When searching for a home on Long Island, you will likely come across several different types of heating systems. With various options available, each with its own set of benefits, it’s crucial to understand the primary types of home heating systems to make an informed decision. Let’s explore some of the most common heating systems…
Listen to this article The Long Island Association recently elected six new members to its board of directors, the organization said Monday. Two of those members represent existing board-member companies, while four are from companies that are new members of the LIA board. Among the new board members is Regina Jankowski, editor of Long Island…
Listen to this article After acquiring six industrial properties on Long Island over the last two-and-a-half years, Metropolitan Realty Associates has put the portfolio on the market, according to real estate industry sources. In 2021, MRA, led by founder and CEO Joe Farkas, raised $50 million of equity with Angelo, Gordon & Co. for a strategic fund…
Listen to this article New York State is giving $15 million for an expansion of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. This funding, though Empire State Development, is designated for the lab’s $500 million expansion plan. The center will aim to advance research to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer, considered one of…
Does the very idea of home staging make you feel uncomfortable? If you are selling a home for the first time, it might bring visions of interior decorators stripping your home completely and filling it with expensive rental furniture. Nothing is wrong with that if you aren’t living in the house while you go through…
Listen to this article A newly built warehouse and distribution property in Melville has sold for $44 million. BGO, a Miami-based global real estate investment firm, acquired the 103,000-square-foot building on 8.18 acres at 125 Baylis Road. The warehouse and distribution facility was developed by Phoenix-based Creation Equity and its joint-venture partner J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The…
Imagine sitting on your patio or front porch sipping your favorite beverage after a long day. Our REALTORS® think this is the best way to relax and clear your mind. Everyone has a favorite beverage, whether it’s coffee, tea, wine, beer, juice, or soda. We highly recommend taking advantage of National Beverage Day on May 6 to grab…
With renewed interest in vinyl continuing to grow, record albums have gone from nostalgic mementos to trendy must-haves. Our real estate agents will be observing National Record Store Day on Saturday, April 15 with a trip to these classic record stores on Long Island.
If you’re adopting a puppy, congratulations! They’re a big responsibility, but they’re also well worth it. Spring is perfect for welcoming a new addition to your Long Island home. Our REALTORS® recommend the following tips for homeowners welcoming a puppy into their family.
Designing a gallery wall is a great opportunity to show off your personality to family and friends while improving the look of your Long Island home. This concept is new to many homeowners, but it’s an easy do-it-yourself project once you understand what’s involved. That’s why our real estate agents have devised a six-step gallery…