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Who Loves The Coast? NYC Residents | Downsizers | First-Time Homebuyers Second-Home Buyers | Investors Recent reflections turn this coastal love affair into motivated buyers. They are ready to find their own Barrier Island life. • It’s time to hire a Real Estate advisor with 18 years of financial service experience to match you with a qualified buyer and help you get top dollar on your sale. • It’s time to position your one-of-a-kind asset on the #1 Luxury Real Estate website worldwide. • It’s time to relax and enjoy the beginning of your next chapter.

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230 W Broadway #408 Long Beach, NY

36 Buxton Street Lido Beach, NY

680 W Beech Street* Long Beach, NY

25 Neptune Blvd #6R* Long Beach, NY

MLS# 3251212. $780,000.

MLS# 3238956. $2,500,000.

MLS# 3234131. $799,000.

MLS# 3223374. $479,000.

CLOSED

403 E Boardwalk #802* Long Beach, NY

619 Oceanfront A* Long Beach, NY

100 W Broadway #4C Long Beach, NY

360 Shore Road #7M* Long Beach, NY

MLS# 3063053. $1,800,000.

MLS# 3126828. $800,000.

MLS#3224119. $505,000.

MLS# 3144046. $420,000.

Record Breaking Sale CLOSED

CLOSED

61 Virginia Avenue* Long Beach, NY

105 Michigan Street* Long Beach, NY

363 E Hudson Street* Long Beach, NY

119 W Fulton Street Long Beach, NY

MLS# 3058064. $680,000.

MLS# 3084736. $646,000.

MLS#3138944. $530,000.

MLS#3079441. $450,000.

KELLY FORMAN, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Sterling Circle of Accomplishment kellyforman@danielgale.com kellyforman.danielgale.com 516.COASTAL | c.516.297.3308 @kellyformandanielgale

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placed overhead lighting can fail to illuminate dark corners and spots on the counters. Convenient warming drawer: This appliance provides backup to the oven. It’s a slide-out drawer that can keep prepared foods out of the way and warm until they are ready to be served. This is particularly handy for holidays and other entertaining. Beverage station: Designate one area of the kitchen to beverages, such as coffee and tea. Or make the area an informal bar. This can limit traffic in the kitchen to a single area. and several choices can make these high-traffic spaces even more appealing.

itchen remodels are among the most popular home renovation projects, whether they consist of swapping out cabinet hardware or doing major demolition. Due to the sheer amount of time your family will spend in the kitchen, especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, not to mention the number of tasks performed in this space, it is easy to see why Remodeling magazine consistently ranks kitchen renovations as projects that will enable homeowners to recoup a high percentage of their

There’s much more to a luxury dream kitchen than fancy cabinets, expensive countertops and appliances, as these photos indicate.

investments. In the magazine’s 2018 “Cost vs. Value” report, midrange major kitchen remodels recouped 59 percent of that investment. Functional luxury is now trending, and that applies for kitchens too; there are plenty of refreshing, brilliant and stimulating ideas that will bring a more elegant look to your kitchen without losing the practicality that a space of this type needs. You’ll want to incorporate some of these items that are among the most

coveted. Deep, double sinks: Having a double sink enables you to soak dishes in one side and then wash on the other. It also makes it easy to wash and prep produce for meals. Kitchen island and bar stools: Even though many meals are enjoyed around the table, there’s something to be said for the convenience of a kitchen island and some well-placed bar stools for quick breakfasts or snacks. Smart kitchen storage: Work with a contractor to include storage solutions built into cabinetry and the pantry. Slide-out shelving, nooks for a paper towel roll and custom-designed areas to store stand mixers and other necessities can make kitchens more functional. Outdoor access: If possible, design a kitchen so it is easy to access the backyard via sliding doors. This can make outdoor entertaining or even coffee on the deck much easier. Under-cabinet lighting: Fixtures installed under cabinets provide both ambient lighting and task lighting. Such lighting makes it easier to see what you’re working on as well, as even well-

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Long Beach I $1,348,888

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Legal 2-family home with 9 bedrooms and 7.5 baths, featuring old world charm and modern amenities located in center of town. Large rooms with original interior details, high ceilings, French doors, Decora tiles, stained glass windows, plus much more! Proximity to beach, train, shopping, and boardwalk. ML#: 3195156 Mazal amram, LaB (516) 782-6331

