Amanda Smith, Associate Broker

Amanda Smith, Associate Broker Licensed Associate Broker at Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor LightingMost people don't think much about outdoor lighting until something feels off...
08/04/2026

How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor Lighting
Most people don't think much about outdoor lighting until something feels off. The front walk is hard to see, or the porch feels dim. The backyard is pleasant during the day, then disappears once the sun goes down.
Small changes can help more than a full redesign. The point is not to make everything...

Better outdoor lighting can make your home feel safer, warmer, and easier to enjoy. Start with the areas people actually use after dark.

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You ThinkCommute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads...
08/02/2026

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think
Commute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads.
Forty minutes becomes "about half an hour." A route with three bad intersections becomes "not too bad." A home that's farther out starts to feel reasonable after you've seen the kitchen, the yard, or the extra bedroom you...

A commute can seem simple during a home search, but daily routines tell a different story. Here's what buyers may want to test first.

What Sellers Should Know About Buyer Requests After an InspectionA clean inspection report is rare. Even homes in excell...
07/30/2026

What Sellers Should Know About Buyer Requests After an Inspection
A clean inspection report is rare. Even homes in excellent condition tend to generate a list, sometimes a short one, sometimes several pages long, and how you handle what comes back can shape the rest of the transaction. Buyers aren't trying to nickel-and-dime you when they ask for repairs or credits....

After a home inspection, buyers often come back with requests for repairs or credits. Here's what sellers should expect and how to respond without losing the deal.

Simple Ways To Make Your Laundry Area More FunctionalLaundry rooms rarely get the same attention as kitchens, bathrooms,...
07/28/2026

Simple Ways To Make Your Laundry Area More Functional
Laundry rooms rarely get the same attention as kitchens, bathrooms, or living areas. They're often squeezed into whatever space was left over: a hallway closet, a basement corner, a mudroom, or the pass-through from the garage.
Still, this small area can affect daily routines more than people realize....

A laundry area doesn't need to be large to work better. These simple updates can make washing, folding, and storage feel less chaotic.

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term NeedsAlmost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a l...
07/26/2026

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term Needs
Almost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a layout you love in a neighborhood you're not totally sold on, or the location is right, but the floor plan needs more work than you expected when you walked in.
There's rarely a house-hunting scenario where all three of these line up...

Location, layout, and long-term needs rarely point in the same direction when you're house hunting. Here's how to weigh those tradeoffs before you make an offer.

Simple Ways to Help Your Home Stand Out to BuyersBuyers decide how they feel about a home in the first few minutes, some...
07/23/2026

Simple Ways to Help Your Home Stand Out to Buyers
Buyers decide how they feel about a home in the first few minutes, sometimes sooner, and that reaction is more fragile than most sellers realize. It doesn't take much to tip it one way or the other, and fixing the things that do usually costs less than people assume.
Start With the First Impression
Most...

Selling soon? These practical, low-cost tips help your home make a stronger first impression and stand out to buyers touring the market this season and beyond.

How to Use Landscaping to Create More Privacy at HomePrivacy doesn't require a 10-foot wall or blackout curtains over ev...
07/21/2026

How to Use Landscaping to Create More Privacy at Home
Privacy doesn't require a 10-foot wall or blackout curtains over every window. Most of the time it comes down to picking the right plants, structures, and placement, and doing it in roughly the right order. Get the order wrong, and the yard ends up pretty in photos, but useless for the window that's...

Discover how strategic landscaping choices, from evergreen hedges to fencing and layered planting, can add privacy to your yard without losing curb appeal.

How Summer Market Conditions Affect Buyers and Sellers | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors
07/20/2026

How Summer Market Conditions Affect Buyers and Sellers | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Whether you are buying or selling this season, understanding how the summer real estate market works can give you a significant edge. Our agents at Howard Hanna Coach Realtors are here to guide you through every step of the Long Island market with local e

Look at the updated South Huntington Market Watch Report.
07/19/2026

Look at the updated South Huntington Market Watch Report.

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

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring HomesMost buyers walk into their first showing without much of a pla...
07/19/2026

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring Homes
Most buyers walk into their first showing without much of a plan, and it shows. They fall for a good paint job, then second-guess everything by the third house. Twenty minutes of planning fixes most of that, but many neglect it.
Start With What You Actually Need
Before you book a single showing, split...

Before your first showing, be clear on what you actually need. Here's how to build a must-have list that keeps your home search focused and realistic from the start.

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