Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Hunter's Glen condos in Carmel NY

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Hunter's Glen in Carmel NY Townhouses in Carmel NY

Hunter's Glen Townhouses and condominiums in Carmel NY

Michael Trinchitella - Hunter's Glen Real Estate Expert



Hunter's Glen is a lovely townhouse and condo development in Carmel NY. Enjoy clubhouse, tennis courts, huge pool, playground. Close to I84, I684, shopping, train station. Centennial Golf Course is right around the corner.


Sellers - are you looking to sell your condo in Hunter's Glen? In the past month I have sold 3 listings and put 3 new listings on the market and receive emails and calls from numerous buyers looking for a condo in Hunter's Glen. Call me for a free appraisal of your home and see why so many buyers call me 1st when they want to purchase in Hunter's Glen. - Your 2007 top producer.



Buyers - looking for a condo in Hunter's Glen? Put my knowledge and expertise to work for you. Don't get stuck with an agent who is not familiar with Hunter's Glen, you can be my next satisfied buyer in Hunter's Glen!

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Hunters Glen in Carmel NY

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Michael Trinchitella
Carmel NY Real Estate

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Williamsburg Ridge Townhouses in Mahopac NY

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Williamsburg Ridge in Mahopac NY

Williamsburg Ridge is a lovely tri-level townhouse complex in Mahopac NY. Only 89 units featuring pool, playground, tennis. Close to school, shopping, Route 6 and Taconic Parkway, 2 miles from Westchester border. Sought after Mahopac Blue Ribbon Schools.

To search all homes available in Williamsburg Ridge click here: Williamsburg Ridge Townhouses in Mahopac NY

Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac NY Real Estate
914-403-4868
Mike@MikeTrinch.com

Twin Brook Manor Townhouses in Carmel NY

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Twin Brook Ct in Carmel NY

Twin Brook is a lovely quiet tri-level townhouse community in Carmel NY featuring only 49 homes. Close to schools, shopping I84 & I684, Centennial Golf Course and Metro North Train.



To search all homes available in Twin Brook click here: Twin Brook Manor Townhouses in Carmel NY

Michael Trinchitell
Carmel NY Real Estate

Misty Hills Townhouses in Carmel NY


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Misty Hills townhouses in Carmel NY - Lovely 49 unit townhouse complex in Carmel NY set on 79 acres. Features playground, pool w/cabana, close to schools, shopping I84 & I684, Centennial Golf Course and Metro North Train.

To search all homes available in Misty Hills click here: Misty Hills Townhouses in Carmel NY

Michael Trinchitella
Carmel NY Real Estate

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Society Hill Townhouses in Mahopac NY

Society Hill Townhouses in Mahopac NY

Society Hill is a lovely development of 100 town homes in Mahopac NY. Society Hill offers tennis, pool and a clubhouse for its residents. Each townhouse has a garage, a fireplace, sunken living room and a marble vanity. Low taxes, garage and convenience to Route 6, shopping, schools highways and Westchester border make Society Hill a very sought after development.
Check out all homes currently for sale in Society Hill click here: Society Hill in Mahopac NY
Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac NY Real Estate

Monday, November 12, 2007

The Retreat at Carmel Condominiums in Carmel NY

The Retreat at Carmel Condominiums located in picturesque Putnam County. This remarkable community of fine homes is surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty and endless opportunities for recreation and fun. Set amid lakes, parks and golf courses, leave the hard work behind with a maintenance-free resort-at-home liefestyle Step into the maginificent 7,100 square-foot clubhouse, the heart of this community and home to every amenity your heart desires. Take a dip in the pool, make a date for a round of tennis, practice your stroke on the putting green, meet a friend for bocce, or cultivate a new interest in the green house. The Retreat at Carmel Condominiums features 101 Manor homes and 211 luxury condominiums built with the quality craftsmanship that has made Pulte famous for over 50 years.


Brand New Active Adult Community Manor Homes. Signature standards include Maple Cabinets, Recessed Lighting, Granite Counters & GE Stainless Steel Profile Appliances. Exceptional flooring such as Hardwood, Ceramic. Sumptuous baths with glass, chrome & Cultured Marble Tops. Open floor plan interiors boast vaulted & tray ceilings, Sea Gull Lighting fixtures, Gas Fireplace. Clubhouse, Heated Pool, 3Hole Pitch & Putt, Putting Green, Walking Trails, Tennis, Bocce, Fitness Room & more.

