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“It’s a great suburban locale with a 10-minute ride to beaches and a 15-minute ride to parkways. And we’re seeing multiple generations of families staying in the area,” says Donald X. Clavin Jr., Hempstead Town Supervisor.

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Many of the renters have signed multimonth leases through at least the end of the year — unusual for a town that turns into "Tumbleweed Tuesday" the day after Labor Day.

While the Kardashian name was attached to the property for only a short while, the house retains its luster, with a private beach and an 85-foot dock large enough to hold a boat and Jet Skis.

Even though the water is across the street, flood insurance isn't required because the house is about 35 feet above sea level, the agent says.

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The same principles that guide room setup inside should guide your designs outside, too.

The median home price on Long Island hit $469,000 in the April-through-June period, up 5.4% compared with a year earlier, according to a new report.

The village holds several events, including the annual summer barbecue, which can draw up to 800 people, and events for most holidays.

Built in 1954, the house has an open floor plan and a large fenced backyard with a patio and shed.