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		<title>North Fork, East End of Long Island Retirement/Vacation Condos for Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Mindnich</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a foot of snow is the sight present at my front door, it occurs to me that owning a property absent certain time consuming tasks might be a great idea. While I have a few more years to go before the leap to a 55 and better, retirement, or active adult community occurs, I&#8217;m [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://optionsrealty.com/files/2009/03/snow-field-w-art.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="9" vspace="9" align="left" />When a foot of snow is the sight present at my front door, it occurs to me that owning a property absent certain time consuming tasks might be a great idea. While I have a few more years to go before the leap to a 55 and better, retirement, or active adult community occurs, I&#8217;m looking very forward to it.</p>
<p>Absent the element of &#8220;retirement&#8221;, there are any number of choices for those seeking a low maintenance family condo on the North fork. Below, please find an overview of available condos. All info is obtained from MLSLI, subject to error. *CS indicates common charges. <strong>Common charges and taxes are estimates.</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">In Aquebogue, NY:</span></p>
<p>SILVER VILLAGE</p>
<p>Price range available: $379.900. CS: $236 Taxes: $6774</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">In Baiting Hollow, NY:</span></p>
<p>THE KNOLLS</p>
<p>Price range available: $299k-$479K CS: $257-$335 Taxes: $4757-$4811</p>
<p>THE BLUFFS</p>
<p>Price range available: $364,500-$468,888 CS: $326 Taxes: $5603-$5581</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">In Calverton, NY</span></p>
<p>CALVERTON HILLS</p>
<p>Price range available: $137,990-$204,900 CS: $275 Taxes: $2094.</p>
<p>FOXWOOD VILLAGE</p>
<p>Price ranges available: $169,900-$360,000 CS: $410-$468 Taxes: $3229-$6097</p>
<p>WINDCREST EAST</p>
<p>Price ranges available: $545,000-$589,900 CS: $272-$300 Taxes: $4947-$5780</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">In East Marion, NY</span></p>
<p>CLEAVES POINT</p>
<p>Price ranges available: $849,000 CS: $575 Taxes: $3069</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">In Greenport, NY</span></p>
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<p>DRIFTWOOD COVE</p>
<p>Price ranges available: $179k-$180k CS:$303 Taxes:$-</p>
<p>PHEASANT RUN</p>
<p>Price ranges available: $439k CS:$375 Taxes:$3214</p>
<p>STERLING COVE</p>
<p>Price ranges available: $765k CS:$484 Taxes:$2306</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">In Jamesport, NY</span></p>
<p>MAIDSTONE LANDING</p>
<p>Price ranges available: $649k-$1.275m CS:$455-$535 Taxes:$6000-$7500</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">In Riverhead, NY</span></p>
<p>WILLOW PONDS</p>
<p>Price ranges available:$269k-$479k CS:$273-$291 Taxes:$4129-$5032</p>
<p>MILL POND COMMONS</p>
<p>Price ranges available:$282k-$307 CS:$187-$210 Taxes:$2454-$2574</p>
<p>SADDLE LAKES</p>
<p>Price ranges available:$369k-$379k CS:$288 Taxes:$3760-$3834</p>
<p>STONELEIGH WOODS</p>
<p>Price ranges available:$365k-375k CS:$263 Taxes:$4250-$4550</p>
<p>SUNKEN PONDS</p>
<p>Price ranges available:$375k-$419k CS:$300. Taxes:$3731-$6282</p>
<p>THE HIGHLANDS</p>
<p>Price ranges available:$574,900 CS:$394. Taxes:$10,112</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Southold, NY</span></p>
<p>COLONIAL VILLAGE</p>
<p>Price ranges available:$172,200-$277,650 CS:$355-$390 Taxes:$150-$170</p>
<p>FOUNDERS VILLAGE</p>
<p>Price ranges available:$349k-$359k CS:$240 Taxes:$2570</p>
<p>To view MLSLI listings on all properties mentioned, <a href="http://www.mlsfinder.com/ny_mlsli/optionsrealty/index.cfm" target="_blank">just click here,</a> and enter &#8220;condo/co-op&#8221; and your town of interest.</p>
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<p>To search available condos or homes for sale on the North Fork / East End Long Island or condos on the North Fork of Long Island, click <a title="Search North Fork Homes" href="http://www.mlsfinder.com/ny_mlsli/optionsrealty/index.cfm">“north fork homes”</a>, enter your area of interest and any parameters, and click “go”- properties for sale include Riverhead, Aquebogue, Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Jamesport, Laurel, Mattituck, Cutchogue, Peconic, Southold, Greenport, East Marion, Orient, and Orient Point, NY.</p>
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		<title>Seniors to Benefit from Reverse Mortgages</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Mindnich</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a recent column at Inman News authored by Tom Kelly, there is a loan of interest approved for senior homeowners. According to Kelly, 
