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GreatNeck.com captures history, glamour, fashion, real estate and the social scene that combines Great Neck chic with true international style. It appeals to the sophisticated clientele seeking an entertaining source of special events, selective shopping, real estate, art trends, travel, and guide to finer living.

                                                          Average Price of Homes Sold 2006/7 USA
Zip         City                                        Jan - Jun 2006     Jan - Nov 2007
90210    BEVERLY HILLS, CA                      $2,133,000         $2,323,000  
06831    GREENWICH, CT                          $2,736,000         $2,605,100
33480    PALM BEACH, FL                          $1,928,000         $1,951,500
11968    SOUTHAMPTON, NY                      $1,711,000         $1,902,800

In many states, personal residences are legally protected from the claims of most creditors due to a homestead exemption. Exemptions vary widely from state to state. Certain states provide an unlimited dollar value homestead exemption. Certain homestead exemptions include a U.S. Court of Appeals decision that applies even when the owner acquired or enlarged their homestead with the intent of defrauding creditors, others povide no specific homestead exemption. Check with an experienced professional prior to any transaction. For specific introductions to screened professionals in your area email: info@greatneck.com

F. Scott Fitzgerald

When it comes to capturing the essence of Long Island’s colorful Gold Coast, nobody did it better than author F. Scott Fitzgerald.  "His famous novel, The Great Gatsby, encapsulated life as it was enjoyed by the members of New York’s high society, with their breathtakingly luxurious estates overlooking Long Island Sound, their outrageous parties that went far into the night … and their extravagant lifestyle, in which “excess” was the word of the day. This intriguing piece of America’s history was also captured in Nelson DeMille’s popular novel, The Gold Coast, and Hollywood films like Sabrina, in which Audrey Hepburn played the beautiful daughter of a chauffeur on a Gold Coast estate. The lavish mansions that were once the homes of Astors, Vanderbilts and even a United States president have served as the setting for other movies, as well. ... The beauty of Long Island’s northern coast, combined with its proximity to New York City, made it a natural choice for wealthy industrialists, politicians, and even creative geniuses  ... " Read the entire story  

Great Neck Arts Center ... is the diverse assembly of talented and dynamic people who bring it to life every day. ...  The faculty of talented specialists; the staff of dedicated administrators; the board of directors, composed of leaders in the community who represent the full spectrum of careers in our society; everyone working together to keep the Arts Center alive and thriving. ... For everyone, the arts provide enrichment, stimulation, illumination and a vehicle for self-expression that will last a lifetime. ... Few communities around the country can boast of having such a facility in their midst. ...please be generous and support our efforts. You'll be glad you did. Regina Keller Gil - Executive Director email: reginagil@greatneckarts.org

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