Lido Beach, with the Atlantic Ocean along its southern border, offers residents the opportunity to "live on a beautiful beach with pure white sand and still commute to Manhattan in a very reasonable amount of time," says Elizabeth Murdy, president of the Lido Beach Civic Association.

Instead of flowers and a card for Mother’s Day, how about giving Mom a new place to live?

The Werbers bought their 1,750-square-foot classic early 20th century home 25 years ago.

A 1,368-square foot farm house in Sag Harbor, complete with shed, barn and chicken coop, is listed for $1.795 million

Big city apartment-dwelling can be a financial and emotional drain, but the growing trend of co-living can soften the blow.

A Mediterranean-style waterfront home in Lloyd Harbor that was inspired by Palladian villas has listed for $8.95 million

When movie stars would come to Sea Cliff in the 1950s to perform at a local theater, some would stay at a summer bungalow around the corner now on the market for $699,000.

A waterfront Hampton Bays compound that has been featured in motion pictures has sold for $5.7 million, the highest selling residential property in the hamlet's history, based on all sold listings recorded by MLSLI.

The Corsaros' 3,045-square-foot home was custom built in 1994.

An oceanfront Montauk property featuring two homes on separate but continuous two-acre lots has listed for $21 million.

With some original elements still in place, this 1923 Freeport Colonial listed for $529,000 "still has that old world charm and 1920s feel," says the home's listing agent.

Long Island's largest village, at 9.3 square miles, Lloyd Harbor is situated along Long Island Sound and offers the "coastal lifestyle that goes along with it," says 23-year resident Elena D'Agostino of Lucky to Live Here Realty.

Movehub.com, a website that helps connect people with international shipping companies, calculated its U.S. Hipster Index from among the 150 most populous American cities.

A midcentury modern home in Manhasset on the market for $3.199 million comes with an indoor lap pool.

A real estate attorney is an essential member of a home buyer's team.

A waterfront home in New Suffolk comes with a lookout tower. It is on the market for $2.825 million.

A historic Bellport Village home that has belonged to only two families in its more than 150-year history has come on the market for $875,000.

A historic Northport Village Victorian has been renovated and expanded. It is on the market for $1.355 million.

A Bayport home features a dining room ceiling that came from a church rectory. It is on the market for $915,000.

With social media posts, a party atmosphere and even participation from local businesses now in the mix, real estate agents have taken the ordinary open house to the next level.