The More You Know: Mortgage Rates
With interest rates at historic lows, we are seeing most buyers take advantage of low cost financing by obtaining a mortgage for the purchase of their beach house. In many cases, even those with funds available to buy in cash are opting to finance their purchases. Low interest rates also mean that buyers can afford […]
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Opening Your Beach House for the Season
The flowers are blooming, the chill is finally leaving the air and the sun is setting after 6 PM. The first signs of Spring are officially here! With warmer temperatures around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning the opening of your Fire Island home for the season. One of the first steps […]
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Ocean Beach Youth Group 2021 Enrollment
As summer is fast approaching, your kids must know what that means…summer camp! Ocean Beach Youth Group is open for enrollment and they are offering an enrollment discount for anyone who signs up before April 1. The safety of your children is very important which is why OBYG is taking every precaution to ensure they […]
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Ocean Beach Waterfront Restaurants To Dine For!
While the current state of COVID-19 is only allowing us to dine outside, this has always been the way of life on Fire Island! If you’re spending the week, weekend, or even just the day on Fire Island you’ll definitely want to treat yourself to dinner with a beautiful view! We’ve rounded up our favorite […]
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2019 Fire Island Real Estate Market Report
Prepared By: Abigail Medvin Mago, Licensed Associate Broker February 28, 2020 ISLAND WIDE DATA Coming off of 2018’s record performance in terms of average and median sale prices, the 2019 Fire Island real estate market saw a moderate slow down. While the island wide average and median sale prices decreased year over year, transaction volume […]
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Fire Island Ferries Freight Service Summer 2020
For those who will be renting or moving in to their beach house on Fire Island this summer, the Fire Island Ferries freight department will be extremely helpful in this process. There are many benefits that a credit card account with the freight department has. Read on for information directly from the Fire Island Ferries […]
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Why Winter is the Time to Buy
It’s no secret that things do slow down a bit during the winter months when it comes to real estate on Fire Island. However, if you’re a buyer, that’s not a bad thing. While you may have to break out your ski gear to make sure you’re adequately bundled up for your house tours, here […]
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Checklist for Closing on the Purchase of Your Beach House
Once you’ve found the right Fire Island home for you and put the home under contract, the hard part is behind you, but there are a few important steps to take care of before you officially become a Fire Island homeowner. In this blog post, you’ll learn about what steps you should take in preparation for […]
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The Perfect Blank Canvas To Make This Ocean Beach House Your Own
Dreaming of customizing your perfect beach house? 692 Ocean Breeze Walk gives you that opportunity! There are endless possibilities at this family home in Ocean Beach. This spacious home, currently listed for $775,000, is an excellent example of a home that you can make your own. Ideally located, 692 Ocean Breeze is just 4 houses […]
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Explore the Fire Island Lighthouse
The Fire Island Lighthouse epitomizes the South Shore of Long Island. Known as the tallest lighthouse on Long Island, it offers something for everyone. Whether its maritime history, the beach, or nature, exploring the Fire Island Lighthouse is definitely a fun-filled experience! The Fire Island Lighthouse is located at the most western point of Fire […]
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