Did you know that one of the sweetest holidays of the year happens on the day before Lent? For people of Polish heritage and anyone who loves Polish cuisine, Fat Tuesday is better known as National Paczki Day! Whether you're trying paczki for the first time or you've been looking forward to this unique holiday all year long, Nassau County has tons of great bakeries and Polish delis where you can celebrate in style. Our real estate agents have all of the delicious details on where to celebrate National Paczki Day around Nassau County this year.

Order Paczki at These 5 Places

1. Polish Kitchen and Deli – 602 Glen Cove Ave., Sea Cliff, NY 11579
   With a convenient location close to Sea Cliff homes for sale, the Polish Kitchen and Deli is the perfect place to pick up paczki and so much more. If you're looking for a full meal before you enjoy your sweet treat, this is the place to be. The Polish Kitchen and Deli features a full hot lunch buffet, with all of your favorite Polish specialties in one place.

Regardless if you're buying a home or selling a home, moving from one house to another is a stressful task. The complexity of the real estate transaction, coupled with the challenges associated with such a significant lifestyle adjustment, is enough to give even the most easy-going of homeowners plenty of stress. How can you maintain your sanity during a move? Our real estate agents believe that the answer lies in proper preparation before, during, and after the home sale is finalized.

What to Do Before You Move

Although you may not know exactly when you'll close on your home sale, you should prepare for relocation the minute you put in your first offer.

• Get Organized
  Organization will save you hassle, money, and time. Organize all of your important documents and keep them in a secure location. This includes all licenses, birth certificates, passports, medical documents, and academic paperwork.

The New Year has arrived and Valentine's Day will be here before we know it! This romantic holiday is an excellent opportunity to tell those who love just how much you care about them and appreciate their place in your life. If you want to express your gratitude and compassion for your partner, friends, or family members, our real estate agents think that you should say it with flowers from these fantastic florists around Nassau County.

• Westbury Florist — 53 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590
  Do you want to make Valentine's Day truly special? Westbury Florist knows that sending flowers always delivers smiles! Along with their vast array of flowers, they also carry a variety of plants and gourmet fruit baskets so you can give your loved one exactly what they want for Valentine's Day. Pop in and let them create a custom basket for you after you've finished browsing Westbury homes for sale.  

Preparing your home for an open house can be overwhelming, but with a little planning and a lot of elbow grease, it's not so bad. Our real estate agents have helped many clients successfully stage their homes for viewing. Here they share some tips about prepping some often overlooked spaces that will wow buyers with the right look.

• Laundry Room
  It's easy to forget about one of the most utilitarian rooms in the house. After all, who loves spending time doing laundry? Believe it or not, lots of people. A clean, organized laundry room with space to stash products and fold clothing is a major draw for buyers. Putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls, giving it a thorough cleaning, and placing detergent and clothes on shelves and in bins will make your laundry room shine.