Monthly Archives: December 2012

Holiday Party, Larchmont 10538

Every year the office  will celebrate the  Holidays either at a restaurant or someone’s home… This year our new (and great) office manager, Debbie Doern,  invited us into her lovely home …  Here is a little video of the evening.. … Continue reading

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Viva Grande Fruit Market

  If you live in or near New Rochelle then you would have heard of the Viva Grande Fruit Market. There is a vast array of fruits, vegetables, meats and produce to choose from and all at unbelievable prices. Whenever I … Continue reading

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Not too late to order some nice Jewelry..Stella Dot.com

I love to support local businesses, and when it is a friend then even better! Stella Dot offers some unique custom jewelry that is fun to wear and compliments beautifully… This past weekend, my friend, Quay Watkins, hosted a Trunk … Continue reading

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Warmth sells homes (in the winter) – Freezing home equals a cold heart!

Back in November, 2010, I had written about showing buyers homes that were either vacant or just cold within…I experienced deja vu the other day when I walked into a home and it was 48 degrees…. That might not seem … Continue reading

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On Appraisals – The Appraisers are now seemingly appraising close to the sales price.

Back in March, 2011 I wrote a post about protecting my buyers in the event the appraisal came in lower than the sales price . I had entered into the bid and negotiation that should the property NOT appraise at … Continue reading

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Great Mortgage Rates are Helping property sales over $1 Million 10538

A recent National Association of Realtors report reported a rise in home sales over $1 Million contributing it to the easier access of Jumbo loans, and the low mortgage rates. http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/11/27/luxury-housing-market-beginning-to-surge/ We all know that real estate is local, so … Continue reading

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Thank you for your service & Yes, I MUST pay you..

I called a local Chimney Sweep to clean my chimney… They arrived when expected, were at my home for just 30 minutes and did a great job.. Okay… I then asked for the bill so I could pay, and they … Continue reading

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