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Lake Grove N.Y. Beautifully maintained Colonial. Dramatic 2 story foyer with a soaring ceiling.

Floor to ceiling windows in the living room allow for tons of natural light to flow through. A large eat-in-kitchen opens to a wonderful den/great room with gas fireplace. In addition to the Master Bedroom ensuite and 3 other bedrooms. There is a 5th bedroom suite on the 1st floor, perfect for guests or nanny. Finished basement, 3 car garage and deck w/gazebo are a few of the other highlights to this wonderful property. 3 Village SD. Offered at $779,000

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Stony Brook Office | 1099 North Country Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 | 631.751.0303

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We do real estate well and we have the numbers and accolades to prove it.

Coach Realtors is proud to be ranked within the top US real estate firms.

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Ranked within nation’s top 125 largest non-franchised firms by Real Trends Ranked within nation’s top 225 most successful brokerages by RIS Media and Real Trends

Old Field Updated Elegant Old Field Colonial, short stroll to West Meadow Beach. 5 Br. 3.5 Bath. Hardwood Floors. Sunroom off Living Room, Breakfast Room off Updated Kitchen.

Wolf Stove, Beamed Family Room.

Patio, 3 Stall Horse Barn. 1.06 acre.

ML#3310885 $1,295,000

Commack Magnificent, meticulously maintained 5 Br home, most private property in the community. Beautiful tranquil gardens, picturesque views of the golf course. Grand foyer w/cathedral ceilings and sweeping staircase. Large raised deck, walk out basement w/gym.

ML#3235822 $1,100,000

E. Setauket Meticulously Maintained 4 BR, 4 Ba. Custom Built Colonial With Finished Basement With Office & Bathroom, Shy 2 Acres. EIK/Granite/ Center Island. Trex Deck/In-ground pool.

Blue Stone Fplc. CAC. Horse Barn/Shed.

Close To University, Hospitals, Shops & LIRR. ML#3319462 $819,000

Mt. Sinai Sprawling ranch in Mt. Sinai schools. Vacation at home in your fully fenced in .70 acre backyard with IG pool/patio/pergola/deck. New solar Panels. 200 Amp electric. Updated kit, cherry floors/cabinets/Granite Counters. Fully finished basement, OSE. ML#3329900 $550,000

E. Setauket The Lakes. 3 VSD. Spacious Fairfax model. The first floor features an open floor plan with sliding glass door leading to the patio. Cathedral ceilings in Master BR, Bath, WI Closet. 2 Brs, full bath complete upper floor plan. Clubhouse amenities. Tennis Close to Stony Brook University. ML#3330076 $509,000

Stony Brook Prime location within the development. Sun-filled property offers a carefree 55 and better lifestyle in Strathmore Gate. 2 Br, 2 Ba. Updated kit and baths. Community Clubhouse, pool. library, bacci, large meeting/dining rm. Get ready to love where you live! Pets allowed.

All dogs, cats. ML#3330300 $375,000

**There are more than 1,200 residential real estate brokerage companies on Long Island and more than 100,000 in the United States.

Being listed within the nation’s top 225 brokerages places Coach Realtors at the very top of the real estate industry.

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Stony Brook Office | 1099 North Country Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 | 631.751.0303

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We do real estate well and we have the numbers and accolades to prove it.

Coach Realtors is proud to be ranked within the top US real estate firms.

Work with us 631.928.5484

Ranked within nation’s top 125 largest non-franchised firms by Real Trends Ranked within nation’s top 225 most successful brokerages by RIS Media and Real Trends

Port Jefferson Condo. This unique home offers 2 Master Suites. Main level master has a wet bar. Large Patio with Koi Pond and 2nd Level balcony both with spectacular views. Luxurious ground floor patio and 2nd floor balcony. Home comes with all Village Amenities. ML#3316225 $890,000

Mt Sinai Diamond Custom Built 3500 sq ft. home. 20x40 Heated Salt water pool w/waterfall, Paver Patio/ Shed used for a party room & plumbed for a bath. Granite EIK w/top of the line appl., Unfinished basement w/ Egress windows & OSE . Master Suite w/Jacuzzi Tub in the Room. 4 season room. ML#3319021 $825,000

Setauket Chalet style home features a Loft Master Suite, Formal living Room w/cozy fireplace and cathedral ceilings, Large EIK w/Dining. Fin. Bsmt.

