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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Silver Woods is a condo community in Islandia Long Island.Opened in 1989, Silver Woods can be reached by The Long Island Expressway Exit 57 S to Veterans Highway and left on Old Nichols Road.  Silver Woods is surrounded by street names of Sutton Place, Erhardht Way, Beekman Place, Elaine Place and Max Court.Situated in The Central Islip School District #13, Silver Woods are attached duplex style units with the bedrooms on the upper level.  They have gas heat, central air conditioning, garages, and some units have atrium windows.  There is a pool and tennis for the enjoyment of the homeowners, in this pet friendly community.  Owners: If you would like to list your present residence with us, we will get it sold!Buyers: Units here do not become available often. If you are not working with ...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
The Shape of the Land: Putnam Valley Parcels in ProfileThe Shape of the Land: Putnam Valley Parcels in ProfileIn the world of real estate, especially when it comes to vacant land, topography isn’t just a background detail — it’s the headline. Nowhere is that more true than in Putnam Valley, a town where the land has a quiet way of shaping everything from lifestyle to investment potential.Nestled between the Hudson Highlands and the northern reaches of Westchester County, Putnam Valley is a place where the shape of the land matters. It tells you what can be built, where it can be built, and often, what it will feel like to live there. For land buyers, builders, and dreamers, understanding that shape — slope, elevation, access, and natural features — can make the difference between a spec...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Nesconset Long Island Gated Community At Country PointeCountry Pointe at Nesconset is a private 24-hour guard-gated community that offers a variety of housing options for residents. Whether you're in the market for a ranch or townhouse unit, Country Pointe has it, when available. The community is a sought-after neighborhood in the area. The community offers a cozy clubhouse, gym, heated salt-water pool, tennis courts, and play area. Some of the units have a garage and a basement, adding an extra layer of convenience and comfort for the residents. Country Pointe is also a pet-friendly neighborhood and is served by the Smithtown School District #1. Guest parking spaces are scattered throughout the community, making it easy for visitors to park. As experienced REALTORS®, Lawrence and Sheil...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
“The Shape of the Land: Cortlandt Parcels in Profile”Concept:Instead of a day-by-day driving journal, this series takes a parcel-by-parcel approach, exploring 8–10 specific vacant lots in Cortlandt, with each post acting like a profile. The goal is to go deeper into individual pieces of land—revealing not just location and zoning, but story, structure, topography, and dream potential.Series Breakdown: Post 1: “The One with the Stone Foundation”A parcel with remnants of an old structure—hinting at what once was and what could be again. Post 2: “The Ridge Lot”South-facing slope, seasonal views—ideal for passive solar. Talk about build orientation and future resale. Post 3: “Back Lot, Big Vision”Landlocked or driveway-challenged, but worth the fight. A good lesson in access easements and l...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Have you heard of Willow Ridge in Smithtown Long Island?    Willow Ridge in Smithtown Long Island is a townhouse community that is run by a homeowner's association. Located by Jericho Turnpike Route 25A and St. Johnland, Willow Ridge was opened in 1988. There were 4 floor plans built at Willow Ridge ~ The Ashbourne, The Brompton, The Canterbury and Devonshire.   This Smithtown Long Island community is attached units in groupings and is surrounded by Willow Ridge Drive. Willow Ridge has amenities too. There's a clubhouse, gym, outdoor pool and tennis. There's a monthly common charge fee to cover the care of the facilities. Each townhouse in this pet friendly neighborhood has a 2-car garage, a full basement, central air conditioning and gas heat. It is situated within The Smithtown Schoo...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 10One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 10Drive: Kitchawan Road to Pines BridgeWe saved this one for last — and for good reason. Today’s drive down Kitchawan Road, stretching toward Pines Bridge, reminded us why walking the land matters more than ever in a town like Yorktown. These roads run through a quieter, more ecologically complex part of town — with watersheds, old stone culverts, and slopes that hide ridgeline views. This is land with stories. You don’t just buy here — you inherit a chapter of it.Some parcels here are large and dramatic, bordered by old farms or conservation tracts. Others are thin, oddly shaped, or appear “unbuildable” — until you get out of the car and realize they’re diamonds in the rough. We passed one lot with a creek at t...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Hard Work Pays Off with Happy Clients on Long IslandHelping a family find their dream home today was an incredible experience. Their excitement and joy reminded us why we have a passion for what we do. It’s more than just real estate; it’s about creating new beginnings and lasting memories. Moments like these make all the hard work truly rewarding! If you're looking to buy a Long Island home and experience this joy for yourself, we're here to assist you every step of the way. Contact us soon to start your journey toward finding the right home. Lawrence and Sheila Agranoff, REALTORS® Cell: 631-805-4400
