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Strategies for Placing a Winning Bid on Your Dream Home

How To Make a Winning Offer on a House Now that you’re financially secure and have found your dream home, you’re probably ready to take the next step towards purchasing a house. However, if you found your home in a seller’s market, there’s still one thing standing in the way: other buyers. Luckily, we’ve found […]
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How To Avoid Home Buying Blunders

Avoid These Common Home Buying Mistakes Buying a home is exciting—but let’s be honest, it’s also a bit nerve-wracking. The pressure to “get it right” can lead to some common missteps that complicate the process. Let’s look at what to avoid so your journey to homeownership stays on the smooth track. 1. Trying to Time […]
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5 Essential Tasks to Tackle After Closing on Your New Home

Congrats! You’ve just closed on your new home. You’ve changed the utilities into your name, but now what? Before you can settle into your new abode, there are still some tasks that need to be taken care of. Here is an overview of the five most important things to do after closing on a home. […]
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The Long-term Wealth Benefits of Home Ownership

The Unseen Value of Equity Growth: Why Homeownership Matters Owning a home isn’t just about having a place to call your own—it’s a strategic investment in your financial future. Recent data highlights the undeniable wealth-building power of homeownership: those who bought at the market peak in 2006 have seen an average equity gain of $169,000. […]

Buying Strategies for Placing a Winning Bid on Your Dream Home How To Make a Winning Offer on a House Now that you’re financially secure and have found your dream home, you’re probably ready to take the next step towards purchasing a house. However, if you found your home in a seller’s market, there’s still one thing standing in the way: other buyers. Luckily, we’ve found […]

Buying How To Avoid Home Buying Blunders Avoid These Common Home Buying Mistakes Buying a home is exciting—but let’s be honest, it’s also a bit nerve-wracking. The pressure to “get it right” can lead to some common missteps that complicate the process. Let’s look at what to avoid so your journey to homeownership stays on the smooth track. 1. Trying to Time […]

Buying 5 Essential Tasks to Tackle After Closing on Your New Home Congrats! You’ve just closed on your new home. You’ve changed the utilities into your name, but now what? Before you can settle into your new abode, there are still some tasks that need to be taken care of. Here is an overview of the five most important things to do after closing on a home. […]

Buying The Long-term Wealth Benefits of Home Ownership The Unseen Value of Equity Growth: Why Homeownership Matters Owning a home isn’t just about having a place to call your own—it’s a strategic investment in your financial future. Recent data highlights the undeniable wealth-building power of homeownership: those who bought at the market peak in 2006 have seen an average equity gain of $169,000. […]

Buying Unlocking Potential: A Smart Guide to Investing in Fixer-Uppers or How I Bought My First Home! As the housing market continues to shift, a growing number of homebuyers are turning their attention to fixer-uppers—properties that offer a blank slate for creativity and the potential for substantial equity gains. Once overlooked, these homes are now a hot trend, with a real estate survey showing increased interest in properties that need […]

Buying 10 Ways To Personalize Your New Home Just Bought a New House? Here’s How to Make It Truly Yours Congratulations on your new home! Moving in marks the beginning of an exciting chapter, and you’re likely bursting with ideas to make your space warm and inviting. From simple upgrades to larger projects, here are 10 unique ideas to help you personalize your […]

Buying From Boxes to Bliss: How to Move Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Socks) Moving Without the Stress: How to Avoid Common Moving Nightmares Moving is famously stressful, but with the right preparation, you can dodge the usual pitfalls and make the experience much smoother. Here’s a guide to the five most common moving nightmares—and how to avoid them. 1. Not Labeling Moving Boxes or Taking Inventory Opening box […]

Buying Why the First Week of October Is the Best Time to Buy a Home As autumn arrives with its crisp air and vibrant foliage, many prospective homebuyers ask: Is there a best time to buy? According to Realtor.com, the week of September 29 to October 5, 2024, stands out as an ideal window to dive into the market. Here’s why this specific week could be your golden opportunity to […]

