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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Where to Be on Long Island This May: The Events Worth Putting on Your Calendar
From waterfront festivals to cultural openings, Long Island’s May 2026 event calendar is packed. Here’s Pawli’s curated picks for what’s worth your weekend.
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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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Researchers Just Built a Neural Network That Explains Its Own Reasoning in Plain Language — Here’s Why That’s Harder Than It Sounds
A 2026 paper details a neural network that generates plain-language explanations of its own reasoning. Here’s what the research shows and why AI interpretability remains unsolved.
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The TikTok ‘Soft Life’ Aesthetic Is Reshaping What Buyers Want in a Home Right Now
The TikTok soft life trend is influencing real buyer wish lists in 2026. Here’s what it means for Long Island home searches and how sellers can capitalize.
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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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Suffolk County’s Route 110 Corridor Overhaul Is Moving — What the 2026 Construction Timeline Actually Means for Commuters
Suffolk County’s Route 110 BRT overhaul is moving into final design in 2026. Here’s what the construction timeline actually means for commuters and businesses along the corridor.
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How We Shot the Backyard at Night and Turned It Into a 360° Tour — From DJI Avata to Pannellum
From DJI Avata 2 capture to Photoshop color work to Pannellum — how the backyard night 360° on this site was actually made, start to finish.
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Mortgage Rates Are Well Below Last Year — What That Means If You’re Selling This Summer
The 30-year fixed rate now averages 6.37%, down from 6.76% a year ago. Here’s what falling rates mean for buyer demand and your pricing strategy this summer.
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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.
