North Shore Homes - January 26, 2023

Ending 2022 Strong

NISSEQUOGUE

MLS# 3422244. $625,000.

1st Closing of the Year

NISSEQUOGUE $825,000.

SETAUKET

MLS# 3440709. $950,000.

Patricia Cain and Stephen Healy of The Cain-Healy Team have lived in the community for over 30 years, and as a result have multiple connections to the Three Village area, the businesses, and its people. They are dedicated to helping their clients with the next step in their lives, whether they are moving to or from Three Village. If you would like to know what your property is worth in today’s market or to discuss their experiences marketing these homes, contact them today. It will be the best move you make.

The Cain-Healy Team

Patricia Cain, Stephen Healy

Real Estate Salespeople c.516.458.6703, c.631.836.4986 patriciacain@danielgale.com stephenhealy@danielgale.com

Stony Brook/Port Jefferson Office

1067 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 631.689.6980 | danielgale.com

Each office is independently owned and operated.

REAL ESTATE 101

Toting Up Schools

If you’re a parent or plan to start a family, researching schools is a crucial part of the decision-making process when you buy a home. GreatSchools. org is a

Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make

By ALEX MASON | Green Shoot Media

Good advice is to never set your foot to house hunting unless you have your wits about you.

Though most of us have a solid plan of attack in mind, it’s easy to get carried away and sidetracked.

Plan your work and work your plan to secure the best house your budget can buy. Too many house hunters stray from the ideal piece of real estate and leave their common sense at the front door.

Follow these simple steps for a safe and sane buying adventure.

HOUSE SIZE

Bigger is not always better when smaller square footage home on a good-sized lot does not necessarily mean you are stuck between those walls.

home with a large backyard leaves you plenty of room to grow.

To keep your monthly payments under control, you may wish to pay cash for a future room addition expand your horizons.

Find a bargain property and grow your dream home slowly. Home

allow you to mold the home any way you want it to be.

CHOOSING A COMMUNITY

Your dream home might be priced just right, but if it is located smack in the middle of a costly community, you will be shelling out big bucks for everything.

Shopping, dining and entertainment generally cost more all city amenities into consideration before you sign on the dotted line.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Home buyers with children or who are planning to have them should research the area’s school system for educational advantages and convenient proximity.

Information such as scholastic awards and community accolades should play an important role when choosing a home.

Most neighborhoods use mandatory zoning restrictions that will dictate which school your little ones must attend, so the location of your home may tie you to certain schools.

Private schools are always an option but they usually come with a hefty price tag.

THE COMMUTE

Many bargain homes are situated more bang for your buck. However, the commute back and forth to work should be well planned out and

provide a time line you can live with.

To save money on gas, train and bus schedules are posted online and make your detective work a piece of

Public transportation is excellent in many parts of the country, and using them can rack up some serious monthly savings.

When mapping your driving time, into consideration the time of day you will be traveling.

Buying a home on the fringe of dough, but can you handle the daily commute with a smile?

Finally, when you have found your dream home and the price is right, it’s now time to sit at the table and talk money.

Your mortgage payments should a regularly monthly payment. you do not plan to stay in the home for long. The downside is that when the rate adjusts, it will be a myster y if your payments will go up or down.

crowd pleaser with dependable monthly payments that always remain the same. Yes, you will pay but the stability and predictabilit y are worth every penny.

© FOTOLIA

Nissequogue Magnificent Col w/ Country Club yard, 2.04 acres, cul-desac. Meticulously renovated over the years. Coffered ceilings. Hdwdflrs. LR w/fplc. Renovated Kit. 6 Burner Viking Stove. A Guest Br w/ensuite. Finisheed basement w/2 separate gym spaces, entertainment area, office, full bath. Too much to list! ML#34464253 $2,699,000

Port Jefferson Antique/Historical! Back to the Past! Once in a lifetime opportunity to own the Zachariah Hawkins House, a historic home in the desirable Village of Port Jefferson. 4 Br, 2.5 Ba. Legal Accessory Studio Apartment (gas heat) which is above the detached 1.5 car garage on Franklin St. Very Low taxes. Close to Stony Brook Univ. & Hosp. ML#3396733 $850,000

Stony Brook Charming Col. 5 Br, 3 New Baths. Landscaped yard, w/koi pond & 16x30, above ground pool. Pull down stairs to attic storage. 1st Fl. Br/Office, EIK, Dr, Lr/w/fpl, huge family recreation area. 200 amp, recessed lighting, new CAC. 3VSD. ML#3448750 $689,999

