Q. We need more space, and want to use our garage for a family room. Do we need a permit for that? Also, the garage doors need to stay . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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4/1/16
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Architectural details abound in this charming English Tudor located on a quiet street in the Incorporated Village Of Rockville Centre. Offering over 1,950 sq. ft. of living space, the first floor …
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4/1/16
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Q. We’re planning a new kitchen, and I have a kitchen designer and an architect telling me I should replace my new refrigerator because it sticks out 4 inches from the cabinets. I really don’t want to . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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3/25/16
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Distinctive architectural details and natural materials reflect the art and beauty of this exquisite Colonial home. Located on Broadway in Rockville Centre, which is home of one of Long …
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3/24/16
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A: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their latest Quarterly Metro Home Price report earlier this month. The report revealed that home prices are not only continuing to rise but …
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Richard McQuillan, Broker/Owner, Exit Links Realty
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3/18/16
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Q. I’ve been noticing that many houses are being rebuilt, and that even though they’re by different designers, they look the same. In particular, a neighbor built a brand new house, and two years later the next-door neighbor . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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3/11/16
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Q. I was reading about the state of New York trying to get millions of dollars back from storm victims who are raising their homes or even just repairing them. How is it happening that so many people . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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3/4/16
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Q. Maybe we’re going about the addition to our house all wrong. We weren’t happy with the architect we hired; they kept stalling and then showed us drawings for something we didn’t like but eventually accepted so we could get going. Then we got a fast-talking contractor . . .
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2/26/16
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A: It is common knowledge that a large number of homes sell during the spring-buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off on putting their home on the market until then. The …
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Richard McQuillan, Broker/Owner, Exit Links Realty
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2/19/16
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Q. I’m a faithful reader of your column, and I don’t have a question, just an observation. I started to redo my living room and dining room wood floors last week, thinking I knew everything I needed to about the job. I rented a sander . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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2/11/16
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