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.
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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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NAR’s Latest Existing Home Sales Data Just Dropped — Here’s What It Means on Long Island
NAR’s April 2026 existing home sales report is out. We break down the national numbers and what they actually signal for Long Island buyers and sellers.
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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.