Riverhead Condo-2

w/loft, 55+

location. LR/Fpl. Dr. 2nd Br for office or den, second floor loft, basement/ playroom Amenities include: clubhouse, movie theater, gym, indoor & outdoor pool, bocce, shuffleboard, tennis. Near shopping, restaurants, farm stands, wineries, & medical facilities. ML#3441643 $589,000

ML#3418580 $675,000

Br, 2 Ba. Saddle Lake – Captiva

Prime

Stony Brook Lovely, expanded ranch in the heart of Stony Brook! Close to West Meadow Beach and private 40 acres beach association. Wood flrs, vaulted ceiling. Young windows, gas heat, Energy efficient Buderus heating system, Move right in!

Old Field A triumph of Contemporary design! This 3-4Bed,4.5Bath home has been carefully remodeled into a unique property. Exceptional entertaining spaces, chef’s Kit/w Center island, master suite & luxurious bath, 2 Fireplaces, deeded beach rights, culde-sac. 2.5 acres of private and tranquil property. ML#3424161 $1,949,000

Mt Sinai Views of Waterfront without any of the headaches of Bulkheading. Build your Dream home overlooking Mt. Sinai Harbor where you can enjoy moorng your boat, Fishing, Kayaking. Acres of beaches to walk, run or just sit back and relax. If you want to find the perfect lot to build your dream home... this is it! ML#3369323 $599,000

Sound Beach Contemporary home w/ soaring ceilings and open floor plan. 2100 sq ft plus it has a full fin bsmt. approx 800 sq foot, 1 bdrm legal apt. Quiet block and quaint setting, 2/3 bedrooms upstairs with a mstr bath w/ bath and shower. Loft area perfect for an office or additional bedroom. ML#3436174 $499,999

Mt Sinai Beautiful

Floors Thru out this Colonial. Full Fin. walk out bsmt. with private Gym, Family Room, Wet bar, 1/2 bath. In-ground pool w/ newer Liner/filter, new loop lock cover. Updated EIK with New SS appl., Large Mstr. w/sitting area, new Master Bath. Custom moldings through out. ML#3436173 $989,000

Jack-O-Bean Hwd.

Bringing clarity to a confusing real estate

Wading River Price Improvement! Newly Renovated 5Br, 5.5Bth 1840’s Farmhouse on shy 3 acres. The Main House retains original details, FDR & EIK w/Brkfst Nook. Grand Master Suite w/Upscale FBth. Gunite Saltwater Pool, 2 outdoor entertaining areas. A legal fully renovated Guest House w/2 BRs 2 Bths & Full Kitchen & Dining Area. 4 Stable Horse Barn w/2 separate fenced paddocks. ML#3392317 $1,999,000

Pt Jefferson Quaint 3Br, 2Bth Classic in Pt Jefferson Village. Wood Burning FPL, HW Flrs, Primary Br suite w/ FBth. One Car Garage. This home is zoned Residential/Commercial & would be a perfect Professional home or mother/daughter with proper permits. Partial Basement. Near downtown Pt. Jeff Village, University, LIRR & Ferry. ML#3435760 $499,900

Pt. Jefferson One of a kind 7632sf Waterfront building in the heart of Pt. Jeff Village. Monument signage, multiple points of ingress & egress, parking for over 27 vehicles and ADA accessibility. Water Views from 2nd floor Full Bar and Dining Area. Sale includes main multi floor building and two office spaces. Elevator and lift. Bonus investment on ground level for additional income. ML#3411927 $2,600,000

Mt. Sinai Gorgeous 4Br, 2.5Bth Colonial in Broad Hollow Estates. Gourmet EIK w/ quartz countertops, quality appliances & Waterfall Center Island. Open Floor plan LR and FDR w/Glass Doors that open to stone patio w/built in BBQ. Oversized Primary Br w/En-Suite Bth & Wlk in shower. Beautiful .34 backyard w/IGS. Close to Beaches, marinas, shopping, dining and more. ML#3448692 $799,000