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 9Drive: Baptist Church Road to Mohansic AvenueToday’s drive was about proximity — to Taconic Parkway, to schools, to FDR State Park. This is transitional land, where rural charm brushes up against commuter convenience. Driving Baptist Church Road and wrapping around to Mohansic Avenue, we passed parcels that feel caught between past and future — older homes with deep yards, occasional barns or outbuildings, and stretches of wooded frontage that feel oddly untouched given how close we are to everything.Here, the land feels like it’s waiting. Some lots appear unbuildable at first glance — steep or oddly shaped — but with the right engineering, they could yield value. Others are clearer: flat, well-drained, with neighboring properties that show the play...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Simplifying Condo Buying & Selling Condos are our specialty! Whether you're buying or selling, we know the market inside and out. From condos, townhouses, 55+ communities, guard-gated, code-gated, and subdivisions without restrictions, we know them. Our expertise ensures a smooth transaction, maximizing value while simplifying the process. Let’s make your condo dreams a reality!  Lawrence and Sheila Agranoff, REALTORS® Cell: 631-805-4400
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
What You Miss When You Don’t Walk the Land:You miss how close the next house really feels, how traffic hums at different times of day, and where the shadows fall from neighboring trees. You miss the subtle slope that could change your foundation cost — or your basement's future. You miss the feel of standing at curb height and imagining the front porch. In places like this, it’s not just about whether you can build — it’s about whether you’d want to live there once you do.That walk tells you what comps can’t. It reveals whether your future backyard is quiet or flooded with Little League cheers, if that corner lot offers presence or exposure, and whether the neighbors' landscaping adds value or headaches. You notice things like manhole covers at the property line, or old curb cuts that h...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 8Today’s drive brought us closer to the heart of utility-supported Yorktown — an area where sewer lines run down both sides of the road, and the landscape tells a very different story than the wooded hideaways of earlier days.Here, land has already given way to homes — but not completely. Tucked between well-kept colonials and newer construction are the holdout parcels: narrow but deep lots, a few grassy side yards that might actually be unbuilt flag lots, and even one or two homes sitting awkwardly on double lots, hinting at potential subdivision.Unlike the broader, natural topography of Day 7, Day 8’s land is flatter, cleaner, and easier to visualize for construction. You can almost see the foundation layout already. But that doesn’t mean it’s simp...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
From House Hunting to Home Sweet Home We showed a family their dream home after many other showings that weren't what they were looking for. The winner was the one with the spacious garden which promised their kids hours of play, exploration, and the joy of planting flowers together. It was more than just a backyard; it was a place where memories would be blooming for years to come. Yes. This was their Home Sweet Home! When you're ready to buy or sell a Long Island home or condo give us a call. We look forward to helping you find your perfect place! Lawrence and Sheila Agranoff, REALTORS® Cell: 631-805-4400
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Located in Plainview Long Island, Villas in Nassau can be reached by Old Country Road East of Manetto Hill Road.  Opened in 1974, this popular community offers townhouse style living, plus ground level and upper-level condos. The townhouses have an attached garage, and the upper/lower condos have un-assigned parking spaces nearby.  Situated within the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District #4, The Villas in Nassau has amenities including the clubhouse, outdoor pool, tennis courts, basketball and play area. This pet friendly complex is surrounded by Palo Alto Drive, Santa Barbara Drive and Jad Court. Each unit has central air conditioning and electric heat. The lawns are maintained, and snow is removed. Owners: If you are ready to sell your Villas Condo or Townhouse, you can be sure you ...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