Search all condo's for sale in The Retreat at Carmel by clicking the following link: The Retreat at Carmel Condominiums in Carmel NY

Michael Trinchitella
Carmel NY Real Estate

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Lovely condo in Hunter's Glen in Carmel NY with garage parking! - $289,000



Beautiful well maintained condo in gorgeous Hunter's Glen in Carmel NY with GARAGE parking! End unit, 1 bed, 1.5 bath, plus den. Large Master Bedroom w/walk-in closet, and sliding glass doors to a private patio. Large freshly painted master bath, newer carpet throughout. Spacious living room w/fireplace. Formal dining room, Den/office can be converted into 2nd bedroom. Lots of storage! Washer/Dryer. Close to I84, I684, shopping, train station. Centennial Golf Course is right around the corner. - $289,000


Michael Trinchitella
Carmel NY Real Estate

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Meadow Ridge Homes - New Construction in Putnam Valley NY

Meadow Ridge Homes in Putnam Valley NY - a lovely new subdivision of 11 new homes in Putnam Valley NY starting at $765,000.

Check out: Meadow Ridge Homes in Putnam Valley NY to view all homes for sale in Meadow Ridge.


Michael Trinchitella
Putnam County NY Real Estate

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Recent Homes sales in Carmel NY

Date Sold Price Address Zip Code

8/2/2007 $425,000 114 DYKEMAN 10512

7/30/2007 $395,000 79 LAKESHORE 10512

7/30/2007 $330,000 31 COTTAGE 10512

7/26/2007 $317,000 28 BEDFORD 10512

7/25/2007 $485,000 19 TOWER 10512

7/25/2007 $389,900 5901 BAYBERRY 10512

7/25/2007 $307,500 3702 BUTTONWOOD 10512

7/24/2007 $435,000 27 COLLIER 10512

7/23/2007 $410,000 8 LAKE 10512

7/23/2007 $285,000 149 CHIEF NIMHAM 10512

7/20/2007 $610,000 30 OLD FARM 10512

7/19/2007 $202,500 102 DREW 10512

7/17/2007 $255,000 2902 KINGS 10512

7/16/2007 $215,000 62 CHERRY HILL 10512

7/13/2007 $548,000 14 BUCYRUS 10512

7/13/2007 $505,000 4 JENNIFER 10512

7/13/2007 $350,000 93 SPARROW RIDGE 10512

7/13/2007 $267,000 142 COTTAGE 10512

7/11/2007 $850,000 119 HEMLOCK 10512

7/11/2007 $230,252 80 CLARKSON 10512

7/11/2007 $195,000 103 DREW 10512

7/6/2007 $169,600 332 FOX RUN 10512

7/5/2007 $698,000 48 LINDY 10512

7/3/2007 $500,000 10 ANN 10512

7/3/2007 $496,000 170 TAMMANY HALL 10512






Date Sold Price Address Zip Code

7/2/2007 $550,000 51 PUTNAM 10512

7/2/2007 $315,000 164 CLUBHOUSE 10512

6/27/2007 $370,000 6 GORDON 10512

6/27/2007 $275,000 805 CHESTNUT 10512

6/25/2007 $419,000 32 GLENVUE 10512

6/25/2007 $242,000 55 KENTVIEW 10512

6/22/2007 $232,000 308 VISTA ON THE 10512

6/21/2007 $372,000 96 SPARROW RIDGE 10512

6/21/2007 $225,000 105 RICHARDSVILLE 10512

6/20/2007 $615,000 8 DUTCH HILL 10512

6/20/2007 $540,000 25 CARMINE 10512

6/20/2007 $430,000 26 LOVELY 10512

6/20/2007 $299,000 61 VERNON 10512

6/19/2007 $565,000 6 PHEASANT 10512

6/19/2007 $565,000 6 PHEASANT 10512

6/19/2007 $140,000 101 MISTY HILLS 10512

6/18/2007 $725,000 101 MAJESTIC 10512

6/15/2007 $775,000 58 ARBORVIEW 10512

