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Historic Oleg Cassini Estate Sale is a Record Breaker
Greenvale, NY (August 29, 2019) – Laffey Real Estate is pleased to announce the sale of the late Oleg Cassini's sprawling 43 acre estate in Oyster Bay Cove. This is the highest recorded price for a home in Nassau County year to date 2019. Located at 313 McCouns in Oyster Bay Cove, the estate sold for $9,035,000 million in less than 260 days. Philip C. Laffey and Mark T. Laffey, Broker Owners, handled both sides of the transaction. .
"We have listed some amazing properties but this one was truly remarkable," explained Philip Laffey. "The history and celebrity of Cassini and his impact on the fashion world was found throughout the estate. Of course, the property itself really captivated the uniqueness and opulence of the Gold Coast age." According to a 1918 piece in Architecture Magazine, John Chandler Moore, Chairman of Tiffany & Company c. 1915 built the Oyster Bay Cove property tha...
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Long Island Real Estate: 10 Reasons Why Your Home May Not Be Selling
It's a worst-case scenario for a home seller. You put your home up for sale and then…nothing. It's frustrating to need to sell your home and not get the kind of offers you want. Or worse yet there's no real interest from buyers at all. You don't have to leave things to chance. Our real estate agents have helped lots of sellers and seen a lot. Here are some of the reasons your home might not be selling.
- The price isn't right. There are several reasons the price might be too high. Your home may be priced similarly to others on your street, but if it is smaller, has fewer amenities or needs some work you won't close the sale for the same price your neighbors did. Unfortunately, some agents will use artificially high prices to entice sellers to list with them.
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6 Long Island Fitness Centers & Gyms
Maintaining an active lifestyle is important for good health. Visiting a local gym can be a perfect way to stay in shape without having to buy pricey equipment. If you're looking for gyms near your new home in Long Island, our real estate agents can help. Here is our list of some favorite gyms and fitness centers throughout the Long Island area.
- Unique Fitness – 4890 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Holbrook, NY 11741
Are you looking for a fitness center located near Holbrook homes for sale? Then Unique Fitness is for you. It has instructors, trainers, classes and plenty of equipment for everyone.
Unique Fitness is open from Monday through Friday from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturdays 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays, 6:00 a..m. to 6:00 p.m. The locally-owned and family-run center is a great place to reach your fitness goals.
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Why Are You Selling Your Long Island Home?
Are you thinking about selling your home? Our real estate agents talk to people every day who have made the decision to list, and their reasons are always varied. Sometimes they're financial, personal, or job-related. Other times it's just a matter of preference.
If you've ever wondered why people sell their homes, you're in the right place! Here are the top ten reasons we hear most often.
- A Growing Family
Many first-time homebuyers start out with a small "starter home." As their families grow and children get older, they often find that they need more space.
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Best Horseback Riding Lessons for LI Kids
If you love riding and all things equestrian, then there are few better places than Long Island to call home. It's a welcoming place for riders of all ages and experience levels, kids included! There are facilities throughout Long Island that offer riding lessons for kids, and so much more. Whether your child wants to learn the ropes of riding for fun or train to participate in competitions, you'll find a training facility in the area that suits your needs. Our real estate agents have all the details on the best spots for riding lessons to introduce your kids to the robust equestrian scene on Long Island.
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Thomas School of Horsemanship – 250 Round Swamp Rd., Melville, NY 11747
Located close to Melville homes for sale, the Thomas School of Horsemanship is one of the top-ranked learning facilities on Long Island. The Thomas School offers lessons year-round, with a comprehensive training program at the Riding School. In addition to teaching riding skills, the Thomas School stresses riding safety for all ages. Kids will learn in a safe, encouraging setting that offers everything they need to learn the ropes.
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