Greater Long Island

Growing up on Nassau County’s North Shore, Michael Stanco heard a lot about real estate over the family dinner table. He learned all about home sales from his broker Mom, Ludmilla Stanco, and he explored construction job sites with his custom home builder developer Dad, Les Stanco.

Many people summarize real estate as, “Location, location, location,” but preparation matters. That’s where Terri Rothwell Orlando, part of the Kupferberg Orlando team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, comes in. A certified member of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, she specializes in preparing houses for sale.

People who know Dee Dee Brix, a licensed associate real estate broker with Compass on Long Island, describe her as enthusiastic, genuine, ethical and caring, in addition to professional.

Compass Development Marketing Group is representing the waterfront boutique condominium The Residences at Glen Harbor on the North Shore.

This amenity allows chefs to enjoy summer in the Long Island, but outdoor kitchens also up a home’s resale value.

The Kupferberg Orlando Team at Douglas Elliman is proving real estate agents can be a key part of new construction, working with builders and architects, long before houses are built or listed.

With the unofficial start of summer upon us, it’s the perfect time to check in on the status of the Hamptons real estate market. Agents share their exerpiences in the face of a slowdown.

Gregg Klewicki, also known as Gregg the Woodcarver, has left his mark on Long Island and is continuing to do so. Bear carvings are his signature, particularly benches flanked by two brown bears holding up the seat with their paws.

Tracey Murray Kupferberg knows Long Island. She’ll make everything you ever wanted a reality . . . along with singular touches you never thought to dream of.

This spring, we asked some of the top agents for tidbits on where it’s worth sellers spending money on the exterior in order to make a good impression with buyers.