Susan Hamblen's Blog

I believe in free education for the people! This does not involve government help but rather professionals sharing information to help others. Of course we all work for a paycheck but there is so much more in life than the dollar. Imagine having the knowledge to help someone and choosing not to h...

As the weather starts to get warmer and the flowers begin to bloom, there seems to come not only a feeling in the weather, but a feeling in the air that we can all sense with every fiber of our being - the seasons are changing. I don't think even one of us would even think to deny it, as we're al...

With a couple of hours to spare before I would inevitably become a slave to my hectic evening obligations, I became determined to prioritize this aching desire to seize the gorgeous, inviting weather outside. I felt that this particular day deserved at least a little more than the typical stroll ...

Diners are so popular on Long Island. Did you know that many other parts of the country simply do not have diners. So this applies to the locals... Have you ever wished that there was a little more to spice up your average Diner meal? I mean the food was great, but after sitting for an hour or mo...

The Smithtown Township Arts Council is hosting its Second Annual Book Sale and Granny's Attic Fundraiser at the Mills Pond House in St. James this Spring. The Smithtown Township Arts Council has been working as a non-profit organization since 1973, facilitating the advocation of art in the local ...

  Teacher or Salesperson?  An apple a day keeps the salesperson away?  Does the client today need a slick salesperson or a patient teacher? Financial guru Dave Ramsey says "When getting help with money, whether it is insurance, real estate or investments you should always look for someone with th...

Today in New York....  The NYPD traffic police ticketed a hearse which was parked in a no parking zone, while the driver was inside picking up the body. Apparently the only legal parking space was blocks away and the hearse driver was trying to avoid rolling the dead body through the neighborhood...

             Long Island Open House Bananza!   Home buyers have some shopping to do on April 10th and 11th during the OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND across Long Island, NY The Long Island Board of REALTORS® announces that over 270 offices across Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, have registered to participate in ...