Persons in West Hills, NY who are seeking legal assistance in the areas of mortgage modification, bankruptcy, and foreclosure defense have an ally at the Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss. Our team of attorneys has extensive experience in these practice areas throughout the Long Island region.
West Hills can be found in Suffolk County, as one of many hamlets found inside the Town of Huntington. 4.9 square miles in area, it is home to 5,592 persons, according to 2010 Census figures. West Hills’ most distinctive geographical feature is the popular tourist spot Jayne’s Hill, which has an elevation of approximately 400 feet. The community also has historical significance as the birthplace of the 19th century American poet Walt Whitman.
Residents of West Hills enjoy an annual median household income of a hefty $118,664 (mean household income: $150,727). Fully one-fifth of households take in over $200,000/year. Real estate in this part of Long Island tends to be fairly upscale; nearly half (45.4%) of its housing units feature four or more bedrooms, and over three-fifths are valued at $500,000 or more. 30% of homes maintain at least three vehicles.
Around two-thirds of West Hills houses are mortgaged, with a median payment of $3,244 per month. With the economy still in sub-par condition, many people these days have difficulty complying with the terms of their mortgages. If you are in this boat, call our office so we can explore your mortgage modification avenues.
With an unemployment rate of 4.0% (2007-2011 American Community Survey), West Hills is certainly better than average in this particular category, but you’re hardly alone if you’re having fiscal problems. In fact, over 10% of local households make do on an annual income lower than $25,000. If you find that your stack of bills just keeps getting bigger, you should consider bankruptcy chapters 7, 11, or 13. Contact our office so we can jointly decide the best course of action.
For experienced legal counsel relating to modification, foreclosure, and bankruptcy, residents of West Hills, New York, should reach out to us as soon as possible. The Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss offers free consultations—call us to get yours. We can be contacted at 631-271-3737 (phone) or weiss@ny-bankruptcy.com (email).