Great investment property! A block away from the boardwalk and beach. First floor apartment has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Upper apartment has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with bonus loft and hardwood floors. Both apartments have separate meters. Two driveways and garage. Nice size yard. ML#: 3211728 Mazal amram, LaB (516) 782-6331

Beautifully renovated 2-family home. Both apartments with 3 bedrooms. Upper with 2 baths, lower with 3 baths plus a full finished basement. Hardwood floors throughout both units, as well as granite counter tops with stainless steel appliances. Great opportunity for rental income or investment! Close to beach and boardwalk. ML#: 3211730 Mazal amram, LaB (516) 782-6331

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LInDenhURST I $379,000 Move right into this well-kept, open concept, Cape house Build your dream home! Prime location in Long Beach. with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, hardwood floors, and full 40' x 100' vacant land. finished basement with lots of storage. PVC fence and ML# 3212103 private driveway. Mazal amram, LaB (516) 782-6331 ML#: 3248866 carol okin, LSa (516) 680-4398 Long Beach I $425,000

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LIDo Beach I $795,000 Gorgeous 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath completely renovated Splanch! Marble floors throughout the main level, living room with high ceilings and decorative electric fireplace. Large deck off the living room, Master bedroom with en-suite and double shower. Gleaming hardwood floors in the living room and upper level. Lower level has large finished room with marble floors, can be used as a recreational room, gym, or customize for your use. Large backyard with beautiful open bay views and the Lido Beach Golf Course. 2-car garage and circular driveway. Private beach access. Close to all parkways.

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Magnificent Bay Front Contemporary

$2,694,876

Gorgeous 5 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths With Large In Ground Heated Pool And Expansive Bayfront Views Throughout.

Huge Corner Property With Incredible Bay Views

Stunning 5 Bedroom 5.5 Bath With Incredibly Huge Outdoor Patio, In Ground Pool and High End Details.

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Diamond Condition Bayfront Colonial

$6,700,000

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$999,000-$1,049,876

Completely Renovated Custom Built Home With Incredible Open Floor Plan Kitchen W/Stunning Open Bay Views.

Mint Condition Custom Open Bayfront

Open Bayfront 4 Bedroom 3 Full Bath Home On Widest Canal Block With Incredible Views Of Both Sunrise & Sunset On The Bay.

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$1,849,876

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Mint Condition Lido Dunes Contemporary

$1,885,000

Huge 3-5 Bedroom Home in the Exclusive Dunes Area With Incredible Master Bedroom Suite with Ocean Views.

Amazing Oversized Property In Lido West $1,499,000 - $1,588,875 Ocean View 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Split Level Home Features Two Master Suites With Views Of The Atlantic Ocean.

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$799,000 - $819,876

Oceanfront Duplex Center-Penthouse

$2,199,876

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SO MANY RENTERS NOT ENOUGH RENTALS!

In This Past Year Alone, We Have Rented Out 83 Homes & Apartments Here Are Some of Our Recent Rental Transactions

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Newly Renovated & Upgraded Spacious 3 Bedroom/ Office, 2 Full Bath Apartment With In-Ground Pool $449,000-$485,876 R e N ovat e d a N d R a i s e d Co N t e m p o R a Ry

Completely Renovated and Raised FEMA Compliant Contemporary Features 3 Bedrooms and 1.5 Baths $699,000 w e s t e N d N e w Co N s t R u C t i o N

Stunning New Construction 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Built from The Ground Up With No Expense Spared $999,000

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Magnificent Bright Newly Renovated Townhouse Condo 3 Bedrooms And 2 Full Baths And Huge 2.5 Car Garage $499,000 N e w ly R e N ovat e d B e aC h s i d e

Newly Renovated Beachside Legal 2 Family Just a Block and a Half From The Ocean with Nice Yard $725,000 C a N a l F Ro N t Co N t e m p o R a Ry

Newly Listed 4 Bedroom 3 Full Bath Waterfront Home On The Canal $749,000-$799,876

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We Hold the Key to Your

East Atlantic Beach - RARE Find. Legal 2 family home on double lot. 6 rms, 3 bdrms, 2 decks over 2 bdrm apt. Garage, pkg spot , yard. $798K

LONG BEACH - Canals Area. Colonial open living, dining, EIK, den, 3 bdrms, 1.5 bths. Front porch, large back porch, semi-fin bsmt. 3 car pkg $648K

LONG BEACH - Oceanfront Legal 2 Family in the Heart of West End. Great for summer get-a-way or all year round living. $1,345,000

