Real Estate

Despite an early end to the New York Giants' postseason run, Eli Manning's off-season is looking quite promising.

For many, the great American Dream includes opening your own business or "hanging your own shingle" as a consultant or freelancer.

Today's real estate professional must be knowledgeable about contract law, environmental issues, building codes, zoning, market conditions, financing, construction, land use - to name a few.

"The East End is well represented at the top of the most expensive zip codes of the country," noted Nancy Jorisch.

80 Sams Creek Road ($13,000,000) and 510 Halsey Lane ($13,050,000) were the two transfers.

This may be the most important time of year when it comes to managing your tax liability.

Your biggest investment will be your time. Spend it to its maximum benefit.

"It made me feel good to do this as I am sure it made everyone who donated feel," Rori Finazzo explained.

The desire for practical indoor space and outdoor luxury space has merged.

If you feel like you've overspent in the past, look at this holiday season as an opportunity to be creative as you find ways to have fun while keeping your spending in line.