Vivian Rosenthal, Coldwell Banker American Homes

06/20/2026

How Small Repairs Can Help Your Home Show Better
Pre-listing prep doesn't have to mean renovating the kitchen or replacing the floors. In many homes, the better starting point is much smaller: the repairs that have built up gradually because you see them every day and eventually stop noticing them.
A rattling bathroom exhaust fan. Caulk that's pulled...

06/19/2026

How to Create a Home Maintenance Routine
Most homeowners don't ignore maintenance because they are careless. More often, the work just never gets organized. One task comes up in spring, another in midsummer, and by fall, half the list is still sitting somewhere in the back of your mind.
A seasonal routine helps because it gives each job a...

A simple seasonal maintenance routine can help homeowners stay ahead of small repairs. Use this year-round checklist to keep your home in better condition.

06/19/2026

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.
Start Outside
Walk...

Learn how to look past the staging and spot the signs of a truly well-maintained home, from the foundation grading and roof condition to the mechanical systems and small details that reveal how a property has really been cared for.

06/13/2026

How to Make Your Home Look Move-In Ready
Most sellers focus on price, but buyers are making a different calculation when they walk through your door. They're asking whether the home feels like somewhere they could actually live. That answer forms fast, often before they've made it past the entryway. So the question worth asking before you list...

Most sellers focus on price, but buyers are making a different calculation when they walk through your door. They're asking whether the home feels like somewhere they could actually live. That answer forms fast, often before they've made it past the entryway. So the question worth asking before...

06/12/2026

Join me this Saturday, June 13th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM and Sunday, June 14th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at my open house located at 36 Lane Avenue Plainview, NY 11803.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 36 Lane Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803, 1634 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $1,088,000, MLS ID 1003459

06/12/2026

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...

06/12/2026

🏡 NEW TO MARKET! 🏡
36 LANE AVE PLAINVIEW

1st Open House
Saturday 6/13/26 12-2pm
Sunday 6/14/26 12-3pm

Be among the first to tour this beautifully maintained home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a spacious backyard, oversized deck, covered patio, and incredible outdoor entertaining space.

✨ Move-in ready
✨ Beautiful curb appeal
✨ Large fenced yard
✨ Covered outdoor living area
✨ Perfect for entertaining
Call today to schedule your private showing.

Vivian Rosenthal
Coldwell Banker American Homes
📱 516-978-0025

06/11/2026

Just Listed! Call today to schedule your appointment for this new listing at 36 Lane Avenue, Plainview

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 36 Lane Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803, 1634 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $1,088,000, MLS ID 1003459

06/06/2026

How to Evaluate Offers Beyond the Purchase Price
The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call.
Here's the thing: A high offer...

The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call. Here's the thing: A...

06/05/2026

Outdoor Shade Ideas for Comfortable Summer Living
Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan.
Use What's Already There First
Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan. Use What's Already There First Before you buy anything, walk the...