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Boosting Your Home's Value: Renovations To Consider Before Listing (Is It Worth It?) Boosting Your Home's Value: Renovations To Consider Before Listing (Is It Worth It?)
Boosting Your Home's Value: Renovations To Consider Before Listing (Is It Worth It?) When preparing to sell your home, strategic renovations and repairs can significantly enhance its appeal and increase its market value. Local real estate agent Jamey Gelardi of Houlihan Lawrence, a seasoned professional with a keen eye for market trends and owner of a renovation business, shares insights on key renovations to consider before listing your property. Curb Appeal Matters: First impressions count, and the exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers see. Invest in landscaping, fresh paint for the front door, and clean outdoor spaces. According to Gelardi, "Curb appea…
Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says
Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says A new report shows that the Fairfield County commercial market ended the year in a good place. Bolstered by the Greenwich office and retail markets, the Fairfield County commercial market completed 2023 on "a generally positive note," according to the Houlihan Lawrence Fairfield Commercial Market report released on Tuesday, Feb. 6. According to the report, Greenwich retail rental rates ended 2023 at the best levels ever seen in late Spring. Greenwich office occupancy and lease rates remained remarkably stable over the second half of 2023.  However, the greater…
Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Bedford Home Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Bedford Home
Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Bedford Home Paul Shaffer, who is well-known for serving as bandleader during the entire run of the Late Show with David Letterman, has listed his gated Northern Westchester estate for $2.75 million, according to a report by Realtor.com.  The 8-acre, 4,958 square foot property, located in Bedford's Middle Patent Estate area on Cedar Hill Road, includes four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, according to a Realtor.com report from Tuesday, Jan. 16.  Shaffer, who was Letterman's sidekick for the entirety of both Late Night With David Letterman and the Late Show, originally bought …
Take Look Inside $1.9M Chappaqua Home With 'Indoor Pool Oasis': On Sale Now Take Look Inside $1.9M Chappaqua Home With 'Indoor Pool Oasis': On Sale Now
Take Look Inside $1.9M Chappaqua Home With 'Indoor Pool Oasis': On Sale Now If you're looking for the perfect place to spend a life of luxury in the breathtaking woods of Northern Westchester, a $1.9 million 7-bedroom home with an indoor pool oasis and vintage log cabin feel may be just the spot.  The 7-bed, 6-bath 6,814-square-foot home is located atop one of the most picturesque viewpoints in Chappaqua at 85 Haights Cross Rd. and is sited on 8.86 acres of woods, according to its listing on Zillow.  The unique residence was commissioned in 1969 by behavioral scientist Francis Mechner and his wife, Vicki, and designed by architect John…
Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach From Mahopac Dies At Age 66 Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach From Mahopac Dies At Age 66
Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach From Mahopac Dies At Age 66 An award-winning Hudson Valley real estate broker who lived in Northern Westchester is being remembered for the impressive services he provided to his community as well as his dedication to coaching young athletes in several sports leagues.  Yorktown Heights resident and prominent real estate broker John Kincart died on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the age of 66 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary.  Kincart was known for his professional career in real estate, becoming the number-one agent for the firm Houlihan Lawrence in both the Yorktown School District since…
Here's How Q3 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How Q3 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How Q3 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report A record-setting low number of inventory caused housing sales in the Hudson Valley to decline over the third quarter of 2023 despite intense competition among buyers, according to a new report.  The number of homes bought over the third quarter of 2023 declined in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, according to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam-Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Although the market showed declines in all three counties, median sales prices went up slightly as buyers intensely competed for the homes that were available, accord…
A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Purchase Estate For $3.45 Million A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Purchase Estate For $3.45 Million
A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Purchase Estate For $3.45 Million Famous radio DJ Scott Shannon's 9,620-square-foot Westchester County home is up for sale for more than $3 million, in case you're interested.  The luxurious post-modern colonial, located in Purchase on Lincoln Ave., was owned by now 75-year-old radio DJ Scott Shannon, who became one of the most well-known voices on the air thanks to his WCBS-FM morning show, “Shannon in the Morning."  The estate, which features six bedrooms, six full baths, three powder rooms, four fireplaces, and a three-car garage, is now on sale for $3.45 million. Other amenities included with the home are double stair…
