Fall Events & Things To Do On Long Island Long Island is just beautiful in the Fall! I have compiled a list of Fall events throughout Long Island for you and your family: Celebrating Theodore Roosevelt's 152nd Birthday Date: 10/23/10 (Saturday) Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: 20 Sagamore Hill Road - Oyster Bay, NY Phone: 516-922-4788 Website: www.nps.gov/sahi Event Description: Activities will include entertainment for the kids, old fashioned games and crafts, exhibits and demonstrations, music, pony rides (who doesn't love pony rides?), a farm animal petting area, and food vendors. Rain Date: 10/24/10 (Sunday) Fall Dog Festival Date: 10/24/10 (Sunday) Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Address: 71 Old Westbury Road - Westbury, NY Phone: 516-333-0048 Website: www.oldwestburygardens.org The Fall D... 10/21/2010

Lindenhurst NY Real Estate Market Analysis For Week Ending 10/17/10 There were 9 homes listed on the market in Lindenhurst NY last week. 2 were short sales and there were no REO properties listed.   Please note the listing price to sold price ratio: -2.4% There was a bidding war on a short sale home on 7th street in Lindenhurst NY. It was on the market for $259,000 and sold for $295,000. It was on the market for 216 days. Short sales do close! Also note the Days on the Market: 270 average. There was 1 home on Johnson Place that was first priced at $424,000 That price was too high to start with. Then it had a price reduction to $349,000. Then another reduction to $344,000, It finally sold for $334,000. Again, price your home at market value in the beginning and you will not have to do so... 10/19/2010

An Open Letter To My Future Sellers And Buyers In Lindenhurst NY. As a FSBO in Lindenhurst NY, you answer the door thinking, "here we go again." Not with me. I'm only here to help you and show you what I can do that you can't. If you say no, I will give you my business card and leave hoping you can really sell your home on your own. If you find you can't, call me and I will be there to help. Please know that when I knock on your Lindenhurst NY door and you say "not interested" I will wish you well and leave. I'm not in the business of pushing myself on anyone. I know when I call you I may be interrupting you. I don't mean to. Calling buyers on my lead sheet is just one way of obtaining new business. I know most of you are nice when I call and I thank you for that. When I ask you if you... 10/15/2010

Overpricing Your Lindenhurst NY Home Could Have Arresting Developments! I'm sure you know what could will happen when you overprice your home..... You are helping to sell the other homes that are listed in your neighborhood. Why in the world would you wanna do that?!?!? Very little or no showings. No offers. Please see #2 just in case you forgot. You could do a price adjustment..... Drop that price $20 or $30K and those buyers that have been watching your home on the Internet for slight price reductions will think the following: "Honey, that great house we've been watching had a $30k price drop! Let's go see it!" "Oh sweetie, something must be wrong with it to have that huge of a price drop." "There must be mold or something else seriously wrong!" "Besides, there are 200+ homes in Linde... 10/13/2010

Thinking Of Selling Your Lindenhurst NY Home? Free Home Evaluation! Lindenhurst NY currently has 262 homes on the market. The asking prices range from $150,000 to $799,990. The average price is $340,876. 187 homes have sold in Lindenhurst NY since January 2010 to date. The average sold price is $300,825 with 106 days on the market. That is a great sign! Most homes should sell in 90 days when it's priced right. Depending upon condition and location it could be less or more days on the market.Selling your Lindenhurst NY home quickly at the best price possible is your goal!   10/13/2010

I Love Wasting Time Blogging! For months now, I've been keeping track of my Google keyword search results. I capture the image and put them in my listing presentations. From time to time you hear others state that blogging is a waste of time. If my results are a waste of time then I'll waste all the time I want!: The above results have given me a lot of solid leads. Thist past Friday night I received 2 calls from buyers about the Fisherman's Wharf Co-op Development. They both also have homes to sell first. 1 buyer is 3 months out and the other is 6 months out. That is fine. It's all about getting things in the pipeline for later besides now.   Here are some links to my other Google search results. You can tell where I am: 55 & over lindenhurst ny narragansett villas drive lindenhurst I ... 10/12/2010

-Lindenhurst NY Real Estate Market Activity For Week Ending 10/10/10 The average # of days on the market for Lindenhurst NY is looking good! This reflects that homeowners are agreeing to pricing their homes at market value. Overpriced homes always stay on the market longer.   The Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, located on the south shore of Suffolk County in Babylon Town, is home to 27,000 residents. It is the fourth largest incorporated village in New York State. Lindenhurst’s history dates from the Native American Massapequans and Secatogues, who originally named the area Neguntatogue ("forsaken land"). English settlers first came to this area in the 1600’s, and their dispersal among the Native American lands prompted Jonas Wood to sign a treaty with the Secatogue tribe in 1657, ... 10/11/2010

