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Live, Love, Long Island Blog

Live, Love, Long Island Blog

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March
23

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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March
16

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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March
9

Spring Preview: Long Island Gardens and Arboretums Worth Visiting | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Spring is here, and the flowers are in bloom. It's the perfect time for a family trip to a garden or arboretum. Our REALTORS® know all the best places on Long Island to experience picturesque plantlife. Here are our favorites.

Long Island Gardens to Explore

Bayard Cutting Arboretum - Great River, NY

440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY 11739

Originally a private estate on the Connetquot River,

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February
23

How to Save on Late-Winter Utility Costs on Long Island | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

The final weeks of winter often bring the highest utility bills as heating systems work overtime to combat lingering cold temperatures. Our real estate agents understand that reducing late-winter energy expenses helps Long Island homeowners finish the season strong while protecting their household budgets.

Practical Ways to Lower Your Late-Winter Energy Bills

Give Your Heating System a Mid-Season Checkup

After months of continuous operation,...

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February
16

How Buyers Can Use Slower Winter Markets to Their Advantage | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

The winter months bring a shift in Long Island real estate that savvy buyers can leverage to their benefit. Our REALTORS® understand the unique dynamics of seasonal markets and can help you turn what many consider the off-season into your ideal buying opportunity.

Why Winter Is a Good Time for Homebuyers

Less Competition Gives You More Room to Negotiate

When fewer people are house hunting, you don't feel rushed to decide or get into bidding wars. This lets you take your time to check out houses and work out deals that suit you. People who put their homes up for sale in winter often need to sell fast,...

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