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Seller: Lisa Lauri and Eric Stehn 
 Address: 112 Beach Ave., Bellmore 
 Asking price: $379,000 
 The competition: Two three-bedroom homes on the same block, one built in 1930 and the other brand-new, are listed for $469,000 and $529,000 respectively 
 Recent sale: on the block A three-bedroom sold in April for $410,000 
 Taxes: $8,645 
 Time on the market: A few weeks 
 Listing agent: Tina Canaris, RE/MAX Hearthstone, <a href="/topics/Merrick%2C_NY">Merrick</a>, 516-695-8462 
 Why it's for sale: The couple have a 6-month-old son, Tyler, and they are looking for a larger home to accommodate their growing family. Lauri, 31, is a publicist, and Stehn, 31, is an attorney. 
 Stehn and Lauri have completely renovated the 1923 Colonial since moving in about eight years ago. They've installed a new roof, siding, a <a href="/topics/GAS_%28designer%29">gas</a> boiler, a hot-water heater, central air-conditioning and more. 
 The house has two bedrooms and one full bath. The main level offers a bright layout with an updated eat-in kitchen, which has sliding doors that lead to a new deck. The home's major appeal may be its location, especially to boaters: It's set on a 25-by-70-foot waterfront parcel. Lauri shares favorite nautical memories and more about her home: 
 "Before our baby was born, we'd love to go crabbing at night, and we did a lot of fluke fishing on our boat ... The backyard is perfect for parties. Sometimes, friends would arrive by boat. You could literally catch a fish and grill it up in our backyard ... It's rare to find an affordable, modernized, ready-to-move-in home, located on the water, and with such low taxes."

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Why you should buy my house in Bellmore

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Agnes recalls being impressed by the neighborhood's bucolic environment when she and John first saw it 44 years ago. So with eight kids in tow, the Barbiers purchased this nine-room high-ranch, which has 31/2 bathrooms and five bedrooms, including a master suite. The eat-in kitchen has a double window and refinished cabinets. At one point, the garage was converted into a ground-level studio apartment, which is legal. "It helps with the taxes," says John. The parcel -- almost a half-acre -- has a patio surrounded by plantings and mature trees, including a Japanese cherry and a magnolia. Agnes chats some more about the house: 
 
"The living room is pretty. It's a bright room with a bay window and a fireplace. . . . Our family room is lovely with a wood-burning stove. . . . We have a circular Belgian block driveway."

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Why buy my house: A Huntington Colonial

From the minute Christine laid eyes on this eight-room Colonial, she was enchanted. "It's one of a kind," she says, citing the front exterior, where a slate pathway meanders to the covered slate porch supported by white columns. Built in 1936, the house has a brick front. Inside, the foyer is flanked by a living room with a fireplace and a dining room with wainscoting. The den has a picture window overlooking the yard, where there's an in-ground pool surrounded by a deck. The three bedrooms are on the second floor. Since moving in three years ago, the couple renovated a bathroom and updated the electrical system. Christine chats some more:
"I fell in love with the charm [of the house] and the kitchen -- it's gigantic. It has 23 cabinets, which is awesome because you can never have enough room. The kitchen also has ceiling beams, wainscoting and wallpaper -- it's really cozy."

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Why you should buy my house in Wantagh

November marked the Brenners' 20th anniversary in this <a href="/topics/Frank_Lloyd_Wright">Frank Lloyd Wright</a>-style home. What attracted the couple to the area was its beauty, privacy and the Cold Spring Harbor school district, Marc says. As for the house, Marc says they liked that it was set off the road on two acres. It has 21/2 bathrooms and four bedrooms. Its open layout is great for entertaining, and the kitchen suits Lucretia, whom Marc says is an avid cook. Marc chats some more about the house and the property:
 
"We added a 700-square-foot room to the kitchen. . . . We put in radiant heat, and since the room faces due south, it fills with sun in the winter. . . . Because the house has so many windows, it brings the outside in. Our backyard abuts Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge. When the trees are bare, the yard looks like it's 100 acres. You can see forever.

