With homeowners spending more time at home, it’s more important than ever to focus on outdoor living spaces. If you need an escape from everyday life, creating a personal oasis in your backyard or outdoor space can be the perfect project to prepare for warmer weather. An oasis is meant to be a place of calm and shelter....

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the housing market. However, that can be a lot more complicated than it seems. Many factors affect both your local and national housing markets, some of which can be hard to track and quantify. However, there are some basics you can start with...

If you want to build a greenhouse at home, there are many things to consider first. Everything from building materials, style and intended use is worth planning carefully before you start. Here are some of the main things to consider before you build a greenhouse: What you’re planning to grow A greenhouse gives you the chance to grow...

“Work from home burnout” refers to being in your home constantly and having a lack of location change affect your work-life balance and mental health negatively. Some have reported feeling tired or just losing their focus throughout the day the longer they work from home. In fact, remote workers may have to work a little more to make...

From your plumbing and HVAC system to home safety devices, there are several items in your home that can break down or malfunction. Doing some maintenance tasks each month can help reduce the risk of needing repairs or having to replace equipment. Plan on performing the following maintenance tasks in your home monthly: Replace HVAC filters Your HVAC...

Is perfection possible? This impeccable Side Hall Colonial, right out of House Beautiful will make you wonder. The romance begins as you arrive at a Belgium block driveway and stroll a lighted paver walkway to an etched glass front door. A fully renovated chef's kitchen will spark your culinary spirit. Savor abundant custom-designed 42" cherry cabinetry, large limestone island, slate backsplash, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, and access to a professionally landscaped, and serene level backyard primed for outdoor entertaining with extensive decking and automatic awning. Relish a handsome living room with fieldstone fireplace; as...

Upper Nyack, NY. Spectacular Ranch totally and completely renovated, better than new, with an open concept and cottage-feel is presented by Rockland's premier builder. Offering unsurpassed quality and workmanship, "perfection" is the best word to describe this freshly painted home and level private property on a dead-end street. The fascination begins with a paver walkway leading to a truly exciting home that romances you immediately with a beautiful living room/dining room with crown molding, abundant recessed lighting throughout, zero clearance electric fireplace, new gourmet kitchen, Frigidaire stainless steel appliance package, and...

Valley Cottage, New York. This undeniably awesome investment opportunity offers a wealth of possibilities for the right buyer. Not often can you find a legal, four-family home in Rockland County, and your search may stop here. The home is set back from the road, and offers secure privacy and serene views. Two units are one bedroom, one unit is renovated two bedrooms with a stone fireplace, and there's one studio; all are fully rented. Some units have stackable washer dryers, dishwashers, and outdoor patio areas. The entire building boasts 2952 square feet. There is a common storage room, two-car garage, abundant parking, and all are set on...

It's not a fantasy this quintessential West Nyack beauty, totally renovated in impeccable condition and flooded with natural light truly awaits a discriminating buyer. Begin with captivating curb appeal set on a magnificent professionally landscaped level lot. A handsome living room with new, triple-pane bay window and gas fireplace with dental and brick mantel adjoins a gracious dining room and is primed for entertainment and lasting memories. Relish a fully renovated custom kitchen -- with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, 42-inch cabinetry, and range hood -- that leads directly to an enchanting...

New City, N.Y. It's the real deal for a savvy shopper, and it's filled with unlimited possibilities. A gracious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial is sitting pretty in a cul-de-sac on a beautiful level lot in the coveted Clarkstown Central School District, awaiting your finishing touches and inspired decorating ideas to enhance the magic. Consider a freshly painted front-to-back living room with bay window; lovely dining room where unforgettable family memories are waiting to be made; and a large, updated eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops and easy access to a generous deck overlooking a prime lot boasting nature's finest landscaping. Other...

Lovely tree-lined street near parks and lakes. Charming colonial cape that works for today's buyer. Living room with handsome fireplace, Open concept updated eat in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, close to the formal dining room, convenient when entertaining guests for that dinner party. Spacious family room with access to the deck and backyard. One bedroom and one full bath on the 1st floor; on the 2nd floor there are two bedrooms and one renovated full bathroom. Full basement finished with laundry room and great for storage. Detached one car garage and carport and newer driveway. Generous wrap around...

Pearl River, New York. Amazing value and supreme location can be found in this Bi-Level boasting 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 2 half bathrooms. Enjoy a generous Living room / dining room primed for entertainment with all hardwood flooring on main level. Begin the day in an eat in kitchen with Stainless Steel refrigerator and access to a deck overlooking a shaded newly vinyl fenced level backyard. Important features include generous sized ensuite primary bedroom, new front door and central air conditioning, upgraded electrical panel, overhead lighting and chandeliers, and two car garage. Bring your own decorating ideas, finishing touches,...