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What to Expect Your First Year Owning a Home
Buying your first house is an exciting time and often filled with thoughts of new furniture, gallons of paint, and hardwood floors. It is wise to prepare for unexpected issues that can occur during the first year of homeownership.
That's especially true if you're used to the renter's life. There are plenty of things to consider when you--instead of a landlord--are responsible for maintenance of your new digs.
Don't panic. It just takes planning, and a willingness to embrace the inevitable surprises that come with owning a home. Our REALTORS® are here to help you make a seamless transition into your first year of owning a home.
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Celebrate Long Island Living at the Montauk Music Festival
Montauk residents and music lovers from across the state are anxiously awaiting the 10th annual Montauk Music Festival (MMF). This year, the four-day event will feature over 400 up-and-coming musical artists from a variety of genres including rock, alternative, pop, hip-hop, folk, jazz, reggae, blues, country, and more!
Our real estate agents rank MMF as one of their favorite events of the year, and once you check it out, you'll understand why. Here's everything you need to know so you and your family can get the most out of this not-to-be-missed event.
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6 Tips to Compete with Cash Offers When You're Buying a Home
Buying a house isn't always as simple as just finding a house you want to buy and submitting a bid. There's always the chance that the home of your dreams also happens to be the home of someone else's dreams. If there's another buyer that's submitting a competing bid, then there are ways to make your bid more attractive to the seller. However, this can be a bigger challenge if your competition is offering to pay in cash.
- Offer a larger good faith deposit
A large good faith deposit shows that you are a serious buyer--and that money will be put towards your down payment as well. If you can put down between 10 and 20 percent as a good faith deposit, you'll be in a strong position to have your bid accepted.
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Long Island Easter Events for Your Family
Spring will be here before you know it, and that means warmer weather, blooming flowers, and, of course, the Easter Bunny! One of the things our real estate agents love about living in Long Island is that there are always so many family-friendly things to do, and celebrating Easter is no exception. Here's a rundown of some of the area's most popular Easter attractions.
- Long Island City Annual Egg Hunt and Festival: Gantry Park | 4-09 47th Rd, Long Island City, NY 10007
Head out to Gantry Park on Saturday, April 20th for the Long Island City Annual Egg Hunt and Festival. This event runs from 10 am until noon and features three separate Easter egg hunts to ensure that kids of all ages can have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Although the event is free, tickets are required and won't be sold that day, so make sure you go online and complete your registration!