DID SOMEONE SAY SPRING?

St. Patty's Day weekend in Montauk has now come and gone and the calendar says it's spring

but the reality of "spring" has not yet set in. I say spring starts when I stop stepping over the dirty pile of snow outside my office. 

Despite those pesky piles of snow, the real estate market continues to be busy here in Montauk. So much so that I'd even wager to say that a majority of the decent priced inventory has gone to contract. March-April is often a transitional time of year when we are between listings, meaning that, come early May new properties will hit the market place. If you haven't bought yet, it is safe to say you may want to wait a few weeks. Strange to hear a realtor tell you to wait, but seriously, wait a few weeks.  Warm weather is just around the corner, the earth will be turning green once more, the beach will be ideal for dog walks and bon fires and it will be the perfect time to take a ride out to Montauk with your check book. 

Right now, do your homework, connect with a good mortgage broker, make a list of questions you want answered, line up an attorney you feel comfortable with and find out what closing costs are so that when you find the perfect home by the beach you will be ready, able and willing to close fast and be in before summer.

If you are looking for a rental on the other hand, we have many good choices, a nice selection of homes. A minimum stay is two weeks and sorry but NO GROUPS. Many people are not aware of the East Hampton Town Code which limits rentals to no more than four unrelated people per residence and no weekly rentals. If you just need a week, I would recommend you look at Montaukchamber.com and their list of resorts and townhouses that will do weekly. 

See you at the beach and THINK SPRING!- Nancy

BEACH HOUSE ANYONE?

Whoa Nelly, the real estate market here in Montauk has not skipped a beat and it may be January, and we may have two feet of snow, but people are scooping up houses like you wouldn't believe! It's an exciting time! 

Priced to sell, a great listing will be on the market no more than a few weeks. Smart investors are catching the wave with other buyers who regularly surf our site and are taking advantage of a  twenty year low  in interest rates.  Omg, interest rates are at 3%  for qualified buyers. If you are procrastinating a bit, taking your time and waiting for the perfect situation, it's time to stop looking and start buying or you'll miss some good opportunities. 

 Television series like " The Affair" have continued to put us on the map. NO, not everyone out here is having an affair with a local girl (smh) but to the show's credit, the publicity has been good and once Hollywood finds you things will never be the same. That's so true for our real estate market. Montauk is hot, hot, hot! 

Homes are priced to sell and sellers are getting close to their ask.  I wouldn't say it's a buyers market OR a sellers market. It truly is a  healthy market with deals being made that send everybody walking away from the closing table happy. 

If you've been dreaming about a second home in Montauk, it's time wake up and smell the coffee. 

Give us a call or you'll miss out on some really great listings. Ditch Plains continues to be the surfing capital of the NorthEast and we have a newly listed, fabulous beach house  for you located directly across from the ocean beach.  Exclusive with our office, it's offers 4 bedrooms, A/C, fireplace, and lots of decking. Recently remodeled and ready for you to move in, it is the quintessential "beach house". Don't  miss out and let a little snow scare you; I have a snow shovel and I'm not afraid to use it!

See you at the beach! Best, Nancy Keeshan

WELCOME FALL 2015!

Wow, this has been one busy summer for our little village and so I snapped this photo so I could look at it in February when it is a ghost own and remind myself of what it's like in August...traffic, traffic, traffic. Good for the real estate market? Well, yes and no. The summer brings many many day trippers and youngsters here for the fun , the clubs and the beach.The Fall is a different group entirely and I'm looking forward to seeing  how it goes. Come September the real estate market is busy with buyers and lots of new listings. Owners who have rental properties that may not have done so well this past summer think about putting their houses on the market. Our office already has listed some new properties and it is a perfect time for buyers to buy. Interest rates are going to climb in 2015 so while they arestill low, it's time to invest. Prices are high out here and Montauk is more popular then ever BUT prices will continue to increase and a house in Montauk is still one of the best investments you can make. That being said, give us a call after Labor Day and we can tell you what opportunities await you here in beautiful Montauk! -Nancy PS. Watch our website for new listings!