6/15/2007 $330,000 94 FAIR 10512

6/14/2007 $334,750 117 KENTVIEW 10512

6/13/2007 $337,000 30 LAGUNA 10512

6/12/2007 $181,444 21 WYKAGYL 10512

6/7/2007 $405,000 126 CHIEF NIMHAM 10512

6/7/2007 $296,125 230 TERRY HILL 10512

6/6/2007 $301,240 22 SPARROW RIDGE 10512



Michael Trinchitella
Carmel NY Real Estate

Recent Homes sales in Mahopac NY

Date Sold Price Address Zip Code



7/26/2007 $664,950 4 TENNIS COURT 10541

7/20/2007 $895,000 3 DAYTON 10541

7/17/2007 $460,000 70 MEXICO 10541

7/17/2007 $390,000 40 MAPLE HILL 10541

7/12/2007 $685,000 53 TOMMY 10541

7/12/2007 $570,000 49 VARNA 10541

7/12/2007 $460,000 11 COLTON 10541

7/11/2007 $225,000 22 TURKEY 10541

7/9/2007 $527,000 25 SANTINO 10541

7/9/2007 $527,000 25 SANTINO 10541

7/9/2007 $392,000 106 TEAKETTLE SPOUT 10541

7/6/2007 $960,000 7 BLACKROCK 10541

7/2/2007 $645,000 85 CUDDY 10541

7/2/2007 $349,900 234 TOPLAND 10541

6/29/2007 $540,000 7 ANGELA 10541

6/29/2007 $417,000 37 MYRTLE 10541

6/29/2007 $375,000 23 PEARCE 10541

6/29/2007 $175,000 34 CURRY 10541

6/28/2007 $1,050,000 43 OAK POND 10541

6/28/2007 $335,000 7 STILLWATER 10541

6/27/2007 $400,000 50 MI ANNA 10541

6/25/2007 $1,300,000 246 LAKE 10541

6/25/2007 $485,000 35 SYCAMORE 10541

6/25/2007 $485,000 35 SYCAMORE 10541

6/25/2007 $330,750 8 MAPLE 10541

6/25/2007 $294,900 10 LONGWOOD 10541

6/22/2007 $650,000 80 LAKE 10541

6/21/2007 $450,000 50 MOUNT HOPE 10541

6/19/2007 $400,000 59 PEARCE 10541

6/15/2007 $1,800,000 270 LAKE 10541

6/14/2007 $415,000 179 DAHLIA 10541

6/14/2007 $370,000 71 GLENEIDA 10541

6/13/2007 $560,000 27 BAYBERRY HILL 10541

6/11/2007 $515,000 469 KENNICUT HILL 10541

6/8/2007 $1,150,000 21 TAMARACK 10541

6/8/2007 $209,000 31 ENTRANCE 10541

5/31/2007 $510,000 445 AUSTIN 10541

5/31/2007 $400,000 36 PENELOPE 10541

5/31/2007 $350,000 68 FRIENDLY 10541

5/29/2007 $435,000 100 BARRETT HILL 10541

5/29/2007 $360,000 214 SHEAR HILL 10541

5/24/2007 $520,000 187 ARCHER 10541

5/23/2007 $770,000 31 SPRUCETOP 10541

5/23/2007 $554,500 149 OVERLOOK 10541

5/23/2007 $515,000 51 LAKESIDE 10541

5/23/2007 $465,000 33 PLUM 10541

5/23/2007 $446,500 76 FRIENDLY 10541

5/22/2007 $435,000 1 ASPEN 10541

5/22/2007 $368,900 46 MCMILLAN 10541

5/18/2007 $333,000 5 BALDWIN 10541

Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac NY Real Estate

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Fed cuts rate by 1/2 percentage point to boost economy

Fed cuts key rate by half-percentage point

Reduction in benchmark will lower borrowing costs, could calm markets


he Federal Reserve Tuesday surprised financial markets with an aggressive half-point cut in a key lending rate, lowering borrowing costs for businesses and consumers in response to a housing downturn that threatens to spread to the broader economy.

More....

Read full article here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20837026/
MSNBC.com - Sept. 18, 2007.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Yes a buyer's market is still a great time to sell a home!

