Elizabeth Watts Laffey Real Estate

09/09/2026

The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?

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Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point.

09/02/2026

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

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Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

08/19/2026

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

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You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

08/12/2026

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

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If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

08/12/2026

Finding a home is about blending nostalgia with modern comfort. 🏡✨ As a Senior Real Estate Salesperson specializing in the 55+ community, I help you maintain that balance. This cozy scene of a couple enjoying their living room reflects what I strive for in Long Island. Ready to make your next move? Call me at 516-971-9794!

08/05/2026

Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

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For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

07/31/2026

Please join me on Tuesday, 8/4, at 2:00 PM, at the Huntington Public Library, for an informative session on "Right-Sizing"!

07/29/2026

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

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After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.

07/29/2026

Things That Get Harder to Manage as We Age
Be honest… what’s one thing in your home that’s getting harder to manage?

Maybe it’s the stairs.
Or the yard work.
Or keeping up with maintenance on a larger space than you really need.

For many homeowners 55+, it’s not one big issue — it’s a collection of small things that slowly start to add up.

And those small frustrations can be helpful signals. Not that something is wrong — but that your home may not be working for you the way it used to.

Some of the most common ones I hear include:
🏡 Too many stairs or levels
🧰 Ongoing maintenance and repairs
🌿 Yard work or exterior upkeep
📦 Extra rooms that aren’t being used
🚗 Distance from family, shopping, or healthcare

When you notice these changes early, you have more time, more options, and more control over what comes next.

As an SRES®, I work with homeowners to find solutions that better fit their lifestyle as they age. If you’ve been noticing changes at home, it might be a good time to start that conversation.

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