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October
10

Being your own boss doesn't have to stand in the way of your dream to buy a home. Here's what self-employed buyers need to know.

When applying for a mortgage, most people must provide paystubs and W-2 forms to verify their income. So what are you supposed to do if you're self-employed or a 1099 contractor? Many falsely believe buying a home is significantly more challenging if you're not a W-2 employee, but this is essentially a myth.

Buying a home when you're self-employed isn't difficult, it just requires a couple of extra steps. Our real estate agents are here to walk our non-traditional earners through the steps of securing a mortgage.

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October
10

Cold weather has rolled in, and these Long Island spots have you covered with warm and tasty soup.

As temperatures dip and leaves change colors, soup season is finally here! It's the coziest time of year, and our real estate agents are already craving a bowl of their favorite steamy soup. Soup can make for a healthy, easy, and affordable dinner, and the good news is you don't have to make it at home. Whether you prefer a rich and creamy chowder, a meaty chili, or a spicy broth, you don't have to go far to find your favorites this fall. These popular eateries are serving up some of the best soups around Long Island.

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October
2

With these Long Island attractions and activities, you're sure to make this fall a memorable one.

With colorful foliage, crisp air, and fun activities, it's easy to see why Fall in Long Island is a wonderful time of year. We are home to many local farms and pumpkin patches where you can have a blast with the whole family. Hayrides, corn mazes, apple cider, and U-Pick pumpkins are seasonal highlights around our communities. Our real estate agents always recommend a visit to one of these farms for the quintessential Long Island fall experience.

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October
2

With the weather cooling down, it's the perfect time to cross some important home improvement tasks off your to-do list.

Winter is just around the corner, and many Long Island residents will be spending these next few weekends cleaning up from a busy summer and preparing their homes for cold weather. Our real estate agents think of fall as a home improvement season. Taking the time to make necessary repairs and upgrades can help ensure you have a safe and happy winter. Below is a list of some of the most important home improvement projects we plan to tackle this year.

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September
25

Ready to buy a home? Here's how to ensure your dream home purchase is a success.

Buying a home is not the same process as five years ago. Saving up for a down payment and maintaining good credit used to be the biggest obstacles for homebuyers. Those challenges still exist, but in today's fast-paced market, you need to have more than just your finances in order. You need to adopt a specific mindset and be willing to put in the work to see success. Our real estate agents support successful homebuyers every day, so we pulled together a list of some of the most common traits our successful clients have in common.

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