Goldens Bridge: Suburb with Room and a View

Goldens Bridge is not your typical suburb. While it’s very close to Interstate 684, making it an easy commute to southern Westchester, Connecticut or the Metro-North, this 2.6 square mile hamlet of Lewisboro is packed with rolling hills and densely wooded areas. What started as a major dairy stop during the mid-19th century, Goldens Bridge … Continue reading Goldens Bridge: Suburb with Room and a View

Tennis Anyone? Armonk Home with Pool & Tennis on the Greenwich border

It’s a rare opportunnity to own a home with a pool and a tennis court on two flat acres within the Byram Hills School District in Armonk, NY.  Located on the Greenwich, CT border in Armonk, your own private country club and retreat awaits.  This residence is immersed in serene beauty on 2 park like acres. … Continue reading Tennis Anyone? Armonk Home with Pool & Tennis on the Greenwich border

Elegant Stone and Shingle Colonial with a Fresh Hip Design in Bedford, NY

My newest listing at Houlihan Lawrence, Armonk is a wonderful Stone & Shingle Colonial located in Bedford, NY in the sought after Byram Hills School District. This home offers new buyers classic elegance on the exterior with a modern vibe on the interior.  Whimsical and elegant light fixtures throughout add to the home’s appeal. The two story … Continue reading Elegant Stone and Shingle Colonial with a Fresh Hip Design in Bedford, NY

Armonk, Bedford, Chappaqua, Real Estate & more … Westchester Real Estate Buying Trends 2015

Westchester Real Estate Buying Trends 2015

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  • Millenials (described as those born between early 1980’s & mid 1990’s) will be the largest component of homebuyers in 2015.
  • Millenials are trending as more interested in convenience of living (distance to work/highway/train/restaurants/shops) than living space.
  • Buyers in 2014 have shown that they are willing to pay top dollar for new construction and/or renovated move-in quality. I see this as a continuing trend in 2015.   Sellers need to be strategic with their agents in how to market and properly represent those homes that have not been renovated.
  • With the economy on the rise, we are happy to see that the return of the 2nd home market.  Buyers are looking towards buying a weekend home in the Northern Westchester communities of Armonk, Chappaqua, Bedford, Katonah & Pound Ridge for weekend relaxation.

According to Houlihan Lawrence’s President/CEO and Managing Principal, Stephen & Chris Meyers, they see the following Westchester County real estate selling trends for 2015:  Continue reading “Armonk, Bedford, Chappaqua, Real Estate & more … Westchester Real Estate Buying Trends 2015”