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Why you should buy my house in Lloyd Neck

Sellers Jason and Maureen Horan
Address 65 Sycamore Ave., Bethpage 
Asking price $675,000
The competition Similar-size homes in the Bethpage school district are listed between $539,999 and $675,000. 
Recent sale on the block Although not comparable, a four-bedroom Colonial on Colonial Road sold in June for $715,000
Taxes $13,789
Time on the market Since last November
Listing agent Donna Kunzig, <a href="/topics/Century_21">Century 21</a> Prevete Real Estate, <a href="/topics/Plainview%2C_NY">Plainview</a>, 516-578-3526
Why it's for sale The couple have another house on the East End, where they say they would like to live full-time. Jason, 39, installs shower doors, and Maureen, 40, is a teacher's aide. Their son, Sean, 18, is in college. 
 The Horans went to town renovating this house since they moved in about six years ago. "It was a plain wide ranch," Jason says. "We expanded up and redid the entire first floor." It's about 2,900 square feet. The main level features an open floor plan with a living room with wide plank floors, a step-down den with fireplace and a kitchen with custom cabinets, a copper sink and high-end appliances. There are 31/2 bathrooms and four bedrooms, three of which - including the original master suite - are on the main level. Jason talks about the house, which is on a quarter of an acre:
"We put in a master suite with a huge master bathroom and an extra-large walk-in closet bigger than most bedrooms. The master bath has two seats and so many shower heads that my friends call it the car wash. . . . My favorite room is probably the kitchen/den area. When you entertain, you can talk to everyone - there's plenty of room ."

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Why you should buy my house in Bethpage

Seller: Yolanda Shannon
Address: 337 Rose St., Freeport
Asking price: $399,999
The competition: Similar-size homes in the Freeport School district are listed between $199,000 and $700,000.
Recent sale nearby: Last month, a four-bedroom split-level on West Lena Avenue sold for $375,000. 
Taxes: $7,680; additional village taxes are $4,302
Time on the market: Since April
Listing agent: Rose Bruscino, RE/MAX Action, Freeport, 516-379-6917
Why it's for sale: "It's time to downsize," says Shannon, 57. 
 Since moving into this nine-room split-level in the early 1980s, Shannon says there has been little turnover on the block. The four-bedroom house is set on a 60-by-135-foot parcel with in-ground sprinklers, a detached two-car garage and a landscaped backyard patio area. Shannon updated the kitchen in the late 1990s and renovated the bathrooms in 2001. Shannon says the house is bigger than it looks:
"This 1,800-square-foot house is deceiving from the outside. It is a four-level split with wood floors, a vaulted living room. . . . The kitchen has custom pullout cabinets, a <a href="/topics/Jenn-Air">Jenn-Air</a> grill and Italian tile flooring. From the living room, go up six steps to the three bedrooms and bath or down six steps through the door to an oversized family room, full bathroom, fourth bedroom and separate entrance. Below that is a full basement, and the attic has plenty of room for storage or expansion."

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Why you should buy my house in Freeport

SELLER: Stan Tylinski
ADDRESS: 106 Middleville Rd., Fort Salonga 
ASKING PRICE: $925,000
THE COMPETITION: Similar properties with an in-ground pool are listed between $895,000 and $1,200,000. 
RECENT SALE IN THE AREA: A 2009 five-bedroom Colonial on Preston Hollow Court sold in July for $985,000. 
TAXES: $9,000
TIME ON THE MARKET: Since June
LISTING AGENT: Janet Pushee and Bryan Pushee, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, <a href="/topics/Northport%2C_NY">Northport</a>, 516-982-8576
WHY IT'S FOR SALE: Stan, 63, says he is retiring and would like to downsize. 
 Stan, an artist, horticulturist and landscaper, designed this 1.56-acre property. His gardens contain more than 1,000 plantings and fruit trees. The landscape also features an in-ground pool, a koi pond, three patios, a gazebo and a cabana. The nine-room ranch was rebuilt in 2009 after the original burned down. The great room is equipped with a 50-inch LCD TV with surround sound and a Blu-ray player. They stay, along with most of the interior and exterior furnishings. The house has three to four bedrooms and three full bathrooms with Italian tile. Stan chats some more about the grounds and the house: 
" The house and property can accommodate 100 people. . . . The eat-in kitchen has a huge center island, granite counters and maple cabinets... The lower level has a fireplace, a wet bar, with tiki bar with stools and a refrigerator."

