Jaclyn DAmico Properties

06/11/2026

Discover your hometown by attending this weekend's unique local events! Immerse yourself in the local culture, meet new people, and maybe even discover something you’ve never noticed before.

52nd Annual Long Island Bavarian Festival
Sat 6/13 through Sun 6/14
Plattduetsche Park Restaurant & Beergarden: 1132 Hempstead Tpke, Franklins Square
Enjoy live music in an Oktoberfest atmosphere including performances, German food specialties, German import booths as well as games, amusement and rides for the kids.

Long Island FunFest
Now through 6/21
Suffolk County Community College: 485 Wicks Rod, Brentwood
Long Island's largest fair is back with family entertainment including dazzling Saturday night Fireworks by Grucci, exciting midway rides and games for all ages, and favorite fair food.

North Meets South Food & Drink Festival
Sat 6/13 from 12pm to 6pm
Great South Bay Brewery: 25 Drexel Dr, Bay Shore
North Meets South brings LI’s North Shore and South Shore together for a high-energy outdoor food and drink festival—where craft beer meets curated shopping.

Town of Islip SeaFest
Sat 6/13 from 2pm to 8pm
Bay Shore Marina: 150 South Clinton Ave, Bay Shore
Experience a day filled with an array of exciting vendors, delectable food trucks, a beer garden and four different live music performances, set against the backdrop of the Great South Bay.

Strawberry Festival
Now through 6/14 from 10am to 5pm
Lenny Bruno Farms: 740 Wading River Rd, Manorville
Kick off strawberry season with a day full of fun, fresh flavors & unforgettable memories! Enjoy live music, foam bubble party, vendors, playgrounds, jumbo garden games, farm animal meet-and-greets, unique photo opportunities & more.

Bay Shore Arts Festival
Sun 6/14 from 11am to 6pm
Main Street, Bay Shore
Explore Main Street with numerous artist and vendor booths, enjoy delicious food from local eateries, and listen to live music. Kids can have fun at the petting zoo and pony rides!

06/10/2026

Sellers Google this late at night…

Selling your home on Long Island typically costs 6–8% when all fees are counted.

Typical costs include real estate commissions, attorney fees, NY transfer tax and property tax adjustments.

Need more clarity on net proceeds? Let's chat!

06/09/2026

You’ve cleaned, you’ve decluttered, you’ve put out the "For Sale" sign, and… crickets. In the dating world, getting ghosted is annoying. In the real estate world, getting ghosted by buyers is expensive.

The “I’m Not a Contractor” Panic
When a buyer see a tarnished doorknob, a cracked window pane, or a ceiling fan covered in three years of dust, they don’t just see a small chore. They see a “money pit.”

Small maintenance issues signal to a buyer that the big things (like the HVAC or the plumbing) might have been neglected too. As we’ve seen in recent market research, lack of maintenance is a top reason deals fall through or never start.

The Fix: Spend a weekend doing the “Small Stuff”
- Replace burnt-out lightbulbs
- Tighten loose cabinet handles
- Oil squeaky doors
- Power-wash the front walkway

Read more on the blog: https://www.tegrlty.com/ghosted-by-buyers/

06/08/2026

So, you did it. You sat through the mountain of paperwork, signed your name more times than a celebrity, and finally, the keys were dropped into your palm.

Many buyers walk into their new home with nothing but a key and a dream. To make the transition smoother, follow our ultimate "Survival Kit" with the things you need to have in your car, not buried in a box in a moving truck.

The “Throne Room” Basics (Trust Us, You Need This)
If there is one thing that can turn a “yay, we own a house!” mood into a “why did we do this?” mood, it’s realized, too late, that the bathrooms are completely empty. No matter how clean the previous owners were, you’re going to want your own supplies the second you cross the threshold.

What to pack:
- Toilet Paper: Pack more than you think.
- Hand Soap & a Hand Towel: You’ll be touching a lot of dusty surfaces.
- A Shower Curtain and Rings: There is nothing worse than wanting a hot shower after a long day of moving and realizing there’s no curtain to keep the water in the tub.
- Basic Toiletry Bag: Toothbrush, toothpaste, and some aspirin (moving-day headaches are real).

We’ve seen it a thousand times: the boxes are all labeled “Bathroom,” but they are at the very back of the truck. Having a small “Day One” bag in your trunk saves you from a world of stress.

