North Shore Homes - January 2, 2020

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Serving Long Island's Prestigious North Shore

Warm Holiday Wishes to all of our friends and neighbors, from the Stony Brook/Port Jefferson Office.

Anthony DeGrotta

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Bessie O’Dwyer

Miriam Ainbinder

Frances Gates

Rejane Ribeiro

Cheryl Badalament

Holly B. Griesel

Carol Russell

Monica Balsan

Stephen Healy

Lynn Sabatelle

Sharon Bloch

Tor Johnson

Michele San Roman

Gail Bratone

June Keegan

Ann Strong

Zillah Bush

Anna Kerekes

Joseph Kenneth Treco

Patricia Cain

Lianna Kosch

Mary Van Tuyl

Paul Castrogivanni

Melora Lane

Sabina Vasile

Deborah DeWick

Joe Lissy

Kerry Winicki

Susan Falvey

Rose Morrow

Kathleen Forster

Michael O’Dwyer

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Setauket/Strongs Neck Limited edition waterfront property. 200 ft of white sandy beach, deep water mooring, boathouse w/ramp for boat, saltwater heated pool. Lush landscaping, 2 acre + House positioned 41 ft above high tide mark offering fabulous views.

ML#3146154 $2,500,000

Setauket Vill Of Old Field. Farm Ranch with breathtaking water views of Flax Pond and the LI Sound from almost every room. 3.07 acres in the Crane Neck Beach Assoc. 4 Br. 4 1/2 ba.

New gourmet kit, fin walkout bsmnt.

Minutes to a private beach, SB Univ.

ML#3146154 $1,699,000

Setauket Waterfront home overlooking Conscience Bay. 165ft waterfrontage. 2 fplc., Mstr BR main flr. A separate wing with room for mom/legal accessory apartment, Lower level (Basement) is a walk out to rear yard and more! Your waterfront retreat awaits you! Private beach. ML#3107343 $1,475,000

Head of Harbor English Country Estate set on 6.74 priv acres. Unique home detailed w/refurbished antique materials. Grand Room and loft created from a barn circa 1756. Wide plank wood flrs, 3 fplcs, hand hewn exposed beams.

CAC. Make this your own special retreat!

ML#3153491 $1,350,000

Setauket Meticulous 6Br, 4.5 Ba. Farm Ranch w/main flr Master Ste. View from the great room overlooks priv. yard w/ expansive deck, IGP. Tons of amenities and meticulously improved upon and cared for. New kitchen, great room, frplce, beach rights, 3 car garage, & much more! ML#3179984 $985,000

So. Setauket Pondfield Crossing Briarcliffe, 54’ wrap-around front porch, 4 Br, 3 Ba. Custom moldings throughout, Hwdflrs, gourmet kitchen w/new ss appl. CVAC, 3.5 baths, gas heat, too much to list. Heated Mountain Lake gunite pool/waterfall. paver patios.

ML#3174617 $729,000

Stony Brook 5 Br 5 Ba, Farm Ranch, Cul-De-sac, Northern Part Of Stony Brook. New Deck, New Pool Liner.

Freshly Painted. Quartz Countertop.

Tons of Rooms In Basement. A Bonus Game Room Or Guest Rm On Top Of Garage. All Wood And Tile Floor Thru Out. ML#3179176 $699,000

Stony Brook 1910 gem minutes from the Historic Village of Stony Brook, Avalon Park, and Stony Brook Harbor.

3/4 acre of park-like grounds with winding brick walkways and luscious plantings. 2 huge fireplaces. Close to SB Univ, Univ Hosp. LIRR. 3 Village SD. ML#3181216 $549,000

Poquott/Setauket 3 Br Ranch in lovely Poquott Village. Nearby beaches, parks, tennis & community dock. LR w/ skyl., FDr, Expansive front/rear deck. 3 Season rm. den w/fplc, Renovated eik, Master Br w/renovated en suite bath, 2 addl Br. Oak flrs, CAC, IGS & more!

3VSD. ML#3183532 $489,000

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Belle Terre pristine georgian Colonial Updated. Approx. 5,000+ sq.ft..

Spacious 9 rooms boasting: 4 Bdrms, 4.5 Baths w/enclosed Sun rm, heated, CAC and skylights. professionally landscaped frounds, 24 X 40 heated saltwater Gunite pool, approx. 1.3 acres of privacy. ML#3011876 $975,000

Rocky Point Brand new bulkhead w/ top of the line technology home has its own private staircase to the beach! Wall of windows overlooking LI Sound. Open floor plan, large granite EIK, New CAC, Multi waterfront balconies, Timber Teck and Mahogany decking, Outside kitchen and Cabana. ML#3158723 $799,000

Port Jefferson Beautifully renovated home close to Village. Kitchen with granite counters, new windows, siding.

