March 18, 2009 – 11:30 am
From the WSJ – Cracking The New Homebuyer Credit The recently enacted economic-stimulus law contains an unusually attractive new tax break for many homebuyers — if they can only figure out how it works. The new law sweetens a provision known as the “first-time homebuyer credit.” In essence, if you meet certain qualifications, such as [...]
From Newsday – 2 newcomers challenge 2 trustees in Babylon election In Babylon, incumbent trustees Kevin Muldowney and Alice Vanderveldt will be challenged at the polls on Wednesday by newcomers Darrell Conway and Elizabeth Rye. Muldowney, 64, a trustee for 20 years, is also deputy mayor. He said during his tenure he and the other [...]
I was going to post this over the weekend, but other things got in the way. You know how it is. This report covers three open houses from Sunday, March 8th. As always, Interested in your impressions or any other info about those houses that you care to share in the comments. 29 Stowe Ave [...]
Well, we’re getting caught up some on the sold homes. Five sold in January. That’s not a big number, but it’s something, especially when you consider the time of year and the state of the economy. I’m a little sad to see 39 Totten go. I held out a little hope that it might eventually [...]
I have a few posts in the pipeline, but in the mean time I thought I might try an open thread. For those of you who aren’t familiar with blogging terminology, an open thread is a post where the blog readers are encouraged to leave comments on any topic they like. Feel free to leave [...]
“Lex Luthor Bailout” with Jon Hamm – watch more funny videos Lex Luthor needs a bailout
From Newsday – Babylon Will Help Middle Income Families Buy Homes Trying to jolt a lethargic housing market, the Town of Babylon announced yesterday it will give middle-income families a $15,000 down payment match toward the purchase of their first home. Those who earn 81 to 120 percent of the area’s median income will qualify [...]
From Newsday – Long Island Housing Market Is A Tough Sell A Rocky Point home Gisela Skoglund and her family are trying to sell has been on the market for nearly two years. The property is large enough to build another house on, and the Skoglunds are asking $319,000. “We’ve had a lot of people [...]
Hi there HIB fans. Did ya’ miss me? It’s been a while since I’ve posted about real estate. Things have been busy, between the baby and work and trying to get caught up on my freelance jobs I haven’t had much time to think about house buying. Besides, with the economy in the crapper I [...]
Comment About Comments
Well, it seems like the blog is really starting to pick up steam. I’m shooting for a more aggressive posting schedule and there’s been a lot of recent activity in the comment section. It’s the comments that I’d like to talk about briefly. I welcome all comments and commenters. I’m especially interested in hearing from [...]