Things are beginning to look up. Finally, there are some choices and some properties available in Interlaken Gardens and Channing Place, Eastchester, NY. Both these communities are cooperative apartments that are built on Lake Innisfree (Lake Isle) and share a private beach with lifeguards, swimming, boating, playgrounds, basketball court and less than 30 minutes to Grand Central Station from the Crestwood Train Station.
It has been very quiet with very few listings for the past two years. It looks like things are beginning to come back to life. There are two listings in Channing Place, both are two bedrooms and two bathrooms and are priced between $399,000 and $459,000.
Interlaken Gardens has 14 active listings. Great choices available on both first and second floors. There are five one bedroom apartments from $199,000 to $249,999; seven two bedroom apartments from $275,000 to $399,900; one 3 bedroom/2 bath apartment and one 3 bedroom/3 bath apartment both priced at $499,000.
I am a resident expert on Lake Isle. It is one of Westchester's best kept secrets. It may be time to discover the communities surrounding Lake Innisfree (Lake Isle) for you and your family. Choose between these two cooperative complexes Interlaken Gardens and Channing Place, or single family ownership at the Townhouses at Lake Isle or Lake Isle Estates.
Although I am a member of my local MLS system, Trulia.com is a great source of Foreclosure specific information. This morning, my daily e-Mail from Trulia contained 10 listings in Eastchester, NY. Of the 10, 7 are Foreclosures!
Here is a link to the foreclosure search in Trulia (there are 8 foreclosures available): http://www.trulia.com/for_sale/Eastchester,NY/foreclosure_lt/
I am not a proponent of doom and gloom. The reality is, there are opportunities for those who are ready, willing and able to buy. It may not necessarily be a foreclosure or short sale. There are other properties that present opportunities for todays buyer; estate sales; family illness creating a need to move; job transfers and/or job loss.
As a buyer, why not take advantage of the opportunities this market offers? You never know, your dream cottage or castle may be available today!
I thought about posting results for the third quarter for the Lake Isle Real Estate Market, Eastchester, NY and have decided not to. Why? Things have been slow. The results might appear grim and I don't want to present that message because...
I am looking at a much better fourth quarter for the properties I specialize in, Interlaken Gardens, Channing Place, Lake Isle Estates and The Townhouses at Lake Isle. There are a number of excellent properties and fantastic opportunities in each community. Lake Isle, built around Lake Innisfree and bordering Lake Isle Country Club remains one of the best kept secrets in Westchester County real estate. With private beaches, pools, lifeguards, swimming, boating, low fee resident membership to Lake Isle Country Club featuring 5 pools, tennis courts, some lit for night play, an 18 hole golf course and a magnificent catering hall AND a less than 30 minute commute from Crestwood Train Station to Grand Central Station, Lake Isle is worthy of serious consideration.
I am looking forward to presenting the exciting activities Eastchester offers. I hope you join me.
Easy living in this raised ranch located only 1.8 miles (less than 5 minutes) off the Taconic State Parkway. Open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Modern kitchen with stainless appliances - refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher. Granite counter and breakfast bar with stools overlooking the dining area with formal table and seating for six. Sliders from the dining room exit to the upper deck with a round table and four cushioned chairs. And the view, spectacular!
On the main level of this home you will find the master bedroom with private full bath and two additional bedrooms and hall bath. Enjoy the surround sound speakers in the living room.
The lower level offers a large family room with a half bath and sliders to the lower deck. The lower deck is furnished with two chairs, two ottomans, love seat and coffee table. The cushions add comfort to this level as well.
A state of the art washer/dryer are included with this rental plus a one car garage. Floors are covered with wall to wall carpets.
Tenants pay all utilities. Hot water base board oil heat for the winter and central air conditioning for the summer. Or, switch on the attic fan and pull the heat out of the home and pull the cool breeze in.
No pets, no smokers. Two month security deposit plus first month rent.
For questions and to schedule an appointment, please contact:
Catherine C. Capasso Principal Broker
Catherine Cornelia Real Estate 914-774-1958
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WCBS Radio posted a listing of places for fireworks this coming Fourth of July weekend. The information is below and has contact phone numbers as well: Note: Playland Park has Fireworks ALL SUMMER.
WESTCHESTER
Playland Park: Fireworks every Wednesday and Friday through August 29. Free admission; parking $10...Playland Parkway Rye, NY 10580
Dobbs Ferry: Fishing derby, fun and fireworks. Fishing for ages 7-15, 10 a.m.-noon; games, picnicking, noon-9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Waterfront Park. 914-693-2203.
Harrison: Fireworks. Free. 9:15 p.m. Project Home Run site, Oakland Avenue at Halstead Avenue. 914-670-3035.
Katonah: Independence Day celebration. Reading of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic music and picnicking on the front lawn. Free. 11 a.m. John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22. 914-232-5651.
