You can check www.mlsli.com for available area properties; if purchasing with a mortgage, be aware that a mortgage pre-approval letter is required in order to determine your price range and for any offers to be taken seriously.... more
Check out this home...it may be suit your needs. I know this home and feel it is a great home, great neighborhood, and is reasonably priced, in the location you are looking for:
http://www.trulia.com/property/3076317655-1-Mathews-St-Melville-NY-11747... more
Hi Irene,
The bedrooms are on the 2nd Floor....Kitchen, Livingrm and Diningroom on the 1st floor,
full finished basement....beautiful end unit!!!
165 Brattle Circle
Villages West
Melville, NY
Karen Amereno
Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc.
631 767-4817 cell... more
I might also suggest looking for houses that have been on the market for a bit of time. If they haven't been able to sell, they might be happy to find someone who rent to buy, meaning that you commit to the purchase at time of the rental.... more
CALL YOUR UTILITY COMPANY. They may have a low interest rate loan available for this purpose. They may have a list of vendors, you can get estimates from. I used the "Borrow to Benefit" program some years ago for the conversion of a split level from electric to gas. It was a very low rate and up to 10 years to pay (always pay off early if possible). Good luck.... more
The cooler places are within the villages, like Farmingdale and Huntington Villages. Lots of day and night time activities. Good to start out as renter, get a feel for the neighborhood and then buy.
Life long LI'er, but went to school upstate, Rochester area. You'll love it here as long as you keep to village living. Lots of luck!!... more
Alison,
Have you approached the individual directly about your concerns?
Our advice is to proceed carefully being sure your information is accurate and that you have complete and thorough information. There is no better source to refer your situation to than a real estate attorney.... more