Real Estate

The co-op, in the North Isle Village complex, has access to swimming pools, gym

The five-bedroom home has private beach rights to Lloyd Harbor Beach with mooring.

The four-bedroom home is adjacent to Hewlett Point Park and beach.

A strong market, lower taxes and warm climate won't pry them from homes they love.

The "good deals," with houses starting below $400,000, go fast, one agent said.

That powdery buildup can harbor some gross stuff. Dusting will keep allergens at bay.

With two pools and a theater, the house is "one of a kind," the broker says.

"You have to be a certain type of person to buy a house like this," says one owner.

The 2.7-acre plot on Georgica Pond sold for $8.5 million and will be preserved.

Built in 1909, Marty and Richie Ross bought this home in Long Beach that stands three stories, and has five bedrooms and an assortment of antique treasures. Newsday reporter Rachel Weiss takes us on a tour of this historical home.   

Buyers drawn to the village will find homes for about $400,000 to $2 million.

Built in 1920, the two-bedroom ranch was turned into a 2,384-square-foot space.

Long Islanders have a lot to consider when buying in today's real estate market. Newsday's Faith Jessie and Jonathan LaMantia discuss.

The owners did a total renovation of the four-bedroom, two-bath house in 2015.

Recycling materials can make for high-end, low-cost renovations.

Rondi Jamison describes how she recycled kitchen cabinets and appliances that she bought from homeowners who were ripping them out.

Home prices have jumped in the village, which has a lively downtown.

Dirt lurks in some unexpected places. Here's what to tackle.

The two-bedroom, 800-square-foot home on Wildwood Lake has annual taxes of $3,197.

Most of the12 rooms in the Mediterranean-style home have Reynolds Channel views.

"You can't procrastinate in this kind of market," says one homebuyer. And don't focus too much on the listing price, an agent says.

The hamlet, in the Five Towns, has homes from about $600,000 to the millions.

Paint is often the first tool homeowners and renters use to improve a space.

Taxes on the Italianate five-bedroom, two-bathroom house are $1,750.

The three-bedroom, 2½-bath condo near the train station is in a complex with a pool.

Sometimes, you just have to admit defeat and hire a contractor to finish the job.

Colonials, split-levels and ranches in the hamlet start at around $500,000.

Curtains and shades can add a pop of color, boost privacy and control light. 

The restored 5-bedroom house is on 3½ acres near East Hampton village.

Built in 1923, the three-bedroom, two-bath home has a side porch.

The site on which a new 31-home subdivision sits at Granny and Mill roads — as well as the Gordon Heights community at large — contain a rich, fascinating history longtime residents hope to preserve.

The village is a destination for visitors and locals living in walking distance.

Take your cue from the changing weather to make some swaps to your décor.

The five-bedroom, 2½-bath home on 0.33 acre backs up onto undeveloped land.

The house, on a large corner property, has annual property taxes of $8,862.

Artists say there are plenty of benefits when it comes to honing your craft from home.

Homebuyers are attracted to its proximity to highways, parks and ocean beaches.

Colors and texture will have a big impact on a room's atmosphere.

The 816-square-foot house comes with a lot on the canal across the street.

"It's a beautiful town wherever you go within Manhasset," says a real estate agent in the hamlet. "Each area has its own flavor and its own vibe."

The house in East Quogue is on a point that juts out into Shinnecock Bay, with water on three sides.

They offer affordable entry-level homeownership, equity-building and downsizing opportunities for retirees.

Avoid costly mistakes with these expert tips for every aspect of your design.

The 7,800-square-foot Georgian-style home has views of the ocean. The asking price is a record for Long Beach, the listing agent says.

The 1948 house was totally transformed. "It definitely stands out in the neighborhood," the listing agent says.

Sales are way up, inventory is low, and people are paying top dollar to be in the land of no cars and beautiful beaches.

The waterfront village has restaurants, shops and festivals, with homes including condos, ranches, Colonials and vintage gems.

Built in the 1930s, the five-bedroom home mixes old-world charm with modern touches.

Take advantage of these winter-to-spring transition days to jump-start on your spring cleaning.

With few homes with separate living quarters, the search for multigenerational housing is a challenge.

The four-bedroom, 1½-bath home is in the Eagle Estates development of Medford, which the listing agent calls a "hot" area right now.

"It's walking distance to the L.I.R.R., walking distance to the shops, walking distance to the schools," says one real estate agent.

The corner one-bedroom unit is in the gated Meadowbrook Pointe complex, which comes with many amenities and is near shopping and dining.