Do not be fooled by the media and unsuccessful real estate agents, a buyer's market is not only a great time for a buyer to buy but also a good time for a seller to sell. Sure it may take a little longer for the average home to sell because there is a lot more inventory, hence more for the buyers to choose from, but a home will sell as long as you have the right real estate broker. If your real estate broker/agent is telling you that this is a bad time to sell, that is because that agent does not know how to sell a home.

In addition, this is a great opportunity for a seller to move up. For example, I have a client who wants to sell her home, she just bought it a little over 1 year ago, it is in a development of many homes of similar design. When she 1st bought her home for $400,000 she really liked the larger model but it was going for $525,000 and that was too expensive for her. The home that she paid $400,000 for is now worth about $340,000-$350,000. On paper it would seem like a very bad time to sell as she just lost, but she really wants a bigger home. The larger model home she really wanted is now.... $410,000! She lost about $60,000 on her home, but the house she could not afford at $525,000 is now $410,000!.. so a savings of $115,000 minus her $60,000 loss and she is ahead of the game at $55,000.

In addition, many of my sellers are able to drop the price of their homes $50,000-$100,000 from what they had wanted to get because the houses they are looking to buy have dropped at least $100,000 so it is a complete wash and usually the seller ends up benefiting from the current buyer's market and not losing after dropping the price of their home. Here is an example of one of my clients:

Her house is listed at $700,000 and I have been telling her it is too high and we need to get it down to $650,000. She is looking to buy a house about 30-40 minutes north. The houses that she has been looking at are around $800,000 and if she gets about $700,000 on her sale she can do the $800,000 purchase. Now the houses that she is interested in have dropped about $75,000, she is now able to drop her price to $650,000 and she will actually make out with a $25,000 savings. If a seller is smart and thinks like this, they will do well in this buyers market.

Any market is a good time to sell, it all depends on each persons situation. This has been my busiest year in real estate!

Michael Trinchitella
Putnam County NY Real Estate

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Beautiful 3 level townhouse end unit in King's Grant in Carmel NY


Lovely 3 level townhouse END UNIT in sought after King's Grant. 2 bedroom, 1 full and 2 half baths, large finished walkout basement, 2 decks, new carpet, new paint, hardwood floors in dining room. Master bedroom with walk-in-closet. HUGE 2nd bedroom often converted to make 3 bedrooms. Walk to everything, pool, tennis, basketball, new playground. Sought after Phase 3 section! - tons of parking & HUGE backyard and side yard...One of a kind and the most desirable section of Kings Grant! A must see. $309,000
Michael Trinchitella
914-403-4868

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Lower tax rates for Mahopac and Carmel Schools

The Journal News - Thursday, September 6th, 2007

Lower tax rates for some Putnam schools

Lower tax rates have been announced in the Carmel and Mahopac school districts. Read on for more information.MAHOPAC – Mahopac property owners will see a drop in the tax rate increase that was projected last May when the school district’s 2007-2008 Budget was proposed, according to school district officials.

The increase for the Town of Carmel rate will dip from a projected 1.99% to 1.42%. For Putnam Valley, the rate will change from a 1.99% projected increase to a 3.45% decrease. Per $1,000 of assessed valuation, Carmel’s rate will increase 46 cents over last year; Putnam Valley’s will decrease 54 cents.

The change in the rate occurs when an actual accounting of the town’s assessable properties differs from the projection the school district makes prior to the school budget vote in May. “When we propose the budget we have to run with preliminary numbers because that’s all we have,” says David Chapman, Mahopac’s Assistant Superintendent for Business. “Sometimes we’re right on target, sometimes not. We never know until we get the final numbers.” The actual tax figures were received by the district on Friday.

“Though it may seem a small amount, it’s definitely good news,” says Board of Education President Penny Swift. “The voters turned out in record numbers last May to show their commitment to our children’s education. It’s a pleasure to be able to tell them their cost will be less than expected.”

