Author Archives: Gay E. Rosen

About Gay E. Rosen

Gay E. Rosen is a Top Realtor in the Larchmont and New Rochelle (Lower Westchester) area. She is diligent, caring, driven and thorough (with a sense of humor).Utilize her expertise. Call her!

Ducks on Paine Lake

Posted on October 3 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

I live on Paine Avenue named after Thomas Paine (“Common Sense”) ..in New Rochelle, and took this photo over the summer. It reminded me a touch of Monet‘s Water Lilies ….. only because there are water lilies (I am not … Continue reading →

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Grieving your Taxes

Posted on October 2 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

Westchester Taxes seem to be the highest….Sigh….. New Rochelle taxes are high also…. and so it has been my pleasure to help my various clients grieve their taxes in the past few years…… free of charge of course… Whenever I … Continue reading →

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Build a New House for $3-5000 – New Rochelle

Posted on October 2 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

Yes, as unbelievable as that may seem in today’s real estate market, such was the dictate given in the 1800’s in New Rochelle when it was decided to develop some 70 acres of farmland, woods, orchard and un-drained marshland what … Continue reading →

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2010 New Rochelle Graduating Seniors

Posted on October 2 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

I usually use my websites as a barometer for internet interest in my listings, and the websites have also served as an indicator for holidays, the economy, etc. For instance, I will see a drop in visitors (those people who … Continue reading →

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Tudor Homes – Alive and Well after 200 Years!

Posted on October 2 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

It is quite interesting to note that the “House of Tudor” which reigned England from 1485 to 1603 has, in a sense, become the “Tudor House” to many of us…of course, we all recall Henry the VIII and his 8 … Continue reading →

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Basements can be SCARY!

Posted on October 1 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

I live in a wonderful neighborhood that has many beautiful older homes…. and we actually call it the estate area of New Rochelle. When my husband and I first purchased our house, I remember how USAA would not insure the … Continue reading →

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Blogging – Perhaps the NEW Pen Pal?

Posted on October 1 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

I grew up in England – pre computers, and I can recall boasting at how I had 5 pen pals from across the globe… There was a French boy, a French girl, an American girl who would always write about … Continue reading →

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I LOVE Squirrels!

Posted on September 25 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

Weeee-llll let me backtrack… Being a positive person, and always ‘looking on the bright side of life…’ – by the way, did you know that was one of the most popular songs in England for funerals? Well, that aside, I … Continue reading →

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Lavender Sachets and made in New Rochelle!

Posted on September 23 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

I have lived in New Rochelle, 10804 for over 30 years and, in having a nice garden, I would admire my lavender bushes every year … but then would do nothing about it! Shame on me! This year, I cut … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Seller – You had 2000 Visitors this month!

Posted on September 21 2010 by Gay E. Rosen

I think a key component that some of us forget, that with the importance of the internet, the very first visit to your listing is via the internet. Potential buyers and agents will look at the details of course, and … Continue reading →

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