A little preparation before the final walkthrough can save Long Island sellers real money at closing.
The final walkthrough usually happens a day or two before closing. It's the buyer's chance to confirm the home is in the condition promised in the contract, that agreed items are still …
View MoreUpdated October 27, 2026
If you've driven east on Jericho Turnpike past Manor Road in Elwood, you've passed it: roughly 55 acres of wooded, hilly land that once held the Mediavilla apple orchard. For decades, developers have tried to build there, and for decades, the plans have …
Updated October 2026. Figures are estimates for education only; your attorney and lender will give you exact numbers.
On Long Island, buyers who finance typically pay about 2% to 4% of the purchase price in closing costs, plus prepaid taxes and insurance. That range …
View MoreThe average 30-year fixed mortgage hit 7.4% in Freddie Mac’s survey for the week ending October 14, 2026. That’s the first reading above 7% since January 2025. Just a month earlier, it sat at 6.71%.
If you’re buying, selling or …
View MoreA short sale happens when a homeowner sells their property for less than what they still owe on the mortgage, and the lender agrees to accept that lower amount to release the lien. On Long Island, short sales come up most often when a homeowner is behind on …