Each spring, the Town of Shelter Island conducts re-assessments of properties throughout the island. This involves comparing the subject property to similar properties, ideally in the same general vicinity as the subject. Unlike an appraisal, which contemplates transfers from the immediate 12 months prior, an assessment is a lagging indicator going back over a period of three years from the prior Continue Reading

Gratitude and Momentum in a Busy Holiday Season As Thanksgiving approaches, the area’s farm stands and markets are bustling with shoppers preparing for cherished gatherings around the table, sharing a festive feast with family and friends. In the midst of the holiday excitement, the autumn-to-winter real estate market usually serves as a quieter, yet vital backdrop. This season often Continue Reading

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_YO8RXkw9k&authuser=0 https://youtube.com/shorts/99NX7GRV9hI?feature=shared Memorial Day on Shelter Island Honoring the Fallen Heroes Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Continue Reading

Following Labor Day weekend and Hurricane Ophelia's persistent rains, Shelter Island displays clear autumnal signs. Trees a little farther west on Long Island showcase tips of leaves turning to vibrant shades of red and orange as a sort of "coming soon attraction" while local farm stands now have a variety of pumpkins, colorful mums, autumn apples, and harvest-time vegetables on display. The Continue Reading

As summer 2023 draws to a close, Shelter Island has seen its community rekindle cherished activities and friendships post-pandemic, with many marveling at how swiftly the season has passed. Events such as the 10K Race, Fireworks, Vintage Car Show, The Green Expo, and Chicken Barbecue have marked the season. And as we anticipate the Snapper Derby this weekend, we’re reminded that Tumbleweed Tuesday Continue Reading

Each Memorial Day, Shelter Island awakes from its long winter slumber to greet throngs of returning summer residents, visitors and tenants. This year marks the first summer holiday weekend coming out of the pandemic, part of a transition to normalcy in the real estate market. Perception and behavior drive real estate; During COVID, the island was abustle with those working from home and getting Continue Reading

There is a palpable difference in the holiday atmosphere this year, with a celebration of normalcy and enthusiasm accompanying tree trimming, holiday lights, an exchange of greeting cards and saying hello to those who we have not seen in a very long time. A client recently said, "I never got into the holidays much in the past, but this year I'm loving it." Transitions that accompany day-to-day Continue Reading

This Thanksgiving seems to have come upon us in a blink of an eye, perhaps because we have collectively experienced so much in the past year or two, time seems to have sped up the clock and the calendar. Below are notable transactions since Labor Day 2022. While the list is shorter than last Thanksgiving, one factor is limited inventory, in terms of both homes and acreage. Although the interest Continue Reading