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Why you should buy my house: Beautiful landscaping

Sellers: Joel and Joan Dollinger 
Address: 35 Vanderbilt Way, Valley Stream 
Asking price: $444,999 
The competition: Similar-size units in the development are priced from $420,000 to $444,999. 
Recent sale in the area: This development hasn't had a recent sale. In another development, the Cameo Townhouses in the Valley Stream 13 school district about 3 miles away, a three-bedroom unit sold in May for $330,000. 
Taxes: $7,667 
Common charges: $260 a month 
Time on the market: Since February 
Listing agent: Mike Gregoretti, RE/MAX Liberty, 516-459-3658. 
Why it's for sale: The Dollingers say they want more space for guests. 
 About 10 years ago, Joel, 68, an insurance industry veteran, and Joan, 65, decided it was time to downsize. They sold their house in North <a href="/topics/Woodmere%2C_NY">Woodmere</a> and moved to this pet-friendly community. "It's the most convenient place to be," says Joan, a stay-at-home grandmother, noting the proximity to <a href="/topics/Manhattan">Manhattan</a>, major highways, supermarkets and retailers. As for the 1,540-square-foot corner unit - it's bright with an updated kitchen, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two half-baths. It's the only unit with a separate entrance to the basement, which once served as a dentist's office. Joan explains more: 
"The rooms are large. We broke down the wall between the kitchen and dining room to create an open space. . . . The kitchen has a granite countertop, dark wood cabinets and new appliances. . . . We have tile floors throughout, gas heat, and walk-in closets and sliders out to a spacious deck."

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Why you should buy my house: A Valley Stream condo

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Seller: Dolly Hoffman 
Address: 12 Pershing Place, Island Park 
Asking price: $849,000 
The competition: Waterfront properties of all sizes are listed between $399,999 and $999,000 
Recent sale in the area: In January, a waterfront four-bedroom contemporary on <a href="/topics/Saratoga">Saratoga</a> Boulevard sold for $980,000. 
Taxes: $10,252 
Time on the market: Since January 
Listing agent: Kaja Thomas, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Bellmore, 917-655-0545 
Why it's for sale: Though Hoffman, 43, refers to her home as her "Utopia," she says she's ready for a new adventure. 
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'I always wanted a house on the water," says Hoffman. She made that dream come true five years ago when she purchased this waterfront legal two-family home. The main house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the secondary residence has two bedrooms and one bathroom. "What's nice is, the tenant portion has its own entrance and a large backyard deck. The main house has its own deck as well - in total, a deck wraps three-quarters of the way around the house," Hoffman says, noting her backyard has a private beach. Hoffman, a corporate lawyer, adds: 
"When you walk inside, you see the great room with a cathedral ceiling and the beautiful crown molding. . . . The great room the living room, dining room, billiard room and kitchen. There are skylights in almost every room. The main house has three bedrooms upstairs and a one-bedroom suite with a den on the first level ."

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Why you should buy my house: 2-family on the water

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Sellers: Susan and Gary Besemer 
Address: 525 Richland Blvd., Brightwaters 
Asking price: $539,000 
The competition: Similar-size homes in Brightwaters are priced from $449,990 to $699,900. 
Recent sale on the block: A four-bedroom high-ranch sold in November for $340,000. 
Taxes: $12,311 (includes village taxes and STAR reduction) 
Time on the market: Since March 
Contact: Justin Galbraith, Eric G. Ramsay Jr. Associates, Bay Shore, 516-761-2399, or the homeowners at 631-666-6810. 
Why it's for sale: Gary, 58, a retired postal clerk, and his wife, Susan, 55, are relocating to <a href="/topics/Florida">Florida</a>. 
 The Besemers made enhancements to this eight-room expanded ranch since moving in seven years ago. They installed wide plank floors throughout, upgraded the laundry room and tiled the master bathroom, adding a Kohler soaking tub as well. 
Other updates include two new skylights, a new roof, new plumbing and 200-amp electrical service. The house, which has three bedrooms and two baths, is set on a third of an acre. There's also an in-ground pool surrounded by a wood deck. "It's a peaceful and private place to relax," Gary says, adding: 
"The 200-square-foot <a href="/topics/Florida">Florida</a>/dining room overlooks this pastoral setting with frequent visits from colorful bird life ... An open floor plan includes a 300-square-foot chef's kitchen with a huge island that seats up to six. The family den also has sliders which open out to the pool area. 
This house is great for entertaining; there's an open room flow that many of the older houses do not have ... The entire house has Andersen windows and three-zone heating to keep utility costs low ... We have enjoyed everything Brightwaters has to offer: a private beach, tennis, boat slips and the community gatherings in the park two blocks away. 
The Bay Shore <a href="/topics/Long_Island_Rail_Road">Long Island Rail Road</a> station is only five minutes away."

