Archive for the ‘real estate’ Category

Rye Real Estate- A Millionaire’s Retreat, yet perfect for family.

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

As a real estate professional, I see a lot of magnificent homes, but my current listing on Hilltop Place in Rye* is truly special. Quietly situated at the end of a picturesque private road just minutes from Rye’s bustling downtown, brick pillars with built in lights and white picket gates welcome you to this stately [...]

Rye and Harrison Recent Sales

Monday, February 28th, 2011

The market is starting to heat up….are you curious what has sold in the area lately?  Check out 3 months of recent sales in Rye and Harrison by clicking here below in red! Remember, you can find recent sales and stats from any local community anytime by clicking the Local Housing Data link on raveis.com. [...]

Easy Living in the Heart of White Plains

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

This sunny, renovated CONDO apartment is priced to sell! Easy living for a lucky buyer in downtown White Plains, steps away from City Center, Trump Tower, Ritz Carleton, movie theaters, restaurants and shops. Convenient parking is available diagonally across the street from this popular building, a quick walk to Metro North RR with frequent train [...]

Tips for brightening your home in winter

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

After the holiday season winds down and the tree and candles are put away, it can be a challenge to keep your home look cozy and inviting in these dark, dreary, snowy winter months. Whether you are sprucing up the house in anticipation of putting your home on the market, or just need a fresh [...]

Thinking of selling? Check out this Quick Video by a fellow Raveis Agent on how getting an independent appraisal just might lead you to a QUICK SALE!

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Why the Recovery in Westchester may be different that you think

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

There have been a few interesting articles published lately pertaining to local real estate…the most interesting to me was in the October 13th issue of the Wall Street Journal, Home Deals in Suburbs Start to Dry Up*, which reaffirms what I have been stating all along- that certain areas of Westchester County that are within [...]

Rye and Harrison Recent Sales

Monday, October 18th, 2010

The number of closings dropped off significantly in September after a busy spring and summer… curious as to what closed in your area?  Find this information and more housing statistics on raveis.com. Check out the past three months of posted sales on MLS in Rye and Harrison here: RYE RECENT SALES HARRISON RECENT SALES

Listing of the Month

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

New Listing:  Immaculate 5 bedroom Cape Colonial in desirable Allendale Park! This house features spacious rooms and great flow. There are many updates: gleaming wood floors , all new interior paneled doors, new central air and furnace, new roof, ceiling fans.  Two fireplaces, a large finished basement space, additional office room with separate entrance, and [...]

Why Rye is really NOT the third most expensive housing market in the U.S…but still on the list.

Monday, October 11th, 2010

There was a recent uproar about a recent housing survey that ranked Rye as the 3rd costliest housing market in the nation by zip code, ahead of several exclusive Manhattan zip codes. While that makes for sensational press, how can that be possible? Granted, we know that Westchester County, along with the entire metropolitan N.Y. [...]

Buyers: Understand the Difference between Mortgage Pre-Qualification, Pre- Approval & Commitment in today’s environment*

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

*Courtesy of Michael DeRosa, William Raveis Mortgage LLC Position yourself to be a Strong Buyer… Pre-qualification: is an estimate of your borrowing power. This estimate is based on a credit report plus information you provide verbally and is not verified by a lender. Most sellers will not except an offer from buyers that have only [...]