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About Jeff Stone

I'm a Licensed RE Salesperson with Douglas Elliman - Port Washington/Manhasset. My designations are Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Resort & Second Property Specialist (RSPS), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Certified Buyer Representative (CBR), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Seller's Representative Specialist (SRS) & Realtor Short Sale Professional (RSSP). I'm the Recipient of the 2104 National, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Outstanding Service Award. I am a former Executive Chef in the New York Hotel & Restaurant Industry. I was also a Caterer/ Business Owner, supplying foods to the Entertainment, Hotel, Restaurant & for Special Events. I love the Outdoors (kayaking and hiking), Fishing, Cooking, Art, Networking & most of all, Volunteering within my community of Port Washington, NY. Jeffreystone.realtor

Under Pressure: Affordability Concerns Magnified Two Times for Boomers

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Jeff Stone

Baby boomers are doubly worried about housing affordability—for themselves, and the next generation of homeowners and renters. A new report by The NHP Foundation reveals 30 percent of those aged 55-plus feel “anxiety” about affording housing in their area at … Continue reading →

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No Matter What the Groundhog Says, Here are 5 Reasons to Sell Before Spring!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Jeff Stone

​ Is spring closer than we think? Depending on which groundhog you listen to today, you may have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring season. Many sellers feel that the … Continue reading →

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Cost vs. Value: Which Home Improvements Offer the Highest ROI in 2017? | RISMedia’s Housecall

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Jeff Stone

http://blog.rismedia.com/2017/cost-vs-value-report-2017/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eNews

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Cost vs. Value: Which Home Improvements Offer the Highest ROI in 2017? | RISMedia’s Housecall

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Jeff Stone

With the many different projects reported annually in Remodeling Magazine’s Cost  vs. Value Report, not much has changed from last year…and that’s not a bad thing. The 29 projects found on this year’s report paid back an average of 64.3 … Continue reading →

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Top Ten American Cities for Aging.

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jeff Stone

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/fgmi45ehelf/the-10-best-cities-for-s/#3d63cf922378

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Local Real Estate Report for Manhasset, NY. #jeffstone #coldwellbanker #cbrbliq #manhasset #realestate #localrealestatereportformanhasset www.HomeSearchLongIsland.com 

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jeff Stone
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IBS 2017: Best Design Solutions for the 55+ Buyer | Builder Magazine | Design, Active Adult, Interior Design, Best Practices, Lita Dirks and Co.

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jeff Stone

http://www.builderonline.com/design/ibs-2017-best-design-solutions-for-the-55-buyer_o

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Local Real Estate Market Report for Port Washington, NY. 

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jeff Stone

https://mce.thecbmarketreport.com/MCE/prj/cne/links/mt/mtmain.asp?et=MT&ak=6702&makey=193

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2017 Home Design Trends | Realtor Magazine

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Jeff Stone

http://realtormag.realtor.org/home-and-design/feature/article/2016/12/2017-home-design-trends?om_rid=AACVLp&om_mid=_BYdUtUB9W84-SQ&om_ntype=BTNMonthly

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Millionaire to Millennials: Buy a Home!!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Jeff Stone

​ Last week, CNBC ran an article quoting self-made millionaire David Bach explaining that not purchasing a home is “the single biggest mistake millennials are making” because buying real estate is “an escalator to wealth.” Bach went on to explain: “If millennials don’t buy a home, their … Continue reading →

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