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Outdoor Dining Returns: Long Island Restaurants with Great Patios

April 13th, 2026 by Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Outdoor Dining Returns: Long Island Restaurants with Great Patios | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Another Long Island winter is finally behind us, and our REALTORS® couldn't be happier. We've got a few weeks before the market really heats up. In the meantime, we've been treating ourselves to some incredible meals out in the fresh spring air.

Join us at these five restaurants near Suffolk and Nassau counties to kick off outdoor dining season.

Welcome Spring with an Outdoor Meal

Waterzooi

Address: 850 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

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Categories: Long Island

Tags: Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, Things to do, Restaurants, Local businesses, Huntington NY, Garden City NY, Port Jefferson NY, Outdoors, Manhasset NY, Port Washington NY, Food & Drink, Bars

Related Markets: Garden City, Huntington, Manhasset, Port Jefferson, Port Washington

April
6

Cherry Blossoms, Trails, and Spring Blooms Across Long Island

April 6th, 2026 by Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Cherry Blossoms, Trails, and Spring Blooms Across Long Island | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

If you're new to Long Island, it might surprise you to know it's one of the best places in the United States to see cherry blossoms. These iconic blossoms are at their best only a few days a year. Luckily, you don't have to travel all the way to Washington, D.C.: Our REALTORS® will be glad to help you find them right here!

No matter if you choose Nassa...

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Categories: Long Island

Tags: Things to do, Family-friendly fun, Nassau County NY, Oyster Bay NY, Suffolk County NY, Outdoors, Parks and Recreation, Location, Stony Brook NY

Related Markets: Nassau, Stony Brook, Suffolk

March
30

What Buyers Should Know About Competing in a Spring Housing Market

March 30th, 2026 by Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Spring traditionally marks the busiest season in real estate, with more listings and significantly more competition among buyers. Our REALTORS® help you develop winning strategies to stand out in a crowded market and secure the home you want.

Understand Current Market Conditions and Timing

In spring, more homes usually come on the market as sellers take advantage of busy buyer activity and good weather. Still, there are often more buyers than homes for sale,...

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Categories: Buy a home

Tags: For Buyers, Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, Nassau County NY, Oyster Bay NY, Suffolk County NY, Northport NY, Port Jefferson NY, Rockville Centre NY, Buy a House, Seaford, NY, Southampton, NY, Smithtown NY, Port Washington NY, Stony Brook NY, West Islip NY

Related Markets: Nassau, Northport, Port Jefferson, Port Washington, Rockville Centre, Smithtown, Stony Brook, Suffolk, West Islip

March
23

Preparing Your Long Island Home for the Spring Market

March 23rd, 2026 by Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Preparing Your Long Island Home for the Spring Market | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Spring represents the most active real estate season on Long Island, when motivated buyers actively search for their next home. Our REALTORS® help homeowners prepare their properties strategically to capture buyer attention and maximize sale prices during this competitive market window.

Tips for Spring Selling Season

Start with Essential Exterior Maintenance

The exterior of your home is the first thing buyers notice, and it can influence whether they want to see more. Long Island winters can be tough on roofs, siding, and landscaping, so it's important to address any issu...

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Categories: Sell a home

Tags: East Islip NY, Dix Hills NY, Huntington NY, Garden City NY, Commack NY, Bayport, NY, East Northport NY, East Norwich NY, Floral Park NY, Hewlett NY, Manhasset NY, Mount Sinai NY

Related Markets: Commack, Dix Hills, East Islip, East Northport, East Norwich, Floral Park, Garden City, Hewlett, Huntington, Manhasset, Mount Sinai

March
16

Neighborhood Bakeries Defining Spring on Long Island

March 16th, 2026 by Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Neighborhood Bakeries Defining Spring on Long Island | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Whether you're meeting friends for coffee and pastries or picking up a cake for Easter, spring provides the perfect opportunity for a trip to the bakery. Explore some of these great Long Island bakeries that are favorites of our REALTORS®.

Neighborhood Bakeries to Visit During Spring on Long Island

Catalina's Bake Shop - Huntington, NY

Address: 1155 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743

An Ecuadorian immigrant found her American dream by opening

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Categories: Long Island

Tags: Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, Things to do, Local businesses, Nassau County NY, East Islip NY, Huntington NY, Suffolk County NY, Northport NY, Rockville Centre NY, Floral Park NY, Food & Drink

Related Markets: East Islip, Floral Park, Huntington, Nassau, Northport, Rockville Centre, Suffolk

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Live, Love, Long Island Blog

Outdoor Dining Returns: Long Island Restaurants with Great Patios

Welcome Spring with an Outdoor Meal

Waterzooi

Address: 850 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

Cherry Blossoms, Trails, and Spring Blooms Across Long Island

What Buyers Should Know About Competing in a Spring Housing Market

Understand Current Market Conditions and Timing

Preparing Your Long Island Home for the Spring Market

Tips for Spring Selling Season

Start with Essential Exterior Maintenance

Neighborhood Bakeries Defining Spring on Long Island

Neighborhood Bakeries to Visit During Spring on Long Island

Catalina's Bake Shop - Huntington, NY

Address: 1155 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743

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