Copyright © 2010.  By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  All rights reserved. "WORDLESS WEDNESDAY - ANGEL OAK TREE, JOHNS ISLAND, SC"  If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  Ph - 516-385-0584 Email - linda@rosalindamorgan.com Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com 03/17/2010

  Copyright © 2010.  By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  All rights reserved. *BILTMORE - THE BIGGEST HOUSE IN THE U.S.*  If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, O yster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  Ph - 516-385-0584 Email - linda@rosalindamorgan.com Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com 02/24/2010

Throughout history, there are some significant events that happened on the first day of the year.  Here are few of them: 1583 - 1st day of the Gregorian calendar in Holland and Flanders 1622 - Papal Chancery adopts Jan. 1 as beginning of the year 1673 - Regular mail delivery begins between New York and Boston 1772 - First traveller's check issued (London) 1776 - General George Washington hoists the Continental Union Flag 1788 - Quakers in Pennsylvania emancipate their slaves 1797 - Albany replaces New York City as capital of NY 1808 - Congress prohibits importation of slaves 1818 - Official reopening of the White House 1847 - Michigan becomes the first state to abolish capital punishment 1852 - First U.S. public bath opens in New York City 1862 - First U.S. income tax goes into effect 1... 01/01/2010

  Per the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, there are 14 homes sold in Brookville, NY 11545 in 2009.  Out of the 14 houses sold in Brookville, NY in 2009, only 1 home went for full price. Prices of homes for sale in Brookville, NY this year range from just under $1million to $12,950,000.  Prices of homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2009 ranged from $1,095,000 to $3,440,000. The average sale price for Brookville homes sold in 2009 is $1,845,714.  Average sale price of homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2009 was 13% below the asking price.  There are 31 homes on the market in Brookville, NY 11545 at the end of 2009 and based on the 2009 sales, we have an inventory good for three years and 3 months if no other homes come into the market which is unlikely.  You will get a better picture o... 12/31/2009

  This Market Report will focus on Homes for Sale in the Incorporated Village of Brookville, NY  in the Brookville - Muttontown, New York neighborhood on the North Shore of Long Island. As of today, there are 24 single family homes for sale with Jericho school district and 7 single family homes with Locust Valley school district in the incorporated village of Brookville.  Three homes are currently under contract as of Dec. 31, 2009. There were 14 homes sold during the whole year of 2009. The average home in Brookville took 170 days to sell.  The average home sale price was $1,845,714. At the current rate of sales, for all the current Brookville homes on the market to sell, it would take 2 years and 3 months. For more information on Brookville, check on the link below: http://activerain.... 12/31/2009

  As a service to Oyster Bay-East Norwich community and its neighboring villages - Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay Cove, Bayville, Locust Valley, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Centre Island and Mill Neck, here is a list of events and things of importance which make our communities a nice place to live, work and play.  It is in chronological order so you don't miss a thing.      THEODORE ROOSEVELT SANCTUARY AND AUDUBON CENTER  516-922-3200  http://ny.audubon.org/CentersEdu_TRoosevelt.html Volunteers are sought to help with the upkeep of 15 acres of its wildlife preserve in Oyster Bay Cove.  Trail maintenance, wildlife care, office work, fundraising, and education program volunteer opportunities are available.  Professional trades welcome for special projects.  Contact Aaron Virgin at 922-32... 12/28/2009

TO ALL MY FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, PAST AND CURRENT CLIENTS: May your home be filled with  the greatest gifts of the season... Peace, Health & Prosperity   MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! BEST WISHES IN 2010!!!   Rosalinda R. Morgan, CBR, SRES, e-PRO "The Rose Lady" Associate Broker Century 21 - Laffey Associates 6336 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, NY 11732 Phone - (516) 385-0584 e-Mail - info@rosalindamorgan.com Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com 12/24/2009

  You sold your house in Brookville, NY.  Time to have a big celebration.  After all it took so long to get a buyer.  But hold on.  You still have plenty to do.  Whether you are downsizing or moving out of town, here are a dozen important things you have to do before you settle into your next home.  •1.       Notify your mortgage company immediately in writing that your house has been sold and you will pay off the mortgage loan. •2.       Get estimates from moving companies & storage facilities. •3.       Recycle unneeded belongings by donating to charity of choice. •4.       Arrange for transfer of utilities.  Inform utilitiy companies where to send final bill for LIPA, National Grid, water etc. •5.       Notify fuel dealer and obtain oil reading. •6.       Update all financial account... 12/04/2009

 As a service to Oyster Bay-East Norwich community and its neighboring villages, here is a list of events and things of importance which make our community a nice place to live, work and play.  This time it is in chronological order so you don't miss a thing.      Sunday, November 22nd-  ANNUAL INTER-FAITH HOLIDAY SERVICE.      -  Oyster Bay Jewish Center, Berry Hill Road, 4 P.M.     Sunday, November 22nd-  THE FIRST THANKSGIVING.  Learn about the local Matinecock Indians, stroll the woodland "supermart" for food, and help make/taste a Native American staple- journey cakes.     -  Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Road, 1 P.M. to 2 P.M.  For more information, call 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org.   THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE*    COMMUNITY SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE of th... 11/21/2009

      Copyright © 2009.  By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  All rights reserved.. *SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - OLD WESTBURY GARDENS - THE MANSION* If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  Ph - 516-385-0584 Email - linda@rosalindamorgan.com Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com   09/13/2009

