North Shore Homes - December 1, 2022

ON THE COVER

Belle Terre | Web # 3411452 | $2,586,000 On the cover-Experience the calm that embraces you as you enter this magnificent home. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows, expansive rooms, all enhanced by superior finishes and details. The kitchen offers open flowing 600sqft to the 500 sqft den or to your backyard retreat. Every room is complete with vaulted or trey ceilings, incredible woodwork & finishing details. The walkout basement offers a sun filled gym with full bath. Surrounding your inground pool, hot tub & outdoor kitchen is one of the most elaborate landscaping and lighting designs. The community enhances your living experience with private beaches, parks, athletic activity areas, deep water harbor & private country club. Ideally located 60 miles to Manhattan & 65 miles to Montauk.

Web # 3432122

Welcome home to this charming 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial This home boasts an oversized fenced backyard with an in-ground pool. Generous formal living room, bright formal dining room, large open kitchen, cozy den with fireplace and hard wood floors throughout. Close to shopping, beaches, schools, hospitals, highways and more!

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Before you go house hunting, it’s a good idea to investigate your credit and make the necessary adjustments. Your credit score will determine our accessibility to lower interest rates and ultimately how much you will pay for a piece of property over the life of the loan.

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Welcome home for the holidays!

Orlandi Licensed Associate RE Broker

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Avoid Surprises

HOW TO ELIMINATE PROBLEMS AT THE CLOSING TABLE

Some things in life are a welcome surprise, and some people thrive on that feeling of “winging it.” A real estate transaction, however, isn’t something you should do on

When you are buying or selling a piece of property, knowledge is power and answers are everything. All cards must be on the table to have a hasslefree transfer of property.

Whether you are buying or selling, experienced real estate agent.

KNOW YOUR TERMS

documentation can sometimes cause unwanted headaches at closing. Your loan contract is full of terms and agreements that, when breached, could result in the forfeiture of the home.

to serve you, breaking down all the terms and conditions into layman’s language. The borrower needs to understand what each loan product means in terms of repayment,

an adjustable rate loan.

Knowing what you’ll pay over the life of a loan can also be helpful, and a good mortgage broker will be able to walk you through everything from points to pre-paids before the closing table so that things go as smoothly as possible.

CLOSING COSTS

Your agent will probably show you a run-down of what to expect come closing day. You’ll have your responsibilities and the seller with have theirs. You can request the seller to pay for things you normally would as incentive for you to buy their house. Check with your agent for what would be fair to ask in your market.

The buyer and seller need to be on the same page with the closing agreements and have everything put into writing. There are no valid verbal agreements in the real estate game, so be sure your real estate agent has all the terms and conditions written in the contract. It’s also best to know ahead of time what items will be included in the sale, such as appliances, swing sets, curtains and the like.

TIE UP LOOSE ENDS

Closing day should be easy and

painless. To make that happen you’ll need to have all your loan paperwork done, inspections and repairs

check in hand when you walk into your closing. Knowing the amount of the check ahead of time and getting to the bank to have it made it as early as possible will make your closing go like clockwork.

THOUGHTS ON HOME TITLES

Once a home is purchased, a title to the property will be issued to the new owners. In most cases, a husband and wife will have both names added to the title.

However, in some cases, the property title is going to be shared with another party that was involved with the purchase. This may include friends or family of the primary buyer,

someone on the title to your new home may seem like a benevolent gesture, but buyer beware for complications down the road. A property may not be resold until all parties on the title have consented and sign for the sale.

It’s also possible for property to be taken to pay damages in any type of lawsuit of the title holders may be involved in.

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Buying an older or historic home may be a romantic notion, but there are a few critical things to consider. Your home may be the biggest purchase of your life, so you want to protect your investment by knowing what to expect beforehand.

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Buying a home may be the biggest purchase of your life, so you want to ensure your investment is worthy of its price tag.

Manhasset Expanded balconied col. Located in the Village of Flower Hill. Custom finishes – The home you have been waiting for. An Entertainers dream. Gourmet Kit. Marble C-Tops. No expense spared. Wood flrs. Basement. .59 acre. Close to train & schools. ML#3437575 $2,599,000

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 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! ML#3418580 $675,000

Stony Brook Charming expanded Ardsley, in the “B” Section! Real wood floors in living room, New windows upstairs, roof - 10 years, 2 Skylights! Fence 3yrs old! 200 amp service, gas at the end of the street. Quiet family neighborhood in Three Village School District! ML#3438862 $599,000

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

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ML#3422211 $950,000

Center Moriches 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 To Be Built

Mt Sinai Beautiful Hwd.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

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

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

Stony brook Ranch

1st Fl Master Bdrm., 2nd Bedrm, Eat in Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Hardwood Floors. Home Office, Lr/Dr, Master Bath, Security System, new Windows, Private Entrance. Second lot included, sold as package, Lot size .35 taxes $832. ML#3424484 $539,900

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

Old 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.

Bringing clarity to a confusing

Centereach Beautiful 4Br, 2.5Bth Post Modern w/Soaring ceilings in LR & FDR, HW & Porcelain Floors. Updated EIK w/ Center Isle, S/S & Granite Counters. Primary Br w/En-Suite Bth & Wlk in Shower. Solar Panels, Fenced Shy half acre on cul de sac. FBsmnt, 2 Car Garg & More. ML#3439610 $725,000

Mount Sinai Gorgeous 4Br, 3.5Bth Post Modern on cul-de-sac in the Mount Sinai SD on 1 acre +. Mature Landscaping and L shaped IGP with new liner, deck, patio space. Formal Living Room & FDR, Family Room w/wb FPL & sliders to deck. Lg primary suite w/high ceilings, 2 WIC’s, ensuite bth. Main floor office/ guest room. Walk out bsmnt, 2 Car Garg. ML#3423849 $889,000

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

Rocky Point Recently renovated Large 1 Br, Cape with open floor plan. New Eat in Kitchen w/generous cabinet space, Stainless steel appliances and a roomy pantry. Open dining area and spacious living room w/ access to large deck overlooking yard. Primary bedroom with new carpet. Retreat upstairs to find additional living space with 2 skylights. ML#3441643 $319,000

Greenlawn Beautiful Expanded 4/5Br, 2.5New Bth Colonial in The Harborfields SD. Completely Renovated Inside & Out. Spacious Open Floor Plan. New EIK w/ Quartz Counters, Shaker Cabinets & S/S Appliances. One Garage Converted to Living Space. FDR leads to New Composite Deck, Lg Paver Patio. Beautiful private back yard. Full unfinished Bsmnt. ML#3421761 $850,000-$869,000

Mt. Sinai Magnificent 5Br, 4.5 Bth in Desirable Island Estates. A Grand Two Story EH & Elegant Staircase. 2 Story Living Room, FDR, Butler’s Pantry, EIK & Family Room w/Fpl. Guest Suite w/ FBath. Upstairs Offers Primary Suite W/2 Wlk-In Closets & En Suite Bath w/ Whirlpool Tub. Full Finished Basement. Attached 3 Car Garg. ML#3424670 $1,199,000