Buying What Can You Buy For $675,000 in Ridgefield Our company sold this gorgeous townhome with a two car garage in Ridgefield for $675,000. It’s an open floor plan and fully updated. So close to everything you could want! Ridgefield is one of my favorite towns. I love the Main Street, restaurants and theaters for movies and also live music. The MLS description is […]

Buying What $1,100,000 Buys In Ridgefield, CT Our company sold this stunner in Ridgefield recently for $1,160,000. Best of both worlds – antique Colonial but updated with a smart home thermostat and more. 4 full bedrooms and 3 baths. Don’t forget about the 1 bedroom cottage on the property. The MLS description was as follows: Just minutes to everything Ridgefield has to […]

Buying You Can Get A Home Within The Chappaqua School District for $876,000 Our company recently sold this lovely 3 bedroom 4 bath home in the Chappaqua School District for $876,000. It was one of the largest properties in Cornell Woods. The home was located one mile to highways, restaurants, walking trails, shopping, and parks. So close to the North County Railway which is 22 miles for bicyclists […]

Buying You Can Purchase In The Katonah-Lewisboro School District for $569,000 This wonderful townhome in Goldens Bridge with Katonah-Lewisboro schools was just sold by our company for $569,000. The living doesn’t get much easier than this! So close to everything and a commuter’s delight. Recently upgraded and the community features a great pool for those hot summer days. The MLS description was as follows: Enjoy easy […]

Buying What $630,000 Buys In Ridgefield, CT Our firm sold this pretty move in ready Condo in Ridgefield for $630,000 recently. It had an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths. The view from the back patio was serene and wooded. It had a wood burning fireplace to relax near on cool winter nights. So close to everything […]

Buying You Can Get A Home For $500,000 In The Somers School District Our firm sold this adorable Cape Cod with lots of upgrades for $506,000 and it’s in the Somers School District. The property is almost a half acre. Close to everything and so convenient! The MLS description was as follows: This story book Cape Cod will create wonderful memories of days gone past and moments ahead. […]

Buying What Type Of Home Does $2,900,000 Buy In Chappaqua Our company recently sold this absolutely gorgeous home in Chappaqua for $2,900,000. It had 5 bedrooms and 7 baths and over 6000 sq. ft with an elevator reaching all three stories. Over 1 and 1/2 acres (perfect for entertaining) in the center of Chappaqua. The MLS description was as follows: The majestic gated entry and […]

Buying What $780,000 Buys In Somers, NY Our firm sold this beautiful condo in sought after Heritage Hills in Somers, NY. Heritage Hills Development is well maintained and sports multiple pools, walking trails, tennis and pickle ball courts. This unit had three nice sized bedrooms and 2 baths. Granite countertops. Close to Metro North Trains, shopping and schools. The MLS description was […]

Buying Equestrian Farm in Bedford Sells For $2,150,000 You can get acreage in Bedford with access to riding trails. This exceptional property was sold by my company for $2,150,000. 8 acres of beautiful land with access to trails and open fields. Paddocks, 6 stall barn, and hayloft are already there! The 5000 sq ft home sports 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Close to […]

Buying What can $670,000 Buy In Granite Springs Our firm sold this wonderful Colonial in Granite Springs for $670,000. Located in West Somers Park is a fun neighborhood with lots of events such as the annual Halloween Parade and July 4th happenings. The MLS description was as follows: Pride of ownership shines in this meticulously maintained Colonial located in the desirable West Somers […]

Buying What $1,100,000 Buys In Katonah, NY Our firm sold this gorgeous home in Katonah, NY. It was the perfect house for entertaining and summer parties! Privacy! Custom finishes! Golf Hole! 2 acres! Close to Metro North! The description on the MLS was as follows: Fully renovated ranch with resort style amenities. Enjoy the privacy of over 2 acre of property with […]