Buying Or Selling A Home On Long Island: Local Is As Local Does! Whether you are selling or buying a home, staying local when it comes to hiring professionals is the best way to go. Your first step is to interview local real estate agents. Auntie Matilda who is a real estate agent 50 miles away isn't going to cut it. A local real estate agent knows the market and will be available more often than Auntie. Get pre-approved for a mortgage by a local lender. Your real estate agent most likely will have reliable and professional in-house lenders for you to go to. The agents know their mortgage people inside and out and if they refer a few to you, talk to them and pick one! Get at least 2 opinions for mortgages so you know where you stand before you go out and house hunt! Hire a local real e... 10/08/2010

1 Year Ago Today I Discovered Rain - What A Journey It's Been! Today is my 1 year Anniversary being on Activerain. That was the beginning of a journey not knowing where it was going to take me. I immediately knew that blogging could bring me more business. I didn't hesitate. I also knew that most real estate agents do not blog. I took advantage of that. I jumped right into a puddle with both feet with my Expireds experience post. Didn't get a lot of comments but I was certainly happy with the comments I received. Hey, it was better than nothing! It's not all about getting new business. It's also about forming lasting relationships with other professionals and connecting with consumers. It's also about learning from each other. I have met so many wonderful people by reading their posts.... 10/08/2010

Open House 602 Narragansett Villas Drive 55 & Over Community Lindenhurst NYSunday October 10th From 2 p.m. To 4 p.m. This 55 & over condo in Lindenhurst NY has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a gorgeous kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counter tops! There is a full bath in the master bedroom. Upper corner unit gives you plenty of privacy and bright light shining through the circular windows! The custom roman shades are included! Magnificent living room with catherdral ceilings. Plenty of closet space and you get your own personal storage unit located in the clubhouse. Speaking of the clubhouse, it's very active! There is also an in-ground heated pool and a bocce ball court. Very low town taxes with Star of $2,149.78 Without Star: $3,228.98 Village Taxes: $443.21 Common Charges: $295.0... 10/05/2010

Lindenhurst NY Sold Homes Real Estate Market Analysis From 1/1/10 - 9/30/10 So far, 187 homes in Lindenhurst NY have sold. Average Sold Price: $300,825Average Property Taxes: $8,199Average Bedrooms: 3.5Average Bathrooms: 1.5 Please see the real estate charts for Lindenhurst NY since April 2010:           If you are looking to sell your Lindenhurst NY home and want a Free Competitive Market Analysis, please call me today (631) 703-0201 to schedule a no-obligation appointment.   10/04/2010

Lindenhurst NY Homes That Sold Week Ending 10/3/10 10 homes sold last week in Lindenhurst NY. The last home was on the market that long due to the location and the original listing price. This 2 family home is practically on the service road of Sunrise Highway. Only 2 REO properties were sold and no short sales were sold last week. If you are looking to sell your Babylon NY home and want a Free Competitive Market Analysis, please call me today (631) 703-0201 to schedule a no-obligation appointment. About Lindenhurst NY Lindenhurst NY Short Sale Homes Analysis For 2008 Through 9/30/10 Lindenhurst NY Real Estate Market Analysis For Week Ending 9/26/10 Lindenhurst NY 3 Bedroom Ranch In Merridale Park For Sale! Lindenhurst NY Real Estate Market Report Week Ending 9/19/10 Lindenhurst NY Sing... 10/04/2010

New York Cell Phone Law: Just A Friendly Reminder From Your Neighborhood Real Estate Agent! As a lot of you know (I hope), New York State has a no talking, no emailing, no texting, no make-up application (kidding on that last one) while driving law. The maximum fine is $150.00 It is a secondary law, which means in order for a person to be ticketed for the offense, the driver must have committed a primary enforcement offense such as speeding, disobeying a traffic signal or other violation. This law will replace laws passed by other jurisdictions in NYS. The only time you can talk on your cell is to call 911 and is for emergencies only. No calling Taco Bell to complain or complain about how bad your kids are, lol. All Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers: Please note the Federal Ban on Texti... 10/02/2010