Kent: Fireworks. Free. 9:30 p.m. Lake Carmel, Route 52. 845-225-2067.
Mamaroneck: Fireworks as part of the annual Firemen's Carnival. Free. 9 p.m. Harbor Island Park, Boston Post Road. 914-777-7754.
Mount Vernon: Independence Day celebration. Ringing of historic 250-year-old bell, music, speeches, refreshments. Free. 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave. 914-667-4116.
New Rochelle: Spark the Sound fireworks. Show can be seen from all waterfront parks. Free. 9:30 p.m. Hudson Park, Hudson Park Road. 914-654-2087.
Port Chester: July Fourth celebration. Community service and appreciation awards will be presented. Entertainment, fireworks by the Grucci family at dark. Free. 7:30 p.m. Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Road. 914-939-8291.
Rye: Fireworks. Free. 9:30 p.m. Playland Amusement Park, Playland Parkway, Exit 19 off I-95. 914-813-7010.
Scarsdale: Concert and fireworks. Performance by the Westchester Band, followed by fireworks. $2. 7:30 p.m. Rain date: Saturday. Scarsdale Municipal Pool, 311 Mamaroneck Road. 914-722-1292.
Sleepy Hollow: Fireworks. Free. 8 p.m. at the former General Motors site, Beekman Avenue and River Street. 914-366-5106.
Southeast: Concert and fireworks. DJ Dieter of Sounds Unlimited performs. Free. 6 p.m. Rain date: Saturday. Scolpino Park, Doansburg Road. 845-279-3915.
Tarrytown: Independence Day 1856. Dramatic presentations, speeches, period music, traditional dancing, house tours, ice-cream demonstrations. $12, $10 seniors, $6 age 5-17, free for age 5 and younger. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunnyside, West Sunnyside Lane. 914-631-8200.
Tarrytown: Concert and fireworks. Van Martin Swing Band precedes the fireworks. Free. 7-10 p.m. Pierson Park, next to the Metro-North Railroad station. 914-631-8347.
I wish everyone a safe, happy and fun filled Fourth of July!
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I am still trying to understand my real estate market. Nothing substantial from the listing side seems to have changed. There has been more activity in the high end (over $1,500,000) in listings coming on but from the sales side, those properties aren't moving very well.
What is moving? For the most part, properties under $500,000. I don't understand what is happening to all the Contingent/Pending properties. Commitments and mortgage lock in rates are coming close to expiration dates and banks are asking for, what I consider, ridiculous amounts to extend these agreements.
A recent example of this situation: A first time home buyer, buying new construction. The builder has been hit by the market downturn and has been struggling to complete this home. Getting close to the closing date and needing a specific punch list completed before the appraiser can sign off on the value, the builder is in a car accident and is in the hospital. With the clock ticking on the lock in and the commitment, the bank is now asking for $1,500 to extend the mortgage commitment.
Is this what is happening in many cases? Properties are going into contract and stalling. I can't help but wonder if this is a plan on the part of the banks. Delay everything and then ask the consumer to cough up more money just to keep the deal going. The situation presented above is not the first, just the most recent example.
Is this happening in other markets and can we, as real estate professionals, do anything to help correct this situation?
It doesn't seem like this weekend is the kickoff of the summer season. I know Memorial Day is Monday but it is hard to think about swimming and sailing when the heat was on last night. Frost warnings after May 15 in Eastchester, NY are not suppose to happen.
This weekend will start the summer activities on Lake Innisfree and at Lake Isle Country Club. The residents of Interlaken Gardens and Channing Place enjoy wonderful activities planned by a group of volunteer members of the Lake Committee.
It is amazing to me that a community less than 30 minutes from Manhattan has the amenities and lifestyle that mimics a resort community. Best of all, it is affordable.
It's the third weekend in April and you can feel Spring in the air. The excitement of summer activities that will be starting soon quivers through the air.
Just imagine the family times you can enjoy on the lake!
Beginning weekends in May, weather permitting, the private beach for residents of Interlaken Gardens and Channing Place opens for residents and their guests.
Golf has started at Lake Isle Country Club. A special group, The Twilightlers, meet on Tuesday evenings to play nine holes. This is a group for all the lady golfers. It is a wonderful social group who enjoy the game and enjoy getting together beginning May 5 through the end of August. They play the front nine and go out in foursomes starting at 4:00 pm. Dinner is prepared by volunteer members for all to enjoy after the game.
Eastchester offers so many wonderful things for residents and their families. It's a great community to call home.
It is so fantastic to connect to Active Rain and the Internet while out of the office, away from my laptop, and using my iPhone.
I am writing my forts post from the iPhone to see how it compares to computer generated posts. I really want this to work because there are times during the day the perfect post arises and I want to share the information on the spot.
I welcome any suggestions to help achieve this goal. Is there a way to upload a picture, or take a picture and post it?
Thanks for the feedback.
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