Lisa Molinelli, Coach Realtors

09/22/2026

Who else loves this season? 🍁🍂

09/22/2026

When to Repair, Replace, or Leave a Home Feature Alone
Not every worn, dated, or imperfect part of a home needs to be replaced. Sometimes a relatively small repair can add years to its useful life. In other cases, continuing to patch the same problem costs more time and money than replacing it.
Knowing which approach makes sense starts with looking at more...

Not every worn or dated part of a home needs to be replaced. Learn how to weigh condition, repair history, function, and future plans before deciding what to do.

09/20/2026

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

09/19/2026

Look at the updated Comsewogue Market Watch Report.

It's important to work with a local real estate expert who understands the changing market.

09/18/2026

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected
Most sellers have a rough idea of how long they expect their home to take to sell. When that timeline stretches, it's easy to focus on the number of days the listing has been active.
The more useful question is why buyers haven't moved forward.
Sometimes the answer is price. Other times, the home is...

A slower-than-expected home sale may call for more than patience. Take a fresh look at price, presentation, feedback, and how the listing is reaching buyers.

09/18/2026

10/17 if you’re interested!

We are officially ONE MONTH away from our 38th Annual Country auction!!! Of course that means that this week’s is from our 2007 auction!

More than 200 people came to the lawn of the Mather Museum to bid on everything from a c. 1845 trunk to a painting by Joseph Reboli. The variety of items that come through our doors is truly astounding.

Ready for this year’s auction? Mark your calendars!
🗓️ Saturday, October 17, 2026
👀 Preview begins at 9 AM
🔨 Auction starts promptly at 9:30 AM
📍 Mather House Museum grounds, 115 Prospect Street, Port Jefferson
🎟️ $5 bid plate • 12% buyer’s premium
🌦️ Rain or shine under the big tent!

The Country Auction is one of two primary fundraisers supporting the Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson. Every purchase helps keep local history alive.

09/15/2026

Attention business owners and golfers:

Howard Hanna | Coach Realtors Golf Outing, benefiting the Children's Free Care Fund at Stony Brook Children's Hospital is coming up! If you are a business interested in sponsoring please reach out to me or register via the link below. If you’d like to come and golf or just for the dinner and some raffles we’d love to see you!

This event raises lots of money locally benefiting those who need it most. Would love to see you there!

https://hhcrcharitygolf.com/

09/15/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.

09/15/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 4 Beechwood Drive, Shirley.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 4 Beechwood Drive, Shirley, NY 11967, 1172 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $449,000, MLS ID 1035203

09/13/2026

Look at the updated Three Village Market Watch Report.

It's important to work with a local real estate expert who understands the changing market.