North Shore Homes - December 29, 2022

The best work comes from the heart

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 $1,895,000

Mt Sinai Build your dream home on this beautiful waterfront property. Located on a Cul-de-sac & property lines go right into Old Creek Bay -boat right out to the Forge River & direct to Moriches Bay . Master suite on 2nd level and a Jr. Master Suite on the first level. Basement with 10” Ceilings. ML#3405811 $1,350,000

field Spacious updated 4 BR Ranch with access to private beach, HWfloors, Andersen windows, skylites, oversized 2 car garage, full basement partially finished,3V schools, close to Stony brook Univ. ML#3422211 $950,000

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

Wading River Set on beautiful 1.17 acre of privacy. FLR w/Fireplace.Eat in Kitchen w/JennAire Stove w/Indoor grill. Den/Family Room w/Fireplace .FDR , Mstr/bdm.w/oversized custom marble shower.3 addl.Bedrooms, Hwd flrsThroughout. Anderson Windows, CAC, 2 Car Garage. ML#3441195 $699,990

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

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Wading River 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#435760 $499,900

Center Moriches Beautiful Large 3Br, 2.5Bth Sharaz Model in gated community. 1st Flr Primary Br, Hi Ceilings, EIK w/ Marble Counters. Updated: Refrig, Stove, & Dishwasher. FDR, End unit, Fireplace, Wood Floors, Separate Laundry Room, Sprinkler Sys. 2 Sliders to Paver Patio and Covered Rear Porch. Amenities include Pool, Tennis and Gym. ML#3441863 $649,900

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

Baiting Hollow Unique Home, Nestled in Woodcliff Park, A Seasonal Beachfront Community. New Kitchen & Bth. New 2nd Level. Spacious Upper Loft. PullDown Screen W/Projector. Outside Deck w/Fire Pit & Covered Dining Area. Homeowner Pays Annual Land Lease & Season Runs from Apr 15 to Oct 15 Each Year. Comes Completely Furnished. ML#3416991 $158,000

Mt. Sinai Gorgeous 4Br, 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

Take Time To Spruce Up

If you’re making a bad impression, a single weekend turn can things around

Your property can be completely transformed in time for a whole new set of eyes next week.

And that just might sell your home. After all, so much in real

Most home buyers have basically made up their minds within moments of arrival for a showing.

Start with a clear-eyed examination of the home’s curb thing they’ll see. Then look for easy more visually appealing, like decluttering. In many cases, you don’t need an expert landscaper or interior designer — just a little elbow grease.

Here’s a weekend’s worth of

things to focus on, either before that it isn’t getting as many looks as you’d like:

CUTTING THROUGH THE CLUTTER

One of the easiest ways to make your home seem more welcoming, and larger, is simply to

overwhelming for some people, in particular those who place great sentimental value on certain items. Ask yourself some tough questions, however, about how much you really treasure or use these things. Plan to spend a Saturday (or Saturday and Sunday, depending on your situation) simply decluttering.

Make piles for things you’d like to sell, donate, recycle or throw away. Friends and family can help you with the sorting if you have trouble making hard choices. Take everything except what you’d like

to sell immediately to the recycling center, dump or local charitable organizations. Ask friends to hold onto items you intend to sell. Piling all of that up in the garage or attic defeats the purpose of decluttering, and you might be tempted to hang onto to it all anyway. Schedule a yard sale in the coming days.

DOING A DEEP CLEAN

Take a second day to deep clean everything, inside and out. If that task is too much to handle alone, enlist others in your immediate support group — or schedule an outside vendor to tackle the most

dirty siding, soiled carpet, dusty

potential buyers before they ever consider the positives that your

Wishing you health, peace and prosperity

Consider a Townhouse

Townhouses have a number of welcome benefits other homes can’t match

Interested in being closer to bustling city centers, living in a more tightly knit community or simply tired of yard maintenance?