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Why buy: A chef's kitchen and a pastoral setting

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Sellers: Calvin and Cathy Rafuse 
Address: 19 Riverview Terrace, <a href="/topics/Smithtown%2C_NY">Smithtown</a> 
Asking price: $989,000 
The competition: Similar-size homes in the <a href="/topics/Smithtown%2C_NY">Smithtown</a> school district are priced between $870,000 and $1,800,000 
Recent sale in the area: A house on Wayfarer Lane sold for $975,000 in October. 
Taxes: $24,435 
Time on the market: Since June 2008 
Listing agent: William Tarantola, Coach Realtors, 631-360-1900 
Why it's for sale: Cal and Cathy built this home 20 years ago to raise their children and now say they want to downsize. 
&nbsp;Calvin, 62, a retired home builder, and Cathy, 58, an interior designer for <a href="/topics/Ethan_Allen">Ethan Allen</a>, are not only the original owners, but Cal built the house after many years of building houses for others. He incorporated clever features, such as a dumbwaiter from the three-car basement garage to the kitchen, a laundry chute from the master bedroom into the laundry room, and a well-thought-out terraced backyard that ensures that any kids in the pool are within eyeshot of someone in the kitchen. But those features are second to the luxury of this six-bedroom, 41/2-bathroom Colonial home with top-of-the-line amenities on one acre in the <a href="/topics/Nissequogue%2C_NY">Nissequogue</a> Overlook area of <a href="/topics/Smithtown%2C_NY">Smithtown</a>, as he explains: 
"The view from the rear of the home out to a parklike backyard, complete with a pool, pool house and tennis court, is my favorite feature."

A home with a dumbwaiter and laundry shoot

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Sellers: Adam and Dory Portnoy 
Address: 41 Emmet Ave., East Rockaway 
Asking price: $619,000 
The competition: Similar-size homes in the <a href="/topics/Lynbrook%2C_NY">Lynbrook</a> school district are listed between $619,000 and $979,000. 
Recent sale on the block: A four-bedroom split-level on Emmet Avenue sold in December for $610,000. 
Taxes: $10,699; additional village taxes $2,791. (Does not include owner's STAR Exemption of $1,258.) 
Time on the market: Since December 
Listing agents: Donna Galinsky and Lenny Bobrow, Pugatch Realty Corp., <a href="/topics/Woodmere%2C_NY">Woodmere</a>, 516-317-9253 and 516-784-0262, respectively 
Why it's for sale: The couple, who have three children, say they would like to move to <a href="/topics/Suffolk_County%2C_NY">Suffolk</a> County to be closer to family. 
Adam, 36, a human resources professional, and Dory, 37, a stay-at-home mother, purchased this house almost 10 years ago. They have since put in a lot of work. Today, the house, which sits on a 67-by-100-foot lot, has five bedrooms and 21/2 bathrooms. 
Dory talks about the enhancements: 
"We have done everything. We put on a new roof, installed a new boiler, new flooring, windows, you name it. . . . We gutted the kitchen. It has granite countertops, nice wood cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. It's one of my favorite rooms - I spend most of my time in there. . . . We dormered the second floor. We have a huge master bedroom. We added a bathroom and put in a Jacuzzi. We also gutted the downstairs bathroom. . . . The kids hang out in the playroom , which was the original master bedroom. . . . Outside, we had a brick walk put in in 2002."

