u/RealEstateJackLI

Forget about flipping or making a quick move.

If you were buying a home on Long Island today and knew you had to stay there for at least 10 years, what town would you choose?

What matters most to you long-term, schools, taxes, commute, downtown, beaches, lot size, resale value, neighborhood feel?

And is there a town you think is especially good for someone looking at the long game, not just today’s market?

What town gets your vote, and why?

With all the new apartments, downtown redevelopment, rising home prices, new businesses and changing demographics across Long Island, some towns are going to look completely different a decade from now.

Which town do you think is going to change the most?

And do you think the change will be for the better or worse?

Could be Riverhead, Patchogue, Ronkonkoma, Huntington, Farmingdale, Bay Shore — or somewhere nobody is really talking about yet.

What town are you watching, and why?

Whether you’re buying, selling, renting, investing, or just trying to stay in the area, I’m curious what everyone is seeing firsthand.

Is it:

• High home prices?
• Property taxes?
• Mortgage rates?
• Low inventory?
• Getting an offer accepted?
• Finding affordable rentals?
• Permits, COs, or inspection issues?
• Something else?

Nassau and Suffolk can be completely different depending on the town, so feel free to include what area you’re in.

The goal of LI Real Estate Talk is to have real conversations about what’s happening in the Long Island market — not just post listings and advertisements.

What’s the biggest issue you’re dealing with right now?