LONG BEACH - Unique Duplex Condo. 5 rms, 2 bdrms, 1.5 bths, private washer/dryer. Gym, pool, storage locker. 24/7 Concierge. Assigned parking $418K

LONG BEACH - Prime Location. Gracious & Elegant 11 rm custom built brick Colonial featuring 2 en suites, 4.5 bths, 2 dens, office. All The Best! $1,298,000

EAST ATLANTIC BEACH - Adorable & Affordable. Open concept, cathedral ceiling, 2 bdrms, 1.5 bths. Access to private beach! $499K

LONG BEACH - OCEANFRONT Legal 2 Family Home. 6000 sq ft living space. Totally hi-tech TWO. 6 rms, 3 bdrms, 2.5 bths, apartments plus storage rooms. Elevator. Large decks. Everything you desire. $3,200,000

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LONG BEACH - New FEMA Compliant home on Beach Block in the West End. Open floor plan great rm, 3 bdrms, 2.5 bths. Parking $885K

LONG BEACH - Large Legal 2 Family.-- 6 rooms, 3 bdrms, 2 full bths over 6 rooms, 3 bdrms, 3 f bths. Garage $798K

LONG BEACH - WEST END! New & Spectacular Custom Design with 3 decks, 8 rooms, 3 bdrms,( all ensuites ) 3.5 bths ,. CAC, Elevator. Parking $1,200,000

Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs

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Real Estate Dreams…

LONG BEACH - Oceanfront Condo with terrace. Fresh & bright 5 rms, living, dining area, kitchen, 2 bdrms, 2 bths, pool & ocean view! $528K

LONG BEACH - Westholme Area. Hi-Ranch 3 bdrms, 1.5 bths. Front & rear porches. Beautiful backyard. Semi finished bsmt. Detached garage. $548K

LONG BEACH - Legal 2 Family. Great location near the Ocean. 3 rms with terrace over 6 rms, liv, frml din, kitchen, 3 bdrms. Detached garage $647K

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LONG BEACH - Westholme Legal 2 Family 3 rms over 5 rms, 3 bdrms. Yard. Detached garage $554K

LONG BEACH - Canals Area. Waterfront. 8 room home, 3 bdrms, 2 full bths, hardwood flrs. Carport. $664K

LIDO BEACH - Waterfront Colonial 8 rms, 4 bdrms, 3 f bths, fabulous gourmet kitchen. Grounds, 1 car garage. $947K

ATLANTIC BEACH - On The Water! 11 rm Colonial , 5 bdrms, 3.5 bths, CAC. 2 decks, 125 ft of waterfront. $1,490,000

LONG BEACH - Legal 2 Family Center of Town! “Two” 2 bdrm apartments plus 2 car detached garage.

ATLANTIC BEACH - All large rooms. Splanch livrm w/FPLC, den, EIK, 4 bdrms, 2.5 bths. Huge bsmt.. Oversized property, 2 car garage, 9500 sq ft Oversized property. $825K

LONG BEACH - New FEMA compliant 8 rooms, 4 bdrms, 3.5 bths. Beautiful finishes. Garage, Yard & Decks $869K

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SD 14 Hewlett Woodmere Expanded Hi Ranch. This 4 Bedroom, Large Home has endless possibilities with Sunken Den, Hardwood Floors, Banquet Size Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Expanded Cathedral Ceiling Master Bedroom with Walk In Closet Plus Full Bath, 2nd Bedroom was also enlarged, plus office and 3rd Bedroom. Lower Level has Generous Living Space of a Family Room, Storage or Office, Media TV Room. Close to Houses of Worship. $699,000

Beautiful Custom Built New Construction with Water View on Barnum Island.. Amazing 3600 Sq Ft Home with Open Floor Plan and 3 Floors of Spacious Living. Gourmet Kitchen with Quartz Counters, SS Appliances, Magnificent Master Suite, 3 Additional Spacious Bedrooms, Main Level Family Room and Upper Level Recreation Room with Water Views. CAC, Central Vac, IGS, Too Many Extras to List. Close to Rail Road, Bus, Schools and Restaurants. $899,999

N Merrick SD# 29 Young Mid Block Hi Ranch, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Some New Hardwood Floors on Main Level, Deck off of the Formal Dining Room, Updated Windows, Replaced Hot Water Heater, Light and Bright, Good Size Rooms with Spacious Layout, Pull Down Attic, Hi Hat Lighting In Den and Slider out to Rear Patio and Yard, SD 29 Fayette Elementary, Merrick Avenue Middle School and Calhoun HS. $598,500

