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Beginner's Guide for Outdoor Potted Plants
If you have a small yard or a hilly landscape, you can still enjoy container gardening year-round. Growing potted plants is a little harder than growing plants in the ground, but our REALTORS® have some gardening tips to help you develop a green thumb in no time. Are you ready to grab your gardening gloves and start planting?
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Make a List of Plants You Like
Before you head to the nursery, think about how you want your container garden to look. Do you want drought-tolerant succulents,...
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Keep These Summer Maintenance Tasks in Mind
When George Gershwin wrote "Summertime, and the livin' is easy," he wasn't thinking about homeowners. But the sooner you get summer maintenance out of the way, the sooner your summertime blues will fly away, and you can finally relax. Our REALTORS® have compiled a list of things to tackle in the early part of the season to help you keep your home looking its best and save you money in the long run by resolving issues while they're still small.
- HVAC Inspection and Tune-Up
Before you...
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Father's Day on Long Island: Where to Take Dad Out to Eat
Father's Day will be here on June 19th, and there are many different places in Nassau County and Suffolk County where you can take dear ol' dad for a wonderful meal. There are hundreds of great restaurants out there, and our REALTORS® have nailed down a few of their favorites:
- Revel Restaurant & Bar — 835 Franklin Ave., Garden City, NY 11530
If you're looking for a Father's Day restaurant that's a little on the fancy side, then the Revel Restaurant & Bar should be at the top of your...
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Go Kayaking This Summer Around Long Island
Paddlesports are not only great exercise, but they're also a great way to relax, connect with nature, and enjoy all the outdoor beauty Long Island has to offer. Living in an area surrounded by water means ample opportunity for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Paddlesports happen to be some of our REALTORS® favorite summer hobbies. Here are some of our favorite places to kayak around Long Island:
- Hempstead Lake State Park - 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead, NY...
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What to Clean Before You Move On
After listing your house with our REALTORS®, you've found a buyer and are closing soon. You're finally ready to finish up with your old home as you prepare to move on. The selling process involves a lot of emotions, and it can be stressful wondering how to clean the house one final time after selling. While the temptation to skip out on the remaining cleaning chores can be strong, cleaning after selling your home is important. Here are some tips on what to clean.
- The Kitchen
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5 Tips to Stay Positive During the Buying Process
You've decided to buy your dream home. The real estate market is exciting with numerous options to choose from and marks the beginning of realizing your dream. However, navigating through the market and finding a home you wish to purchase can be difficult. Sometimes, the buying process takes longer than expected. Our REALTORS® have put together these five tips to help you remain positive during the buying process.
- Decide Your Wants, Needs, and Deal Breakers
Before reviewing the hundreds...
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6 Destinations for Craft Beer on Long Island
There's no better time to sample a new local brew than National American Craft Beer Week. That's why our REALTORS® have put together a list of our favorite breweries in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
- Oyster Bay Brewing Company — 36 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
In the past, Oyster Bay Brewing Company has been recognized as the best craft beer brewery on Long Island, and it's easy to see why. This amazing brewery has tons of tasty selections, with their famous honey ale and Barn...
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Long Island: Catch a Glimpse of Space
May 6th is National Space Day. What better way to celebrate than by checking out the tremendous innovations in space exploration we've made over the years? Or by experiencing the beauty of space for yourself? There are great options to do both right in your new neighborhood. If you're looking at Nassau County homes for sale, you can pay a visit to the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Or if you're looking at Suffolk County homes for sale, you'll want to see the Vanderbilt Planetarium.
- Cradle...
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