&#8220;The housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 recently approved the HECM-FOR-PURCHASE program, allowing lenders to close the mortgages after Jan. 1, 2009. The move allows older homeowners to make a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://optionsrealty.com/files/2009/01/reverse-pic-nic.jpg" align="left" border="1" height="173" hspace="9" vspace="9" width="231" />According to a <a href="http://www.inman.com/buyers-sellers/columnists/tomkelly/reverse-mortgage-buyers-debuts" target="_blank">recent column</a> at Inman News authored by Tom Kelly, there is a loan of interest approved for senior homeowners.<strong> <a href="http://www.inman.com/buyers-sellers/columnists/tomkelly/reverse-mortgage-buyers-debuts" target="_blank">According to Kelly</a>, </strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;The housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 recently approved the HECM-FOR-PURCHASE program, allowing lenders to close the mortgages after Jan. 1, 2009. The move allows older homeowners to make a large down payment on a new home and then utilize the reverse mortgage as permanent financing.&#8221; </strong></p></blockquote>
<p>In order to better offer an understanding of reverse mortgages, we&#8217;re providing a link to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where details of this program, along with several other available offerings, can be found. Click <a href="http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/rmtopten.cfm" target="_blank" id="ok62" title="here">here</a> for info.</p>
<p>In addition to several links offering details, there is a word of caution to homeowners considering this type of financing: <strong>BEWARE OF SCAMMERS.</strong></p>
<p>Evidently, there are predators seeking to obtain payment for information- ALL information can be found, for free, at the HUD site.</p>
<p>If you have any questions regarding the reverse mortgage, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will provide an expert able to assist with your navigation of this exciting new loan program.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mlsfinder.com/ny_mlsli/optionsrealty/index.cfm" title="Search Homes" target="_blank"><img src="http://optionsrealty.com/files/2009/01/nf-homes-tab.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>To check out all available homes or condos on the North Fork of Long Island, click <a href="http://www.mlsfinder.com/ny_mlsli/optionsrealty/index.cfm" title="Search North Fork Homes">“north fork homes”</a>, enter your area of interest and any parameters, and click “go”- properties for sale include Riverhead, Aquebogue, Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Jamesport, Laurel, Mattituck, Cutchogue, Peconic, Southold, Greenport, East Marion, Orient, and Orient Point, NY.</p>
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		<title>North Fork, Long Island Closed Condos / Active Adult / Over 55 for 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Options Realty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following is data obtained from the multi list of Long Island. While deemed accurate, actual figures may differ- consult with your real estate agent for specific retirement/vacation condominiums on the east end of Long Island.
  
CLOSED NORTH FORK, LONG ISLAND CONDOS- JAN. 01, 2008- DECEMBER 31, 2008 (closed pricing):
Aquebogue, NY:
Silver Village: 2; $337,5k; $340k
Baiting Hollow, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>The following is data obtained from the multi list of Long Island. While deemed accurate, actual figures may differ- consult with your real estate agent for specific retirement/vacation condominiums on the east end of Long Island.</em></p>
<p><strong>  </strong><img src="http://optionsrealty.com/files/2008/09/wagon-wheel.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>CLOSED NORTH FORK, LONG ISLAND CONDOS- JAN. 01, 2008- DECEMBER 31, 2008 (closed pricing):</strong></p>
<p><strong>Aquebogue, NY:</strong></p>
<p>Silver Village: 2; $337,5k; $340k</p>
<p><strong>Baiting Hollow, NY:</strong></p>
<p>The Bluffs: 3; $279k; $397k; $311k;</p>
<p>The Knolls: 3; $315k; $338k; $340k</p>
<p><strong>Calverton, NY:</strong></p>
<p>Calverton Hills: 6; $110k; $105k; $157,5k; $159k; $160k; $176,3k</p>
<p>Foxwood Village: 7; $144,5k; $155k; $148k; $155k; $180k; $245k; $285k</p>
<p><strong>East Marion, NY:</strong></p>
<p>Cleaves Point: 1; $800k</p>
<p><img src="http://optionsrealty.com/files/2008/11/shacks-pn.jpg" border="1" /></p>
<p><strong>Greenport, NY:</strong></p>
<p>Driftwood Cove (co-op): 1; $147,5k</p>
<p>Harbor Shores (co-op): 1; $260k</p>
<p>Oyster Point: 2; $695k; $690k</p>
<p>Unknown: 1; $320k</p>
<p><strong>Jamesport, NY:</strong></p>
<p>Maidstone Landing: 1; $780k</p>
<p><strong>Riverhead, NY:</strong></p>
<p>Glenwood Village: 1; $67,5k</p>
<p>Mill Pond: 8; $275k; $280k; $270k; $279k; $275k; $305k; $315k; $325k</p>
<p>Willow Pond: 6; $277,5k; $270k; $324k; $346k; $367k; $405k</p>
<p>Saddle Lakes: 2; $495k; $540k</p>
<p><strong>Southold, NY:</strong></p>
<p>Colonial Village: 1; $160k</p>
<p>Founders Village: 3; $315k; $345k; $344k</p>
<p><img src="http://optionsrealty.com/files/2008/10/iphone-pictures-377.jpg" border="1" height="269" width="359" /></p>
<p><strong>COMPARISON 2008 TO 2007:</strong></p>
<p>Total reported North Fork, condos closed, 2008: 55</p>
<p>Total reported North Fork, condos closed, 2007: 81</p>
<p>Median sales price, 2008: $305k</p>
<p>Median sales price, 2007: $350k</p>
<p>Days on market median, 2008: 158</p>
<p>Days on market median, 2007:133.5</p>
<p>% of asking/sold price, 2008: -6.7</p>
<p>% of asking/sold price, 2007: 4.8</p>
<p>To view all over 55 retirement condos, and all condos for sale, click on &#8220;North fork condos&#8221;, choose your town, and click GO.</p>
<p>Call or email us to view any properties of interest- the east end of Long Island is a great place to retire!</p>
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