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July 23rd, 2026 by


Image Caption: The mayor of Elk Grove Village, Ill., Craig Johnson, left, facilitated a housing raffle. The prize: the ability to buy a house without a bidding war.

In a novel public-private partnership, a Chicago suburb raffled off the opportunity for local residents to buy houses below market rate.

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Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Public-Private Sector Cooperation, Contests and Prizes, Affordable Housing, Cost of Living and Affordability, Elk Grove Village (Ill), Chicago (Ill)
July
23

July 23rd, 2026 by


Image Caption: The mayor of Elk Grove Village, Ill., Craig Johnson, left, facilitated a housing raffle. The prize: the ability to buy a house without a bidding war.

In a novel public-private partnership, a Chicago suburb raffled off the opportunity for local residents to buy houses below market rate.

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Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Public-Private Sector Cooperation, Contests and Prizes, Affordable Housing, Cost of Living and Affordability, Elk Grove Village (Ill), Chicago (Ill)
July
21

July 21st, 2026 by

Storm Prep and Hurricane-Season Checklist for Coastal Long Island Homeowners | Laffey Real Estate

Living close to the water on Long Island means you get the views, the breezes, and the access,  but you also get the exposure. Our REALTORS® work with homeowners across the North Shore and South Shore who've learned the hard way that storm prep isn't something you get around to eventually.

What the Atlantic Hurricane Season Actually Means for Long Island

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30; by late July, Long Island homeowners still have time to...

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Categories: Laffey Knows
Tags: Laffey Real Estate, Homeowner Tips, For Owners, Home Maintenance, Huntington NY, Port Washington, NY, Hempstead NY, Hewlett NY, Hicksville NY, Hauppauge NY, Huntington Bay NY, Huntington Station NY
Related Markets: Hauppauge, Hempstead, Hewlett, Hicksville, Huntington, Huntington Bay, Huntington Station, Port Washington
July
13

July 13th, 2026 by

Summer Sunsets: Scenic Waterfront Views on Long Island and in Queens | Laffey Real Estate

As you stroll through New York in the evening, why not take a moment to enjoy the gorgeous summer sunset? There are some amazing waterfront views throughout Long Island and Queens that are breathtaking at dusk. Here are a few our real estate agents recommend.

Where to Watch the Sunset by the Water in Long Island and Queens

Gantry Plaza State Park - Long Island City, NY

Address: 4-44 47th Road, Long Island City, NY 11101

There's no better place to see the sunset over the Manhattan skyline than

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Categories: Laffey Knows
Tags: Things to Do, Laffey Real Estate, Oyster Bay NY, Astoria, NY, Long Island City, NY, Glen Cove NY, Sea Cliff NY, Outdoors, Recreation
Related Markets: Astoria, Glen Cove, Long Island City, Oyster Bay, Sea Cliff
July
6

July 6th, 2026 by

Long Island Summer Theater, Concerts, and Live Performance Nights | Laffey Real Estate

When many imagine the ideal summer on Long Island, they picture beautiful beaches and waterfront views; however, the warm-weather months are also full of outdoor concerts, live performances, and other fun activities. There is no shortage of summer fun on Long Island. From family-friendly events to unique date nights, our real estate agents have put together a list of top events to explore this year.

Long Island Summer Theater, Concerts, and Live Performance Nights

Huntington Summer Arts Festival - Huntington, NY

Address: Heckscher Pa...

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Categories: Laffey Knows
Tags: Things to Do, Laffey Real Estate, Forest Hills NY, Local attractions, Huntington NY, Northport, NY, Babylon, NY, Glen Cove NY, Outdoors
Related Markets: Babylon, Forest Hills, Glen Cove, Huntington, Northport
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