Homes sales in Brookville, NY for the period Jan. 1-Oct 12, 2010 has increased by 50%.  Units sold in Brookville, NY for the same period Jan. 1 - Oct. 12, 2010 are 13 homes compared to 10 homes sold in 2009, an increase of 30%. Average selling price for homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2010 is $2,097,615.38 compared to $1,816,000.00 in 2009, an increase of 16%. Average Day on the Market in 2010 is higher by 99 days to 293 compared to 194 in 2009.  This represents a 51% increase in the average day on market.  It takes longer to sell homes in Brookville, NY in 2010 but the average price has gone up and the number of homes sold has gone up as well.     2010   2009         # of Units Sold 13   10         Total Volume of Properties Sold  $  27,269,000.00    $  18,160,000.00         Average ... 10/12/2010

According to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, there are 41 homes for sale in Brookville, NY as of October 11, 2010.  There are 13 homes sold in Brookville and 3 homes are under contract for the period Jan. 1 to Oct. 11, 2010.  Houses in this enclave of the North Shore of Long Island start at over $1 million to almost $5 million.  Various architectural styles are represented.  Brookville, NY homes are still some of the most sought-after homes among the high-end clients.  Some big estates from the golden era of the ‘20s have been subdivided over the years but properties today still have at least two acres.  There are few old estates left.  Brookville, NY is located south of Muttontown, north of Jericho, west of Syosset and east of Greenvale and Old Westbury. Brookville does no... 10/11/2010

  Attention Mr. Seller:  There are important factors that help determine your property value.  To help determine how long it will take to sell your home, the proper balance of these factors will expedite your sale. CONDITION Property condition affects price and speed of the sale.  Optimizing physical appearance and advance preparation for marketing maximizes value.  A well staged home sells faster and for more money. COMPETITION Buyers compare your property to competing properties and there are plenty out there.  Buyers interpret value based on available properties. LOCATION Location is the single greatest factor affecting value.  Neighborhood desirability is basic to a property's fair market value.  A quiet neighborhood is very attractive to buyers. SCHOOL DISTRICT It is very important... 09/18/2010

  The holiday of Rosh Hashanah is widely known and celebrated as the Jewish New Year.  It is the Day of Judgment as Jews worldwide examine their past deeds and ask for forgiveness for their sins On Rosh Hashana, the Ram's Horn, or "Shofar"is blown in temple to herald the beginning of the 10 day period known as the High Holy Days. It is also the Day of Remembrance as Jews review the history of their people. It is celebrated with traditionally festive and sweet food as well as lots of fine wine  to ensure sweetness in the new year.  This year, Rosh Hashana starts at sundown on September 8th and ends, depending on how observant you are,at sundown on September 9th or September 10th.L'Shana Tova! (Happy New Year!) Wishing all my Jewish clients, friends and colleagues a happy, healthy and suc... 09/08/2010

Emmett Laffey, CEO of Laffey Associates, Fine Homes & Estates announced that today marks the last day Laffey Associates, Fine Homes & Estates is part of the Century 21 system.  Emmett Laffey informed the whole Laffey organization that "After careful consideration it was quite clear that Century 21 and Realogy could no longer produce any future value to our agents and the company.  It has been 13 years since we embarked on the chapter of our firm with the Century 21 affiliation and in the beginning it was valuable relationship. Over that time period something wonderful happened in the world called the Internet and of course everything has changed.  Over the last few years there was basically nothing left for Century 21 or Realogy to offer us. The Laffey brand was stronger! Laffey.com was... 09/07/2010

Another breakthrough in the field of disease resistant roses is now on the market. Look for them at your nursery and be the first to grow these roses. Besides the whole series of Knock Out Roses, there are other roses in the market that are disease resistant.  It is called the OSO EASYTM ROSES and they are very easy to grow and highly disease resistant. OSO EASYTM ROSES come as Proven Winners plants. For a plant to have a Proven Winners label, it has to pass an evaluation process for superior performance, excitement and satisfaction. Only after it meets the exacting criteria, then and only then can it earn the right to wear the Proven Winners white container. These roses are grown without fungicides. Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc of Grand Haven, Michigan, a wholesaler, has been working wi... 08/28/2010