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Ronkonkoma Lake Hills Section SD 7- Connetquot. This 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Colonial Boasts a Mid Block location, 2 car wide Asphalt Driveway w/ Cobblestone Border, Updated Windows, Large Eat in Kitchen has Hi Hat Lighting, Den with Sliders to Rear Patio and Yard, Spacious Living Space, Full Basement with Washer and Dryer, Plenty of Storage. Hardwood Floors. Sprinkler System 6 Zone, Brand new Peerless Boiler and Above Ground Oil Tank. $444,000

Mint 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Corner End Unit Co-op located on 2nd floor of Elevator Bldg. Manicured Grounds, 5 yr Young Kitchen and Baths! Granite Counter Tops, SS Stove and DW, 1 yr old Refrig, Gas Cooking, Gorgeous Designer Marble & Tiled Baths, Open Airy Layout with Natural Lighting plus Hi Hats, Double Closets in Bedrooms, Entitled to 1 parking spot for $40/month. Centrally Located to Gibson Train Station. No Pets. Maintenance after Star is $1161.50, Gas Heating is included. $269,000

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Bringing the spa into your home s we spend more time at home in response to the pandemic, many of us are looking for ways to turn their living spaces into retreats of calm, comfort and well-being. For some people, that’s meant major renovations. For others, it’s meant making select improvements designed to add more tranquility and/or enjoyment to their lives in what has become a somewhat uncertain world. It’s not so surprising then that home improvement contractors listing their services on Houzz saw a 58 percent boost in homeowner requests in June 2020, relative to June 2019. “In terms of design, I think people are seeing their living spaces as their refuge, sanctuaries where they’re safe and comforted,” notes architect Ryan Leidner. “As the outside world becomes less touchable, I can see a great desire for the materials, textures and objects within our homes to have more of a tactile quality that invites us to use them. And I can see people getting more creative and interested in ways to bring the outside in, possibly re-imagining their living spaces as indoor gardens and landscapes.” A prime area of focus for many is their bathrooms, which are now being converted into spa-like havens of selfcare, instead of just functional spaces. At the same time, many are adding features that aim for better cleanliness, sustainability and multi-generational living. Bathrooms have become the new stars of home design. No longer just a place to shower, apply makeup and shave, the bathroom is the new oasis of the home, a place to relax and unwind. That is why spending on bathroom remodels is now almost on par with spending on kitchen remodels. If your own “private spa” sounds like the perfect place for your family to reenergize and rejuvenate from the cares of each day, consider these ideas for creating your personal spa experience. Add an extra-deep soaking tub. Gone are the days when a bath meant scrunching your limbs into a cramped basin of water and trying to stay warm. Today’s roomy bathtubs are designed to let you stretch out and relax, fully immersed, in a soothing surround of hydrotherapeutic luxury.

Install a curbless shower and linear drain. The most progressive shower configurations are ergonomically constructed with sleek, curb-free, ADA-compliant entries, so family members need not step in and out, but merely walk in. Among the forward-thinking companies, QuickDrain USA offers ShowerLine PVC Linear Drains that swiftly eliminate surface water using one-directional sloping and smart engineering techniques developed in Europe. Unlike more traditional drains, a linear drain also allows for freedom of design; because it appears as an unobtrusive strip aligned with your shower wall, you can choose any kind of material for the rest of your shower floor — even larger-sized tiles. That means fewer seams that can collect mold, mildew and grime, and less cleaning for you. Invest in voice-activated smart features. With a few technology and equipment upgrades, Alexa, Siri or Google Home can now run your bath at your temperature of choice, power up your shower, light up your mirror, warm your toilet seat, diffuse your favorite fragrance, play all your top tunes and perform a number of other functions aimed at customizing your home spa experience and boosting its luxury level. Incorporate a steam shower. Equipment added right into your shower stall can pipe in fresh steam customized by temperature and duration. “Bathing” in the vapor can feel wonderfully soothing and hydrating, and it’s said to produce health benefits ranging from better circulation and sinus drainage to clearer skin and rejuvenation of tired muscles. Treat yourself to a towel warmer. Once the weather turns chilly, we especially appreciate the luxury of having a warm, cozy towel in which to snuggle up after a relaxing bath or shower. These handy pieces of hardware are relatively easy to install and can be well worth the investment in terms of comfort.

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