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

Recent Home Sales in Byram Hills School District

Two of my listings in the Byram Hills School District closed this week. A contemporary style home in Heritage Court, Pleasantville.  Designer kitchen, new baths, sunset views! Sold for 96% of asking price @ $980,000. A renovated ranch surrounded by exceptional natural beauty in premier Whippoorwill location, sold for over asking price @ $1,195,000 Thinking of … Continue reading Recent Home Sales in Byram Hills School District

News & Events in the Byram Hills School District

From the Byram Hills High School  Congratulations to Byram Hills High School Science Olympiads for their strong showing in the recent Lower Hudson Valley competition! The Byram Hills students, coached by science teacher Evan Horowitz, competed against Westchester County and Rockland teams in events that included written exams; assembly and dissection of objects; and building … Continue reading News & Events in the Byram Hills School District

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”

Armonk Homes Sold

Total Homes Sold in the Byram Hills School District 2014 Price Range Number Sold $0 – $499,999 5 $500,000-$699,999 21 $700,000-$999,999 37 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 33 $1,500,000-$1,999,999 16 $2,000,000-$2,499,999 8 $2,500,000-$2,999,999 6 $3,000,000-$4,999,999 5 $5,000,000 and up 5 Houlihan Lawrence dominated the market in 2014 by participating in 44% of total transactions (135) in the Byram Hills … Continue reading Armonk Homes Sold