  If you are thinking of buying a house in Brookville, NY, here are some important facts about Brookville, NY that you might find interesting: Brookville, NY is an incorporated village and has its own police protection.  The police station is located at the corner of Route 25A and Wolver Hollow Rd. Brookville does not have its own post office but shares with Glen Head - 11545.  It is the reason why addresses do not say Brookville but instead Glen Head. Marjorie Merriweather Post, an heiress to the Post cereal empire was a resident here in Brookville.  C.W.Post College, now the Long Island University is situated on Route 25A. Nearby is the New York Tech, an excellent engineering school.   Recently it added a culinary school.  St. Francis Hospital in Port Washington, an outstanding hospit... 08/04/2010

  Sales of homes in Brookville NY home have been up since the start of 2010.  According to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, there are 9 homes sold in Brookville, NY as of August 2, 2010 and 5 went under contract.  For the same period in 2009, there were only 6 homes sold in Brookville, NY.  In the meantime, there are 42 homes for sale in Brookville, NY as of August 2, 2010 ranging for $1,299,000 for a split ranch to $4,900,000 for an 8- bedroom colonial.     Days on the market for homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2010 average 258 days whereas only 77 days in 2009.  Average price this year for homes sold in Brookville, NY is slightly higher than in 2009.  It was $1,817,500 in 2009 and $1,957,667 in 2010.  Here is a list of homes sold in Brookville, NY from Jan. 1, 2010 to Augu... 08/03/2010

Looking for a home in Brookville, NY?  As of August 2, 2010, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, there are 42 homes for sale in Brookville, NY 11545.  Houses in this enclave of the North Shore of Long Island start at over $1 million to almost $5 million.  Various architectural styles are represented.  Living in Brookville, NY connotes luxury living. For horse lovers, there is an Equestrian Center nearby.  Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is right in your backyard at C.W. Post College.  During the heyday of the Gold Coast era, this area of the North Shore is a playground for the old money and the aspiring nouveau riche. Big mansions were scattered all over Brookville, NY with sprawling lawns and a whole cadre of servants to maintain these opulent estates.  Big ... 08/02/2010

How many times have you seen a house that has been remodeled and asked for a Certificate of Occupancy and they don't have one?  No permits and no CO!  Great!  What do you do? You walk into a house and even though the house was built in the 1950s or even earlier, the kitchen and bathrooms are now updated.  Garage is new and everything looks fabulous. These days, these things happen all the time.  Few years ago, an associate of mine had a listing that had two kitchens, one on the first floor and one in the basement used "supposedly" in the summer when friends and relatives visited for a swim.  The owner never got a permit to install the kitchen.  Maybe they knew that they won't be able to get one.  The house was listed at over $2 million.  The house never sold!  The buyer backed off.  The... 08/01/2010

    Copyright © 2010.  By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  All rights reserved. *SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - BETTY BOOP ROSE*  If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please call for more real estate information - Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady", Brookville NY Real Estate Professional Licensed Associate Broker Century 21-Laffey Associates, Address: 6336 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, NY, 11732 Pick up the phone and call today! Cell Phone: (516) 385-0584 Email Me - rosalinda@rosalindamorgan.com Visit my website - www.rosalindamorgan.com More about me...      07/31/2010

  Summer is here!  With the temperature hovering into the high 90s and the heat index at 100+ for several days now, there are several things we ought to do to keep our roses happy during the dog days of summer.  The roses are suffering from extreme heat and so does the rosarian who takes care of them.   With the searing heat, you have to learn how to slow down.  Drink a lot of water while working in the garden.   Take a break every so often.  Wear protective gear like hat, long sleeves and sunscreen. Try to work early in the garden before the sun is up or late in the afternoon when it is cooler. Water, water, water - Roses needs at least 2" of water every week especially during the hot dry summer days.  So when the rain stops, water them deeply.  This week I ran the sprinkler for an hou... 07/20/2010

  I found this photo while I was sorting some of my stuffs for my move to my next home.  My dog, Jake, loved and enjoyed the last winter when there were plenty of snow to play around.  With the heat wave going on for the last three weeks, he looks tired and weary.  All he does all day is lie down on the rug and sleeps.  He will go out with me outside in the morning while I weed before it really gets hot and he just lie down on the dirt underneath the shade of the tree.  He used to drink milk in the morning after I finished my cereal and he loved it.  He had two servings this week and he threw up on both occasions so I stopped giving him milk.  Luckily he did it near the back door.  A little bit came on the area  rug which I hose-washed outside.  It dried in two hours under the hot sun. ... 07/20/2010