SPRING IS HERE...AND SO ARE SOME AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2014

Oh brother, it was a long winter and I think we are all
ready for some serious summer fun. The warm weather is finally here and Montauk is back in business! I love it this time or year.All the old familiar restaurants and clubs are up and in full operation as are some new and exciting places! 
 I like to stroll through the village with Piper and see all the new stores, get some sun on my face and
visit with the folk I have not seen in awhile. The trees are slowly filling with green leaves and everything is popping in more ways then one. The real estate market is really hot and people are flocking out to Montauk on the weekends to look at real estate and find a places at  the beach. There are a few REALLY good opportunities and right now we have some great fixer uppers that won't last. A true "fixer upper" is a rare thing and we have two homes that are ready to go! One is a fabulous family home with four bedrooms and a garage, and a huge living room with fireplace on a quiet country lane. You can walk to the village and to beaches and best of all there is a school with a wonderful playground just up the street. It is priced to sell  at 649k and is negotiable! It needs a lot of elbow grease (and then some) but it is the ultimate fixer upper and wow..such potential! 

The other is a home right in the village edge, near the ocean beach, churches and stores. It's a nice piece of property and should you build a two story home you will most definitely have a sweeping ocean view. It's priced at 859,900k  and is just and ideal spot. Someone is going to scoop these up, so if you are looking for the right Montauk opportunity call us and we can tell you more about them.
It's a good time to buy while interest rates are still at an all-time low and hey, it's no mystery that when you buy real estate, you're making a smart investment that you and your family can enjoy. 

We have a number of other fabulous listings as well from condos, co-ops to 

gorgeous oceanfront homes. 

If you are looking, we can help you! 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

FROM MONTAUK!

It's that time of year again and hard to believe how fast December came upon us. Traditionally the market is quiet during the holiday season, but 2013 really caught us by surprise. We are finding cash buyers coming out to Montauk and taking advantage of some great deals.We have some really great buys right now on the website..some fixer uppers and some co-ops that you will enjoy when the weather gets warm again. We are surprised and filled with gratitude for the good fortune we have had this year and want to take this opportunity to say Thank you and Happy Holidays to all our valued customers and friends. 

Have a wonderful holiday and prosperous New Year!

We look forward to seeing you in 2014 and showing you around Montauk..

Cheers! 

-Nancy

Yep..that's me the Montauk Realtor finishing the NY Marathon 2013!

It's been a busy Fall in more ways then one! When I'm not out

doing my imitation of Forrest Gump, I'm here at my office hard at work. I can't believe how strong the market is! After a quiet August-September, the last 6 weeks have been amazing. We have had so many families come to list their homes for sale exclusively and have a nice selection of properties. We have some quaint family homes that you can afford as well as some fantastic vacant properties where you can build that home you've been dreaming about! It's time to make the commitment and you won't be sorry. Before 2013 is out, make a trip out to Montauk and lock something in. 

We have one of the best selections of summer rentals too. If you are looking for a special home for a month or so and want to feel like you are at a five star resort, we have a list of houses that will amaze you. We do not handle group rentals and that sort of thing so if you're a group you are out of luck. We focus on beautiful family homes, waterfront, oceanfront, we can find you maid service, caterers and help you to find whatever it is that will make your stay more comfortable. 

That beings said, RUNNNNN FORREST RUNNNNNN out to Montauk before the holidays get here and claim your piece of paradise! Buy or rent but get it now before rates go up and the temperature goes down. ..Bring your fishing pole too..the bass are still biting! 

-Nancy

MONTAUK'S SWEET SEPTEMBER

I don't know about you but I sure am looking forward

to Labor Day for a multitude of reasons.

Naturally I am looking to get my town back, not to have to wait 30 minutes

for a sandwich, or a table for that matter and to be able to

catch a few waves without the fear of running into some

hapless tourist on a surf board for the very first time.

I won't miss the traffic,the noise or the trash one bit.

That being said, I am looking forward to the serious buyers;

the ones that come looking after Labor Day. They've spent

the summer out here and had such a great time that they have

decided to grab a piece of Montauk for themselves. Finally,

a investment they can enjoy! You can't surf stocks now can you?

Nope, but you can come see Montauk and invest in a home

that will bring you nothing but good memories for you and your

family at the beach and if you can't enjoy it yourself, you can

rent it and reap the rewards of having a nice little income.

I'm looking forward to new listings coming on the market and

new chances to meet people and share with them my love of

Montauk. ..and I do love Montauk. It is indeed a wonderland.

You can surf, surf-cast, hike, run, play tennis, paddle board, go

to some wonderful galleries, eat lobster and go to any of the

most amazing restaurants outside of NYC, watch the sunset

while drinking a Montauk Brew, listen to reggae or Nancy

Atlas, chat with any friendly local about just about anything.

It's  a beautiful place with beautiful people and I am very lucky

to live here. ..and so could you..err..at least part time.

Let me show you around and find you your spot, your piece of

paradise. I promise you won't be disappointed!

See you in September! Call me before you come

631-668-2000. Come back to the beach..it's still going to

be open for visitors. -Nancy K.