  September 11th "Rose Day of Remembrance" "To remember lest we forget"        This is one section of the rose garden at the home of Thomas and Carol O'Neill, on Long Island, that  was planted as a memorial to those who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001 - specifically those who perished at the offices of Sandler, O'Neill & Partners, LLP on the 104th floor of Two World Trade Center.  This beautiful garden is planted with David Austin Roses.  At one end of the garden, in between the two rose beds is a tablet with this poem:   I give you this one thought to keep. I am with you still, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the Diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you waken in the mornings hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush O... 09/11/2009

PART VII OF THE SERIES:  THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME IN BROOKVILLE, NY Part I - Affordability -   http://activerain.com/blogsview/1196351/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-first-of-the-series-affordability Part II - Finding your dream house - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1197973/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-ii Part III - Making the offer - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1201076/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-iii Part IV - Hiring an attorney - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1203763/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-iv Part V - Home inspection - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1206783/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-v Part VI - Finding a Mortgage  - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1209404/the-p... 08/26/2009

  PART VI OF THE SERIES:  THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME IN BROOKVILLE, NY Part I - Affordability -   http://activerain.com/blogsview/1196351/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-first-of-the-series-affordability Part II - Finding your dream house - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1197973/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-ii Part III - Making the offer - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1201076/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-iii Part IV - Hiring an attorney - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1203763/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-iv Part V - Home inspection - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1206783/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-v Part VI - Finding a Mortgage When the home inspection is done and the buyer ... 08/24/2009

    PART V OF THE SERIES:  THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME IN BROOKVILLE, NY Part I - Affordability -   http://activerain.com/blogsview/1196351/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-first-of-the-series-affordability Part II - Finding your dream house - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1197973/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-ii Part III - Making the offer - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1201076/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-iii Part IV - Hiring an attorney -    http://activerain.com/blogsview/1203763/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-iv   While the attorney is handling the contract, the next thing to do is to find an engineer.  Part V - Home inspection - Unless you are going to tear down the house, the contract is subject to ... 08/22/2009

PART IV OF THE SERIES:  THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME IN BROOKVILLE, NY Part I - Affordability  Part II - Finding your dream house Part III - Making the offer On the assumption that your offer was accepted, what do you do next? Part IV - Hiring an attorney    As soon as the offer is accepted, then the seller hires an attorney to prepare the contract and then the seller's attorney sends the contract to the buyer's attorney.  In NY metropolitan area which includes Long Island, you need an attorney to represent you.  Outside of NY metropolitan area, real estate agents prepare the contract which makes for an easy closing.  From here on, the attorneys handle the transactions.  It is a standard procedure to have you represented by a real estate attorney who will advise you on all the legal ang... 08/20/2009

PART III OF THE SERIES:  THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME IN BROOKVILLE, NY Part I - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1196351/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-first-of-the-series-affordability Part II - http://activerain.com/blogsview/1197973/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-part-ii Now, we are getting serious.   Making the offer - You have done your homework.  You have talked to your lender and he/she has figured out how much mortgage you can afford.  You have found your dream home.  Ok, it is not yet your dream home but close enough.  The location is perfect and you can improve on what are there right now.    Now, you have to make the biggest decision in your life.  How much do I have to offer for my dream house?  You do not want to lose the house.  Your best bet ... 08/18/2009

PART II OF THE SERIES:  THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME IN BROOKVILLE, NY If you miss Part I of the series, follow this link: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1196351/the-process-of-buying-a-home-in-brookville-ny-first-of-the-series-affordability Now that you know how much you can afford to buy a home, the next step is: Finding your dream house - Today buyers are tech savvy and start their search on the internet.  They start checking the web for what's available out there in their price range.  In this regard, you do not have to look elsewhere.  Just by visiting my website - www.rosalindamorgan.com will take you to a SEARCH HOME page where you can see all houses available in the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island.  You have to know what town you want to live in. The old adage still app... 08/16/2009

This is the first of the series: The Process of Buying a Home in Brookville, NY AFFORDABILITY  Whether you are buying a home in Brookville, NY or Oyster Bay, NY or anywhere in the country for that matter, it is a very stressful experience to say the least.  Looking for that dream home without knowing what it involves is not a good idea at all.  As an informed buyer, you're in a better position to deal with all the intricacies of home buying process, going through the labyrinth of paperwork and making the right decision.  This is the biggest purchase of your lifetime and you do not want to end up making the biggest mistake of your life.    With the economic situation in Long Island and the effect of the Wall Street meltdown, you must be wondering if buying a home now is the right thing t... 08/14/2009

  Per the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, there are only 5 homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2009.  Out of the 5 homes sold in Brookville, NY during the first seven months of 2009, one sold for full price and the other four sold for much less than the asking price.   The average sale price for Brookville homes sold in 2009 is $1,781,000.  Average sale price of homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2009 was 8% below the asking price. Prices of homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2009 ranged from $1,095,000 to $3,440,000. Last year's prices of homes sold ranged from $1,500,000 to $2,626,000.   Of the 7 houses sold in the first seven months of 2008, one went for full price, three homes sold for $1,500,000. There is no home sold in Brookville, NY in January, 2009.   However, in January, 2008, ... 07/26/2009

Homes for sale in Brookville, NY range from ranches to huge estate with plenty of choice in between.  As of July 24, 2009, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, there are 29 homes for sale in Brookville, NY with Jericho schools and 8 homes for sale in Brookville with Locust Valley schools.  Various architectural styles are represented.  There are 16 colonials, 5 contemporaries, 3 expanded ranches,  3 post moderns, 3 ranches,  2 splits, 3 estate and 1 other.    Brookville, NY has always been a magnet for the well-heeled clientele.  During the heyday of the Gold Coast era, this area of the North Shore is a playground for the old money and the aspiring nouveau riche.  Big mansions are scattered all over the place with sprawling lawns and a whole cadre of help to maintai... 07/25/2009