Real Estate

The Towns of East Hampton, Southampton, and Southold have alleged that short-term rentals have deprived them of taxes essential to serve the community, create unfair competition with regulated motels and hotels doing business in these areas, violates local zoning laws as well as the health and safety of those who occupy these illegal rentals.

"I like to work with all different types of buyers and sellers, especially newcomers to the East End and people who like doing projects or investing in real estate," said Williams.

A beachfront Southampton estate topped the Hamptons real estate transactions.

Min Date = 9/28/2016 Max Date = 10/4/2016 East Hampton Town ZIPCODE 11937 - EAST HAMPTON Politi, C & C Keeley, J 315,000* 145 Tyrone Dr Kollar,M & Kang,H Christiansen, R 670,000 60 Woodbine Dr Wilkes, J & A Amador, P 1,750,000 19 Northwest Landing Rd Bustamante, D Taylor, J & M 515,000 563 Fireplace Rd Deutsche...

Min Date = 9/21/2016 Max Date = 9/27/2016 East Hampton Town ZIPCODE 11930 - AMAGANSETT Cook, G McCall Living Trust 1,750,000 2 Castle Ct Axilrod, N Neve de Mevergnies, 1,100,000 5 Wyandanch Ln ZIPCODE 11937 - EAST HAMPTON Perez, D Fannie Mae 380,000 9 Camberly Rd Sturbridge Partners Kessman &Cassidy,P&M 360,000* 32 Shoridge Tunnicliffe,L&Ludmer Brody, M 725,000...

Downsizing doesn't need to be rushed. Consider your priorities and if you decide to downsize, give yourself plenty of time to do it right.

After the real estate crash in the first decade of the new century, many home owners found themselves in situations where they could no longer remain current in their mortgage payments, and the amount owed to the bank was more than the home was likely to sell for.

Planning to do some work on your home this fall or winter? Here are a few ways to reduce stress and increase your ability to choose who should design and build your outdoor living space project (on time and on budget).

"Groundwater protection is priceless and hopefully we can make a difference with this sale," said Scott A. Strough.

"The Hamptons market saw a small increase in sales after 5 quarters of year over year declines," explained Jonathan J. Miller.