CARMEL — Carmel Schools tax rates are lower than those originally projected when the voters went to the polls last May. Tax rates that were projected to increase by an average of 0.12% actually experienced a decrease by an average of 14.47%.There are two factors leading to this change:1. The Board of Education used $500,000 of the fund balance to reduce taxes.2. Full value assessments increased by an average of 10%, which is more than twice the increase projected in May.The big story behind the increase in assessments comes from the Town of East Fishkill where a re-evaluation caused the total assessments to increase by 27.25% causing the tax rates in East Fishkill to decrease by almost 91%.A decrease in tax rates is only part of the equation for a tax bill with the other component being the individual property owner’s assessment. Although for many property owners a decrease in the tax rate will lead to a decrease in their actual tax bill, others, those with increases in their property assessments large enough to offset the decrease in tax rates, may experience an increase in their total tax bill.“By carefully controlling the budget process the Board of Education was able to keep the tax levy increase to only 4. “When that 4% increase is spread out over a 10% increase in total assessments the effect for most taxpayers is very positive,” said Interim Superintendent Ron Wilson. “Our thanks to the community for their continued support of the Carmel Schools. Our goal is to reward that support with tightly controlled budgets that minimize the impact on property taxes.”

Michael Trinchitella
Putnam County NY Real Estate

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Hunter's Glen Townhouses and Condos in Carmel NY


Hunter's Glen Townhouses in Carmel NY - Lovely townhouse and condo development in Carmel NY. Enjoy clubhouse, tennis courts, huge pool, playground. Close to I84, I684, shopping, train station. Centennial Golf Course is right around the corner.

Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac NY Real Estate

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

New Construction in Mahopac NY - $750,000 and up











In contract 2 new homes in Mahopac: $950,000, many more to choose from!

30+ new construction homes in Mahopac available!

Looking for New Construction in Mahopac? Mahopac offers new construction in a few new communities including Baldwin Estates, Baldwin Meadows also known as Grand Meadow Estates, The Reserve at Lake Mahopac, Lakeview At Hill Farm, Kirkwood Estates, The Heights At Wixon Pond and Wood Glen Estates. Prices vary from $750,000-$1,500,000. Email for more listings and photos: Mike@MikeTrinch.com

Search Mahopac New Construction for all new homes in Mahopac NY currently for sale or click individual links below.

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Carmel NY Real Estate - Just Sold


Sold - 8/5/2007
Gorgeous, updated Colonial in sought after prestigious Salem Ridge. Huge 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath 3200 sq. feet, huge 3 level Trex deck, Heated 20x40 in-ground pool, 2 acres of privacy in young cul-de-sac neighborhood! Marble entry, Hardwood floors, large gourmet eat-in-kitchen, family room/Great Room w/fireplace, vaulted ceilings & Brazilian Rosewood floors. Large master bedroom and 3 very large bedrooms. Minutes to Metro North, 684 and Westchester border. 1 yr Home Protection Plan included.

Michael Trinchitella

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Lovely Raised Ranch in Mahopac on 1/2 acre for sale - $479,000












Beautiful Oversized Raised Ranch On Private 1/2 Acre In Sought After Quiet Cul-de-sac Neighborhood. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2 car garage, 2200 sq. feet. Many Updates Include Eat-in-kitchen, Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors, New Roof, Bow Window, Driveway. Huge Deck Off Dining Room, Lovely Manicured Yard Great For Entertaining, Oversized 2 Car Garage. Sought After Blue Ribbon Mahopac Schools. Close To School, Shopping, Mahopac Lake, 3 Miles To Taconic Parkway. Weichert Home Protection Plan Included.
Michael Trinchitella
914-403-4868

Mahopac NY Real Estate - Homes for sale in Mahopac New York

Come visit the #1 web site for homes for sale in Mahopac NY - MikeTrinch.com - Your Mahopac NY Real Estate resource.

Search homes for sale in Mahopac as well as Townhouses in Mahopac, New Construction in Mahopac. In addition find out what your Mahopac Home is worth and receive a free home evaluation of your Mahopac home. Search open houses in Mahopac as well as recent sold home prices in Mahopac.

Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac Real Estate
914-403-4868

Monday, July 2, 2007

Lovely Updated ranch in Mahopac - $465,000

Lovely updated Ranch in Mahopac. Very Private, Professionally Landscaped, Sunny Backyard with Views. BRIGHT 3 Bedrooms, 2 Tiled Baths (Kolher appointments Upstairs), Large Living room with Fireplace, Sun Room with Pine Cathedral Ceiling, Kitchen w/Corian Counters/Maple Cabinets, Red Oak Wood Floors. (Hardwood Floors throughout. French Doors to Upper Flagstone Patio. Bright Finished Lower level with Bar, Large Picture Window, Walkout to 2nd Flagstone patio/Hottub and Pool with Landscaped Deck. Backyard Fire Pit. The best Family/Entertaining setting.