How 2022 Greenwich Luxury Housing Market Compared To Other Areas Of Fairfield County: Report How 2022 Greenwich Luxury Housing Market Compared To Other Areas Of Fairfield County: Report
How 2022 Greenwich Luxury Housing Market Compared To Other Areas Of Fairfield County: Report A lack of supply caused the 2022 luxury housing market to sharply decline in Fairfield County compared to 2021, according to a new report.  The decline in sales, which were down by double digits, was fueled by a high demand for a low amount of available residences, according to a report released by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage on Thursday, Jan. 5.  "At first glance, the logical conclusion is a slowdown in the luxury market. However, the data suggest strong buyer demand in a sharply supply-constrained market," said Houlihan Lawrence Vice President Anthony Cutugno. H…
Here's How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report The 2022 luxury real estate market in the Hudson Valley was not all that different from 2021, with a slight decline in sales in more northern areas, according to a new report.  The report, released by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage on Thursday, Jan. 5, said that luxury real estate sales of $2 million or higher slightly increased in Westchester County compared to 2021, while sales in Putnam and Dutchess Counties stayed largely the same.  Houlihan Lawrence officials attributed this to more workers returning to the office after working from home through the midst of the …
Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report After a dramatic rise in housing sales in the Hudson Valley as a result of the pandemic, the buying of homes started to decline in 2022, according to a new report.  Compared to 2020 and 2021, housing sales in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties showed a decline in 2022, according to a report by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage from Thursday, Jan. 5.  While sales declined, average sales prices of homes also increased in all three counties, the report said. Houlihan Lawrence officials attributed this to an "unsustainable" volume of sales created by high demand…
Waterfront Estate In Fairfield County Sells For $27.75M Waterfront Estate In Fairfield County Sells For $27.75M
Waterfront Estate In Fairfield County Sells For $27.75M It's got rooms with a view -- and plenty of them -- and the sale price to show for it. A sprawling Connecticut estate on the waterfront of Fairfield County's Gold Coast on the Long Island Sound has sold for $27,750,000, Houlihan Lawrence announced on Monday, May 10. It's located on the Belle Haven peninsula with 680-plus feet of shoreline on Greenwich Harbor, at 23 Smith Road.  The richly detailed 1939 residence was designed by noted architects Henry O. Chapman, Jr. and Harold Beder, and was the original home of banker and lumber dealer Oliver D. Mead.  There are …
COVID-19: Luxury Home Sales Soar North Of New York City COVID-19: Luxury Home Sales Soar North Of New York City
Covid-19: Luxury Home Sales Soar North Of New York City The market for luxury homes in the suburbs north of New York City has been red-hot during the COVID-19 pandemic, as realtors saw record-breaking numbers as eager buyers flocked en masse away from the densely crowded city. Low inventories, highly-motivated buyers, low-interest rates, and a booming stock market created a true seller’s market, leading to record-breaking sales, specifically in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Fairfield counties, officials said. According to a new report from Houlihan Lawrence, “pandemic-driven changes in buyer preferences were especially prevalent in New York…
Wizard Of Oz-Inspired Castle Hits Market In Hudson Valley Wizard Of Oz-Inspired Castle Hits Market In Hudson Valley
Wizard Of Oz-Inspired Castle Hits Market In Hudson Valley There’s no place like home. Whether you’re a wicked witch, flying monkey, cowardly lion, or lack a heart, an iconic Hudson Valley castle that may have been an inspiration for the “Wizard of Oz” creator L. Frank Baum has hit the market for $3.45 million. The historic castle in Putnam County is located near Route 9D in Garrison. Believed to have been the inspiration of the Wicked Witch’s castle in the Hollywood classic, it's now been listed on the market by Hudson Valley-based Houlihan Lawrence. Related story - Mariano Rivera's Westchester Home Listed For $3.995M, Report Says Toto wou…
Private Island Home On Lake In Hudson Valley Listed At $850,000 Private Island Home On Lake In Hudson Valley Listed At $850,000
Private Island Home On Lake In Hudson Valley Listed At $850,000 One of the more unique waterfront homes on the market, One Willow Island, a two-story restored stone colonial set on Willow Island, a private island overlooking  Putnam Lake, has hit the market. Located in Putnam County in the Town of Patterson, One Willow Island offers 360-degree views of the 200-acre lake.  Listed by Houlihan Lawrence for $850,000, this turnkey home is available fully furnished and ready to move in.  The four-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an open floor plan that is ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the spectacular lake views year-round. Accessed…
Park Sterling Realty Announces New Addition Park Sterling Realty Announces New Addition
