Selling an Inherited House on Long Island: Probate, Taxes, and Timing
Selling an inherited house on Long Island: who can sign, how Surrogate’s Court fits in, tax basis, disclosure rules and the costs of holding the home.
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Suffolk County Septic Systems in 2026: Rules, Real Costs, and Up to $45,000 in Grants
Suffolk County septic systems in 2026: current rules, what nitrogen-reducing upgrades cost, and how up to $45,000 in grants works for owners, buyers, sellers.
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The STAR Exemption Is Not Automatic Anymore: What Long Island Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
How the STAR and Enhanced STAR programs cut Long Island school taxes, who qualifies in 2026, and the income limits homeowners need to check before applying.
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The North Shore Downsizing Playbook: What Long Island Sellers Give Up, Gain, and Owe
Downsizing on Long Island’s North Shore means weighing space, taxes, and timing. Here’s a realistic guide to the process, costs, and what to ask first.
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Five Percent Over: New York’s Estate Tax Cliff and the Long Island House
New York’s 2026 estate tax exemption is $7.35 million, and estates just 5% over it lose the exemption entirely. How the cliff works and why the house matters.
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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.
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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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A Two-Day Reroof in East Setauket: What It Signals to Buyers
A two-day roof replacement in East Setauket, including on-the-spot decking repairs, shows why North Shore sellers lean on vetted contractors before listing.
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Seller’s Market, Buyer’s Market, and the Third Thing Nobody Names
Beyond buyer’s and seller’s market lies a third condition — low volume, sticky prices, stalled negotiations. Long Island is living it in 2026. Here’s what it means.
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Nassau County’s New Short-Term Rental Crackdown: What Airbnb Hosts and Investors Need to Know Now
Nassau County is tightening short-term rental rules in 2026. Here’s how new regulations affect Airbnb hosts, investors, and anyone buying income property on Long Island.