Trex deck, hardwood floors. Village amenities. ML#3182265 $539,000

Port Jefferson Charming tranquil property with traditional Colonial style home. Hardwood floors, new stainless steel appliances, new windows, new garage doors, gas, fireplace, natural gas heating and cooking, new roof.

ML#3167212 $505,000

Port Jefferson Station Beautiful Colonial on private cul-de-sac.

Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, Master with updated bath. new Ductless air conditioning throughout.

Professionally landscaped. Move-in ready! ML#3174566 $519,000

Port Jefferson All systems in the house updated. Large EIK, hw fls, gas heat & cooking, 3 full baths, new windows, roof, granite, siding, igs, oversized 2.5 det. garage, SS appliances, finished basement w/ose, coffered ceiling in LR, trex deck with above ground pool.

ML#3182892 $425,000

Port Jefferson Station Large Ranch 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Oak floors. Updated kitchen. New furnace. Basement with full bath, tile floors, wetbar.

ML#3183493 $359,000

Rocky Point Ranch w/full fin. bsmt w/ CO’s perfect for extended family with private OSE. Updates; 2004 roof, 3 yr hot water heater, 2000 burner, double oil tank in basement. Driveway, siding & gutters w/leaf guards, new CAC, updated EIK w/new appl. Trex deck with above ground pool. ML#3175712 $325,000

Rocky Point Beautiful property .32 acres goes from Friendship Dr to Twilight. fenced in yard with rear deck with waterviews. This cute and cozy Ranch is just 500’ to north shore beaches. Home features newly redone hardwood floors, EIK w/SS appliances.

ML#3113983 $270,000

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Manorville 5Br, 3.5Bth Colonial features private 1st Flr MB Suite w/Ose to Lg Yd w/Patio. MB Suite w/Wlk out Deck. Open Concept FLR, FDR, Fam Rm & Eik. ML#3177860 $460,000

Miller Place Charming 2Br Cottage.

Full bsmnt w/walkout to the backyard & ample parking. Private Beach close by Water views from the yard and driveway!

ML#3178194 $267,000

Yaphank Located in Historic section, this 2400sf Island Estates Victorian has 4BRs, 3.5Bths, FDR & Den, Fpl, HWFlrs & CAC. Private Yd w/patio, built-in BBQ & waterfall. ML#3166779 $575,000

Jamesport 3Br, 3.5Bth Condo in private Waterfront Community. Eik, FDR, MB Suite & Laundry on main level. Loft w/Closet. CAC, FFin’d Bsmnt. IGP & Tennis. ML#3154668 $689,000

Baiting Hollow 2500sf 4Br, 3.5Bth Split w/Chefs Kitchen, HW Flrs. IGP & Cabana w/Outside Shower. Private patio w/fire pit. Formal DR & LR, 2 Fpl & MB Ensuite. ML#3175511 $644,000

Ridge Imagine a 520sf Master Suite in 4Br, 2.5Bth Colonial on Lg Shady Shy Acre on Quiet St. Open Concept Family Rm, Breakfast Nook & Eik. Make this yours. ML#3138036 $335,000

Mt. Sinai 4Br, 3.5Bth Windsor Model w/Brazilian Cherry HW Flrs, EIK w/ Granite & S/S. Lg Family Rm w/Cstm Built in’s & Stone Fpl, Formal DR & LR. MB En Suite. ML#3178846 $699,999

Baiting Hollow Charming 3Br, 2FBth Ranch w/HWFlrs, Tile Bths, Updated Eik & More. Great Location w/easy access to Beaches, Boating, and Wineries.

ML#3166499 $409,000

Nesconset Mint 4 Br, 2.5Bth Colonial with dramatic Double Staircase. Eik with Granite. Living Rm and Den with Fpl, Formal DR. Large Master Suite. 2 Car Garage. ML#3153761 $519,900

Mt. Sinai 5Br, 2FBth Colonial w/Water Views! DR w/Vlt’d Ceilings, Kitchen w/ Cherry Cabs and Granite. Gleaming HW Flrs, FBsmnt, 1.5 Car Garg & Lg Driveway. ML#3164571 $750,000

Medford Buildable Acres in Medford available for development! Sub divided w/topography map, drainage allotted, survey provided approved in 2008 but expired. ML#3149594 $600,000

Mt Sinai Gorgeous 3600sf 4Br, 3.5Bth Post Modern Windsor Model in the Villages. FLR, FDR w/Butler Pantry, EIK, Fam Rm w/Fpl, MB En Suite, Bonus Rm. ML#3181066 $645,000

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STRATEGY

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Selling? Timing Is Everything Common sense may tell you that spring is the best time to put your home on the market, but the data tells us buyers are willing to purchase a home at any time during the year if the price is right and it fits their needs.

