Real Estate

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"There are some of the most beautiful estates out here, as well as the most unique summer colonies; there is something for everyone," Ackerman said about the Hamptons.

The issue of greatest concern to landlords and real estate practitioners on the East End of Long Island has to do with the issue of Security Deposits for short-term or seasonal rentals.

Investors who follow the markets have seen headlines in recent weeks about something called the "inverted yield curve." When it occurs, it's generally regarded as a warning sign for the economy and markets.

"As I see it, one frustration was the result of a lack of options because of infrastructure (sewers, etc.) and a lack of affordable grant opportunities from federal or state sources," Town Supervisor Scott Russell said.

"I really felt strongly about trying to make New York more beautiful," Miller told us.

Currently trending in the media is the concept of an incredibly early retirement, called the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement.

Home upgrades and remodeling can be a fun, creative, cost efficient to add functionality and beauty to your existing home.

I think the best way to approach this topic is anecdotally rather than theoretically.

The buyers "are willing to pay top dollar for a smaller house and less land as compared to, say, Bridgehampton to be in this beach community," according to Michael Frank.