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Chris Langone
Real Estate
ARMONK, N.Y. -- French Country homes encompass elements of 16th and 17th-century castles in Europe. The unique architecture is still featured in some of today's homes, including a new listing in Armonk. As its name suggests, French Country style was born from the hills and valleys of rural France. These homes often feature oversized chimneys, tall, pitched roofs and stone or brick ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
ARMONK, N.Y. -- Home to some of the most beautiful and exclusive listings in Westchester, Armonk's Thomas Wright Estates features more than just stunning homes. The area also includes a rich history dating back to the Revolutionary War. Thomas Wright, the estate's namesake, was a Westchester philanthropist and writer who owned property and operated a mill in the area during the ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- There's no need to worry about finding elephant tusks, python skins or skeletons inside a Mamaroneck listing. However, with ties to the famously odd, Robert Ripley, a Westchester island home shares an unbelievable back story.Robert Ripley was an American cartoonist who was best known for creating the Ripley's Believe It or Not! newspaper panel series, radio and ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
ARMONK, N.Y. -- With the spring real estate season in full gear, home sellers should take advantage of the remaining season by following simple and effective steps to ensure everything is in tip-top shape.The first step for any potential seller is to find an experienced Realtor. They have expertise, know the market inside and out and can help determine a marketing strategy that will ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Situated in wooded Bedford, a new listing features a state-of-the-art sports complex and a saltwater pool, ideal for summer fun. The farmhouse colonial is inviting for guests who want to beat the heat, shoot hoops or work on a tan.Built in 1994, 7 Hobby Farm Drive boasts over two acres of private property, which was previously home to Banksville Golf Club. "The ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
ARMONK, N.Y. -- Built on the historic Yale Farms, an 1870 Armonk colonial has a deep-rooted history in Northern Westchester and was once home to one of the area's most accomplished residents.Located at 6 South Sterling Road, the wooded property was originally located in the town of North Castle. Eventually, the land was purchased by attorney John William Sterling during the turn of the ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
ARMONK, N.Y. -- Located deep in wooded Armonk, surrounded by Wampus Lake and Whippoorwill County Club, a recently-reduced mid-century ranch offers country living in a little-known piece of American history. 26 Carolyn Place in Armonk is currently listed by Pamela Schwartz of Houlihan Lawrence for $1,750,000. The 1958 lake house features a tennis court, heated pool and a lofted deck ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
ARMONK, N.Y. -- With beautiful homes, affordable prices and an ideal location for New York City commuters, Armonk has become a hotbed in the real estate market. More specifically, the high-end homes in Armonk are catching the eyes of homeowners seeking luxury without having to break the bank."We are seeing more and more people move from places in Connecticut and in the city, to ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Real estate in Northern Westchester stayed hot in the fourth quarter of 2016 and continues to be a valuable asset in the marketplace. Northern Westchester home sales rose 9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, while the median home sale price decreased by 5 percent, according to the most recent market report compiled by Houlihan Lawrence Real ...
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Chris Langone
Real Estate
ARMONK, N.Y. -- For millennials, buying a home may seem like a pipe dream. However, their generation is only a few short years away from having a big impact on the housing market. "The market has been on the rise for a few years and each year we see more people buying rather than renting," said Barry Graziano, associate real estate broker at Houlihan Lawrence. Single-family ...