Commack Real Estate: It's More than Just a Home

By Craig Axelrod
October 5, 2009

When looking at real estate in Commack New York, you want to find the perfect new home. New construction in Commack, such as new houses built by Emmy houses, you the chance to have a brand-house with beautiful layout that no family has lived in before.

More than just a home, when you move to Commack it is a community. In the suburbs of Long Island, new houses in Commack give families great schools and a real sense of community. With extensive parks, golfing, restaurants and beautiful property, Commack New York should be one of the towns on your shortlist.

When you buy a home in Commack, you have a tremendous number of choices. There are more than 100 restaurants, a dozen parks, museums, and many activities for the family. Whether you like sports, movies, bowling, shopping or outdoor activities, the choices are yours.

Within the town, there are many local communities. Manorwood Estates in Commack, a new development by Emmy houses, offers a range of choices from 3200 to 4000 sq.ft. with a variety of floor plans. Whether you're looking for a classic design, open layouts or traditional designs, you'll find many options available. On 1 acre parcels, these new homes were spacious inside and out.

As you look a Commack property, ask yourself these 5 things:

1. is this a house layout or an old home? Many older houses have smaller rooms lower ceilings, lacking that open house feel.

2. Does the kitchen need to be renovated? This can cost $50,000 or more; with new construction, you have the brand-house of your dreams built into the price of the house.

3. Does the new home have enough bedrooms? Most people want at least one extra room for future family growth, visitors or a new house office. Make sure you don't limit yourself with your buy.

4. How large is the basement? A few decades ago, people used their basement for storage. Today, many people add upto 2000 extra square feet of living space by finishing their basement. Ideally, you have high ceilings (8 to 9 feet) with as little piping and low hanging duct work as possible. Some new homes designed two decades ago had high ceilings but piping and other structures hung from the ceiling throughout the basement, creating a complicated maze that people are required to duck through.

5. Do you like the neighbors? You are going to be living there, so make sure these are the people you want on your block.

As you choose your home, keep in mind-you're purchaseing a new house, not just the home. Make sure that you choose your house in Commack - or any other area - that is a house you will be happy in.