Memorial Day Public Open House 1-3 p.m. 1 Pelham Road #3, New Rochelle - 05/30/11 10:38 AM
 
Well, the day started out a litle overcast and rainy.. but HOW could it rain on Memorial Day! As I mentioned in my post entitled http://activerain.com/blogsview/2323137/2011-memorial-day-parade-in-new-rochelle-we-remember- we are going to be celebrating, rejoicing and thanking our Vets today in New Rochelle..  A great opportunity to also visit this public open house at 1 Pelham Road. Just reduced to $499,000 and offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a private patio overlooking the marina and boats, year round waterviews, and there are 2 one car garages.  Ten years young! Perfect!

New Rochelle is great!
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2011 Memorial Day Parade in New Rochelle "We Remember" - 05/29/11 04:25 PM
My husband was a vet, I have a client who was a vet my father (may he rest in peace, was a Vet) ... I think there isn't anyone amongst us who does not know of someone who has served our country in its time of need.
New Rochelle is honoring our veterans, with a ceremony tomorrow commencing at 10:30 am. at Memorial Plaza, with a parade commencing at 11 am.  The parade will travel through Huguenot Street to North Avenue, Pelham Road and into the Hudson Park for a special waterfront ceremony honoring those heroes lost at sea.
                            
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We do not get paid for Feedback..... - 05/28/11 07:05 PM
I have to admit that when I promise to offer forth reports at that listing presentation table, and promise and offer my marketing plan.. I follow through.. I pride myself on it... I might not be giving you good news, news you wish to hear, but it will be up to-date market analysis, and written from the heart, We are a partnership, and if I cannot be honest with you in representing you on one of your most precious commodities (apart from family) - your home... then what good am I?... I have to be honest.
My company sends out an email request for feedback... … (22 comments)

NEW Listing & Open House 300 Stratton Road, New Rochelle 1-4 p.m. 5/28 - 05/27/11 07:57 PM
A simply wonderful home-  2361 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths,is in immaculate condition.. updated electrical, new furnace, hot water heater, CAC. There are new stainless steel kitchen appliances.. and there is a greenhouse - all on 0.268 of an acre.
The split level home, which is being offered at $649,000 has beautiful hardwood floors, custom built-ins in the living room, and the master bedroom. The kitchen is over sized as is the dining room, and did I mention there is two tiered deck with easy access from the kitchen>?
There are three spacious bedrooms on the second floor, one with an en … (8 comments)

My first Garage Sale and Open House! 29 Muir Place, New Rochelle 10-12 Noon 5/28 - 05/25/11 06:24 PM
I am fortunate to have some clients..... I love being with them, and we are all looking to dining out once the property is in contract ... The house has wonderful curbside appeal, is just 1400 square feet but to me seems much larger... has a wonderful kitchen, new pavers  on the front walkway, side walkway (and an arbor), and a pavered rear patio -  all in addition to a deck with an awning..   The house is being offered at just $449,000 - the taxes are approx $11,213....    and to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend, there will be a garage sale 10-4 p.m. both … (8 comments)

Book Reviwe: James Lee Burke's "The Tin Roof Blowdown" - 05/25/11 08:36 AM

Oh, how I love his writing.... Would never have bought the book by the title... no appeal there... just just like his raw, incredibly insightful writing, Mr. Burke is able to put you into the most depraved minds with such artistic talent and wonderful prose that you are unable to put down his books... This, to me, was sort of like an insider's view of what happened - as it happened - during the awful Hurricane Katrina storm of 2005.... how the government mismanaged, failed the people there, the looting by both law and public, and how the local residents had … (0 comments)

Book Review: William Bernhardt's "Strip Search" - 05/25/11 08:28 AM
                                
I like this writer.... this book was a touch different than his usual books. It centers upon a Behaviorist who has lost her position with the Las Vegas Police Force by being drunk on the job (after losing husband), and who continues to be drug dependent as the book progresses with mind numbing medicines of all kinds.... Since I don't believe in taking drugs, it was a reach for me to sympathize with the heroine to some extent but still, good, fast reading. Obviously, she realizes that she functions better without the pills before  the end of the book...  and … (0 comments)

Public Open House Sunday, May 22nd 1-4 p.m. 7 Beechtree Drive, Larchmont P.O. , New Rochelle - 05/20/11 03:23 PM
 
Featuring over 1.15 of an Acre, this house might be on the smaller side, but "Oh! what a beautiful setting!" Transport yourself to your very own private Shangri-la.. with lush foliage, all on a park-like setting, offering transquility, charm, and located in desirous Larchmont Woods...  The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is being offered at $1,250,000 and the low taxes are just $18,771 without the basic STAR of $1532.  
 

