Diners in Lindenhurst NY Remember the days of being in your early 20's and staying out until 2 a.m. then heading to the diner? Those were the good ole days! Where else can you get a greek salad, grilled cheese or a pizza burger at that hour? The diner! Below is a short list of the best diners in Lindenhurst NY: Lindenhurst Diner - Located on Montauk Highway & Delaware Avenue(631) 957-6650 Lindencrest Diner - Located on Broadway & Montauk Highway (631) 226-1010 South Bay Diner - Located on North Jefferson Avenue & Sunrise Highway (across from the Babylon Town Hall) (631) 884-0700 Below is a map showing you where the diners are: View Larger Map 07/30/2013

7 Things to Look for During a Final Walk-Through for Your New Home The final walk-through is the 2nd happiest time when you are buying a home. The happiest time is when you are handed the keys to your new home at the closing table. Below is a list of things to look for during your final walk-through: Appliances - Make sure all appliances are working. Turn on the stove and oven, start the microwave, check the fridge to make sure it's on, turn on all the a/c units if it's not an HVAC system, turn the heat on, run the dishwasher & garbage disposal. Repairs - make sure all repairs that the seller promised to get done are completed. Always good to have a checklist on hand to make sure you didn't miss anything. Termite Treatment - If your home inspector picked up past or present termite dama... 07/23/2013

Garden City Real Estate Attorney Review for Dean Mastrangelo It is vital when all parties involved in a real estate transaction communicate and get along. Not all the time but sometimes there are those can that make things difficult. Dean Mastrangelo, a real estate attorney in Garden City, NY, has been wonderful to work with. I cannot get over how communicative and responsive he is. And, he has gone out of his way to get contracts signed for my homeowners. My sellers have been very happy with him and to me that is so important. I will continue to highly recommend Dean Mastrangelo. Give Dean a call today. I promise you will like him. Phone: (516) 745-0067 07/22/2013

21 Questions to Ask the Homeowner's Association Homeowner's Associations. Love 'em or hate 'em. There is a stigma with them. My HOA where I live is cooperative and fair. No one on my HOA board have "power" issues. I have also found that buyers are sometimes not aware about certain rules and regulations. That starts with the real estate agent and a buyer's attorney should bring that up as well.If you are thinking of buying a home in a Homeowner's Association below are questions you should be asking. Some HOA's are condos and some are single family homes so the questions below may not always pertain to the HOA development you are interested in: Are there pet restrictions? If not, make sure to also ask if there is a pet weight limit restriction. Some HOA's have a pet weight maximum of 30 ... 07/22/2013

Business Spotlight - Cash for Cars in Lindenhurst NY Cash for Cars is in Lindenhurst NY located at 29 West Sunrise Highway. I always believe in shopping local as often as possible so it doesn't hurt to check them out to see what they will give you for your car. They will take junk and pristine cars. They are also a NYS Registered Facility. Read their customer reviews which will make you confident you are dealing with a great company. View Larger Map 07/07/2013

Lindenhurst NY Real Estate Market Report June 2013Lindenhurst NY real estate market data provided by Jackie Connelly-Fornuff of Century 21 AA Realty in Lindenhurst NY The Lindenhurst median sold price as of June 30th, 2013 is $280,000 up 3.7% compared to 2012 with 81 days on the market and 96 homes have sold so far during 2013.   Lindenhurst NY Homes Under Contract for June 2013 23 homes went under contract in Lindenhurst NY with an average of 56 days on the market. 203 homes are currently for sale in Lindenhurst NY. There were 178 homes on the market in May so we had an upswing. 83 of these homes are south of Montauk Highway. Before hurricane Sandy we would only see up to 30 homes for sale south of Montauk Highway.     What are Homes Selling for in Lindenhurst NY?The majority of Linde... 06/30/2013

Another Lindenhurst NY House Listed & Sold by Jackie Connelly-Fornuff This two bedroom Ranch home in Lindenhurst NY is located south of Montauk highway on Santa Barbara Road. Our first buyer we had left us hanging for 8 months and backed out for no reason. I had this home sold a few days after listing it the end of April of 2012. The next buyer changed his mind after 2 weeks. They say 3 times a charm and it was! This was an estate sale and for my seller it was bittersweet for her. But glad she can move on. She was wonderful to work with. The investor will flip it and it will be spectacular. Call Jackie today (631) 703-0201 to find out how my marketing plan will get your Lindenhurst NY home sold. 06/28/2013

