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North Fork Farm Country

This October on the North Fork was spectacular. The fall folliage was in full bloom and the people came from all over to enjoy our farms, farmstands and wineries. There were festivals every week-end as well as pumpkin picking, apple picking, ...

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Stock Market Affects Hampton’s Real Estate Market

Dow spikes nearly 900 points after plunging 700 points, skids over 200 points in the last half hour of trading… new records set — both good and bad– headlines linking current conditions to the Great Depression, OMG! whiplash and agita. ...

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East Hampton Town Board Meeting

Jen Wilson attended the East Hampton Town Board’s budget hearing yesterday. It was open to the public, and many voices were heard. Here is what she has to say about it: "In this very unsettled financial time, we are most likely going to ha...

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90210 Move Over, Please

11976,11975 & 11932 have topped 90210 & Manhattan’s ritzy zips…. codes that is. Water Mill (11976), Wainscott (11975) & Bridgehampton (11932) have made the list of the top 25 Most Expensive Zip Codes in the United States 7/07-6/08. M...

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Simply Not Enough!

On July 21st, 2008 Governor Paterson signed Chapter 349 amending Section 1449-aa of the tax law. The Peconic Bay Region Community Preservation Fund Tax Amendment Exemption was adopted to apply to qualified first home buyers and certain not-f...

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Fannie & Freddie G Home

US Government seized control of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac as of Sunday, September 7th. A historic event with great effects expected. This aggressive, yet necessary move, will not only help to prevent any further erosion to the mortgage market...

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Splendid Fall Sunsets- Just What The Doctor Ordered

There is something about the quality of air on the East End that makes for some of the most vivid and mesmerizing color in a sunset. Don’t miss an opportunity to catch one from any vantage point you choose: beach, dunes, overlooks, decks. You...

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whbpac, Herbie Hancock

Monday, August 18th, 2008 Perfect Sunday Nite in West Hampton Beach We had a most enjoyable evening last night, beginning with cocktails and dinner at Starr Boggs al fresco with Jazz in the background. Followed by music by Herbie Hancock at...

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Recession in the Hamptons?

Just recently I was out and about looking at houses for a customer in Southampton Village – the estate section to be exact. I could not believe the amount of construction going on there. On one block there were so many contractors’ trucks t...

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Sag Harbor Boat Party

Sean Scanlon once again hosted the annual "Barcelona Point Boat Party" on Sunday, August 3rd. This year the party had to be moved to Mashomack Point – something about not being able to get a "party permit" from the Town of East Hampton – bu...

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SAG Harbor Cinema On The Market

CALLING ALL CPF (Community Preservation Fund) MANAGERS!!! The Sag Harbor Cinema, at 90 Main Street in Sag Harbor, is up for sale according to The Sag Harbor Express newspaper. The article can be read online at www.sagharboronline.com. The...

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East Hampton Point Resort

Sunday Nite is Reggae Nite at East Hampton Point. Last nite was a perfect summer evening. We sat on the deck, overlooking the water, watching the sunset, listening to music and enjoying good friends and great conversation…. there’s no be...

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