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Renovated in East Rockaway

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Seller: Ilene Curtis 
Address: 108 Boney Lane, <a href="/topics/Nissequogue%2C_NY">Nissequogue</a> 
Asking price: $975,000 
The competition: Similar-size homes in the <a href="/topics/Smithtown%2C_NY">Smithtown</a> school district are priced between $899,000 and $1,998,000. 
Recent sale in the area: A four-bedroom Colonial on Short <a href="/topics/Beach_Road">Beach Road</a> sold in December for $987,500. 
Taxes: $16,783; plus village taxes, $1,960 
Time on the market: Since April 
Listing agent: John Matthew, <a href="/topics/Century_21">Century 21</a> North End Realty, <a href="/topics/St._James%2C_NY">St. James</a>, 631-724-8500 
Why it's for sale: Her children are grown, and Curtis wants to downsize. 
It's hard to say what Curtis, 59, loves most about her residence - the house, property or location. She bought the post-modern Colonial new in 1987. It has four bedrooms, three baths and includes a fireplace, surround sound and central vacuum. The house is on a 2.2-acre wooded parcel across from a nature preserve and within walking distance of a beach. Curtis, who has owned several businesses, talks about her favorite things: 
"What I like most is the privacy, yet in five minutes I can be in downtown Smithtown or <a href="/topics/St._James%2C_NY">St. James</a>. ... The other thing I love is that the house is so bright, even on the bleakest of days. It has a soaring entranceway with glass front doors. ... I enjoy many rooms for different reasons, but most special is the open floor plan for entertaining."

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An open-concept floor plan in Nissequogue

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Sellers: Len and Amy Kupferman 
Address: 2247 Farrell Ct., Merrick 
Asking price: $899,000 
The competition: Similar-size homes in the Merrick school district are priced between $570,000 and $1,250,000. 
Recent sale in the area: A house on Bay Drive sold in November for $750,000. 
Taxes: $19,013 
Time on the market: Since July 
Listing agent: Lee Small, Baldwin Realty in Oceanside, 516-978-1880 
Why it's for sale: The two are moving to <a href="/topics/Florida">Florida</a> so they can be closer to their three children. 
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The Kupfermans, both 63, are the original owners of this nine-room Colonial, which sits on a deepwater canal. Set on a cul-de-sac on a 64-by-118-foot lot, the house has one fireplace, five bedrooms and 21/2 baths. Amy, a homemaker, says she and Len, a senior partner in a Manhattan CPA firm, have lived in the house more than three decades and have kept it in perfect condition. 
"All the bedrooms are very big - three of them can be considered master size.... An antique 41/2-by-9-foot pool table in perfect condition is in the large basement - it's staying.... The backyard is low maintenance. It has wood decking and a 75-foot bulkhead with a floating dock. An ice heater keeps it from freezing. Across the street is a park, so you feel like you are surrounded by acres and acres of land."

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Why you should buy my house: A Colonial on a canal

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Sellers: Herb and Bernadette Quinn 
Address: 940 Oak Dr., Southold 
Asking price: $549,000 
The competition: Similar homes in the Southold school district are listed between $365,000 and $2,549,000. 
Recent sale on the block: A ranch on Oak Drive is in contract for $410,000. 
Taxes: $6,415 
Time on the market: Since August 
Listing agent: Henrietta Chituk, <a href="/topics/Brown_Harris_Stevens">Brown Harris Stevens</a> <a href="/topics/North_Fork%2C_NY">North Fork</a>, <a href="/topics/Cutchogue%2C_NY">Cutchogue</a>, 631-734-2951 
Why it's for sale: Herb, 74, says he and Bernadette, 72, want to travel. 
In 1993, the Quinns purchased this 1940 Cape in Reydon Shores, a private bay beach and boating community. The couple, who lived in <a href="/topics/Syosset%2C_NY">Syosset</a> at the time, became year-round residents in 2000. At that time, they expanded the house, doubling its size to about 2,000 square feet. The seven-room home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a stone fireplace and a full basement as well as updated plumbing and wiring. 
Herb explains: "The house is practically brand-new, given the work on it. We expanded it front to back. It has a pitched roof, so when you come in, there's a loft. Behind that is a modern kitchen, a great room and a bedroom that is 16 feet by 20 feet. . . . I have a workshop and an office in the cellar. . . . A really big draw is the community beach and marina."