Park Sterling Realty Announces New Addition Leah Caro, co-owner of Park Sterling Realty, a realty brokerage company serving Westchester and Putnam Counties, has announced the addition of the majority of the sales force of Peter J Riolo Real Estate, a Hastings-On-Hudson firm. Peter J. Riolo Real Estate, a respected firm for more than 70 years recently closed its doors. The co-owner and president, Peter J. Riolo, Jr., the office manager, Sharlene Forman, and the majority of their sales force have associated with Park Sterling Realty. Park Sterling, with its main office in Bronxville Village, has had a positive and productive relatio…
Equinox Fitness Co-Founder Lists Westchester Estate For $8.8M Equinox Fitness Co-Founder Lists Westchester Estate For $8.8M
Equinox Fitness Co-Founder Lists Westchester Estate For $8.8M The co-founder of luxury fitness company Equinox has listed his Westchester mansion for $8.8 million. Vito Errico, a former Bridgehampton resident, designed the custom-built Armonk estate in collaboration with in-house Equinox designers, Realtor.com reports. Built in 2006, it features a combination of glass, stone and wood. The six-bedroom, six-and-a-half bathroom, 11,423-square-foot mansion is on 2.65 acres of property, according to its Houlihan Lawrence listing. The master suite features two fireplaces, a spa-bathroom and walk-in closets. For more and a gallery of p…
Food Truck Fridays Coming To Pound Ridge Food Truck Fridays Coming To Pound Ridge
Food Truck Fridays Coming To Pound Ridge Get ready to have some fun and stuff yourself until you're ready to explode during the next round of Food Truck Fridays in Pound Ridge. Sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence, the second annual Food Truck Fridays and More kick off in mid-May and will expand the number of evenings, the variety of food trucks and the types of musical acts. The pilot program initiated last summer brought together residents from the area in an open and inviting event that drew people from neighboring communities into the business district, organizers said. A big plus of the event was how visitors took the opportunity…
Grandson Of Ex-NY Governor Throws Hat In Ring For New Rochelle Mayoral Race Grandson Of Ex-NY Governor Throws Hat In Ring For New Rochelle Mayoral Race
Grandson Of Ex-NY Governor Throws Hat In Ring For New Rochelle Mayoral Race The grandson of former New York Gov. Malcolm Wilson is set to throw his hat in the mayoral ring in New Rochelle, challenging longtime incumbent Mayor Noam Bramson. Brendan Conroy has been nominated by the city’s Republican party to challenge the Democratic Bramson, who has been in office since January 2006. Conroy is currently a real estate salesperson at Houlihan Lawrence. His bio states that “having lived his entire life in Southern Westchester, Brendan’s networks, both personal and professional, are second to none. “Aside from his notable skill, Brendan is a personable ally who excels a…
Sale Of This $33M Estate Priciest In Westchester In 2018 Sale Of This $33M Estate Priciest In Westchester In 2018
Sale Of This $33M Estate Priciest In Westchester In 2018 The late David Rockefeller’s 75-acre Pocantico Hills estate in Mount Pleasant was the priciest residential sale north of New York City in 2018, according to a brand-new report. Rockefeller’s 11,000-square-foot home in Westchester County sold for $33 million in March last year, after it was listed for $22 million in the fall of 2017. According to PropertyShark, which released the report, eight of the 10 properties that made the list (of most expensive traded) are in Westchester, with the remaining two in Dutchess. They considered every county north of New York City, including Westchester…
These Westchester Towns Rank Highest In Median Home Sale Price These Westchester Towns Rank Highest In Median Home Sale Price
These Westchester Towns Rank Highest In Median Home Sale Price Westchester County is home to some of the area’s nicest properties, but where are houses selling for the highest prices? Citing data from Houlihan Lawrence, Westchester Magazine has compiled the communities with the highest median home sale prices last year. Countywide, the median house sold for $787,633.698. The Westchester municipalities with the highest median sale prices last year include: Bronxville ($2,237,500); Rye ($1,850,000); Scarsdale ($1,670,000); Larchmont ($1,320,000); Harrison ($1,275,000); Mamaroneck ($1,200,000); Armonk ($1,056,250); Irvington ($1,024,999); Pelham ($930…
Luxury Real Estate Market Soars In Greenwich Luxury Real Estate Market Soars In Greenwich
Luxury Real Estate Market Soars In Greenwich The sale of luxury homes in Greenwich soared during the sdonc quarter of this year. Greenwich posted an 18 percent gain in luxury sales of homes valued at $3 million and higher through June 30, according to a report released on Wednesday, July 11 by Houlihan Lawrence, The median sale price rose 3.3 percent compared to the first six months of 2017, bringing Greenwich's median price to $4.25 million. Real estate news was not as good for wealthier sections of New Canaan -- where sales of luxury homes priced at $2 million or higher dropped by 33 percent in the second quarter of 2018 compared …
Luxury Real Estate Market Improves In Westchester Luxury Real Estate Market Improves In Westchester
Luxury Real Estate Market Improves In Westchester The luxury real estate market in Westchester County improved after posting a 20 percent decline in the first quarter of this year, according to a report released on Wednesday, July 11 by Houlihan Lawrence. In Westchester, the luxury market is defined as properties selling for $2 million or higher. Year-to-date, luxury sales are down just 7 percent, according to the report, and sales through June 30 kept pace with the same period last year.  Meanwhile, the median sale price on luxury homes rose by nearly 4 percent to $2.6 million through June, the report said. Putnam and Dutchess county lu…
