Amy Puccini Coldwell Banker American Homes

06/24/2026

How to Spot a Well-Maintained Home
Fresh paint and staged furniture can make almost any house look good — that's the point. What you actually want to know before you fall in love with the countertops is whether the home has been well cared for. That difference shows up in places that never make it into the listing photos.
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06/17/2026

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Utility Costs
Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable that...

Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable...

06/10/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/03/2026

What to Look for in a Home Inspection Report
You've made an offer, it's been accepted, and now comes one of the most important steps in the buying process: the home inspection. The report that follows can run anywhere from 20 to 100 pages. That's a lot of information, and knowing how to read it makes all the difference.
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You've made an offer, it's been accepted, and now comes one of the most important steps in the buying process: the home inspection. The report that follows can run anywhere from 20 to 100 pages. That's a lot of information, and knowing how to read it makes all the difference. Not All Issues...

05/27/2026

How to Assess Natural Light When Touring Homes
Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how light moves...

Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how...

05/21/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 430 Shore Road , Long Beach.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 430 Shore Road , Unit 4G, Long Beach, NY 11561, 1100 square foot, 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $529,000, MLS ID 1001521

05/20/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 218 Willow Lane , Valley Stream.

218 Willow Lane , Valley Stream, NY 11580 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 1; Partial Baths: 1; Square Feet: 941; Price: $480,000; MLS ID: 958184

05/20/2026

Small Kitchen Improvements With Big Impact
A full kitchen remodel is a big commitment. It's a lot with te expense, the timeline, the weeks of eating takeout while your countertops are somewhere in a warehouse. But here's what most homeowners don't realize: You can transform the look and feel of your kitchen without tearing anything out. The right...

A full kitchen remodel is a big commitment. It's a lot with te expense, the timeline, the weeks of eating takeout while your countertops are somewhere in a warehouse. But here's what most homeowners don't realize: You can transform the look and feel of your kitchen without tearing anything out....

05/20/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 1790 Front Street , East Meadow.

1790 Front Street , Unit 21, East Meadow, NY 11554 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Full Baths: 2; Partial Baths: 1; Square Feet: 1440; Price: $675,000; MLS ID: 959487

05/13/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 53 Edgeworth Street , Valley Stream.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 53 Edgeworth Street , Valley Stream, NY 11581, 1454 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $639,000, MLS ID 998495