  Copyright © 2010.  By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  All rights reserved. "SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - EYE OF THE TIGER FOUNTAIN"   If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  Ph - 516-385-0584 Email - linda@rosalindamorgan.com Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com 07/11/2010

   About Sterling National Mortgage   Sterling National Mortgage Company, Inc. is the mortgage subsidiary of Sterling National Bank, a full service banking institution founded in 1929. Sterling National Mortgage Company has an extensive range of residential mortgage products and while it conducts business nationally, Sterling is headquartered in Great Neck, NY.  Sterling has built a solid reputation for serving customers based on integrity, commitment and exceptional service.   Sterling National Bank is the principal banking subsidiary of Sterling Bancorp (NYSE: STL), a New York-based banking and financial services company with assets exceeding $2.2 billion. 06/16/2010

There are so Many Feng Shui Methods...How do I know What is Correct for Me? There are various Feng Shui Methods that you can incorporate into your lifestyle.   Ultimately you can choose one Method of Feng Shui or feel free to combine them, it's what works for you because everyone is different.  Some Feng Shui Methods you can choose from are the Compass, Western, The Five Elements, Black Sect and the Bagua. The Compass Method of Feng Shui is based on the directions, your date of birth and the date that your home or business was constructed.   A really great way to implement inexpensive and simple changes to allow more positive energy into your home and working environment is with the Western Method of Feng Shui.  Black Sect  can be very stick with the suggestions and expensive. Again you... 05/18/2010

  Copyright © 2010.  By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  All rights reserved.. *SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - MAGNOLIA PLANTATION, CHARLESTON, SC*   If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  Ph - 516-385-0584 Email - linda@rosalindamorgan.com Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com 05/02/2010

Brookville, NY is one of those villages that connotes luxury living. Houses in this enclave of the North Shore of Long Island start at over $1 million and go all the way to almost $13 million.  As of April 18, 2010, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, there are 31 homes for sale in Brookville with Jericho schools and 3 homes for sale in Brookville with Locust Valley schools. Various architectural styles are represented. There are 14 colonials, 5 contemporary, 1 expanded ranch, 1 farm ranch, 5 post modern, 2 ranch, 2 split, 3 estate and 1 other. During the heyday of the Gold Coast era, this area of the North Shore is a playground for the old money and the aspiring nouveau riche. Big mansions were scattered all over the place with sprawling lawns and a whole cadre o... 04/18/2010

  In Honor of the Long Island Board of REALTORS 100th Anniversary Celebration, Realtors from Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties will be holding the Ultimate OPEN HOUSE Weekend Event on April 10th and 11th, 2010.  Over 270 offices across Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens have registered to participate in the first OPEN HOUSE weekend for April 10th and 11th.  To show my homeowners that my office is committed to assist them to a successful sale of their home, I am one of those agents who are participating in this initiative.  April 10 - 1-3 pm - 31 Ross Ln., East Norwich, NY April 10 - 3:30 - 5:30 pm - 51 Tooker Ave., Oyster Bay, NY April 11 - 1-3 pm - 31 Ross Ln., East Norwich, NY April 11 - 3:30 -5:30 pm - 51 Tooker Ave., Oyster Bay, NY To promote both the OPEN HOUSE event and LIBOR's 100th A... 04/05/2010

As a service to Oyster Bay-East Norwich community and its neighboring villages - Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay Cove, Bayville, Locust Valley, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Centre Island and Mill Neck, here is a list of events and things of importance which make our communities a nice place to live, work and play.    EAST NORWICH CIVIC ASSOCIATION United Methodist Church (corner of Vernon Avenue and Route 106- just south of Northern Blvd.), Meeting at 7:45 P.M.   -  Thursday, March 25th - MEETING  Guest speaker: Army National Guardsman Sgt. Tony Larson.  Sgt. Larson was severely injured in Iraq, suffering the loss of his right leg, mild traumatic brain injury, and post traumatic stress disorder.  After 18 months at Walter Reed Army Hospital, Sgt. Larson was paired with his service dog "To... 03/21/2010