'Millionaires' Row' Is Resurrected In Westchester 'Millionaires' Row' Is Resurrected In Westchester
'Millionaires' Row' Is Resurrected In Westchester TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- A Westchester developer has recreated a modern version of the historic "Millionaires' Row" in Tarrytown, building on a site where some of the country's largest estates once stood. The end result is Greystone on Hudson, a new gated community that offers sweeping views of the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge, just a few miles outside of New York City. Three homes are currently listed by Houlihan Lawrence at Greystone on Hudson, and all three are less than a year old. Developer Andy Todd bought the 100-acre property in 2012 and he eventually he plans to build 21 l…
Two Fleeing From Police After Separate Crashes In Dutchess Tops  News Two Fleeing From Police After Separate Crashes In Dutchess Tops  News
Two Fleeing From Police After Separate Crashes In Dutchess Tops News DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two fleeing from police following separate crashes topped the news in Dutchess.  A 33-year-old unlicensed driver carrying a dagger is behind bars after state police say he fled from his vehicle and into the nearby woods after a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill. Click here to read the story. A Dutchess County man took a police K-9 Unit on a wild foot chase through the woods after being involved in a crash that landed his Lexus in a ditch off the Taconic State Parkway. Click here to read the story. Here are some of the other top stories of t…
Fatal Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Girl Tops Week's Westchester News Fatal Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Girl Tops Week's Westchester News
Fatal Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Girl Tops Week's Westchester News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  The 16-year-old suspect accused of fatally stabbing another girl, a New Rochelle High School junior Valaree Megan Schwab, on Wednesday, has surrendered to police. Click here to read the story. Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): A Westchester County business owner is seeking $90 million in restitution from Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that the franchise irreparably damaged his concession stand at the Westchester County Airport. Wegmans, the popular grocery chain known for its massive stores and food courts, is cl…
Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News
Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Eric Trump got to celebrate his 34th birthday at his favorite restaurant in Westchester. Click here to read the story. Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): A Westchester County business owner is seeking $90 million in restitution from Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that the franchise irreparably damaged his concession stand at the Westchester County Airport. Wegmans, the popular grocery chain known for its massive stores and food courts, is closer to opening in Harrison thanks to recent negotiations between Newmark K…
Westchester Luxury Home Sales Hit 10-Year High Westchester Luxury Home Sales Hit 10-Year High
Westchester Luxury Home Sales Hit 10-Year High Sales of luxury homes selling for $2 million and higher in Westchester County hit a 10-year high in 2017 with 357 high-end homes sold, a 4.7 percent increase from 2016, according to a new Houlihan Lawrence Luxury Market Report. Sale prices for luxury homes rose slightly from 2016, with the median sale price at $2.60 million, up from $2.56 million. Total sales for 2017 topped the $1 billion mark, a 6.2 percent increase from the previous year’s volume.  Two markets – Scarsdale and Rye – accounted for approximately 43 percent of the total luxury sales in Westchester in 2017. Westchester’s top…
Luxury Home Sales See Uptick In Putnam Luxury Home Sales See Uptick In Putnam
Luxury Home Sales See Uptick In Putnam Sales of luxury homes selling for $1 million and higher in Putnam and Dutchess counties rose 9.8 percent in 2017, according to a new study released Wednesday, Jan. 10 by Houlihan Lawrence.  The median sale price was $1.5 million, unchanged from 2016, reads the Luxury Market Report. Total luxury sales volume in the two counties was $82.9 million, an increase of 3.3 percent from 2016. The top-performing market in the Putnam-Dutchess area was Garrison with 10 sales of $1 million and higher. Meanwhile, in Westchester, sales of luxury homes selling for $2 million and higher hit a 10-year high i…
Longtime Darien Resident Diane Farrell Joins Houlihan Lawrence Longtime Darien Resident Diane Farrell Joins Houlihan Lawrence
Longtime Darien Resident Diane Farrell Joins Houlihan Lawrence DARIEN, Conn. – Houlihan Lawrence, the leading real estate brokerage in Darien, has announced the addition of real estate salesperson Diane Farrell to its office at 780 Post Road.  Farrell has been a resident of Darien for over 20 years and brings extensive market knowledge and experience to the role. Farrell comes to Houlihan Lawrence with an established skillset as a sales and marketing professional. She was an advertising sales executive in New York City and Fairfield County prior to establishing her Darien-based marketing and public relations business, Farrell Marketing and Media. Her c…