Pending home sales slowed modestly in August but contract signings remain at their second-highest level over the past year, according to the National Association of Realtors. All major regions experienced declines except for the West, which rose for the fourth consecutive month. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, fell 1.0 … [Read more...] about As pending home sales dip, industry economist foresees rise in first-time buyers
EPCAL reuse plan is roundly criticized from all quarters
Hearings on plans to develop the Enterprise Park at Calverton drew nothing but criticism from members of the public at both the Riverhead Town Board and Riverhead Planning Board meetings this week in Town Hall. Even the lobbyist hired by the town last year to advocate for the plans joined the chorus of boos from environmental, civic and aviation advocates. Lobbyist George … [Read more...] about EPCAL reuse plan is roundly criticized from all quarters
Property owners sound off on proposed Main Road historic district
The going was rough for state historic preservation officials in town for a public information meeting last night at the Jamesport Meeting House. A small but vocal — and angry — contingent of property owners in the Southold Town portion of the proposed Main Road historic district sounded off on the plan to have the proposed district listed in the state and national registers … [Read more...] about Property owners sound off on proposed Main Road historic district