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JENHOS Posted: Mar 10, 2003 12:50 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 12:50 PM

New Home Construction

As we are now looking for a place to live we are finding that there is not much out there unless you have lots of $$$$$$

So we are thinking of moving off LI and building a house. Problem is we don't have a clue where to start.

How to find lots for sale or new communities that are being built. Anyonw have any suggestions?

shelzyp Posted: Mar 10, 2003 12:56 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 12:56 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Where are you looking to have a home built? We are in the process of doing this, but we are buying the property from my FH's parents. There are homebuilders on William Flloyd Parkway that build on thier land mainly, Davis Homes, Menu of Homes, Jenna Homes, and there ia also one called Springwood Homes on Nichols Road in Smithtown. I am not sure about development type builders though. The first step is to have a piece of land, because that usually determines the size of the home etc.

JENHOS Posted: Mar 10, 2003 12:59 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 12:59 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Since we both work in the city we wouldn't move to Suffolk county. And there is not much land in Nassau (that we have heard of) so we are thinking we would look into the Westchester area (or the outskirts of)

The issue is we have no clue where to find land for sale.

shelzyp Posted: Mar 10, 2003 12:59 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 12:59 PM

Re: New Home Construction

I am sorry, I didn't realize that you said out of state.

LizD Posted: Mar 10, 2003 01:05 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 01:05 PM

Re: New Home Construction

I am not sure, but I think you could probably contact a real estate agent in that area. Even if they don't handle it, they may be able to point you in the right direction.

MSCJLK Posted: Mar 10, 2003 01:21 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 01:21 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Jen-
I live in Upper westchester.. Yorktown Hgts. It is only about 35 min from the city... I also work in the city and my DH works in NJ. It is really nice to live up here and it is alot of land.. if you want more info FM me you email address and I can give you more info

Jenn

susans Posted: Mar 10, 2003 01:27 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 01:27 PM

Re: New Home Construction

When we were looking, we used to just drive around and then write the numbers down of the new developments that were going up.

Sometimes you can also look online for builders.

Do a goole search for 'new construction, westchester' and maybe you'll find some leads.

JENHOS Posted: Mar 10, 2003 01:36 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 01:36 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Jen you have FM!

We are going to start doing the 'drive by' thing. We need to just get out there and look.

I am just soooo impatient

JustJodi Posted: Mar 10, 2003 02:11 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 02:11 PM

Re: New Home Construction

There are still some lots available at 'Country Pointe' in Dix Hills. They are building 4-5 bedrooms, 1 acre.. all with indoor and outdoor pools.You can forum mail me with questions.
We are waiting for our home to be finished there.

susans Posted: Mar 10, 2003 02:14 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 02:14 PM

Re: New Home Construction

http://www.sierracorporation.com/landiadesign/mainframe-scarsdale.htm

http://www.mbccontractors.com/MBCHome.html

This might be helpful too:
http://www.coldwellbankermoves.com/newhomes/nj_default.asp

JENHOS Posted: Mar 10, 2003 02:36 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 02:36 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Those sites have beautiful houses but $900,000 is a 'little' out of our league

Even the ones in Dix Hills are a fortune. Jodi did you marryy a millionaire?

This house hunting thing isn't as much fun as I thouhgt it was going to be

Misha Posted: Mar 10, 2003 03:15 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 03:15 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Try

Long Island Builders Organization

There is a list of builders web sites mainly on Long Island but several have developments in Westchester and Jersey.

jennbaby Posted: Mar 10, 2003 05:41 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 05:41 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Good Luck in your search Jen & Matt

Teri Posted: Mar 10, 2003 05:51 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 05:51 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Jen, I feel your pain! The market is absolutely insane. My DH works in the city so we can't be too far either. We've been searching in Nassau, and it's discouraging enough just looking at 50-70 yr old houses, let alone new developments! I think any new development within a reasonable commuting distance to the city will be a PRETTY penny these days.
I know friends who are buying out in Suffolk, and it's so tempting to look out there, but I know I'd never see my hubby if we lived that far away from the city

Did you ONLY want new developments, or are you open to resells as well?

JENHOS Posted: Mar 10, 2003 07:10 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 07:10 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Open to resells as well.

Thanks Jennbaby!

susans Posted: Mar 10, 2003 09:13 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2003 09:13 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Don't know what price range you're looking for, since you're looking into new developments, but I know that my builder is waiting on permits for a 40+ homes in Lake Grove.

They're definately NOT anywhere near $900K LOL.

It's about an hour out of the city though...maybe an hour and 1/2 door to door.
Let me know if you want more info.

JENHOS Posted: Mar 11, 2003 10:46 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2003 10:46 AM

Re: New Home Construction

FM me the info. The commute may be something we have to sacrifice for a house that we like!

mv1003 Posted: Mar 11, 2003 01:16 PM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2003 01:16 PM

Re: New Home Construction

We're in the same boat. We decided to look for a place to rent, but that's becoming an obstacle course too!!! My Girlfriend here just bought land in New Jersey and is having her house built. There's a lot in NJ- just depending where you want to live.
Sorry I couldn't be more help to you....

JENHOS Posted: Mar 11, 2003 03:16 PM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2003 03:16 PM

Re: New Home Construction

I wouldn't be oposed to Jersey depending on the commute. I work in Lond Island City so Grand Central would be easier to get to and from. Where in Jersey is she building?

LizD Posted: Mar 11, 2003 03:34 PM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2003 03:34 PM

Re: New Home Construction

Jenhos, just be sure about the commute. We first bought a house in Selden, which is close to Lake Grove 2.5 yrs ago. I work in Hicksville, so I drive and Mark works in the city. His commute was about 2 hrs each way on the train, and mine driving was 1 hour driving, a lot more if the weather was bad, and god forbid there was an accident. We ende up selling and buying in Merrick b/c we could not take the commute anymore.