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Home Improvement Projects That Pay Off Before Year-End
As the year winds down, you have a valuable window to make strategic updates that increase your home's appeal and market value. Our REALTORS® work with Long Island homeowners every season to identify which projects truly move the needle before buyers start touring in the new year.
Where to Focus Your Year-End Renovation Budget
Curb Appeal Enhancements
First impressions still drive buyer interest, and fresh landscaping and exterior lighting can transform how your home is perceived from the street. A few affordable touches go a long way toward making your property feel move-in ready.
- Trim overgrown shrubs and refr...
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Why Fall Is a Strategic Time for Buyers and Sellers
There's a reason so many Long Islanders start house-hunting once the leaves change. Our REALTORS® have seen firsthand how fall's slower pace can work in your favor, and if you're ready to explore your options, you can find an agent who knows the local market well.
Less Competition to Deal With
Spring and summer bring a rush of buyers, but that crowd thins out by fall. If you're house-hunting, you won't feel as much pressure to make a snap decision on an offer. And if you're selling, the people still looking tend to be genuinely interested rather than just browsing open houses on a Sunday afternoon.
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Howard Hanna Announces Return of Big Open House Event
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services are excited to announce the return of the Big Open House Event, which will take place on the weekend of Sept. 26-27, 2026. Agents from across the company will host thousands of open houses all across the footprint. This gives buyers multiple opportunities to explore a variety of properties over the course of a full weekend.
Autumn provides the perfect time for motivated buyers to make their move. Each year, the Fall market creates a spike in activity, and the Big Open House Event gives those buyers the chance to see all of their options over the span of two days.
"Real estate is a people business, and there's no substitute for getting people through the front door," said Howard W. "Hoby" Hanna IV, CEO, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. "Our Big Open House Event gives sellers an opportunity to showcase their homes when fall activity...
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Apple Picking and Farm Experiences to Visit This Fall
Fall is the perfect time for family fun on the farm near Nassau County homes for sale and Suffolk County homes for sale, with local farms offering an exciting variety of fall activities for you to enjoy throughout the season. Whether you're looking to taste the best fall flavors, enjoy the beauty o...
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Fall Festivals and Seasonal Events Across Long Island
From carnivals and farm fairs to historical demonstrations, Long Island's fall event lineup has something for everyone. Our REALTORS® can't wait to get out there and enjoy these special moments alongside the communities we serve. If you've got some room on your calendar this fall, we'd love to see you there too.