Howard Hanna | Coach Realtors Blog

Christmas is right around the corner, and the people of Long Island know how to enjoy the holiday cheer. Our real estate agents have gathered a list of some of the best holiday activities on Long Island to put you in a festive spirit.

• Make Your Own Gingerbread House in Riverhead - Gingerbread University, 3225 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  Much more fun than a "real" university, Gingerbread University is a fun, hands-on experience that's perfect for all ages. Try your hand at food decoration artistry under the supervision of highly-trained Ginger Elves. Your admission includes all of the gingerbread pieces, icing, and sweet treats you need to build your one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. When you're done creating your masterpiece, the elves will box it up so you can safely take it home to show your family and friends.
   

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With the holiday season waiting just around the corner, why not consider purchasing yourself the greatest gift of them all? The holidays are a busy time for buyers and sellers alike, but this time of year also happens to offer some of the best opportunities to shop for homes in Long Island. 

Since other buyers may sit out the holiday market, this is an ideal time to shop with less competition, find the best deals, and invest some of your vacation time into shopping for the home of your dreams. Our real estate agents know what it takes to land the right house at the right time during every season, and we've put together five key reasons to buy a home during the holidays.

1. Shop with Less Competition
   Not every shopper is willing to dedicate time to house hunting during the holidays, which is excellent news if you're still in the market. Shopping with less competition makes life easier in so many ways, and there are few times of the year when you'll find less competition than during the holiday season. With fewer people on the market, you'll have an easier time seeing all of the houses that make your list, and a better chance of negotiating an advantageous price for your budget.

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Few traditions mark the start of the holiday season better than heading out into the crisp fall air to choose and cut your own Christmas tree. And if you're shopping for a Christmas tree on Long Island, you'll find no shortage of great, family-friendly Christmas tree farms. Some farms simply offer beautiful trees, while others mix in additional fun activities that every member of your family can enjoy. Our real estate agents have the details on seven of the best Christmas tree farms on Long Island.

1. Zuhoski Farms – 11825 Oregon Rd., Cutchogue
   Open every day leading right up to Christmas, Zuhoski Farms offers trees for every taste, ranging in size from 4' to 11' tall. Choose the perfect Douglas fir, then relax while the team at Zuhoski Farms cuts it down and prepares it for your home. Pre-cut and live trees are also available.

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Part of the magic of the holiday season is seeing the joy and wonder on your children's faces as they experience the sights and sounds of Christmas. The Long Island area is brimming with great choices for family holiday excursions. Our real estate agents picked out a few of our very favorite holiday shows that we know your kids will love!

• Polar Express Trolley Ride - 9 Main Road, Riverhead, NY
  Climb aboard the Polar Express Trolley Ride, and experience the magic of this new Christmas classic with your kids. During the ride, you'll have the opportunity to get to know the characters, and of course, Santa will be there! You can even come dressed in your pajamas to make this show a unique and unforgettable adventure.
  
  

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At Coach Realtors, we live, work, and play in many of the same Long Island communities where we do business. So the health of local communities and their residents is an important priority, especially during the holiday season. This year, we are partnering with the Pajama Program throughout the holidays, to help bring a good night's sleep to children in Long Island communities. Our real estate agents have the details on what the Pajama Program is all about, and how you can pitch in to help provide a healthy night's sleep to area children. 

Long Island Pajama Program

Now through December 1, help us bring joy to the children in our communities by bringing unused pajamas and books to your local Coach Realtors office. The Pajama Program has a simple mission: Good Nights Are Good Days. The program was founded by Genevieve Piturro, who discovered during visits to local shelters that the children didn't have pajamas or books to enjoy before bed. The charity has been growing ever since, with Pajama Program chapters located in every state across the country.

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