Convenient to Taconic State Parkway. New architectural roof, vinyl windows, all new quality exterior doors. Reduced to $465,000. Fore more photo's of this home please click the following link:


Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac NY Real Estate

Friday, June 22, 2007

Hunter's Glen condo in Carmel NY for sale - $289,000









Immaculate, well-maintained one bedroom condo in gorgeous Hunter's Glen. Move-in condition! One-level unit located on ground floor. Recently remodeled powder room with marble floor, pedestal sink, new lighting, crown moldings. Kitchen has new granite counters, stainless appliances, recessed lighting, ceramic tile floor and backslash, custom lighting. Large Master Bedroom has new ceiling fan, a huge walk-in closet, and sliding glass doors to a private patio. Master Bath is updated with new lighting and shower doors. Spacious living room with fireplace. Formal dining room. Den/office can be converted into second bedroom. Washer/Dryer. Close to I84, I684, shopping, train station. Centennial Golf Course is right around the corner. For more photo's, visit: Hunter's Glen in Carmel NY

Michael Trinchitella

Lovely 4 bed colonial in Mahopac NY - $497,000


Lovely center hall colonial on 1.4 acres in private cul-de-sac neighborhood in Mahopac NY. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,400 sq. feet with finished basement. New architectural roof, landscaped yard with seasonal views of reservoir. Updated/new eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, family room with fireplace, doors to over sized deck looking over private yard. Sought after Blue Ribbon Mahopac School District. Close to Sycamore Park. Lovely home at a great price in Mahopac! Taxes are $8,280 after STAR.
For more photos check out: Mahopac Home for Sale

Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac NY Real Estate

Friday, June 8, 2007

Lovely home in Mahopac with above ground pool




Move right in to this lovely brick ranch in sought after neighborhood. Hardwood floors, living room with fireplace, both the dining room and eat-in-kitchen have doors out to deck looking over pool and private backyard. Finished lower level with wet bar and walk out to yard and pool. Low taxes! Wonderful home for entertaining, 1 mile from Westchester border, minutes to shopping and Taconic Parkway. Reduced price of $449,000


Michael Trinchitella

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Search Putnam County NY MLS for free

If you are looking for a Putnam County NY Real Estate be sure to search the Putnam County NY MLS for all homes currently available.

Typically when you search a popular real estate web site you are searching a site that is 2-3 days behind. They do not get new uploaded listings right away so you are missing out on homes that may interest you. By searching the Westchester and Putnam County MLS on my site MikeTrinch.com you will be able to view listings before they appear on the papers or other Realtor web sites!

In addition you can sign up for my email update service, as soon as new listings and new prices that match your search criteria become available, you my system will automatically email you!



Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac NY Real Estate expert

Is the housing market recovering? - YES...

Sales of new U.S. homes surged in April
Biggest gain in 14 years as median prices fell by record amount

Read the full article here http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18842917/

I have been saying it for the past few months, it is picking up and picking up fast! My listings are getting offers, multiple offers, I am in contract on many homes right now. Buyers are tired of waiting (they have been waiting for over a year and 1/2) and are buying. In Jan 2007 I saw a huge increase in buyer activity, tons of calls and emails from prospective buyers inquiring about listings. I told my worried sellers that the market is not going to be bouncing back any time soon but the increase buyer traffic will help a lot to offset the price drops and market slowdown, and that is exactly what has happened.

I see some sellers finally realizing their overpriced home will not move and I also get some sellers who refuse to drop any more and wait it out, some did get lucky with the recent buyer activity, they held to their prices and they got pretty close. I have told my buyers that they better not wait too much longer and the prices we are seeing these days as asking prices, they are getting very close to asking because they have already dropped 10-15%. Some buyers are not listening and they learned the hard way by being out bid by others. You can't low ball any more. Overall I think both the buyers and sellers ready to make things work.

So sales are UP, prices are DOWN... that is A LOT better than sales down AND prices down... so it is a start... I predict it will slowly get better, this will be a great year and 2008 will be even better.

