Tara Downing, Realtor

02/23/2026

Me pretending I didn’t see the driveway this morning 🌨️❄️

02/11/2026

Where luxury meets leadership.
Laffey’s Luxury Luncheon at was all about market insight, meaningful connections, and delivering exceptional results at every price point. Missing from photos

07/07/2025

Take a peaceful summer stroll around Long Island this summer. Our agents at Laffey Real Estate share their favorite parks and green spaces to visit.

07/05/2025

How to Handle Landscaping When Selling in a Heatwave
Selling your home during a heatwave presents a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to landscaping. Brown patches, wilted flowers, and drooping shrubs can quickly detract from your property's curb appeal, even if the rest of your home is picture-perfect.
Use these tips to keep your yard...

Selling your home during a heatwave presents a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to landscaping. Brown patches, wilted flowers, and drooping shrubs can quickly detract from your property's curb appeal, even if the rest of your home is picture-perfect. Use these tips to keep...

07/04/2025

Summer Fire Safety Tips for Homeowners
Summer is the season for outdoor fun, BBQs, and warm evenings, but it also brings a higher risk of fires. With dry conditions, higher temperatures, and more activity around fire sources like grills and fire pits, homeowners must take proactive steps to prevent accidents.
Here are some essential fire...

Summer is the season for outdoor fun, BBQs, and warm evenings, but it also brings a higher risk of fires. With dry conditions, higher temperatures, and more activity around fire sources like grills and fire pits, homeowners must take proactive steps to prevent accidents. Here are some...

07/03/2025

Making the Most of Your Weekend House Hunting
For many home buyers, weekends are the only opportunity to view properties in person. With limited time and a competitive market, it's crucial to make the most of your weekend house-hunting.
Here's how to stay organized, focused, and strategic so you can find the right home faster and with less stress:
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07/01/2025

Look at the updated School District: East Williston Market Watch Report.

Is now a good time to sell? Average asking price within the market has increased by 31% in the past 2 months. There are many factors that affect the average asking price within an entire market including but not limited to a higher inventory of higher priced properties. To better understand this mar...

06/30/2025

Keep your home safe while you're away this summer. Our agents at Laffey Real Estate share home security tips for Long Island homeowners.

06/30/2025

Look at the updated School District: Port Washington Market Watch Report.

69 Cornwells Beach Road, Port Washington$4,900,000Beds: 5 • Baths: 3/1Sq Ft: 3398 • Built: 1948Days on Market: 4click here for listing details

06/28/2025

How to Coordinate Selling Your Current Home While Buying Your Next
Selling your current home while buying your next one can feel like a high-stakes balancing act, especially during the fast-paced summer market. With more listings, eager buyers, and tighter timelines, homeowners often face a unique challenge: how to successfully manage both transactions without ending...

Selling your current home while buying your next one can feel like a high-stakes balancing act, especially during the fast-paced summer market. With more listings, eager buyers, and tighter timelines, homeowners often face a unique challenge: how to successfully manage both transactions without...