So, it was another snowy weekend here on the East End. The snow, the ice, the frigid cold and the general lousy weather continues here in the Hamptons. While internet activity for rentals and sales still remains strong and steady, the number of people willing to trek through snow and frigid temps is dwindling. This in turn has led to a number of rentals actually being rented sight unseen.
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| Rapid Rescue… lifesavers! Yep, that’s my car! |
One broker I spoke with “E” said it, “makes me very nervous.” Renting from a picture which could have very well been photo-shopped is a bad idea. Another agent “G” indicated that they’re seeing tenants from previous seasons going back to the house they rented last year so they don’t have to come back out and look again. Speaking to my cadre (aren’t you impressed with my vocabulary?) of experienced brokers and agents, the weather continues to put somewhat of a damper on the Hamptons market. That being said, once the snow melts they’re expecting an explosion of activity…. because phones are ringing and e-emails are being traded back and forth. So the grade for this weekend was a C+. I really have to go to Florida soon!
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| An offer at Guild Hall you can’t refuse! |
If you want an example of how difficult it is to get around the Hamptons, look no further than yours truly. I made the mistake of taking my “4 Wheel” car out last night to pick up some food. But alas, after one gunning of the accelerator and a slippy driveway I ended up in a snow bank on my own driveway. I mean with all of the ice, if you don’t see sharp you’ll be flat (read that again). Anyway, thanks to RAPID RECOVERY and $135, I finally got my car out this morning. By the way, I also want to thank my lovely neighbor for trying to pretend he didn’t see. I wasn’t going to ask for your help anyway! So for the next few days, keep Rapid Recovery on speed dial, they were great and there in about an hour…(631) 728-7752.
Meanwhile, this week there’s an offer at Guild Hall you can’t refuse. The East Hampton film society will be presenting a special screening this Thursday night at 7 p.m. of the 1972 classic, “The Godfather.” Personally I liked the “Godfather II” better but still this flick glues me to the screen every time I catch it on TV. Tickets are $8.00 for non members. If you want more information click here for the website and you can also buy tickets. So, take it to the mattresses and go get a ticket…. otherwise you may find a horse in your bed!