Homeowners insurance rates have risen dramatically in recent years, leaving many to wonder how they can reduce their financial burden. Homeowners insurance is a crucial safeguard for your property, so it is important to cut costs mindfully. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or you’ve had a policy for years, there are several ways to reduce…
Wainscoting is one of those timeless design elements that adds character, texture, and elegance to any room. Its roots trace back centuries, originally used as a form of wall protection against scuffs and dampness. Today, it’s a hallmark of both classic and contemporary home decor. But did you know there are different types of wainscoting,…
Listen to this article A mixed-use property in downtown Farmingdale has sold for $950,000. Rejtrade Capital LLC, an affiliate of a Long Island-based commercial real estate investor, purchased the two-story, 2,783-square-foot building on .08 acres at 217 Main St. The building has four single-room apartments above a 1,500-square-foot commercial space that was last occupied by The…
According to Google’s Gemini AI, as of October 2nd the average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is no 5.92%. And Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM’s) are considerably lower than that for the first 7 to 10 years. Interest rates peaked near the end of the year in 2022 and stayed above 7% for a considerable period…
Listen to this article A law passed by Congress to protect patients from massive, surprise medical bills is now putting growing financial pressure on small healthcare practices and, according to legal and medical experts, could lead to higher overall market costs. With forecasts for higher healthcare-related expenses in New York in the coming year, the…
Listen to this article Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law last week that allows the Town of Brookhaven to use some of its parkland for a wastewater treatment plant to advance a proposed 37-acre redevelopment in Mastic Beach. The new wastewater treatment is a key component in the effort to revitalize the area’s…
The event aims to raise more than $1 million for underserved breast cancer patients
Exterior of 2250 Seamans Neck Rd, Seaford, NY 1. Freestanding Retail Building in Seaford, NYAddress: 2250 Seamans Neck Rd, Seaford, NY 11783Sale Date: August 19, 2024Sale Price: $8,000,000PSF: $565 MetroCapital Holdings, LLC sold this freestanding retail building to Mastermind Real Estate Development Corp. The property was reportedly 100% leased at the time of sale with…
Listen to this article The former owner and operator of a shuttered Long Island bus company pleaded guilty Wednesday to a scheme that defrauded banks out of about $9.6 million. John B. Mensch, a resident of Quogue who owned Medford-based East End Bus Lines and affiliated entities, pleaded guilty to a bank fraud conspiracy before…
Listen to this article The road to personal and professional success is filled with uncertainties, challenges and other obstacles. Still, it’s a journey with opportunities to thrive. So, it helps to have not only a roadmap, but also an analysis that offers guidance to help people carve their best possible path. That’s the gist of…