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For years since the crash, Long Island's mortgage delinquency rate has stood far above the national average. But it declined rapidly during the first three months of the year, at a pace that's more than 5 percentage points faster than the nation as a whole. It's an especially impressive feat when you consider the U.S. rate dropped more precipitously than ever before.

Just 5.87 percent of mortgage...

CHINESE GARDENS. For those seeking tranquillity, a 10,000-square-foot manse in Bridgehampton might be suitable. More than a decade ago, Chinese-American artist Jian Guo Xu was commissioned to incorporate his vision into the landscape design.

Tropical plantings, rare specimen trees, varieties of bamboo and weeping plants are found throughout the 4.6 acres. The property abounds in Asian statuary,...

Newsday's LI Home editor Valerie Kellogg appeared on News 12 Long Island Tuesday, as she does every Tuesday around 7:15 p.m., to talk about three high-end homes on the market. Here's the clip, in case you missed it, with a list below of the agents representing each of the properties. To see past segments, click here.

SANDS POINT HOUSE:

The Colombos Team, Douglas Elliman Real Estate,...

This Quogue home, on the market for $7.225 million, features a fireplace made of coral.

The open floor plan, soaring ceilings and many windows complement the ocean views throughout the house. Outside, there is a gunite pool on the deck, as well as an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue, sink and small refrigerator. Just past the deck is a private walkway to the beach.

Victoria Reynolds of...

Newsday's LI Home editor Valerie Kellogg appeared on News 12 Long Island Tuesday, as she does every Tuesday around 7:15 p.m., to talk about three high-end homes on the market. Here's the clip, in case you missed it, with a list below of the agents representing each of the properties. To see past segments, click here.

QUOGUE HOUSE:

Victoria Reynolds, Norma Reynolds Realty, 631-288-1050

NISSEQUOGUE...

Sellers. Maria and Dean Stavropoulos

Address. 733 Seabury Ave., Franklin Square

Asking price. $470,000

The competition. A three-bedroom, three-bath expanded ranch on Othello Avenue is on the market for $529,000.

Recent sale in the area. A ranch also on Seabury Avenue sold in October for $460,000.

Taxes. $11,236

Time on the market. Since May

Listing agent....

Newsday's LI Home editor Valerie Kellogg appeared on News 12 Long Island Tuesday, as she does every Tuesday around 7:15 p.m., to talk about three high-end homes on the market. Here's the clip, in case you missed it, with a list below of the agents representing each of the properties. To see past segments, click here.

RIVERHEAD HOUSE:

CeeCee Flanigan, Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes &...

Newsday's LI Home editor Valerie Kellogg appeared on News 12 Long Island Tuesday, as she does every Tuesday around 7:15 p.m., to talk about three high-end homes on the market, including one owned by broadcaster Anderson Cooper, who wants to rent the  Qiogue place. Here's the clip, in case you missed it, with a list below of the agents representing each of the properties. To see past segments,...

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is renting out his 1946 English country-style house in Quiogue for the summer.

Tenants will have plenty of names to drop over cocktails. Cooper purchased the property in 2011 and had it completely renovated with the help of his mother, fashion icon Gloria Vanderbilt. Then, there is the home’s former owner, the late screenwriter Budd Schulberg, who won an Academy...

Long Islanders displaced by superstorm Sandy face a new crisis — finding a place to live. Each day Real LI will feature two Long Island rentals — one in Nassau County and one in Suffolk County — that are available. There is a mad rush for housing, so if you are interested in the rental, be sure to call about it soon:

NASSAU COUNTY

Community: Baldwin 

Rent: $3,300

Where:...