Donna Roberson Valley Stream Real Estate News

01/08/2026

Thinking about selling your home this spring? 🌸 Check out these 5 simple tips to help you get top dollar — from curb appeal to staging! 🏡💐

01/08/2026

Post-Holiday Finances: How to Reset Your Budget for Home Buying
January is a natural reset point — especially after the financial impact of the holidays. Between gift spending, travel, and year-end bills, many would-be buyers feel a little off track. The good news? A fresh year offers the perfect opportunity to reassess your finances and build a clear, realistic...

January is a natural reset point — especially after the financial impact of the holidays. Between gift spending, travel, and year-end bills, many would-be buyers feel a little off track. The good news? A fresh year offers the perfect opportunity to reassess your finances and build a clear,...

01/07/2026

Look at the updated Valley Stream Market Watch Market Watch Report.

With real estate being local, it's important to work with an expert who understands what is happening in your neighborhood as well as the area(s) you may be looking to move.

01/06/2026

Did you know rock salt can actually damage your masonry? 🧱 In this video, Realtor Roberson explains why using rock salt on driveways, steps, or brick walkways can harm your masonry surfaces over time. Learn safer alternatives to keep your property looking great and lasting longer through the winter season. ❄️

01/05/2026

Lucy from *Peanuts* is tired of getting toys and dolls—she’s thinking bigger! When Charlie Brown asks what she really wants, her answer surprises everyone: 🏡😂 Watch this classic moment with a Realtor Roberson twist on how owning property beats playthings any day!

01/03/2026

The Value of Local Market Knowledge When Selling Your Home
When selling your home, one of the most critical, yet underestimated, factors in how quickly it sells and how much you ultimately walk away with is local market knowledge.
Understanding the unique dynamics of your neighborhood gives you a strategic advantage in these key areas:
1. Accurate Pricing...

When selling your home, one of the most critical, yet underestimated, factors in how quickly it sells and how much you ultimately walk away with is local market knowledge. Understanding the unique dynamics of your neighborhood gives you a strategic advantage in these key areas: 1. Accurate...

01/02/2026

Post Holiday Reset: How to Refresh Your Home for the New Year
Once the holidays wrap up, homeowners are often left with both fond memories and lingering clutter. Decorations come down, routines return, and suddenly your home feels ready for a fresh start. A post-holiday reset is the perfect way to refresh your space, restore order, and set a positive tone for the...

Once the holidays wrap up, homeowners are often left with both fond memories and lingering clutter. Decorations come down, routines return, and suddenly your home feels ready for a fresh start. A post-holiday reset is the perfect way to refresh your space, restore order, and set a positive tone...

01/01/2026

New Year, New Home: How to Set Smart Home-Buying Goals for the Year Ahead
The start of a new year is a natural time to set fresh goals. For many buyers, purchasing a home sits at the top of that list. Whether you're a first-time buyer or planning your next move, January offers a valuable opportunity to slow down, get organized, and approach the home-buying process with clarity...

The start of a new year is a natural time to set fresh goals. For many buyers, purchasing a home sits at the top of that list. Whether you're a first-time buyer or planning your next move, January offers a valuable opportunity to slow down, get organized, and approach the home-buying process...

12/27/2025

Selling in Snowy Conditions: Safety, Access, and Presentation Tips
Selling a home during winter comes with its own unique challenges — especially when snow and ice are involved. While fewer buyers may be actively house hunting, those who are tend to be serious and motivated. The key to a successful winter sale is making your home safe, accessible, and visually appealing,...

Selling a home during winter comes with its own unique challenges — especially when snow and ice are involved. While fewer buyers may be actively house hunting, those who are tend to be serious and motivated. The key to a successful winter sale is making your home safe, accessible, and...

12/26/2025

Your Guide for Balancing Humidity Levels in Your Home During Winter
As winter settles in, many homeowners focus on staying warm; however, indoor comfort depends on more than just temperature. Humidity plays a major role in how your home feels, how healthy the air is, and how well it holds up over time. Cold outdoor air holds less moisture, and when it's heated indoors,...

As winter settles in, many homeowners focus on staying warm; however, indoor comfort depends on more than just temperature. Humidity plays a major role in how your home feels, how healthy the air is, and how well it holds up over time. Cold outdoor air holds less moisture, and when it's heated...

12/26/2025

Looking Beyond Closets: How to Evaluate a Home's Storage Potential
When touring homes, it's easy to open a closet door, take a glance, and mentally check "storage" off the list. But smart buyers know that a home's true storage potential goes far beyond bedroom closets. Evaluating storage thoughtfully can save you from future frustration, clutter, and costly renovations...

When touring homes, it's easy to open a closet door, take a glance, and mentally check