Author: Carolyn Best

Carolyn A. Best is a licensed real estate agent with EXIT Realty Premier, serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and Brooklyn. With over 30 years of Long Island experience and deep roots in the community, Carolyn brings authenticity and genuine care to every transaction. Her personal experience with homelessness as a teenager shaped her commitment to helping everyone find a safe place to call home. When she's not helping clients navigate the real estate market, Carolyn volunteers with Habitat for Humanity of Nassau County, building affordable housing for low-income families. As one of thirteen children, she understands family dynamics and the importance of finding a home where life happens. Call or text Carolyn anytime at (516) 250-4891.

How to Sell Your Long Island Home Fast in 2026 — A Seller’s Practical Guide

If you are ready to sell your Long Island home in 2026, you are entering a market that still favors sellers — but one that rewards preparation and strategy far more than it did in 2021. Today’s buyers are data-driven, more patient, and less likely to waive contingencies. Knowing what the market actually looks like […]

5 Things to Know Before Buying a Home on Long Island This Spring

buying a home on Long Island spring 2026 tips

Buying a home on Long Island this spring means navigating one of the most competitive and specific real estate markets in the country. Prices are elevated, inventory is tight, and the rules here are different from anywhere else. As a licensed Realtor with EXIT Realty Premier serving Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn, I work in […]

Long Island Housing Market 2026 – Spring Update

The Long Island housing market 2026 is giving buyers and sellers reasons to act — and if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment, this spring may be it. Here’s what the data is telling us right now, and what it means for you. Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% — A […]

Identity Theft Protection for Homebuyers: Would You Know the Signs?

Identity Theft Protection for Homebuyers: Would You Know the Signs? Identity theft protection for homebuyers is something most people don’t think about — until it happens to them. I know, because it recently happened to me. Last week, my phone started buzzing with confirmation codes from Affirm.com — a popular “buy now, pay later” service. […]

No, Investors Aren’t Buying All the Homes

I hear this concern a lot from buyers: “What’s the point of looking? Big investors are scooping up all the houses anyway.” I get why people feel that way. The headlines make it sound like Wall Street is buying every home in America. But here’s the truth: It’s not actually happening. The Real Numbers According […]