You’ve Been There… You pull up to a red light and glance to your right. Stapled to the telephone pole is a large sign: “We Buy Ugly Houses” with a phone number. A few miles later, you pull up to another red light and see a similar sign: “We Buy Houses for Cash” with a […]
Behind on mortgage payments? Here’s help!
Falling Behind on Mortgage Payments It happens to the best of us and, unfortunately, it is not difficult to fall behind on mortgage payments. It can feel like the world is closing in and is a scary time. Catching up on your debt can be a challenge, overwhelmingly so. Luckily, there are a few options […]
Christmas Clean-up Tips
Tips for Christmas Clean-up Are you ready to de-Christmas your home? Sometimes the feat of packing the holidays away seems to be an endless, boring task but here are some quick and easy Christmas clean-up tips to make next year a breeze!
Why You Should Not ‘For Sale by Owner’
To ‘For Sale by Owner’ or Leave it to the Professionals… Should you ‘for sale by owner’? Who knows a home better than anyone? Certainly, the homeowner! Many homeowners looking to sell their home try to sell on their own rather than working with a professional. Homeowners who try to sell their home on their […]
Winter: Prep Your House
Prep Your House for Winter With the cold weather quickly approaching, it is important to ensure you prep your long island home sufficiently before the harsh cold and heavy snowfalls of winter. This time of year keeps us busy with holiday prepping but these simple tips will ensure your house is ready in no time!
A Vintage Troll Doll!
A Troll Doll for the Long Island Picker A vintage troll doll? Why would a Long Island flipper write about a troll? Awhile back, we posted a blog describing why I am also known as the Long Island Picker, not just Flipper. In case you missed it, check it out here. We are veering away […]
Neighborhood Spotlight: Massapequa
Massapequa, Long Island, NY Our current neighborhood spotlight is Massapequa! Our second featured Long Island neighborhoods is Massapequa, which is our hometown and where my wife grew up. This great neighborhood is made up of great people, a wonderful community feel and delicious restaurants. Read on to see why I chose this community to spotlight in this neighborhood feature!
Long Island Property Taxes: Star Tax Relief
Long Island Property Taxes: Star Tax Relief Star Tax Relief The Star Tax Relief program is essential to tax relief for Long Island homeowners. It is my goal that Long Islanders apply for tax relief and receive the benefits that are available to them. For additional tips, click the following link to obtain information on grieving […]
Neighborhood Spotlight: Levittown
Levittown, Long Island, NY Our current neighborhood spotlight is Levittown! One of my favorite Long Island neighborhoods is Levittown because this wonderful town is rich in history. It is full of great people and home to many jobs and industries on Long Island. There are many events going on during all seasons. Read on to […]
Long Island Property Taxes
Long Island Property Taxes: Why You Should Grieve Your Property Taxes Annually One of the first questions a buyer asks is “How much are the property taxes?” Long Island property taxes are notoriously high. But there are some tips a surprisingly large number of Long Island taxpayers don’t know. Grieving your taxes is a huge […]