Hwd. Flrs. & Ceramic Tile. Central A/C ,200 amp Electric, Cozy Covered Back Porch. Located On .35 Acre. 2 car garage. ML#3312137 $569,000

Rocky Point Perfect Mother/daughter set up. Home is just a few blocks away from the beach. hardwood floors, 2 enclosed porches, currently being rented. ML#3292007 $439,000

Sound Beach Location Location Location !!! This home is just one house away from Acres of Private Beaches. Home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 Baths and a large living area at the lower level. Does need updating but very well maintained through the years.

ML#3331610 $425,000

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Port Jefferson Office | 140 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 | 631.928.5484

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Port Jefferson Heated gunite IGP with hot tub. Back yard cabana with bath and wet bar. Hardwood floors, Granite EIK,1st floor Master bed w/Master bath with top of the line fixtures and radiant heated floor, master all has its own sitting room/office/gym.3 additional full baths all updated, Full fin. Bsmt.

ML#3296748 $1,157,800

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Miller Place One of a kind 3 story, 5Br, 4Bth Beach Front Home. 5000sf Waterfront with Panoramic Views!

Multiple Triple Sliders, Marble, Granite, Open Tread Stairs, Cathedral Ceils, 3 Fpl’s, Deck & Balcony. Heated IG Pool w/ Waterfall and Spa. Home sits on bluff w/ Level access to Beach. Gated Beach Front Community. ML#3330222 $1,499,999

Ranked within nation’s top 225 most successful brokerages by RIS Media and Real Trends

Pt. Jefferson Sta Unique 4Br, 2FBth Farm Ranch w/HW Flrs thruout & freshly painted w/Custom Moldings, Eik w/Granite, & S/S. Radiant Heat on Second Floor and Spacious home office w/separate entrance. Oversized bonus room off MB Suite. Two car garg w/ heated storage room. Pond w/waterfall & IGP. ML#3332889 $599,000

Rocky Point Fabulous 4 Br, 2.5Bth Victorian w/Granny Porch on ½ acre.

HW Floors throughout, EIK w/Granite & Center Isle, Cherry Cabinets, Breakfast nook & Sliders to lg deck overlooking parklike yard w/Firepit. Master suite, Lg Wic, Ceiling Fans, CAC, CVAC & Solar Panels. Close to beach, trails & shops!

Private beach. Excl*1393648 $525,000

Shirley Captivating 2 Br, 1.5Bth Cape Features: Entry Foyer, Spacious Eat In Kitchen w/New Grey Shaker Style Kitchen Cabinets, New Counter Tops, New Engineered Flooring, Living Room, Full Basement With Inside/Outside Entrance, Large .25 Back Yard , Mature Landscaping, Many Possibilities!!!

ML#3332256 $249,999

Selden This 3BR Ranch On Corner Lot Awaits! EIK w/Updated Appliances, Convection Microwave, & Granite.

Ductless AC, Andersons throughout.

Den/Family Rm, 10yr Roof, Gas Heat & New Gas Hot Water Heater. Walk out Basement & New Front Door (2021), IGS & More. Don’t Miss it!

ML#3332532 $389,900

**There are more than 1,200 residential real estate brokerage companies on Long Island and more than 100,000 in the United States.

Being listed within the nation’s top 225 brokerages places Coach Realtors at the very top of the real estate industry.

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Mount Sinai Office | 354 Route 25A, Mount Sinai, NY 11766 | 631.331.3600

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Coram 3Br, 2.5Bth Townhouse in Beautiful Gated Community of Bretton Woods overlooking private golf course.

All large Rooms, Updated S/S appliances, CAC, Windows & Roof. Smart thermostat.

Amenities: Golf course, indoor and outdoor pool, Billiard room, library, fitness center, bowling, bocce, and so much more. ML#3330709 $339,999

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Navigating a Hot Market The year 2021 has been witness to a boiling hot real estate market. Inventory has been low and competition has been high. For a buyer, shopping can be more imposing than a meet up with Andre the Giant. NerdWallet *Ȃ -. ! 2 /$+. !*- ) 1$" /$)" a hot market. First rule: be patient.

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Rocky Point|$1,299,999|Web # 3330564

Belle Terre|$1,120,000|Web # 3330730

This truly unique opportunity offers 2 homes with a combined 180’ of beachfront. Two cottages each with 3 bedrooms and Long Island Sound views in a secluded waterfront community.

