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I just got back from a walkthrough with a client. But this wasn't a typical walk-through. A typical walkthrough is completed right before closing. This client closed months ago. Let me explain. When I started selling Westchester Real Estate, I strived to make my...

Most of my clients have the ideal property they want already built in their head. It is in a highly ranked Westchester School District, it was renovated within the last 6 months by a top contractor and designer, it has low property taxes for Westchester County, it is...

What is the hardest part of selling real estate in Westchester County? Well, if it is a home buyer trying to decide where to buy a house, the answer is simple: Property Tax The Property taxes in Westchester County are some of the highest in the country. Property taxes...

In 2016 when I founded NestEdge Realty, the business model was simple. My goal was to blend all the services offered by old-school, traditional real estate agents and couple it by offering buyers and sellers significant benefits that technology and forward-thinking...

Many of my clients who shop for Real Estate in Chappaqua also shop for Real Estate In Briarcliff Manor. And it makes sense. Both towns are consistently amongst highest ranked school districts in Westchester County, the Westchester County property taxes are the same...

The last several years Westchester County has been plagued with historically low inventory. Though the real estate market in Chappaqua, Scarsdale and the rest of the county have shown pockets of weakness, especially at the high end, values have remained strong simply...

There is so much uniqueness about the Westchester Real Estate Market from area to area. The towns are different…the housing stock is vastly different…The scenery is different…the commutes are different. Chappaqua Real Estate Vs Scarsdale Real Estate Vs Pleasantville...

Happy New Year!!! The Winter-Spring housing market of 2019 is upon us. As the weeks slide by and we approach the Superbowl, new listings should start trickling in. By Presidents day we should see a steady flow of Westchester Homes for Sale. By the time the NCAA...

Whether you are looking for Real Estate in Westchester County or anywhere else in the Country; Zillow, Trulia or the other popular ‘aggregator sites’ are great tools at the disposal of home buyers. In fact, these websites have balanced out the access to information so...

I've been fortunate. As my firm has navigated the Westchester Real Estate market, we've been uncommonly lucky and have worked with clients who have been smart, honest and easy to work with. In fact, I've become fast friends with a handful of our clients and nothing is...

Shopping for Real Estate in Westchester County can be daunting. It’s not like Manhattan, or Long Island or other parts of the Metropolitan area. It’s a challenge for a beginner to zero in a on town, a school district and, in some cases even to zero in on Tax...

I find that quite often buyers are surprised when they start shopping for Homes in Westchester County, that some of features of these quite expensive yet modest properties are things you would expect see in homes that are way off the grid or that were built 75 years...

Working with Home buyers in the Westchester Real Estate Market, I hear this all the time… “I don’t want to be on the train for more than XX minutes” And the argument is valid. Living in the suburbs, the commute to Grand Central becomes engrained as part of your life....

As time has gone on, it has become expected that homes in high end areas all have central AC. In the Westchester Real Estate market, I don’t think I can recall seeing a home listed for over 1.5 million dollars that did not have central air conditioning. Whole Home...

When buying a home in Westchester County, you’re already spending top dollar on some of the most sought after real estate in the Country. Whether your focus is on an amazing property, a great commute or a top school district most buyers wind up spending their full...

No matter if my client is looking at New Construction in Scarsdale, Condos in Croton or Chappaqua Real Estate, I urge the buyer to have a licensed engineer conduct an inspection prior to execution of the contract. Inspections Are A Must Most of us don’t know sheetrock...

One scenario I have seen multiple times in the Westchester Real Estate Market is a client listing a home, only to be undercut just a short time later by a similar home nearby. Our area has well-regarded schools. Well regarded schools come with high property taxes, so...

One of the most common questions I am asked by buyers and sellers alike is “How is the market in Westchester” ? My answer today : “The housing market in Westchester is split”… What does that mean? It’s not split between buyers and sellers, by north or south, or even...

Realtors are independent contractors, not employees. For all intents and purposes, realtors who work for any brokerage agency are truly running their own business with the support of that agency. Home buyers 90% of home buyers...

Whether you are shopping for New Homes in Briarcliff Manor, Condos in White Plains or Land in Scarsdale there are two undeniable truths in Westchester Real Estate. An informed buyer is a smart buyer. A prudent seller is a successful seller. To help my clients...

I’ve been awake since 1975. I wake up every single day and my life progresses from one day to the next. This is true for almost everybody…well….except for Real Estate Brokers. They haven’t changed in my entire lifetime…and they will soon go the way of the dinosaur....

One of the key facets often considered by my buyers shopping for homes in Westchester County is the quality of schools in different towns. But gathering this information can often be difficult for two reasons. First, it is illegal in New York State for a Realtor to...

Agents are predators. They prey on sellers who don’t know there is a better way…a cheaper way…to sell their home. Traditionally, Realtors will charge a homeowner 6% of the price the seller receives from the transaction. Does that seem exorbitant? It is. To convince a...

I consider New York to be one of the best places in the world to live. The State and City offer more opportunity in education and the arts than any other State I can think of. Avoid Paying the Mansion Tax But greatness comes at a cost. Whether you are searching for...

Whether you are shopping for New Homes in Chappaqua, Condos in Rye or Coops in Scarsdale there are two undeniable truths. An informed buyer is a smart buyer. A prudent seller is a successful seller. To help my clients understand the market, and to assist in advising...

You have loved your house since the day you bought it. You made it your home. You have memories here. But it was also like having another job. You've invested in renovations, replaced the roof, and designed the kitchen of your dreams. It's cost a small fortune making...

Many buyers I know who are looking for new homes in both Northern Westchester and Southern Westchester seek either a home with a pool or a home that has an approved Pool Site. Ownership of a Pool My advice to buyers who have a pool as a must have is to buy a home...

No two clients are the same. No two situations are the same. It's never just as simple as helping a client find a home, assisting with negotiations and getting to the closing table. Each deal is chock full or challenges, surprises and obstacles. Highest Rated Schools...

The internet has improved our lives and made commerce more efficient. We can hail a cab, buy groceries, even sell a car for the best price without even leaving the sofa. I can argue that the internet has helped consumers in the world of Real Estate perhaps more than...

Part of educating yourself on Westchester Real Estate lies outside of just the properties… Moving to the Burb's was a big decision for my family, probably one of the biggest we've ever faced. And I am quite confident we've made the right decision, but that is another...

The majority of buyers looking for homes for sale in Westchester County are not paying cash for their new homes. Instead, they are seeking out mortgages to finance the homes of their dreams. However, whether it is Westchester Real Estate or another region, shopping...

The Real Estate Market has changed drastically, not only in Westchester County, but nationally. The manner in which buyers and sellers find each other is unrecognizable now compared to 15 years ago. But Realtors are the same. They still try to employ the same tired,...

There are plenty of things home buyers should look out for when considering a new home. It can take days inspecting each aspect of a house. Instead, we recommend you look at specific elements that are easier to spot and can inform you immediately whether to pursue the...