Recession Summer Rentals

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East Hampton
A four-bedroom, three-bath house with a heated pool.

Landlord: Michael Braverman.

Was:
$45,000 (for the season)

Now:
$25,000

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Lonelyville, Fire Island
This three-bedroom house with a loft has six beds, a renovated kitchen, and the surf just steps away.

Broker: Cynthia Forbes, Kitty King Real Estate.

Was:
$16,000 (for August)

Now:
$14,000

Keuka Lake, New York
A three-bedroom, two-bath lakeside Victorian. The house was renovated in 2006; the kitchen has granite countertops.

Broker: Lynn Thurston, Finger Lakes Premier Properties.

Was:
$1,800 (a week until June 18)

Now:
$1,500

New Preston, Connecticut
Five bedrooms, overlooking Lake Waramaug , with its own dock and boathouse.

Broker: Peter Klemm, Klemm Real Estate.

Was:
$12,500 (for August)

Now:
$8,500

Coast Guard Road, Block Island, Rhode Island
A cottage with a large deck and views of the Great Salt Pond, plus Wi-Fi and DSL.

Broker: Sullivan Real Estate.

Was:
$5,200 (a week)

Now:
$4,500

Seaside Park, New Jersey
This two-bedroom apartment is not fancy, but it’s very close to the beach.

Broker: Michael Buckley, NJShoreRent.com.

Was:
$1,295 (a week)


Now:
$995

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