Category Archives: Home Buying

What $313,500 Buys in Somers, NY

Posted on 07/06/2012 by

$313,500 buys a condo in sought after Heritage Hills like the one I just closed on. This 1 bedroom, 1 and a half bath condo with attached  garage is over 1200 square feet! The open floor plan of this rare no-step Wharton … Continue reading →

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What does $436,500 buy in Pelham, NY?

Posted on 03/29/2012 by

What can you buy in Pelham for $436,500? I happen to have an example of one that I just closed on. It buys you a 3 bedroom, 2 bath dutch colonial in the village. This well cared for home has … Continue reading →

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Rising Star

Posted on 03/27/2012 by

Some kind words from my broker Phil Faranda originally posted here Rising Star: Stephanie Solano There are some things you can’t teach. One of our newer agents, Stephanie Solano, who is still in her first year with the firm, has closed … Continue reading →

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What can you buy for $139,000 in Mahopac, NY?

Posted on 01/27/2012 by

$139,000 buys a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1000 square foot starter home on just under a half an acre. The home has hardwood floors, beautiful archways and a great size kitchen with skylight, tile floor and center island. The home … Continue reading →

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Harrison, NY Housing Market 4th Quarter 2011

Posted on 01/23/2012 by

Harrison, NY Housing Market 4th Quarter 2011 This is the market report for single family houses sold in Harrison, NY (Which includes parts of West Harrison, Purchase and Rye) for the fourth quarter of 2011. All information is sourced from the Empire Access Multiple Listing Service. … Continue reading →

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How Do You Expect to Sell Your House if Buyers Can’t Get In To See It?

Posted on 09/04/2011 by

How Do You Expect to Sell Your House if Buyers Can’t Get In To See It? I know it’s Labor Day Weekend and you may have plans, but is it really worth turning away a buyer because you can’t let … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Buying an REO or Bank Owned Foreclosure?

Posted on 08/19/2011 by

Many people are intrigued by the idea of buying an inexpensive, bank-owned property at a discount, but buying an REO (Real Estate Owned) or Bank Owned Foreclosure is not like a typical purchase and is not for everyone. These are … Continue reading →

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What Does $375,000 buy in Port Chester, NY?

Posted on 08/04/2011 by

$375,000 buys a 3 bedroom, 1 and a half bathroom plus den 1572 square foot cape. The house sits nicely on a well manicured, flat 0.12 acres. It also boasts a formal dining room,  finished basement and attached 1 car garage. … Continue reading →

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Should You Buy a Short Sale in Westchester County?

Posted on 07/26/2011 by

Is buying a short sale right for you? Here are some things you should know when considering purchasing a short sale. Short sales take time. Negotiating a short sale might only take a month but in most cases it can go … Continue reading →

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Mahopac, NY Housing Market 2nd Quarter 2011

Posted on 07/15/2011 by

Mahopac, NY Housing Market 2nd Quarter 2011 This is the market report for single family houses sold in Mahopac, NY for the second quarter of 2011. All information is sourced from the Empire Access Multiple Listing Service.  In the second quarter of 2011, there were 25 closings with … Continue reading →

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