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Sellers: How to Prepare for a Longer Fall Selling Timeline
Fall on Long Island has a unique cadence. It is rarely the same as spring, or even itself. If you're preparing a home for sale this time of year, our REALTORS® can help you think through expectations from the start and build a strategy for the timing you have versus the timing you wish you had.
Why Do Fall Showings Take Longer to Sell?
As September gets underway, buyer traffic can decrease. Schools, changing schedules, holidays, and daylight hours all play a role, so a home that attracts immediate attention during the busy spring market may need more time to find the right buyer later in the year. It has nothing to do with value...
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Buyers: Closing Costs Breakdown and What to Plan For
When you're preparing to purchase a home on Long Island, the price is only part of the financial picture you need to consider. Our REALTORS® at Laffey Real Estate work closely with buyers to ensure you understand every expense involved so there are no surprises at the closing table.
What Are Closing Costs and Why Do They Matter?
Closing costs are the fees and expenses you pay on the day your home purchase is finalized. On Long Island, these costs typically range between two and five percent of the loan amount, which means on a $600,000 home, you...
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Real or Faux? Choosing the Best Tree for Your Holiday Home
The holidays come with many choices, and picking between a real or artificial Christmas tree for your house stands out as an important one. Our REALTORS® at Laffey Real Estate know that your pick affects everything from when you decorate to how your home feels, so we've created this guide to help you make the right choice for your Long Island life.
Why You Might Want a Real Christmas Tree
There's something special about picking a cut Christmas tree that makes your home smell like pine. Real trees give families a classic experience that many love as part of their holiday routine.
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Upgrade Your Backyard: Should You Add a Pool or Hot Tub?
As Long Island's weather gets warmer, many homeowners think about improving their outdoor spaces with water features for fun and relaxation. Our REALTORS® at Laffey Real Estate often get questions about the pros and cons of adding pools or hot tubs to homes.
- Investment Considerations
Installing a water feature on your property is a big investment that needs careful money planning. In-ground pools cost between $50,000 and $100,000, based on their si...
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Year-End Bonuses and Other Ways to Save for a Long Island Home
The dream of homeownership on Long Island becomes more attainable with strategic financial planning and smart saving strategies. Our REALTORS® regularly guide buyers through various approaches to building their down payment funds, with year-end bonuses often serving as a cornerstone of these savings plans.
- Year-End Bonuses
Year-end bonuses can be relevant to the home-buying process. Lenders typically have specific requirements about how long bonus funds need to be in accounts before they can be used for...
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