long Island buyers are navigating a buyer-broker agreement market that’s still sorting out where fees actually land. Here’s what’s changed.
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Why Your Mortgage Paperwork Says “Setauket” When the Listing Said “East Setauket”
Your mortgage documents and your listing address don’t match. Here’s why it happens, what it means legally, and when — if ever — it’s actually a problem.
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Are Setauket, East Setauket, and South Setauket All in the Three Village School District?
Three communities, one school district — mostly. Here’s the full picture on Three Village CSD boundaries, the South Setauket ZIP code problem, and how to verify before you close.
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Setauket, East Setauket, and South Setauket: What’s Actually Different Between Them
Three names, one ZIP code (mostly), and a school district that ties them together. Here’s what actually separates Setauket, East Setauket, and South Setauket.
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Districted Into Three Different Schools from One Block
The Three Village Central School District draws attendance boundaries that split neighbors into different elementary schools. Here’s how to research your address before you close.
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Forty Miles from the Bridge
Hybrid work has redrawn Long Island’s commuter hierarchy. Towns 40–60 miles from the city that were once considered too far are now worth a serious look.
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The Inspection Report as a Negotiating Document
Buyers who close well don’t treat the inspection as a pass/fail. They treat it as the first round of real price discovery. Here’s how that works on Long Island.
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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.
