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Foreclosures take bite out of LI real estate recovery

Michael Dubb begins construction on a new development

Photo credit: Mahala Gaylord | Michael Dubb begins construction on a new development of ranch homes in Medford.

Developer Michael Dubb dug two holes this month -- breaking ground on sales models for Long Island's first major home construction project since the meltdown of last September.

Back then, he wouldn't have dared to approach lenders to build 289 townhomes on 50 acres in Medford, but during the summer he snagged a $24-million loan.

"It's safe to go back into the water," Dubb said.

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