My Sellers Understand The Power & Value of Silence Some have said that it's ridiculous to not know the seller's "number". As long as we have a deal it's all good. Go tell New York State that and let's see how fast they take your license. My clients past and present have been nice and wonderful to work with. Always very accommodating with showings and keep the house show ready. But, if buyers and agents try to dig deeper by casual conversations with my sellers, you'll be digging way past China. A month ago an agent that was working with a buyer but not representing them, (this is New York and an agent can work with buyers and not represent them but represent the seller as a Broker's Agent or a Seller's Agent) asked my seller what is their bottom number? My seller smiled and just stared p... 06/23/2013

July 4th 2013 Grucci Firework Displays on Long Island Who doesn't love Grucci firework displays? They are the best! Below is a list of Grucci firework displays around Long Island for 2013. Please keep in mind that fireworks usually start at sundown. Long Island Ducks FireworksWhere: Bethpage Ballpark in Central IslipWhen: July 3rd, 2013Go 4th on The Bay CommitteeWhere: Great South Bay West at Fire IslandWhen: July 4th, 2013Star Bangled Blast at Bald HillWhere: Brookhaven Amphitheater at Bald Hill in FarmingvilleWhen: July 4th, 2013City of Glen Cove 2013 Independence Day CelebrationWhere: Morgan Park in Glen CoveWhen: July 4th, 2013Have fun and be safe while celebrating our Independence Day! 06/19/2013

Another Lindenhurst NY House Under Contract Listed by Jackie Connelly-Fornuff & Sold by Jackie Connelly-Fornuff and Bob Meade 303 E. Hoffman Avenue Lindenhurst NY ***Under Contract in 38 Days!*** Listed for $359,000 and sold for......You'll have to wait until we go to closing!The pride of homeownership stands out with this lovely 3 bedroom Cape in Lindenhurst NY. My client has meticulously taken care of this home and renovated down to the studs in 2003 including sheetrock, sub-flooring and insulation. Even the radiator covers and door knobs are high quality! You will never find a home this well-loved in Lindenhurst NY. The backyard is professionally landscaped with a brick patio, retractable awning and large swimming pool. Conveniently located to the Lindenhurst NY train station and yo... 06/17/2013

Why Should I Hire a Local Realtor®? The simple answer is: a local Realtor® knows the area like the back of their hand. Why is this important? - There are many "issues" within each town and village across Long Island NY. Some towns have well water and not county water. Some have cesspools instead of sewers. There are land issues like is the property zoned for commercial as well as residential? Knowing this information is key when selling your Long Island NY home. Then of course there are town and village codes that some homeowners do not know about themselves and it's their Realtor's® job to know these codes. A few years ago I received a call from a homeowner an hour away who wanted to meet with me to sell her home. Really? Why? She explained to me that when she did her research she fel... 06/15/2013

650 South 7th Street Overview Maps Photos Market Stats $255,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms1 BathroomLot: 0.08 acre(s) Location 650 South 7th StreetLindenhurst, NY 11757USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Mary Alice Ruppert Realty Connect USA(631) 549-8326maryalice@teamruppert.comhttp://www.TeamRuppert.com          Listed by: Realty Connect USA - Team Ruppert Our recent listings 4 Rosemont Court650 South 7th Street9 Barrett Court, Nesconset11 Wren Court78 Bennett Avenue Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 06/12/2013

Historic Homes for Sale in Suffolk County There are 49 Historic Homes for Sale in Suffolk County. Prices range from $210,000 for a six bedroom, eight room home in Riverhead, NY to $3.95M for a 14 bedroom, 38 room historic home in Center Moriches with 17 bathrooms, a 3 car garage and formerly owned by Imelda Marcos. This is also a waterfront home overlooking Moriches Bay. Depending upon where the historic home is located, each town/village in Suffolk County have their rules about historic homes. Some require the front door to stay a certain color as well as the colors on the outside of the home. Some homes are considered historic because of the history of the home. The home in the photo above was the very first firehouse in Lindenhurst, NY. It used to be located on Wellwood Avenue. When... 06/11/2013

Long Island NY Real Estate Listing Photos - 15 Photo Bloopers Every day I peruse real estate listings to see what is new, under contract and what homes have sold for. It boggles my mind as to why homeowners do not see what is not there. Are they not receiving links via email so they can see where their home is being advertised? Are they not doing Google searches for their home so they can see the photos for themselves? I would have to say no. This is what I see regularly in our MLS: Close-up shot of a brick wall as the first photo in the listing. Yes, buyers will be drooling to see that home because the brickwork looks so nice. Dark photos - forgot to take the lens cap off? Photos shot sideways - I'll be calling my Chiropractor tomorrow thank you very much. Photos shot upside down - Oh... 06/11/2013

