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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you're looking to start your Halloween celebrations early then Ocean Beach is the place to be! Houser's will be hosting their Annual Halloween Costume Party on October 12th and CJs is putting on their Halloween Party the following weekend on October 18th. Both restaurant/bars will be sure to put on a great party offering fun […]

Just because summer is over doesn't mean your trips to Fire Island should be! As the temperature begins to cool and the crowds lessen, there's still opportunities for you to enjoy Fire Island. Although ferry service is limited, this is actually one of the best times to explore beautiful Fire Island.   Fire Island's Sunken Forest […]

For many, Labor Day is the ultimate long weekend. Although it's the unofficial end of summer, there's still plenty to do!   While you can still enjoy the sweet September sunshine, there are some events happening this weekend to help you gear up to say goodbye to the season. After all, did you even celebrate […]

Ocean Beach is the place to be! This summer is the first Ocean Beach Seafood & Music Festival! Sponsored by the Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce, this 3 day event will be filled with live music and delicious food specials from your favorite restaurants! CJ's will be featuring live music from Johnny Irish, Bobby Digital, […]

There's a lot of information to take in when it comes to purchasing your beach home. We've rounded up the questions that buyers ask the most when they are buying their dream Fire Island beach house! APPROXIMATELY HOW MUCH DO CLOSING COSTS RUN? Closing costs include the following: New York State Real Property Transfer Tax […]

Prepared by: Abigail Mago, Licensed Associate Broker Abigail@fireislandrealestate.com Island Wide Data The strong market performance we’ve been experiencing over the last few years has continued through 2018.  In fact, 2018 was a record year for the Fire Island real estate market, both in terms of the average and median sale prices.  The average island wide […]