Valentine’s day is almost here and wether you’re single, coupled or somewhere in between we’ve got the scoop on things to do around Long Island that won’t disappoint. 1.Be artsy Get creative with your partner this year and head to a love themed paint night at one of Long Island’s sip and paint nights. Seasons [...]

At Signature, we pride ourselves on being a family unit, and you never fully understand the gravity of a situation until it affects one of your own. This past year, one of our agents Elizabeth Houlihan had a son, Patrick, who was born with a cleft lip and palate. Elizabeth bravely decided to document and share [...]

An accent wall can totally transform a room, taking it from boring and drab to bold and exciting. Accent walls create a new focal point for your space, add liveliness and contrast, and are typically a very inexpensive DIY project. The starter accent wall You can easily add an accent wall to your room in one [...]

We frequently talk about why it makes sense to buy a home financially, but more often than not the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of a home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain [...]

Ready to sell your house? Here is a few staging tips to get your home prepared for the market. When listing a home that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions, you want to make sure it's presented in the best light. You wouldn't buy a $50,000 dollar car if it was filled from [...]

Want to spruce up your kitchen but stuck on a tight budget? Check out the list of improvements you can get started on for under $100. These tips can come in handy when you're ready to list your home to sell on the market. REFRESH THE SINK: If your sink is starting to look outdated, find [...]

From tree and menorah lightings to boat parades and holiday train rides, get into the spirit of the season with these holiday events.   Charles Dickens Festival | Port Jefferson December 1 &2, 10:00am Watch “A Christmas Carol” come to life in downtown Port Jefferson. You can see characters such as Father Christmas, Dickens Mayor, Scrooge [...]

Instead of cooking this year, leave the hard work to someone else and try one of these fabulous restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner. Revel Restaurant and Bar  835 Franklin Ave., Garden City, 516-246-9111 Open Reservations 12pm - 8pm Ala Carte Menu with Chef’s Thanksgiving Day Specials Mirabelle Restaurant & Tavern 150 Main St., Stony Brook, 631-751-0555 [...]

Real estate agency is 'a happy place' The brokerage allows staff and agents alike to work flexible hours to care for children or ailing family members, and the offices close early before holidays and on Sunday afternoons in the summer. Real estate broker  Donna Spinoso-Gelb remembers seeing a sudden flurry of for-sale signs bearing the name [...]