2009 FHA Loan Limit Increases for Orange/Rockland County New York
Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Joshua Ferris in FHA, Featured, Finance, News & Reviews, new york, real estate
FHA loan limits have increased in Orange and Rockland Counties to reflect the higher cost of living in the suburbs of New York City. See the previous and new FHA loan limits, by county, below:
Orange County New York FHA Changes
Previous Single Family Home FHA Loan Limit: $356,500
NEW Single Family Home FHA Loan Limit: $443,750
Rockland County New York FHA Changes
Previous Single Family Home FHA Loan Limit: $625,500
NEW Single Family Home FHA Loan Limit: $729,750
The new FHA loan limits should make it much easier to purchase a single family home in areas like Monroe, Newburgh and Rockland County where prices are typically higher than most other parts of the United States.
Condominium communities are still subject to FHA approval so be sure to check which communities are FHA approved before viewing condo/townhouse communities. Brighton Green in Newburgh, NY is FHA approved and new homes are being built in the final phase of the neighborhood.
Most Popular Orange County NY Townhouse Communities for 2009
Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by Joshua Ferris in Blog, News & Reviews, new york, real estate
As one of the last suburbs of New York City with space for larger new home communities, Orange County NY is a prime destination for new home buyers. In 2009 we have seen a dramatic increase in traffic and research of these new home communities. Check out the most popular Orange County new construction townhouse communities below:
Brighton Green
Our list begins with Brighton Green. Brighton Green is a neighborhood of 154 townhouses, all of which are three bedrooms and each offers a one car garage with private driveway. The first home was built in 2006 and new homes continue to be built today where the builder, Pulte Homes, is in their final phase.
Brighton Green offers a lot of amenities. Residents enjoy a 3,100 sq.ft. clubhouse with swimming pool, cardio room, billiards room and a low maintenance lifestyle.
Learn more about Brighton Green by clicking here.
Brighton Green Photo Gallery
Fairways at Wallkill
The Fairways at Wallkill is a gated golf course community in the Town of Wallkill New York. There are four home styles in the community including single level condominiums, townhouses, duplexes and single family homes. The Fairways clubhouse houses an internet cafe, entertainment lounge and fitness center.
The home designs in the Fairways at Wallkill are stunning. For example, the Egremont duplex model combines the convenience of a master suite on the first floor with a loft style second level.
Fairways at Wallkill Photo Gallery
The Grove at New Windsor
Set along the hillside of New York International Plaza, The Grove at New Windsor sits inside what is planned to be a mixed-use development of commercial office, industrial and retail space. Luxurious community amenities include a 4,000+ sq.ft. clubhouse with social lounge, full fitness center, tennis court and swimming pool.
There are six models to choose from with two bedroom models from the high-$200s and three bedrooms from the mid-$300s.
The Grove at New Windsor Photo Gallery
Woodside Knolls
Woodside Knolls is a brand new community of 216 townhouses and 45 single-family homes in the Town of Wallkill, NY. Residing across the street from Wildflowers at Wallkill, an active adult (55+) community, Woodside Knolls is a convenient getaway for residents of all ages. On-site amenities include a recreation center, swimming pool and half basketball court.
Please Note: Joshua Ferris/Keller Williams Realty are not representing the builders of Woodside Knolls, The Grove at New Windsor or the Fairways at Wallkill. Joshua Ferris/Keller Williams Realty are representing the builder of Brighton Green. Prices and information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice.
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City of Newburgh Fears Water Pollution, Threatens to Sue Builders
Posted on 26. Jan, 2009 by Joshua Ferris in Blog, News & Reviews, new york, real estate
Sure doesn’t seem like we get by each week without a healthy dose of drama here in the Hudson Valley. The most recent case involves the City of Newburgh’s fear that their reservoir, located between Bethlehem Rd and Mount Airy Rd in New Windsor, is being threatened by potential pollutants coming from storm water runoff of nearby housing communities.
The two communities in question, The Reserve and Briarwood, total over 400 homes and reside within a few hundred feet of the reservoir. The reservoir is important to the City of Newburgh because it serves as a backup to the City’s drinking water supply and the City of Newburgh is claiming that the increased sediment levels in the water are “impeding the treatment process”.
Now that the basics are out of the way I have one question: Didn’t the City of Newburgh take the potential consequences of over 400 homes built within close proximity of their low lying reservoir into consideration while the projects were in the planning process?
Even if the City of Newburgh were to file suit and win what would that accomplish? The article states that the city doesn’t want any more growth because of the ongoing sediment situation but with hundreds of homes already in place does it really make a difference if they build a few more?
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Longhorn Steakhouse Opens in Newburgh
Posted on 19. Dec, 2008 by Joshua Ferris in Blog, News & Reviews
If you’ve ever ventured over to Newburgh to see what’s around you’ll notice there are only a handful of restaurants to choose from and no great steakhouses. Until now. (more…)
The Marketplace at Newburgh Breaks Ground
Posted on 25. Nov, 2008 by Joshua Ferris in Blog, News & Reviews
The Marketplace at Newburgh, a planned 775,000 square foot open air mall in Newburgh New York just received approval to start construction recently and they broke ground earlier this month. (more…)