Buying a townhouse might be than single-family homes, while also than less private condominiums.

a perfect middle ground if you are new to the market, an empty nester looking to downsize, and pondering retirement options.

Developers have caught on to the trend, as townhouses have become some of the fastest-moving properties in some markets. Those who are ready to sell older townhouse properties

Considering a townhouse

purchase? Here’s a look at why these properties might work for you, and how to enter this exciting market:

TOWNHOME LIVING

Townhouses are tall, slender properties that share a wall with one or more neighbors, but unlike apartments have their own dedicated exterior entrance. They are built as part of a planned development, so there are typically associated apartment-like amenities like a pool, gym or park. The principal advantage is that townhouses are often far less expensive than condominiums or duplexes.

MANY CONVENIENCES

Part of the decision-making process with these properties is a rundown Sometimes, that can make the of similar size. If you’re considering a pair of townhomes and one has a wellmaintained park on the grounds, that could tip things in another direction.

You will likely be part of a homeowners association, so be sure to factor in any dues into your monthly expenses before deciding.

The HOA usually takes care of general maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about exterior issues, keeping the pool clean or mowing he grass. Closely examine the homeowners association contract to determine

DIFFERING MORTGAGES

Townhouses sales sometimes than other properties, according to the National Association of Realtors. Shared walls and foundations also

foot. You’ll hold legal title to the property, as with a condo, so factor in mortgage interest and property taxes when deciding. Depending on your situation, there is some tax relief associated with those payments, as well.

Start the process early.

During this time the home buying process is rapidly changing. Work with your real estate agent for latest updates.

Qualify for the lowest mortgage you can and get pre-approved for a mortgage before beginning your search. Be ready to act fast and be willing to compromise.

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Happy Holidays, From The Cain-Healy Team

The Cain-Healy Team at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty would like to thank all of our past clients for another extraordinary year. We are wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with warm moments and cherished memories. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year.

“Many things in life can be unstable except for home ownership.” – Stephen Healy.

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.

Worried About a Down Market?

This year could finally see slowing sales after years of

low rates

Other factors sometimes play a role too, including local buyer behavior, the stock market and jobs reports.

The good news there is a strategy for every market. Consult with an experienced hometown real-estate agent who’s familiar with the area’s ups and downs after years in the business.

They can help you develop a price and marketing plan to make sure you get the most out of your home sale. Here are a few things to consider before you set that meeting, if you’re worried about a down market:

OPEN DISCUSSIONS

Begin the process of setting a price with a frank conversation

with your real estate agent. They’ll have in-depth knowledge of the way comparable homes have been selling in your area as changes impacted the market. This analysis will give you perspective on what you can expect to sell for, since they will take into account homes of similar size and location.

Being realistic about the way

your property. If you have arrived at a fair number, the home won’t be on the price beyond what a down market will bear, however, you may end up having to wait awhile. In the

FOCUS ON PRICE

Everyone wants the biggest property up for sale. But challenges

with the national economy have led to rising interest rates, and changes in your local market might come into play, as well. The departure of a major employer or a down turn in school test scores are just two of the local issues that can impact home sales. Upgrading the kitchen and bathrooms tends to lead to the most bang for your buck. But what if you invested a great deal into personalized upgrades that might not hold the same value for other buyers?

All of that will come into play. Once you’ve settled on a fair price, stay at that level for a few months.

Interested buyers might not be as active in searching if you’re in a down market. Besides, quickly reducing the price can also look like the property in person.

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

Port Jefferson Professional Office. Bright And WellMaintained. Close To Mather & St. Charles Hospitals. Suitable for Medical Ofc. Accounting Ofc. 4 Rooms, 1 Conference Rm, 1.5 Baths, Reception Area, Waiting Rm. Full Basement, Partial Fin. w/0.5 Bath. Low Taxes: $8038.99, Village Taxes: $1890,80.ML#3441001 $550,000