Lake Carmel, NY Condo for Sale

Surrounding a manmade lake in the Hudson River Valley, Lake Carmel is a scenic escape about 64 miles from New York City. “It’s a friendly area, with a warm feel,” says Samantha Ortiz, an associate broker with Howard Hanna Rand Realty who’s sold homes in the area for around 30 years. “I think it’s important to know — as a Latina myself — that it’s a very welcoming area for all nationalities. Sometimes you fear leaving the city because you're used to being in a diverse area, and it’s pretty nice to see the friendliness here, which is toward every ...