I know this article is talking about new homes, but I am seeing the same surge in existing/resale home sales.

Michael Trinchitella

Mahopac NY Real Estate

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Willow Ridge in Carmel NY Home for Sale






Presented by Michael Trinchitella - Gorgeous 5 year young 3400 sq. foot colonial in sought after Willow Ridge in Carmel NY a Wyndham Homes development 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath, completely updated, practically brand new! Cut Slate Front Porch & Entry Steps. Hardwood floors, granite counters in eat in kitchen, center island with granite top. Door to huge oversized deck overlooking professionally landscaped backyard and new 16x32 heated in-ground pool. 42 inch cabinets, Viking 5 burner gas cook top and hood. Family room off kitchen with hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Large master bedroom suite with walk in closets, custom shelving and drawers. Master bath with Jacuzzi tub. 3 Car garage, gas fuel, Sewer and Municipal, House is fully wired with phone, TV, cable/Internet and alarm system. Convenient to 84, I684, and Metro North. 35 minutes to White Plains! $849,900
Michael Trinchitella

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Sparrow Ridge Townhouses in Carmel NY

Sparrow Ridge is a development of 116 single family townhouses in Carmel NY. There is tennis, clubhouse, pool, and gym in the complex as well as golf at sought after Centennial club right down the road.

You can get more information and see current homes for sale in in Sparrow Ridge at the following link: Sparrow Ridge Townhouses in Carmel NY




Michael Trinchitella

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Mahopac voters pass school budget; board president comes in 4th

Mahopac voters pass school budget; board president comes in 4th

MAHOPAC - After trouncing the school district's budget twice last year, voters this year resoundingly approved a $101 million spending plan.
Today's vote was 2,423 to 1,561.

You can read the full story here

Michael Trinchitella
Mahopac NY Real Estate

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Interest rates and home prices tend to move in opposite directions

Some people mistakenly believe buying a home is a bad idea when prices are up or when interest rates are high. In fact, either of those situations can be a great time to buy.

History shows that high interest rates dampen demand for homes. With fewer buyers available, sellers can't raise their prices--in fact, they may have to drop asking prices to get their homes sold. That's a good opportunity for buyers, who can always refinance when interest rates drop, as they eventually will.

Low interest rates, on the other hand, tend to bring buyers into the market, bidding home prices up. The low rates, however, make those higher prices more affordable for buyers.

It is a great time to buy a home, take advantage of this buyers market! Search the entire Putnam County NY MLS today at MikeTrinch.com your Putnam County NY Real Estate expert

Mahopac Rental - 2 bedroom apartment in 4 yr old home!


Beautiful 1610 sq. foot apartment in a 5 yr old house. 2 large bedrooms, 1 full bath, laundry, large eat in kitchen, family/living room. Heat, Hot water, electric and garbage included, large driveway and huge backyard. 3 miles from Taconic Parkway and Jefferson Valley Mall. Mahopac Schools. Everything new and in mint condition! A must see! $1,950/month.



Michael Trinchitella
914-403-4868
Mahopac NY Real Estate

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Mahopac NY Real Estate - Price reduction - $399,000 - 1900 Sq. foot home with pool, close to all!



Lovely Raised Ranch in Mahopac, walk to elementary school, close to all! 3 bed, 2 bath, 1900 sq. feet. Hardwood floors, updated bath w/granite, central A/C, municipal water, 2 car garage. New central A/C unit, new hot water heater, new gutters. Very large deck, above ground pool on almost 1/2 acre, great backyard. Lovely home in Mahopac for only $399,000..


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Patterson, NY - Gorgeous Updated Home In Quiet Cul-De-Sac Neighborhood. Large Updated Eat-In-Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling W/Crown Molding. Dining Room W/Hardwood Floors W/Marble Tile Inlays. Large Enclosed Sun Porch Looking Over Deck Surrounding Above Ground Pool And Circulating Waterfall On Natural Rock Formation. Finished Basement W/Wood Laminate Floors & Pellet Stove. Professional Landscaped 1.55 Acres. Close To Train, Schools, Shops I-684 & I-84. A Must See. Huge price reduction! For more photo's visit: Patterson NY home For sale

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