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Letters from Anne & Martin Congregation Beth Ohr in conjunction with the Church of the Transfiguration of Freeport presents Letters from Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - A theatrical performance by the Anne Frank Center on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Free to the public. Temple Israel Annex located at 2655 Clubhouse Rd., Merrick. Doors open at 3:30pm and the program begins at 4:00pm. Refreshments will be
served.… Registration for Kindergarten The Birch, Chatterton and Norman J. Levy Lakeside elementary schools of the Merrick School District will hold registration for September 2020 kindergarten classes from Monday Feb. 3 - Friday Feb. 7, 2020. Children who will reach the age of 5 on or before December 1, 2020 are eligible. To register child call your neighborhood school between 10am and 2pm to make an appointment and request an
2020 | Vol.7 No.1
Looking to Buy A Home? 2020 May Be Your Year
Looking to Buy a Home? 2020 May Be Your Year If buying a home is on your near-future to-do list, experts say that 2020 may be a good year to make it happen. Mortgage interest rates are near historic lows, providing you with the opportunity to finance a new home purchase at a
information packet that will have to completed and brought to the registration appointment. Birch School 516-9927250; Chatterton School 516-992-7270; Norman J. Levy Lakeside School 516992-7230. …The Merrick Chamber of Commerce 85th Annual Installation Dinner will be held at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Chamber board members will be sworn in to office. The Merrick Chamber will be honoring :Man of the Year, John Fabian; Woman of the Year, Anne Guercio; Merchant of the Year Cathy Boddy and Lorraine Castanio, Cathy’s Touch; Professional of the Year Dr. Chantal Santos, Sunrise Chiropractic… The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores 2020 Installation Dinner will be held at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place on Saturday, January 25, 2020 where 2020 board members will be sworn in to office. The Bellmore Chamber will be honoring: Chamber Member of the Year, Merrick Collision; Outstanding Community Member of the Year, Josephine Parlagreco; Lifetime Achievement Award, Valenti Family, Board Member of the Year, Michael Pittakas.
much lower cost. According to a new forecast from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates will stay in the 3-4 percent range for all of 2020 and 2021, giving prospective homeowners substantial time to plan their purchase. This, combined with modest inflation and a solid labor market, makes for good climate to buy a home with a fixed rate mortgage. For those who are already homeowners, refinancing now may be a good idea. “For those serious about homeownership, today’s sub 4 percent mortgage rates should not be taken for granted,” says Freddie Mac chief economist, Sam Khater. “For comparative purposes, in 2000, rates averaged eight percent; and in the 80s, they spiked to 18.5 percent.” Khater stresses that while mortgage rates are an essential factor to consider in the home-buying process, there are other important items to think about as well as you lay the groundwork for your purchase. These include getting a firm handle on your finances, knowing your credit score (and taking steps to boost it if necessary) and familiarizing yourself with down payment options. For more information and tools on home buying and homeownership, visit myhome.freddiemac. Whether you are making the jump from renting to owning, or looking for a home that better meets your current needs, now may be a great time to consider making your real estate dreams a reality. Today’s low rates could save you money for years to come. - StatePoint