Town of Babylon Summer Concert Series 2015 Town of Babylon Summer Concert Series for 2015 is back! Below is the lineup for the awesome concerts being performed this year: Voyage - Journey Tribute BandFriday, June 28thWhere: Overlook Beach at 7:30 p.m.Minute by Minute - Doobie Brothers Tribute BandWednesday, July 3rdTanner Park 7:30 p.m. Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute BandFriday, July 5thTanner Park 7:30 p.m. Strawberry Fields - Beatles Tribute BandWednesday, July 10thTanner Park 7:30 p.m. Simply Diamond - Neil Diamond Tribute BandFriday, July 12thTanner Park 7:30 p.m. Billy OceanWednesday, July 17thTanner Park 7:30 p.m.Starship - Starring Mickey ThomasFriday, July 19thTanner ParkThe Bronx Wanderers - Mixed Oldies and Rock N Roll FavoritesWednesday, July 24thTanner Park 7:30 p.m. J... 06/05/2013

Lindenhurst Village Requirements for Two-Family Permit When you own a home in Lindenhurst Village and want to turn your home into a legal two family, you must apply for a two family permit. You need the following documentation: Two family application: Click here to download Page 1, Download Page 2, Download Page 3. Look at the instructions very carefully and do it right the first time. Drawing plans do not have to be done by an Architect. You can hand draw what they need.The Lindenhurst Village will also require you to post a sign on your front lawn to let everyone know in your neighborhood when the public hearing is. Anyone can attend and it's for anyone that may want to stop you from having a two family home. Download the sign application here. You will also need the Affidavit of Pos... 06/05/2013

Village of Lindenhurst Approves New Stop Signs The stop signs in Lindenhurst Village will be installed at Park Avenue & Vermont Street. This will help to prevent drivers from speeding when they go to or from Montauk Highway heading north and Hoffman Avenue heading south. Given there are bus stops on every corner along this route, this will prevent someone from being hurt or killed. At times, drivers would go at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour which is insane! No more drag racing. In addition, there will be a truck weight limit on Buffalo Avenue and there is also a parking prohibition being ammended for S. Broome Street. This is your Lindenhurst Village tax dollars at work! 06/05/2013

Lindenhurst NY Recent Home Sales May 2013 20 homes sold in Lindenhurst NY for May 2013. Sold prices range from $75,000 to $380,000 with a median sold price of $313,500.This time last year, 24 homes sold with a median sold price of $255,000. Up almost 23% compared to last year. Lindenhurst NY Pending Home Sales May 201325 homes went under contract for May 2013. List prices range from $199,000 to $479,000. This time last year 20 homes went under contract in Lindenhurst NY and the list prices ranged from $199,000 to $399,000. Lindenhurst NY Homes For Sale 2013Currently, there are 182 homes for sale in Lindenhurst NY. 77 of them are south of Montauk Highway. Listing prices range from $99,000 to $798,000. This time last year we had 204 homes on the market. The Lindenhurst NY real estate mar... 06/01/2013

How Much Work a Long Island Home Needs is Subjective The house to the right is my short sale listing in Lindenhurst NY. It needs cosmetics like replacing the carpets, fresh paint throughout, the full bath is semi-finished, the full wrap around basement needs sheetrock. This home needs a 203K mortgage for the full bath and basement. Recently, a buyer offered an extremely really low price. They said the woods floors under the carpet need to be sanded and sealed and that will cost $10,000. The entire kitchen needs to be remodeled and that will cost $20,000. A new roof is needed and that will cost $10,000. This short sale home in Lindenhurst NY does not need $40,000 worth of work, not even close. This is what the buyer said and a home inspection was not done. If I thought the home was wort... 05/23/2013

***UNDER CONTRACT in 38 Days!!!*** ***Open House Cancelled***Lindenhurst NY 3 Bedroom Cape with a pool! The pride of homeownership stands out with this lovely 3 bedroom Cape in Lindenhurst NY. My client has meticulously taken care of this home and renovated down to the studs in 2003 including sheetrock, sub-flooring and insulation. Even the radiator covers and door knobs are high quality! You will never find a home this well-loved in Lindenhurst NY. The backyard is professionally landscaped with a brick patio, retractable awning and large swimming pool.   Conveniently located to the Lindenhurst NY train station and you will enjoy an easy commute to Penn Station in 50 minutes. This home is also very close to shopping at the Great South Bay Shopping Center and along Wellwood Avenue. For ... 05/22/2013