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Why you should buy my house: A Cape, in Southold

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SELLERS: Rob and Michelle Demchak 
ADDRESS: 109 Charles St., Floral Park 
ASKING PRICE: $739,000 
THE COMPETITION: Similar size homes are priced from $399,900 to $999,000. 
RECENT SALE IN THE AREA: A three-bedroom Colonial on Tulip Avenue sold in July for $500,000. 
TAXES: $13,198 
TIME ON THE MARKET: Since July 
LISTING AGENT: Michele Mayo, RE/MAX Village Manor, Garden City, 516-326-2555 
WHY IT'S FOR SALE: The couple, who have two daughters - Angelia, 8, and Alana, 2 - would like to move closer to Rob's job. 
When Rob, 38, a lawyer for an S&amp;P 500 company, and Michelle, 37, a legal secretary, were making the move from <a href="/topics/Manhattan">Manhattan</a> four years ago, they found this eight-room Colonial, which was being built. They had the chance to customize the interior, which has four bedrooms and 31/2 baths. Rob talks about upgrades: 
"The professionals who finished our basement used the Owens Corning system. The walls are made of an inorganic material that is mold- and mildew-resistant. It's almost soundproof ... The basement also has an 11-foot bar ... The kitchen has a slate floor, high-end appliances and granite countertops ... The huge master bedroom has a master bath. . . . In my mind, the location is ideal ... You can walk to the train, to town and to the elementary school."

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Why you should buy my house: Floral Park Colonial

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Seller: Rochelle and Barry Flashner 
Address: 27 Alice Ave., Merrick 
Asking price: $639,900 
The competition: Similar homes in the North Merrick school district are priced between $639,000 and $839,000. 
Recent sale on the block: A four-bedroom expanded ranch sold in June for $680,000. Taxes: $11,697 
Time on the market: Since September 
Listing agent: Tina Canaris and Susan Ruiz, RE/MAX Hearthstone, Merrick (516-695-8462 and 516-662-6630) 
Why it's for sale: The Flashners plan to move near their daughter in <a href="/topics/Tampa">Tampa</a>, Fla. 
When Rochelle, 64, a retired New York City teacher, and Barry, 65, an attorney, moved into their house 33 years ago, it was a Cape. After major renovations, the house is a nine-room expanded ranch with four bedrooms and 21/2 baths. It retains its oak floors. Set on more than a quarter-acre, the house is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, houses of worship and the <a href="/topics/LIRR">LIRR</a>. Rochelle talks about some of the things she enjoys most about her home: 
"The house has an open, airy floor plan. ... We love the coziness of the den. It looks out through a wall of glass to a very private backyard. The master suite is on the main floor with a Jacuzzi. ... We have a front porch and tri-level decks with custom lighting and landscaping."

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Why you should buy my house: A Cape-turned-ranch

Seller: Mary Tibbs 
Address: 882 Shubert St., Baldwin 
Asking price: $499,999 
The competition: Similar-size homes are priced from $360,000 to $550,000. 
Recent sale in the area: A four-bedroom high-ranch on Soper Avenue sold in August for $455,000 
Time on the market: Since September 
Listing agent: Claudia Barnes, Weichert Realtors Quality Homes, Baldwin, 516-410-3732 
Why it's for sale: Tibbs has decided to move to a warmer climate - somewhere between <a href="/topics/North_Carolina">North Carolina</a> and <a href="/topics/Florida">Florida</a>. 
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This block experiences low turnover, says Mary Tibbs, 63, a retiree who worked for the City of New York for more than 30 years in the social work field. "Neighbors stay," she says. She moved into this nine-room high-ranch almost 20 years ago. Set on an 80-by-82-foot lot, this home has five bedrooms and 21/2 bathrooms, an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, and a den with a fireplace. 
Tibbs says: "This house has beautiful lighting with several unique and antique-looking chandeliers within (that will come with the house) . . . The master bedroom suite is my favorite, with his-and-hers closets and a bathroom with a shower . . . This is a great home for entertaining - it's very spacious and open . . . Outside, the seasonal covered slate patio has a custom-built brick barbecue grill."

