The Kingston property, too, is in a desirable neighbourhood.
Closing a deal in a desirable neighborhood can be hard to do.
The Riverhead police chief, Joseph Gratton, said attractions like Atlantis brought in a desirable, family-oriented clientele.
It's in a desirable co-op building within walking distance of shopping and a Metro-North station.
"People want a bright, shiny vehicle, and they want it in a desirable color that holds up well for a long time".
Some parents are considering renting an apartment in a desirable zone — at least for the time it takes to prove residency.
Jaime Paredes, 57, said he kept running into obstacles when he tried to buy a two-bedroom apartment in a desirable area.
Among her recent sales was a one-bedroom for $119,000, and a two-bedroom in a desirable location facing Metropolitan Oval for $170,000.
These days even a well-kept house like this one, in a desirable town like Ridgewood, is likely to sell for a price that disappoints its owners.
He said he recently did an appraisal in a desirable subdivision where the contract price was head and shoulders above other recent sales.
Anything in a desirable area for $500,000 or less is going to need some TLC if not a major overhaul.
