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Long Island Home Affordability Many Long Island home buyers sitting on the sidelines today are doing so for a rational reason: affordability on Long Island no longer looks anything like it did pre-pandemic in 2020 or 2021. Monthly payments are higher, mortgage rates have normalized, and the math feels unfavorable compared to just a few […]

I was recently featured on Long Island’s News 12 news discussing my tips for winter home preparedness on Long Island. An excerpt from the segment has been transcribed, below. As winter storms move closer to Long Island, homeowners and drivers are shifting into preparation mode to avoid costly damage and dangerous conditions. Real estate salesperson

I was recently featured in Newsday’s article titled, “$1 million doesn’t buy a mansion on Long Island, but buyers pay a ‘mansion tax’ anyway.” Below are select excerpts from the article.   Ted Kritikos, of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, recently helped some Long Islanders purchase a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Bayville. Built in 1994, the

Geothermal Heating: What It Is and How It Compares to Gas, Electric, and Oil For homeowners exploring energy-efficient options—or buyers evaluating long-term operating costs—geothermal heating is becoming an increasingly attractive choice. While it may sound high-tech, the concept is simple: geothermal systems use the steady temperature of the earth to heat and cool a home