3.5Bth Post Modern on cul-de-sac on 1 acre +. Wonderful yard with L shaped IGP. HW Flrs on main floor. Formal Living Room & FDR, Family Room w/wb FPL & sliders to deck. Lg primary suite w/2 WIC’s, ensuite bth. Main floor office/ guest room. Walk out bsmnt, 2car Garg. Natural gas heating & cooking. ML#3423849 $889,000

Mt. Sinai

Rocky Point Recently renovated, spacious Cape w/Open Floor plan. Beautiful New Eat in Kitchen with S/S appliances. Dining area and spacious living room has access to large deck overlooking yard. Lg primary Bedroom. Additional living space upstairs w/2skylights and new carpet. Updated Roof, boiler, and Andersen windows ML#3441643 $305,000

Gorgeous 4Br,

Home trends come and go. Today’s must-have items tend to become tomorrow’s outdated features in the blink of an eye.

Homeowners who plan to stay in their current homes for years to come needn’t prioritize modern trends over personal preferences. However, homeowners looking to sell their homes can consider these favored features to increase their properties’ appeal to modern buyers.

• Separate laundry room: According to the National Association of Home Builders’ 2021 What Home Buyers Really Want report, a separate room dedicated to laundry was the most desired feature among prospective home buyers. Though it might not inspire the awe of an outdoor living room or a wooded backyard, a laundry room

Perhaps that’s why 87 percent of buyers want a room dedicated to

laundry in a home.

• Exterior lighting: Drive through a modern suburban neighborhood at night and it won’t take long before you realize the popularity of exterior lighting. And that’s no coincidence, as homeowners everywhere appear to embrace exterior lighting. The NAHB report indicates that exterior outdoor feature. The good news for prospective sellers is that exterior lighting is an inexpensive and instant way to transform a property at night.

walkways and outside the front door can make a home feel more safe, while some uplighting of large trees in the backyard can produce a sight to behold once the sun goes down.

of just about everything over the exception. So it should come as no surprise that 83 percent of prospective home buyers are looking

appliances in a home. These features buyers.

• Patio: Patio spaces have long been popular, but that popularity reached new heights during the pandemic. When forced to stay at home for long periods of time, millions of people longed for ways to spend more time outdoors without breaking lockdown rules. Patios provide outdoor living spaces, and 82 percent of buyers indicated they wanted a patio with their next property.

are looking for. At less than $1,000

appealing to modern buyers.

Modern buyers want a lot out of their homes, and sellers can do their best to meet those desires while getting the most money for their properties.

Side-by-side kitchen sinks are sought-after features among prospective home buyers.

Reaching out to neighbors can be a great way for adults to build new relationships

individuals and strengthen

A lot goes into building safe, strong communities. While no single factor can be highlighted as more important than another in regard to building strong communities, a willingness on the part of residents to connect with local neighborhoods and the people who call those communities home.

According to Mental Health America®, a community-based the mental health of all Americans, research has shown that social connections increase happiness and lead to improved overall health and even longer lives. Adults may with their communities, and maintaining that connection while juggling the responsibilities of work and a family, is not always so easy. That’s especially so for adults

who have recently relocated to new areas. Reaching out to neighbors can be a great way for adults to build new relationships that can strengthen their communities.

• Don’t be shy. People often want to know who’s living next door, so adults who have recently moved need not be shy about introducing themselves to their new neighbors. Introduce yourself and share what inspired you to move to your new neighborhood.

• Answer and ask questions. Neighbors will no doubt ask questions when you introduce yourself, so be ready to answer these questions. Questions may focus on your career and where you grew up. If you grew up in the area where you recently moved, some of your neighbors likely did as well. Sharing stories about your school days and/or local hotspots can be a great way to break the ice. Don’t hesitate to ask some questions of your own as well. Asking questions might reveal some common interests that can serve as strong foundations for budding relationships.

• Host a backyard barbecue. Backyard barbecues are laid back

atmosphere is perfect for meeting new neighbors. Once you have settled in, invite a handful of your neighbors over for the barbecue. If you have children, invite neighbors who also are parents, ideally ones whose children are the same age as your own. Kids have sparked many a conversation, and discussions about local schools, parks and programs for youngsters can be great ice breakers.

• Volunteer. Volunteering with community-based organizations is another great way to meet new neighbors. Volunteering with an organization whose mission you identify with may be even better,

neighbors who share your passions when working with such groups.

Strong communities are built around people. When moving to a new community, adults can overcome the challenges such relocations present by taking various steps to connect with their new neighbors.

Maria Orlandi