Search Freeport New York Short Sale Listings Guide

Freeport, New York 11520

The Search Freeport, New YorkShort Sale Listings Guide is a weekly report to assist prospective home buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of Freeport New York Short Sales and Freeport New York Homes for Sale.

The report provides free multiple listing property search, Freeport New York Short Sales information and short sale data. Freeport New York Short Sales are also broken down by price range to give purchasers an idea of the number of homes available.

According to the National Association of Realtors Short Sale Basics, "A short sale is a transaction in which the lender or lenders agree to accept less than the mortgage amount owed by the current homeowner. In some cases, the difference is forgiven by the lender, and in others the homeowner must make arrangements with the lender to settle the remainder of the debt.

A short sale can also be the best option for a homeowners who are "upside down" on mortgages because a short sale may not hurt their credit history as much as a foreclosure. As a result, homeowners may qualify for another mortgage sooner once they get back on their feet financially".

While a Baldwin New York Short Sale can represent a "bargain" for buyers, there are many potential pitfalls that buyers should prepare for. Thinking of Making an Offer on a Short Sale, an article published bt the National Association of Realtors, provides a roadmap to a successful Baldwin New York Short Sale purchase.

Freeport homes sold information is also provided to prospective home buyers and sellers to aid in determining property value. Information on the Freeport Public School System is also provided.

   Freeport New York Homes for Sale

There were 266 Freeport New York Homes for Sale as of January 10, 2010 The median list price is $315,000.

Of the 266 Freeport New York Homes for Sale, there are 83 Freeport New York Real Estate Short Sale properties. The Freeport New York Short Sale median list price is $275,000.

The Freeport, New York Homes for Sale by Price Range indicate that the $250,001-$300,000 band has the highest number of homes available with 25.

 Freeport, New York Real Estate

The three month period October 11 2010 to January 10, 2011, accounted for 40 Freeport, New York Real Estate sales. The median sales price for this three month period was $269,995.

Of the 40 Freeport, New York Real Estate sales, 5 were Freeport, New York Real Estate short sales. The Freeport New York Short Sale median sales price is $259,000.

Education-Freeport Public School System

Students of the Freeport Public School System have received state and national recognition in their academic and athletic pursuits. Among the many academic awards was the receipt of a Gates Foundation Scholarship by one of its 2010 graduates of Freeport  High School.  The school system also has a student exchange program with its sister city of Waldorf Germany. The elementary schools have an extensive after school program for children. Freeport Schools also boasts the largest early childhood education center, operated at the Columbus Avenue School, in New York State.

 Freeport Public Schools

There are 8 schools in the Freeport Public School System:

• 1 early childhood and education center, the Columbus Avenue School, which serves  pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.
• 4 Magnate Schools which serves grades Kindergarten-4. The 4 Magnate schools are  Leo F. Giblyn, New Visions School of Discovery and Exploration, Archer Street Language Arts  Mathematics and Technology, Bayview Avenue School of Arts and Sciences
• 1Intermediate School, Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School, which serves grades 5 and 6.
• 1 Middle School, J.W. Dodd Middle School, which services grades 7 and 8.
• 1 High School, Freeport High School, which services grades 9 thru 12.

 Data Source: Multiple Listing Service of Long Island