Report Assesses Real Estate Market

A new report on prices of homes predicts a continued, though more modest, rise in prices. The Pesce & Lanzillotta Team at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services wrote, “In 2023, home prices nationwide rose a modest 3.32%. In 2024, they’re expected to grow another 2.17%. While Read More …

Code Change Affecting Affordable Housing Rule Adds New Units

A recent change in Huntington’s town code allows for a developer to shift  affordable housing requirements from one property to another. The effect of the change in requirements, touted by both elected officials and housing advocates, caught the attention of several residents, some of whom Read More …

Waitlist Open for Units at The Club

The waiting list reopened this weekend for units at The Club at Melville. The complex offers two-bedroom, one-bath affordable units priced at $292,750. The development is restricted to those who are 55 years of age or older. To apply, go here. The 261-unit complex is a Read More …

Op Ed: Affordable Housing at a Crisis Stage

What everyone agrees on is that we have an affordable housing crisis. It’s not simply a problem. It’s not just a situation. It’s a full-blown crisis impacting on many people. One window I have on it is as a professor looking at the faces and Read More …

Hochul Proposes Big Healthcare, Housing Plans

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced sweeping new programs involving healthcare, transportation, housing, climate change and more Wednesday in her first State of the State address. At the top of her list was healthcare, with a plan to invest $10 billion in the sector, including more than Read More …

Berland Sponsors Resolution to Improve Suffolk Affordable Housing Program

Suffolk County Legislator Susan A. Berland recently announced her sponsorship for a resolution to improve Suffolk County’s affordable housing program. The Introductory Resolution 2209-2018 was approved unanimously by the Suffolk County Legislature at their general meeting on May 14. This resolution amends the Suffolk County Read More …

Affordable Housing Lottery Applications Available

The Town of Huntington Community Development Agency is taking applications online through Wednesday, May 15 for the final 14 income-restricted Seasons at Elwood units at the age 55 and over community, with the drawing scheduled for May 29. The Town of Huntington, in cooperation with Read More …

One Week Left to Apply for Affordable Housing Lottery

The Town of Huntington will accept  applications online for one more for Harborfields Estates Phase 2, the second single family home in the development eligible for the affordable housing lottery. The application process ends Friday Feb.15. “There is one week left to apply for the affordable housing Read More …

Real Estate: Apartments for Rent in Melville and Northport

Here are options in two different parts of Huntington. Highland Green Residences, 2 Strathmore Way, Melville: Your income may qualify you to join the wait list for these 1-bedroom, 1-bath rentals, which will be available April 29. While they vary in terms of plans and Read More …

Applications Available for Affordable Housing Lottery

The Town of Huntington is  accepting applications online through Aug.17  for a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom single family home eligible for the affordable housing lottery at Harborfields Estates Phase 1.  “This is a very unique opportunity for a first-time homebuyer,”  Supervisor Chad Lupinacci said. “The exterior is beautiful and I cannot Read More …