Laffey Real Estate is pleased to announce that Irene Sarraf, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker in the Great Neck Office, represented the buyer of acclaimed 'Villa Verdi', the 8,600 sq ft waterfront estate on Gatsby Lane for a record $9.6 million. This represents the highest priced residential home sale in Nassau County for all of the year 2018 as per MLS data.
Situated on the northeast side of the Kings Point peninsula, Villa Verdi's captivating views of the Long Island Sound remains nature's opulent canvas. This prominent
estate surrounded by a copse of lush landscaped greenery and architectural excellence sits atop the raised bluff...

When it's time to sell your Long Island home, you know you need to get it shaped up and ready to shine. Your first concern should be curb appeal, or how appealing your home is to a potential buyer driving by. Some experts even say good curb appeal can help you get 10% more in the final price.
You might think of asking a friend to give you an assessment of how your home looks. Make sure you get the honest friend; not the one who tells says you look great after that awful haircut.
Our REALTORS® offer these six tips of where to start to make your curb appeal pop:

Huntington homes for sale are attracting plenty of acclaim these days, and our real estate agents are ready to handle the increased demand. But, naturally, even the most dedicated house-hunters don't spend all of their time looking for homes – they also want to get acclimated to Long Island's Gold Coast and all its amenities and sights. And what sights they are!
The Gold Coast is known for both its natural and man-made wonders. In addition to the Gold Coast's beach and historic lighthouses, it has a collection of gorgeous mansions. Some modern, some historical, all of these fabulous constructions are impressive in their own way. There are even mansion tours so you can see all of them in a whirlwind tour that will leave you breathless.
If you only have time to see one magnificent mansion, though, we have the pick for you. It's the Oheka Castle, also known as the Otto Kahn Estate.
And it stands out as truly unique in an area that's replete with architectural wonders.

Our real estate agents are forever on the lookout for the very best properties throughout Long Island. Not surprisingly, it's the place to find some of the most striking modern homes anywhere in the region – and many of them even find their way on the market.
Naturally, living in an older historic property has some interesting challenges. Maintenance and even cleaning can be more complex. But there's simply nothing like knowing that your very own home is a part of the Long Island story. Laffey Real Estate can help you get there.
The most unforgettable historic estate to hit the market in ages is the Old Westbury Estate.

Planning to sell a luxury property on Long Island in the near future? Then it's important to understand exactly what luxury buyers are looking for in their next home. While every buyer is unique, there are certain things that every luxury buyer wants to see. Marketing a luxury home comes down to traditional factors like location and amenities, along with an understanding of the latest trends in the world of luxury real estate. Our real estate agents are here to help, with a guide to what luxury shoppers are looking for on Long Island.