Read more on the blog: https://www.tegrlty.com/i-just-bought-a-house/

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

When you look for perfection, you’re looking for a finished product that matches your current taste 100%. But your taste will change, and more importantly, you can change the house. What you can’t change is the location, the lot size, or the price you paid.

Location Beats Aesthetics (Every Single Time)
We have seen it a thousand times: a buyer chooses the “perfect” house in a “just okay” location over a “fixer-upper” in a “dream” location. Two years later, they are frustrated by the commute or the lack of nearby amenities.

You can renovate a kitchen, but you cannot move a house three miles closer to your favorite coffee shop. When you are house shopping, focus on the lifestyle each area offers. Ask yourself:

- How is the commute to work?
- Are there walking trails or parks nearby?
- Is it close to the amenities that make your daily life easier?

If the house is “good enough” but the location is perfect, buy the house. You’re investing in your quality of life, not just a set of four walls.

Read more on the blog: https://www.tegrlty.com/stop-hunting-for-perfect/

06/04/2026

Discover your hometown by attending this weekend's unique local events! Immerse yourself in the local culture, meet new people, and maybe even discover something you’ve never noticed before.

HarborFest Dock Day & Craft Festival
Sun 6/7 from 10am to 5pm
Port Washington Town Dock: 347 Main St, Port Washington
Celebrate the towns Nautical Heritage on the Waterfront of Manhasset Bay with a craft show, cruises, live entertainment, a children’s fun park, Enviro-Expo & Environmental Education Project, Fabulous Food Court, Merchant and Organization Booths and Exhibits, Fire Boat Demonstrations & More!

Wantagh Spring Festival
Sat 6/6 from 10am to 4pm
LIRR – Wantagh Station: Sunrise Hwy & Wantagh Ave, Wantagh
The Kiwanis Club of Wantagh hosts its annual spring festival featuring a giant craft & vendor bazaar, tasty tailgate food truck rally, all-day deejay, kids funzone, the NY Islanders slapshot booth, and facepainting.

Waterdrinker Lavender Festival
Sat 6/6 through Sun 6/7 from 9am to 6pm
Waterdrinker Manorville: 663 Wading River Rd, Manorville
Tiptoe through Lavender Lane, enjoy live music, Food Trucks Galore and shop from over 50 local vendors this year! Enjoy the beautiful photo displays in our Raised Lavender Garden Area!

Farmingdale Spring Street Fair
Sat 6/6 from 10:30am to 4:30pm
Main St & Conklin St, Farmingdale
Bring the family to the Farmingdale Fire Department Street Fair. Fire Department Open house 12-3PM, with live demos. Medieval Times in Village Green, food & vendors.

Massapequa Community Street Festival
Sun 6/7 from 11am to 6pm
Between Veterans Blvd & Clark Ave, Massapequa
Join the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Street Fair. Enjoy delicious food, great music, amazing prices, fantastic vendors, and fun family activities!

Strawberry Festival
Weekends 6/6 through 6/14 from 10am to 5pm
Lenny Bruno Farms: 740 Wading River Rd, Manorville
Kick off strawberry season with a day full of fun, fresh flavors & unforgettable memories! Enjoy live music, foam bubble party, vendors, playgrounds, jumbo garden games, farm animal meet-and-greets, unique photo opportunities & more.

06/03/2026

This keeps sellers up at night…

If your house isn’t selling, it’s usually price, condition, or marketing.

The market always speaks.

Listening early saves money.

06/02/2026

You’ve cleaned, you’ve decluttered, you’ve put out the "For Sale" sign, and… crickets. In the dating world, getting ghosted is annoying. In the real estate world, getting ghosted by buyers is expensive.

You’ve Made Showing the House a Mission Impossible
“Showings only between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on alternating Tuesdays when the moon is in waxing gibbous.”

If your showing instructions are too restrictive, you are essentially ghosting the buyers yourself. Buyers are busy. If they have five houses to see on a Saturday morning and yours is the only one they can’t get into, they won’t reschedule: they’ll just buy one of the other four.

The Fix: Make your home as accessible as possible. We recommend using a secure lockbox and allowing for “short notice” showings whenever possible. It’s a temporary inconvenience for a permanent sale.

Read more on the blog: https://www.tegrlty.com/ghosted-by-buyers/