Deeds and Leases

This is a great victory for the Attorney General and people with disabilities. The AG found six developers, two of whom are in Yonkers had violated the ADA by improperly building apartments that did not meet standards, and caused difficulties for people with disabilities from renting them and/or living in their homes. As part of [...]

After a young women named Amanda died of Carbon Monoxide poisoning in her home in the Buffalo area, the State Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law new tougher regulations requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all properties that have furnaces, stoves, hot water heaters etc. - any potential sources of carbon monoxide generation.
The law [...]

 
Headline got your attention? It should! How does up to $555 in free money from cash strapped New York State sound? Well its true! From February 12th until the 21st, or until the money runs out, NYSERDA is offering rebates for qualifying refrigerators, freezers and clothes washers. Enhanced rebates are available for people who recycle [...]

 
 
 
 
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 at all. it just is [...]

Today Houlihan Lawrence launched its new state-of-the-art website http://www.houlihanlawrence.com This has been a long time coming, and it is very web 2.0! Sporting a new soothing color scheme, it is chock full of new features, including larger pictures, map searches, YELP! integration, school information, enhanced client access and so much more. Combined with our new in-house [...]

The stringent rules on refinancing is not so different from those on obtaining a new home loan. banks are still gun shy, and tend to overcompensate when underwriting new deals. Too loose when times are good, too tight when times are not so good. It has always been this way, and ultimately we have to [...]

In Boston someone has paid $300,000 for a single parking space in the elegant Back bay section. There was such demand that it sold for $50,000 over the asking price!
Parking is always a passionate, emotional issue when buying an apartment. If Bronxville Terrace had one space per apartment, I would be a very rich guy! [...]

This is truly a special property! Located on a quiet block deep in Huntwoods lies this special property infused with taste & charm. A delightful mix of 1920’s Mediterranean architecture & Santa Fe design it will delight your senses with a fabulous flow, sparkling light and elegant finishes. If you are looking for a truly [...]

It is time for Bronxville Terrace’s annual event - Spring Planting! Our Coop, located on Midland Avenue in Bronxville is known for its flower beds throughout the summer! For the past 19 years, Shirley Burkhardt, our flower impresario has designed a wonderful melange of colors for our gardens. If you are driving by please take [...]

It always pains me to bring up foreclosures, short sales etc. It is a reminder of the difficult economy we are in. But obviously you cannot put your head in the sand. Although foreclosure rates in Westchester County are quite low compared to the rest of the country, there are still many people hurting.
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