Helen Trimes Esposito-Licensed Salesperson

06/16/2026

Another reason for the low housing inventory on the market, especially here on Long Island, is due to the tax that homeowners with considerable home equity are hit with when they sell. The National Association of Realtors is currently lobbying to exclude more equity from taxation.

Curated by Smartbrief. NAR leaders are lobbying to expand the home equity tax exclusion, backing the More Homes on the Market Act as a fix for tight inventory. On S...

04/18/2026

Surprise! In the last year, Baby Boomers became the biggest force of home buyers and sellers according to the NAR 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report. They are the highest of any age group with 42% of buyers and 55% of sellers nation-wide, beating out Millennials. What's their secret? Home equity built up from decades of owning a home. What's the takeaway for younger buyers? Ramp up your saving for a home and hire an expert Realtor to help you become a home owner.

Helen Trimes
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
SRS,PSA, HFR, ABR, CBR, RETP
[email protected] Cell: 516-884-2662
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Rockville Centre, NY Office: 516-669-3700

Find out which generation is leading the housing market from NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, which breaks down who’s buying and selling and the trends driving moves.

01/13/2026

Thinking about selling your house this year? You may consider selling it "as is" and making it easy on yourself, or fixing it up a bit first. As the number of homes for sale starts climbing in the Spring market, buyers will have more choices. They will start being more selective. More competition in the 2026 real estate market means your home’s condition is more important again.
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2026/01/07/thinking-about-selling-your-house-as-is-read-this-first?a=1000042616-7cd1388e552cc0170b4e3ccd8cc3ad7b

Helen A Trimes,
SRS,PSA, HFR, ABR, CBR, RETP
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
304 Merrick Road
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
C:516-884-2662 O:516-669-3700
[email protected]

If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options.

01/09/2026

Winter is far from over, so check out this quick rundown from LIRealtor of how to make your home more energy efficient. Good advice is included for home sellers on how to cut your energy costs now and what will make a difference when you sell. And for buyers, you should consider the condition of windows, doors and siding. According to the REALTORS® Residential Sustainability Report, those are the most important energy efficient home features.
https://www.lirealtor.com/buyers-sellers/consumer-blog-listing/consumer-blog-detail/consumer/2026/01/07/consumer-guide--how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient

When prioritizing home improvement projects, think about both what will cut your energy costs and what will make a difference when you sell. According to the REALTORS® Residential Sustainability Report, windows, doors and siding are the most important energy efficient home features for buyers, wit...

01/06/2026

It has been a privilege to work with this client once again. My style is one of collaboration—finding out my client's goals and working hard to achieve them. It’s so gratifying to know my efforts get results and they are appreciated, especially by those who have trusted me with their business before.

08/10/2025

This lovely home is now on its way to becoming the place that a new family will call home.

07/27/2025

Appliances these days seem to have shorter and shorter life spans. Here's a handy and simple chart to help consumers decide whether to repair or replace.

Want your appliances to last longer? 🧼🛠️ Discover easy maintenance tips that can extend their lifespan and save you money in the long run.
https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/extend-lifespan-of-home-appliances-with-the-right-maintenance/?cid=eo_sm_fb

07/24/2025

Come check out this well-maintained Ranch house, ideal for downsizing or just starting out. Open House Saturday July 26th from 12-2pm.

07/18/2025

I'm so excited to offer this beautiful and well-maintained Ranch home in the North Valley Stream neighborhood. It's updated and move-in ready. Showings by appointment.