Top 2010 Halloween Costumes (Newsletter)This is my monthly newsletter. It's not always about real estate. There is something for everyone. If you see an article that you know someone could use, pass it on. I try to keep the newsletter interesting. If you would like to sign up for my newsletter on a monthly basis, email me: JackieC@century21aa.comTop 2010 Halloween Costume Trends 10/01/2010

Pumpkin Picking On Long Island 2010 I love pumpkin picking and carving faces into them. Here is a list of great pumpkin picking locations on Long Island: White Post Farms250 Old Country RoadMelville(631) 351-9373They have so much to do, there is too much to list! Stakey's Pumpkin Farm270 West LaneAquebogue (631) 722-3467 Harbes Family FarmThey have 4 farms on the east end of Long Island. Woodside Nursery & Garden Center134 E. Woodside AvenueN. Patchogue(631) 758-1491 Schmitt Family Farms6 Bagatelle Rd. Dix Hills(631) 549-1159You actually have to take a hayride to get to the pumpkin patch! F&W Schmitt Farms26 Pinelawn RoadMelville(631) 271-3276 Glover Farms (no website)633 Horseblock RoadBrookhaven(631) 286-2226They also have a night corn maze from 7 to 10 Admission $10.00 Greenland Fam... 10/01/2010

Haunted House Theme Parks On Long Island 2010 Long Island has a few great haunted house theme parks. Me? No way José! Please note: some of the photos on these sites are not suitable for young children. Even the sounds are creepy. For you die-hard thrill seekers, here is a list of awesome haunted houses on Long Island:       Bayville Scream Park Every year the doors of the Bay Family Mansion are unlocked. The ghosts and ghouls come out to play. They invade all of Bayville Adventure Park. Bayville Adventure Park transforms into a spooky world of frights and surprises to become Bayville Scream park. Featuring Bloodworth Haunted Mansion, Uncle Needle's Fun House of Fear, Temple of Terror, Zombie Pirates and Evil in the Woods! Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 6pm-Midnight Haunted Attraction Open ... 10/01/2010

Save Money On Eating Out At Your Favorite Restauarant!         It's called www.restaurant.com Here you can purchase $20.00 gift certificates for $10.00 to a lot of restaurants in your area. They do run specials during the year where you can get gift certificates for 70% off minimum. My husband and I use them all the time since we eat out alot. Check them out and get on their mailing list so you can be notified of their sales. Some of the restaurants that participate may have exclusions like a minimum amount of people in your party, doesn't include drinks, can use the coupon Monday through Thursday. You get the idea. Enjoy and Happy eating! 10/01/2010

Lindenhurst NY Short Sale Homes Analysis For 2008 Through 9/30/10 I would really like to see the gap between short sale homes listed and short sale homes closed to become smaller. I update this chart every month for the short sale inventory in Lindenhurst. It will be interesting to see the numbers at the end of this year. What is a short sale? A short sale is when you have to sell your home for less than what you owe on your mortgage. Steps For A Short Sale First, you need to find a real estage agent that really knows the short sale process. It's a delicate process and there is a lot of paperwork and financial documents that are needed that your bank will want before approving a short sale. Documents Needed Hardship Letter - Your bank will want to know why you have fallen behind in your... 10/01/2010

Lindenhurst NY Real Estate Market Analysis For Week Ending 9/26/10 Homes For Sale in Lindenhurst NY: Only 1 REO property is up for sale and there are no short sales for last week. Homes Under Contract in Lindenhurst NY: 1 short sale went under contract last week. Homes That Sold in Lindenhurst NY: The short sale on Mound Street was on the market for 120 days. That is not bad for a short sale! Short sales do close as long as the real estate agents know what they are doing. Here is a summary chart: If you are thinking of selling your Lindenhurst NY home, call me anytime at: (631) 703-0201 Even if you just want a market analysis of your home to see what your home is worth, again, call me anytime! Lindenhurst NY Real Estate Market Report Week Ending 9/19/10 Lindenhurst NY Oktoberfest 2010 L... 10/01/2010

Lindenhurst NY Oktoberfest 2010 I look forward to this ever year! Tons of food, rides and fun! My office will have a booth in front of the CVS which is nex to Chase Bank on Wellwood Avenue. We will have a raffle for a child's bike so come on down and see us and maybe you will be the one to win the bike! There will be a Midway on Friday night st 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from noon until 6 pm with games and rides. Wellwood Avenue will be filled with vendors selling all sorts of crafts, home made items, games, toys and a lot of food. There will also be a Beer Garden" set up at the Village Square. Hope to see you there! 09/30/2010