But a key question remains: When exactly should you put your home on the market if you want to get the highest price? There are many factors to consider when selling your home, from the weather to home inventory to local ordinances.

Work with your real estate brokers to understand when to sell your home. They will have

insights on your local market that can help you determine the best time to put your home up for sale and the best price to put on the listing.

A DAY TO REMEMBER According to the national real HVWDWH EURNHUDJH 5HGĂ&#x20AC;Q KRPHV listed on Thursday tend to sell faster and for the most money compared with other days of the week. Homes listed on Thursday sold for an average of $3,015 more than homes listed on Monday, the worst day for selling homes, DFFRUGLQJ WR 5HGĂ&#x20AC;Q¡V UHVHDUFK There may be many reasons or this, but with many home-buyers checking out homes on the weekends, ones that are posted on Thursdays may be top of mind.

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half of June, according to 2019 research by real estate website Zillow. Overall, the online real estate database found that early May is the best time of the year to sell your home. Homes nationwide listed for sale between May 1 and May 15 tended to sell for roughly $1,600 more than the typical U.S. home and about six days faster than usual, Zillow data found.

BEATING THE RECESSION In a recent survey of 100 U.S. real estate experts and economists by Zillow, almost half expect the next recession to occur in 2020. Another 14% believe the recession will hold out until 2021.

A recession may make home buyers a little gun-shy about investing in a new home. This means selling your home before a downturn in the economy occurs may be your best bet. Š2019 Greenshoot Media

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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN LEADS THE MARKET

Smithtown | $888,000 | Web # 1363729 | Build your dream home. Craftsmanship and attention to every detail will be yours from the custom moldings to the custom cabinetry all set on a serene cul de sac.

Manorville| $ 739,000 | Web # 1363846 | Welcome home to

E Setauket | $659,999 | Web # 3182868 | Set in the gated community of The Three Village, this sought after “Briarcliff “model features neutral hardwood floors, white kitchen with granite, fireplace and recessed lighting, plus a full finished basement this secluded home will be your private sanctuary.

Port Jefferson | $635,000 | Web # 3182503 |Tucked away on

Lake Grove | $519,000 | Web # 3184707 | Enjoy this meticulous

Port Jefferson Sta | $429,000 | Web # 3182722 | Bright and spacious high ranch featuring an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and an eat in kitchen. This lovely home boasts energy efficient central air conditioning, in ground sprinklers and an extended driveway, set on a shy ½ acre of property.

colonial set on a beautiful corner lot offering a welcoming front porch, eat in kitchen with granite and stainless, cozy den with a fireplace plus a full basement and oversized 2 car garage.

Port Jefferson Sta | $419,999 | Web # 3175592 | Picture perfect Colonial nestled on a cul de sac in Kensington Woods. This home has been lovingly maintained and offers nicely sized rooms, vaulted ceilings, hardwood and tile. Set on a manageably sized property with a deck.

this impressive stately colonial boasting a magnificent entry foyer, spacious rooms, and exceptional detail. Enjoy fabulous Summer entertaining in the generous yard with a saltwater pool, gazebo and firepit.

a quiet village street this Captain Bayles home boasts a water view and is within 2 blocks of the village. Eye catching woodwork with endless detail and wood burning fireplace plus beautiful parklike grounds evoke thoughts of a bygone era.

Port Jefferson Sta | $399,000 | Web # 3176628 |Immaculate

and inviting Ranch offering hardwood floors, stone wall fireplace , a large eat in kitchen, vaulted ceilings and sliders to a deck overlooking your secluded yard with an in ground pool which backs a large green space that provides serenity while relaxing on your deck or floating in your beautiful pool.

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FINANCES

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Bottom Line: Factor in Fees

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not careful about building an accurate budget, the fees associated with your real estate transaction may be a surprise to you at closing.

The best way to stay in the loop with what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to pay is working closely with your Realtor.

Your real estate professionals understand all the ins and outs of the industry, including who pays what fees and how much they run. Making sure you know your numbers is the key to you walking away from the deal in the EHVW Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO VKDSH SRVVLEOH WHO PAYS REALTOR FEES? This is not always cut and dry.

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the pending sale and are paid out to the actual listing broker.

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You should discuss this fee with your Realtor before engaging

with their services, as some private realty groups may charge more or less. Always look for Realtors to be as transparent as possible. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel comfortable with their pricing structure, shop around for other local professionals who will give you a clearer idea of the breakdown.

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Investing in Real Estate When done correctly and conservatively, investing in real estate is one of the safest bets you can make.

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Negotiation Tips for Buyers You might think that haggling is only effective for smallticket items you find at a yard sale or flea market. The truth is, even your dream homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price is open for negotiation.

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If it is priced above market value and has been on the market for a while, you may be able to scoop up the home at a great price. Š2019 Greenshoot Media

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