Getting back to basics in real estate means refocusing on the core habits and disciplines that generate long-term, sustainable successespecially in a market that’s shifting or feels unpredictable. Here’s a roadmap to help you reset and thrive:1. Lead Generation is Non-NegotiableEven experienced agents fall into the trap of only working their current deals. But real estate is a pipeline business. Recommit to daily lead generation. Whether that’s: Calling your sphere Door knocking or farming a neighborhood Holding open houses Following up on old leads Make it a part of your schedule, not something you do when you “have time.”2. Master Your Market KnowledgeClients can Google data—but they come to you for insight. Get back to: Previewing properties weekly Tracking days on market, price tren...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 7Back Roads, Big PotentialToday’s drive took me down roads I’d usually only glance at on a map—Underhill Avenue to Hallocks Mill, snaking through to Hunterbrook. If you blink, you’ll miss what makes this stretch so quietly compelling. Yorktown isn’t just about big lots and bigger budgets. Sometimes it’s the oddly shaped parcel between two homes, the overgrown lot with a view through bare tree limbs, or the sound of running water where you didn’t expect a stream.One property, tucked behind a split-rail fence and long forgotten by its owner, caught my attention. It’s just under two acres, slopes slightly west, and has an old stone wall that runs parallel to the rear line. It's land that needs a vision. It wouldn’t surprise me if a builder passed it ove...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Indian Head Forest Gated Townhouses in Commack Long Island Indian Head Forest is a Code-Gated townhouse community in Commack Long Island. You can reach Indian Head Forest in Commack L.I. from Jericho Turnpike North to Indian Head Road, and a right to the Indian Head Forest Entry. There is a gate at the entrance with a touchpad call system. Once inside the community, you will notice attached townhouses with a one car garage, and community amenities. Opened in 1988, Indian Head Forest, is situated within the Commack School District #10. Some of the townhouses at this Suffolk County North Shore location have a basement and some have upper-level terraces. The townhouses at Indian Head Forest in Commack Long Island have central air conditioning, gas heat and backyard patios. There is a mont...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 6“Where the Sidewalk Ends—But the Lots Begin”Today’s route started with curb appeal and ended in raw potential. I looped from Route 118 into Underhill Heights and down to the dead ends that back into nothing but woods. It’s the kind of terrain that reads fully developed—until you start spotting odd slivers of untouched land between backyards, or a driveway that goes nowhere.I parked near a cul-de-sac and followed a narrow trail between two homes, barely noticeable unless you were looking. Behind them? Nearly two acres, flagged in old survey tape. It’s technically “residential land,” but it feels like a backyard that outgrew its neighborhood.There’s an interesting thing happening in Yorktown: homeowners who never thought of selling are discovering tha...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
Price Improvement: Two-Family Home with Garage in Wakefield, Bronx Now $799,000Great news for buyers looking for a strong investment or multi-generational living opportunity in the Bronx! Our newly listed two-family home in the Wakefield neighborhood just had a price improvement — now offered at $799,000, down from the original $815,000.Property Highlights: Two-family layout – Ideal for owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage or investors seeking rental income. One-car garage + driveway – A rare convenience in the Bronx. Move-in ready – Well-maintained interiors and flexible space. Prime Wakefield location – Near public transit, shopping, and parks. This adjustment opens the door for more buyers to step into a property that blends practicality with potential. Whether you're a s...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 5“The Corners We Skip”There’s a turn on Croton Lake Road that no one seems to take. Maybe it’s the angle. Maybe it’s the overgrowth, or the fact that GPS never favors it. But on Day 5, that’s exactly where I went.The road winds tighter than most in Yorktown, and the tree canopy felt more tunnel than trail. About halfway in, I stopped at a piece of land with no sign, no listing, and no obvious driveway—just a break in the stone wall and a faint path through the brush. These are the parcels you only find when you’re not looking for listings, but for possibilities.There’s something instructive about land that’s been overlooked. In this case: flat sections you’d never expect from the slope, a rock outcrop with serious potential for drama (and maybe a fir...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Another Smithtown Long Island Sold Fast! Another Long Island home sold fast! Are you ready to get your L.I. home sold too?Let's connect and create a winning strategy tailored to your goals.With the right plan, preparation, and marketing, you could be celebrating your sale sooner than you think.Your next chapter is waiting so call our Cell: 631-805-4400 and let's make it happen! Lawrence and Sheila Agranoff, REALTORS® 
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