New Rochelle is GREAT!
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Public Open House Saturday 1-4 p.m. 6 Carol Lane, New Rochelle - 05/20/11 03:11 PM
Public Open House, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at 6 Carol Lane, New Rochelle. The taxes have just been reduced, and this 2763 square foot 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has a lower level and the square footage has not been included... It has a 2 car garage, a patio, deck and terrace... and there is a wonderful master bedroom addition that could easily be a sitting area, gym, office and nursery!
Located on a cul de sac, and with a $16000 check being given at the closing for a new roof, this is a wonderful home!  Priced at $674,000.
 
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The Seller's Pre-Inspection..... - 05/16/11 08:42 PM
I had a wonderful listing the other year.... I say wonderful, as I really loved the home, and the home-owners.... The house had so many great attributes, and the home-owners made it very easy to show... However, Some of the feedback led to sloping floors on the second floor, and those 'know-it-all- buyers said it was structural damage and would walk away... I suggested to the sellers that we have a pre-seller's inspection from an engineer. What is that?  Well, for a fraction of the cost  of a 'real inspection'   (in this case $250 compared to $750 in my area) you can have a licensed inspector/engineer visit the … (22 comments)

Public Open House 1 Pelham Road Unit #3, New Rochelle 1-4 p.m. 5/15 - 05/15/11 09:58 AM
Well, the sun might not be out, and it might be dreary.. but 1 Pelham Road, Unit #3 certainly offers a ray of sunshine! Priced at just $510,000, and offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths (another bathroom being inspected for legalization this Tuesday), a wonderfully large family room is 2166 square feet, and just 10 years young! With year round water views, and set atop a hillside, the townhouse offers two one car garages, 3 parking spaces in all, a patio, plus a much larger rooftop patio that is shared with Unit #4. With its compelling price, and located close tot he trains, parks, … (6 comments)

Book Review: Robert Crais "The Forgotten Man" - 05/15/11 09:50 AM
As I mentioned earlier, I just love this author... This book was published in 2005 so I am not reading in order but who cares? All good. This book centers around Joe Pike's friend and business partner, Elvis Cole, a private investigator, who receives a call from a detective claiming to have found a dying man in an  alley.. whose last words were " I am looking for my son, Elvis Cole." Elvis never knew his father, never met him, never knew his name, and so he finds himself searching out the man's identity, trying to discover whether this man, whose body … (6 comments)

Book Review: Robert Crais "The First Rule" - 05/14/11 08:43 AM
 
 
I love this author, and I have only recently discovered him. As soon as I had the first novel, I ran to the library, and sought out as many as I could find! The book, "The First Rule" was published in 2010, and features Joe Pike, a super cool loner who is lethal, but loyal. One of his 'men'  and entire family from the days he worked as a professional mercenary and contractor, is murdered, and Joe Pike sets out to find  how it happened, why it happened, and to seek vengeance - of course. He finds himself involved … (6 comments)

Public Open House 29 Muir Place, New Rochelle 1-4 p.m. - 05/14/11 08:30 AM
Recently reduced top $449,000. this charming 1400 square foot colonial with beautiful curbside appeal has much to offer.The owners have lovingly lived in the house since 1960, and have maintained it beautifully. The updated kitchen has easy access to the large deck which overlooks the level, lush backyard and lower pavered patio. There is an awning for those rainy or really hot  days, an arbor, and the house shows beautifully. Three bedrooms, 1 bath the family raised 4 children so no worries), a heated garage, and located in Glenwood Lake, New Rochelle.... The open house is from 1-4 p.m. today.. Pop … (6 comments)

Book Review: David Baldacci's "Hell's Corner" - 05/14/11 08:23 AM
I am a little awestruck how the main character in this particular series, namely John Carr aka Oliver Stone, who went from being a seemingly homeless man, camped out in front of the White House to the country's most deadliest operative...... but that is the charm of Mr. Baldacci. He can take a few characters, and make it all into an enjoyable, action packed book. ... John Carr took revenge on a few people in the last book, and so in "Hell's Corner", it makes perfect sense for the now President to forgive him for those past transgressions if he takes out the … (0 comments)