European country estate situated on lush property offers unique and charming detail throughout. Be inspired to create in the greenhouse/ art shed. Perfect location offering both community living and private beaches, deep water harbor, parks and marinas.

Lake Grove|$665,000|Web # 3330452

Port Jefferson Station|$449,000|Web # 3329235

Spacious and unique colonial perfect for entertaining.

The open floor plan offers great flow from the eat in kitchen to the formal living and dining rooms. Cathedral ceilings add to the open feel.

The perfect ranch. Meticulously maintained and tastefully updated with beautiful, stained hardwood floors, warm color palette and open floor plan. Set on .36 acre property with a sparkling in ground pool and custom deck.

Please visit Elliman.com to see all the photos and virtual tours of these exceptional homes .

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Belle Terre - $1,120,000 Web ID #3330730

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Housing Market Seasons Every year, housing market activity has predictable ups and downs.

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What do these patterns tell us? Home buyers are a little ahead of sellers.

Asking prices peak at the start of the season, so demand appears to rise ahead of supply. As supply catches up, prices ease back down and sales peak. After that,

Real Estate 101 Understanding Market Shifts After a whirlwind of a year in 2020, the housing market looks like a minefield of complications. Thanks to COVID-19 and its impact on the U.S., the right decisions for a potential home buyer changes quickly.

Check out this guide to market forecasts from Rocket Mortgage at bit. ly/3rHq8SO. inventories build up a bit further through the summer.

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Belle Terre $980,000

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Stunning 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Georgian Colonial In The Heart Of Belle Terre.With Updated Gourmet Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, And Classic Floor plan. Situated On 1.03 Acres Of Property With New Landscape And Hardscape. Very Private, Close To Port Jefferson Waterfront Village, Beach Rights And Low Taxes.

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Go the Extra Yard with your Lawn Whether you like it or not, people do judge books by their covers. Take for instance homes for sale.

Curb appeal is important to 71% of homebuyers when choosing the home they want to buy, according to a National Association of Realtors survey.

An investment in landscaping could potentially pay a 215% return in home value, according to Margaret Woda, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate in Crofton, Maryland, who spoke with Bankrate.com.

PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE You can’t just decide to sell your house today and expect the landscaping to be ready tomorrow.

“If you’re thinking of moving in the fall, then this spring you should be working on your landscaping,” said Woda. Start by cleaning up the yard, remove dead branches, dog droppings, weeds and anything broken, said Woda.

“The most important thing in landscaping is maintenance,” she says.

Eric King, of King Landscaping in Atlanta, recommends investigating the unseen, ensuring the down spouts are clean and functional, and making sure drain pipes are properly buried and draining so water doesn’t pool. Then make sure your hardscape (things such as patios, walkways and fences) are level and that roots haven’t pushed up sidewalks or patio stones. If your deck has wobbly railings or ORRVH VWHSV À[ WKHP .LQJ VDLG PLANTS In the front yard, landscaping’s role is to help people notice WKH KRXVH ÀUVW .LQJ VDLG 7KH landscaping should pull your eyes to the front door. While the Realtor is opening the lockbox, buyers will be looking around at the landscaping, so have pots of EORRPLQJ ÁRZHUV QHDUE\

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Real Estate 101 Landscaping Can Increase the Value of your Home In one HomeLight survey, 94% of top agents said that great curb appeal equals money in your bank account at closing - and you don’t have to break the bank to wow buyers, either. For more information on how landscaping can benefit you at sale time, visit bit.ly/3hPJWyV. Trees, bamboo and other screening plants can be used to hide anything unsightly, such as your neighbor’s garage door or the trash cans, says King.

Trees can add value, providing canopy, shade and insulation from the sun, but they have issues, too, says Lucco. Tree roots can damage the foundation, die or be too close to the house. Buyers may not want fruit- or nut-bearing trees.

“Some buyers won’t pay one penny extra and might even cut them down,” he says.

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kitchen or water feature if you want them because you likely won’t recoup your money. “A small statue fountain is less money and maintenance and may not be overwhelming,” King said.

“Anything over $5,000 that’s hardscape in those categories, do it because you want it not because you’re doing it for resale.”

These features can positively impact an appraisal if they’re quality construction and wellmaintained, said Woda. Some materials are better than others.

A cobblestone patio is better than poured concrete. A stacked-stone retaining wall is more appealing than railroad ties.

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