Catherine C Capasso

Although I am a member of my local MLS system, Trulia.com is a great source of Foreclosure specific information. This morning, my daily e-Mail from Trulia contained 10 listings in Eastchester, NY. Of the 10, 7 are Foreclosures!

Here is a link to the foreclosure search in Trulia (there are 8 foreclosures available): http://www.trulia.com/for_sale/Eastchester,NY/foreclosure_lt/

I am not a proponent of doom and gloom. The reality is, there are opportunities for those who are ready, willing and able to buy. It may not necessarily be a foreclosure or short sale. There are other properties that present opportunities for todays buyer; estate sales; family illness creating a need to move; job transfers and/or job loss.

As a buyer, why not take advantage of the opportunities this market offers? You never know, your dream cottage or castle may be available today!

I thought about posting results for the third quarter for the Lake Isle Real Estate Market, Eastchester, NY and have decided not to. Why? Things have been slow. The results might appear grim and I don't want to present that message because...

I am looking at a much better fourth quarter for the properties I specialize in, Interlaken Gardens, Channing Place, Lake Isle Estates and The Townhouses at Lake Isle. There are a number of excellent properties and fantastic opportunities in each community. Lake Isle, built around Lake Innisfree and bordering Lake Isle Country Club remains one of the best kept secrets in Westchester County real estate. With private beaches, pools, lifeguards, swimming, boating, low fee resident membership to Lake Isle Country Club featuring 5 pools, tennis courts, some lit for night play, an 18 hole golf course and a magnificent catering hall AND a less than 30 minute commute from Crestwood Train Station to Grand Central Station, Lake Isle is worthy of serious consideration.

I am looking forward to presenting the exciting activities Eastchester offers. I hope you join me.

Thanks for visiting.

WCBS Radio posted a listing of places for fireworks this coming Fourth of July weekend. The information is below and has contact phone numbers as well: Note: Playland Park has Fireworks ALL SUMMER.

WESTCHESTER

Playland Park: Fireworks every Wednesday and Friday through August 29. Free admission; parking $10...Playland Parkway Rye, NY 10580

Dobbs Ferry: Fishing derby, fun and fireworks. Fishing for ages 7-15, 10 a.m.-noon; games, picnicking, noon-9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Waterfront Park. 914-693-2203.

Harrison: Fireworks. Free. 9:15 p.m. Project Home Run site, Oakland Avenue at Halstead Avenue. 914-670-3035.

Katonah: Independence Day celebration. Reading of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic music and picnicking on the front lawn. Free. 11 a.m. John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22. 914-232-5651.

Kent: Fireworks. Free. 9:30 p.m. Lake Carmel, Route 52. 845-225-2067.

Mamaroneck: Fireworks as part of the annual Firemen's Carnival. Free. 9 p.m. Harbor Island Park, Boston Post Road. 914-777-7754.

Mount Vernon: Independence Day celebration. Ringing of historic 250-year-old bell, music, speeches, refreshments. Free. 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave. 914-667-4116.

New Rochelle: Spark the Sound fireworks. Show can be seen from all waterfront parks. Free. 9:30 p.m. Hudson Park, Hudson Park Road. 914-654-2087.

Port Chester: July Fourth celebration. Community service and appreciation awards will be presented. Entertainment, fireworks by the Grucci family at dark. Free. 7:30 p.m. Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Road. 914-939-8291.

Rye: Fireworks. Free. 9:30 p.m. Playland Amusement Park, Playland Parkway, Exit 19 off I-95. 914-813-7010.

Scarsdale: Concert and fireworks. Performance by the Westchester Band, followed by fireworks. $2. 7:30 p.m. Rain date: Saturday. Scarsdale Municipal Pool, 311 Mamaroneck Road. 914-722-1292.

Sleepy Hollow: Fireworks. Free. 8 p.m. at the former General Motors site, Beekman Avenue and River Street. 914-366-5106.

Southeast: Concert and fireworks. DJ Dieter of Sounds Unlimited performs. Free. 6 p.m. Rain date: Saturday. Scolpino Park, Doansburg Road. 845-279-3915.

Tarrytown: Independence Day 1856. Dramatic presentations, speeches, period music, traditional dancing, house tours, ice-cream demonstrations. $12, $10 seniors, $6 age 5-17, free for age 5 and younger. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunnyside, West Sunnyside Lane. 914-631-8200.

Tarrytown: Concert and fireworks. Van Martin Swing Band precedes the fireworks. Free. 7-10 p.m. Pierson Park, next to the Metro-North Railroad station. 914-631-8347.

I wish everyone a safe, happy and fun filled Fourth of July!

It doesn't seem like this weekend is the kickoff of the summer season. I know Memorial Day is Monday but it is hard to think about swimming and sailing when the heat was on last night. Frost warnings after May 15 in Eastchester, NY are not suppose to happen.

This weekend will start the summer activities on Lake Innisfree and at Lake Isle Country Club. The residents of Interlaken Gardens and Channing Place enjoy wonderful activities planned by a group of volunteer members of the Lake Committee.

It is amazing to me that a community less than 30 minutes from Manhattan has the amenities and lifestyle that mimics a resort community. Best of all, it is affordable.

It's the third weekend in April and you can feel Spring in the air. The excitement of summer activities that will be starting soon quivers through the air.

Just imagine the family times you can enjoy on the lake!

Beginning weekends in May, weather permitting, the private beach for residents of Interlaken Gardens and Channing Place opens for residents and their guests.

Golf has started at Lake Isle Country Club. A special group, The Twilightlers, meet on Tuesday evenings to play nine holes. This is a group for all the lady golfers. It is a wonderful social group who enjoy the game and enjoy getting together beginning May 5 through the end of August. They play the front nine and go out in foursomes starting at 4:00 pm. Dinner is prepared by volunteer members for all to enjoy after the game.

Eastchester offers so many wonderful things for residents and their families. It's a great community to call home.