Robert Cox - Running for the School Board in New Rochelle - 05/10/11 07:43 AM
May 9th, 2011

Robert Cox is well known in New Rochelle for his radio show.On Friday's at WVOX, and for being the editor of "The Talk of the Sound" blog site which reaches between 30-50,000 readers each month. His no-nonsense 'just the facts' approach have ruffled some feathers throughout the city, and yet more importantly, he has striven to make our great city even greater in being a vocal conscience. Through the growth and support of so many within New Rochelle, Mr. Cox (Bob to all) is now taking it one step further, and is running for the School Board … (0 comments)

Spring is here on Elk Avenue, New Rochelle - 05/10/11 07:38 AM
            
There is nothing more pleasing than to drive around the city in which you live and see beautiful trees in boom, azaleas with their bold colors, and when we have those beautiful blue skies, it makes you simply feel wonderful! Having just left a listing appointment also - was also cause for excitement!. Spring is great
New Rochelle is GREAT!
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Open Houses REALLY do work.... - 05/08/11 07:40 PM
I have had the good fortune to have sold 2 homes this year through open houses. Contracts signed on one, engineer's inspections performed on another.

I am having a listing appointment tomorrow...  with someone whom I had met a few years ago at 3 different open houses... They were not ready to buy at the time,  and I would keep seeing them at my different listings..When they contacted me last week, they stated that I was the only agent who followed up after an open house on behalf of the seller , and they never forgot that.... and so immediately … (28 comments)

Public Open House 7 Beechtree Drive, Larchmont Woods, New Rochelle 1-4 p.m. today - 05/08/11 11:47 AM
Spectacular 1.189 of a lush, level  acre located in prestigious Larchmont Woods, New Rochelle. Close to Larchmont Village, fine dining and trains yet offering the low taxes of just $18,771 of New Rochelle! This is all about the property! Situated in a cul-de sac, this charming home allows you to get in touch with your inner self, as you enjoy tranquility, serenity, privacy and more...  Enjoy a morning cup of tea or an evening glass of wine as you recline on the wondrous deck overlooking the beautiful view which ovelrooks the Leatherstocking Trail. The home offers 3 bedrooms nd 2 baths... … (0 comments)

6 Carol Lane, New Rochelle Open House today from 1-4 p.m. - 05/07/11 07:49 AM
Located on a cul de sac, this 2683 square foot 4 bedrooms, 2 bath split level home with central air, gas heat, a patio, deck and a terrace has much to offer! Open House today from 1-4 p.m. 6 Carol Lane, New Rochelle, and recently reduced to $674,000 and offering a CHECK at the closing table for a brand new roof in the amount of $16,000... you will love the vaulted ceiling in the kitchen and the large addition to the master bedroom... which can easily be a sitting area, gym, office or whatever you choose! The lower level is not … (15 comments)

Homeowners' Associations are Alive and Well! - 05/04/11 09:10 PM

When people think of buying a home in the suburbs, not only are they contemplating perhaps a future family, ease of travel to and from the city, but sometimes, they are seeking a sense of community. What better way of encompassing that then to join a Homeowner's Association or perhaps initiating one. Paine Heights in New Rochelle's estate area has a Paine Heights Association, and Glenwood Lake has the Glenwood Lake Association. They publish a newsletter entitled "The Back Fence." It is an authoritative newsletter, full of good tips, news on how the association has a 'clean-up day' around the … (16 comments)

Sleek & Stylish, this Manhattan style townhouse rental at 262 Drake Ave, New Rochelle is great! - 05/02/11 08:28 PM
Rentals are quite popular right now in the lower Westchester area... people wishing to live and enjoy the area prior to taking the plunge on a sale... No problems, with rentals like this one at 262 Drake Avenue -Unit #10, it will be no problem to find a sleek, stylish, Manhattan style townhouse yet located close to  the marinas, parks and beaches - not to mention just 35 minutes from New York City!  1774 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,  granite counters in the kitchen, G.E. Profile appliances, tumbled marble bathrooms, a jacuzzi and separate shower in the Master Bathroom all … (12 comments)

 
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