Deeds and Leases

Typically holidays mean a slowdown in the market, and Realtors have the luxury of doing normal things like go shopping! Not in this market. We are too busy. There are a ton of open houses this Sunday, and showings are still brisk. I will allow perhaps a tiny bit off a non holiday weekend, but [...]

Victims mount in rent scam. Con artists post phony ads, abscond with money from would-be renters This is not a new scam. Thieves have been using Craigslist for a long time to rip tenants off. What this article does not talk about is that in some jurisdictions if the unknowing tenants moves in and stay [...]

This is a phenomenal event! 40 restaurants around the county offering reduced priced gourmet meals for you to try and enjoy. If you are a foodie you cannot miss this! Click the link below to view the web page for all the details. This is another reason why you should be moving to Westchester to [...]

I suspect that this spring has been a surprise to many Realtors. Most were expecting more of the same dreary slow market that has become the norm over the past three years, but that has not proven to be the case. In some submarkets the activity has quite simply exploded. In others it has been [...]

The Parkway will be closed from Bronxville to the County Center from 10 am to 2 pm. Riders, joggers and walkers are welcome. Bring your helmet, it is a beautiful day and enjoy!

Although this is a real estate blog by far the most popular post is my bicycle Sunday announcement. Quite frankly I do not know why except that the information is surprisingly unavailable. The only way I was able to find out anything was to drive past the sign on the Bronx River Parkway. The spring [...]

The Westchester County Builders and Realty Institute (BRI) announced this afternoon that the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has decided to follow the New York City model and require that all rental tenants in the state that are subject to rent regulation, i.e., the New York City Rent Stabilization Law, [...]

Bring your kids for some fun and free entertainment! This is a wonderful facility conveniently located at 777 White Plains Rd in Scarsdale, just north of Lord & Taylors. There is plenty of parking and it is well worth a look. They offer wonderful educational programs for your child that are unique!

I was amazed to discover that my number one blog post in 2009 was my BRP Bicycle Sunday post. I was surprised to find that people from all of the world looked at it! So who am to argue! It is great exercise, and a very scenic family-friendly way to spend a few hours. It [...]

        2009 was dismal, but we have turned the corner. That is the crux of the market report issued this week by the Westchester Putnam MLS. I generally let this document speak for itself because I frankly am not in love with it. Not because anything in it is wrong – not [...]