Real Estate News
Residents, environmental activists condemn 124-unit ‘Heritage’ condo plan for Cutchogue hamlet
Sewage disposal and water quality impacts took center stage last night during the Southold Planning Board’s first public hearing on the environmental impact statement and site plan for the current iteration of the Heritage at Cutchogue condominium development.
Southold police issue scam warning
Southold police are warning residents about telephone scammers posing as IRS employees seeking to collect taxes.
County updates farmland protection plan aimed at increasing resiliency and sustainability of ag industry in Suffolk
With more than 24,000 acres in agricultural land, Southold and Riverhead are home to nearly two-thirds of the county's farmland. But nearly half of that acreage is still unprotected, making preservation efforts on the North Fork the "highest priority."
New law: real estate transfer tax money can be spent on water quality projects; voter approval still needed
The governor has signed a bill sponsored by Sen. Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele that would extend the community preservation fund through 2050 and allow towns to spend up to 20 percent of their CPF revenues on water quality projects. The measure must still be approved by voters.
Over objection of several town supervisors, county legislature creates ‘regional planning alliance’
Local officials are upset with a county bill, passed today by the legislature, that they say will usurp the town's zoning and land use powers — a charge county officials deny.
Town, county officials address rental issues, new county law at realtors’ breakfast
Realtors came with questions about the controversial issue of short-term rentals that has left the community divided.
Existing-home sales rebound in September
Sales are now at their highest pace of 2014, but still remain 1.7 percent below the 5.26 million-unit level from last September.
Disaster preparedness: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
Now is good time to prepare your home for any natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, flooding, or even tornados or earthquakes that might come this way.
Survey shows real estate firms optimistic about industry’s future
Real estate firms see market growth in tandem with economic recovery, according to National Association of Realtors survey.
As pending home sales dip, industry economist foresees rise in first-time buyers
Pending home sales slowed in August. Shift to 'more traditional market' seen, including increase in first-time home-buyers, according to industry economist.