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Why you should buy my house: A high-ranch in Baldwin

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Sellers: Joe and Carole Southard 
Address: 80 Highland Down, Shoreham 
Asking price: $849,000 
The competition: Waterfront homes in the area are priced from $849,000 to $2,495,000. 
Recent sale in the area: A nonwaterfront Colonial on Mary Pitkin Path sold this month for $560,000. 
Taxes: $11,491 
Time on the market: Since August 
Listing agent: Theresa Ottomano, RE/MAX Signature Real Estate, East Setauket, 631-682-8567 
Why it's for sale: Joe says he would like to relocate to a warmer climate. 
Overlooking Long Island Sound, this almost 4,000 square foot Colonial was a small summer cottage when Carole, 57, a licensed practical nurse, and Joe, 58, a <a href="/topics/Long_Island_Rail_Road">Long Island Rail Road</a> retiree, purchased it 15 years ago. Set on a .85-acre parcel, the house has 10-foot ceilings with large crown moldings, radiant heat and a high-velocity air conditioning system, as well as three full bathrooms and two half baths. The layout maximizes the views, Joe says: 
"It's an upside down house. The great room, kitchen, formal living room and formal dining room are on the top floor with views of the Sound ... The kitchen ... has a 4-by-8-foot granite island with a Jenn-Air barbecue in the middle. The appliances are stainless steel and high-end. The oven is a Viking."

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Why you should buy my house: Shoreham, on the water

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From $100 a month to $25,000 a summer, Long Islanders share what their side hustles bring in.

From backyard pools to washing machines, LI residents find ways to earn extra cash

Federal bank regulators have announced that cryptocurrency companies can continue offering interest-like rewards to customers.

Cryptocurrency companies can keep paying interest-like rewards, say federal bank regulators

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Make the jump to light speed on this week's LI Works. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa meets with a member of The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison.

LI Works: Explore the dark side of the Force with Ken

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland talks to Andrea McCade, founder of The Social Mom Club LI, about how new moms can connect with others.

Working Moms: Making mom friends

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed goes inside Critterville Farm Sanctuary to meet the rescued animals finding a second chance and the local passion that keeps it all going.

Out East: Critterville in Riverhead

Video of two Suffolk police officers joining a group of teens playing soccer goes viral. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Chance encounter turns into viral video

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Co-Owner, Dough & Co. Pizza to try the Apple Bay Pizza, which is exclusive to their Oyster Bay location.

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Tess Ferguson breaks down the Week 6 results in Newsday's high school fantasy football league.

Newsday's high school fantasy football Week 6 results

High school athletes striving to play sports in college might want to look at niche sports that give them a better chance. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman explores the historic and festive charm of Sleepy Hollow during a fall day trip.

A hauntingly good time in Sleepy Hollow

According to Babylon town tax documents, the proposed increase will cost the average household about $115 a year. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Proposed property tax hike in Babylon

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin tried some new martini combinations at Beacon in Long Beach.

Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

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Higher diesel costs, big-box competition and rainy weather are squeezing pumpkin farms as they look for new ways to draw customers. Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.

'I think you're making a small investment for memories'

Nearly $1.2 billion in unclaimed funds is available across more than 5 million accounts on Long Island, according to the state comptroller's office. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

$1.2B available across 5 million accounts on LI

Changes at the Lake Grove property will include new tenants, such as LongHorn Steakhouse and Coach. Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.

New plaza, stores, games, 'park-like' setting coming to Smith Haven Mall

They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses. What happens when these workers disappear? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We can expect negative repercussions'

Affordability concerns on Long Island leave some residents wondering if it's worth staying. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda have more.

'Yes, I would leave'

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals wants to build a 60,000-square-foot factory and warehouse in Hauppauge to meet consumer demand. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Very important for us'

Housing advocates and local officials were set to break ground on Thursday on a building with 52 affordable apartments slated to replace blighted commercial buildings on Port Jefferson's Main Street. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Port Jefferson entering new phase of revitalization

Bonsai tree-making classes, trivia nights, mocktails and private events are among the ways local venues are trying to draw customers. Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.

'We have a lot of different things going on'

Some East End businesses already house workers priced out of the area. Now East Hampton is weighing rules that could expand the model — and the debate over tying housing to a job. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's something I felt we had to do'

If the deal goes through, Giunta's Meat Farms will also acquire four Wild by Nature natural food stores. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Giunta's Meat Farms acquiring 24 King Kullen stores

Fake listings, bogus fees and stolen data target renters squeezed by Long Island's high housing costs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's been a nightmare'

The price of childcare can be prohibitive for many Long Island parents. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports along with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa, Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio and daycare owner Janna Rodriguez.

'Probably as much as rent or mortgage'

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