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Managing Real Estate Broker with Howard Hanna Rand Realty License # 49FA1074963

Ossining Patch

Ossining/Croton on Hudson Patch just started here June 1 and I have been asked to contribute to the blogs. I was happy to oblige. I am gratified that two of the top 5 posts are my own contributions and I hope to continue the trend. 

Ossining and Croton are two communities that are near and dear to my heart. Having grown up in Ossining, I spent a ton of my youth in Croton, between friends, scouts, and church youth group. Just this morning I had breakfast with a client at the famed Croton Colonial diner, a haunt I (and thousand of others) have known since high school. 

Both communities are rivertowns, right on the beautiful Hudson, and as such they have some common traits- they are popular MTA Hudson Line commuting points, they have tons of charming pre-war homes, and both communities are tight knit, civic -minded and proud. 

If I have one weakness in my blogging focus it is the hyperlocal. I indulge in lots of commentary on real estate, my experiences and insights, but I could do a better job of selling my area. I hope that with this new project that it will be the impetus for expanding my repertoire. 

If you are unfamiliar with Patch, it is an AOL-owned local online community, and it solicits the opinions and voices of the local. I think of it as like the evolution of the old community newspaper retrofitted for the online platform. If you have it in your area, check it out. 

 

 

Hosai Nasir
Century 21 M & M and Associates - Cupertino, CA

Congratulations Mr. J. Philips..

I just around that time as well and trying to catch up... any kind of helpful tip will be appreciated...

thank you for sharing and best of luck to you..

hosai nasir

 

Jun 07, 2011 12:37 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Phil-   I was asked back in April to contribute my blogs to the Patch.  It's kind of fun, and I try to keep it loose and local.    Congrats and enjoy!

Jun 07, 2011 12:42 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Phil...

I am not familiar with Patch. I wonder if it will lead to new business for you?

Jun 07, 2011 02:31 PM
Larry Story ALC
Total Care Realty - Greensboro, NC
Beneath it all is the Land, Covering all of NC

Phil,

If anything I would say that your "weakness" is anything but that, instead it is a great strength.  

Jun 07, 2011 02:47 PM
Melissa Brown
Helen Adams Realty - Charlotte, NC
Realtor - South Charlotte NC Homes for Sale

Phil, haven't found too many weaknesses in your blog...they're always interesting and engaging.  I'll check out Patch - haven't heard of it.

Jun 07, 2011 03:14 PM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

J Philip, 

I love our Buckhead Patch in Atlanta and need to get writing for them:-)

Great reminder. 

All the best, Michelle

Jun 07, 2011 03:56 PM
Linda Graves Arnold
Coldwell Banker Gundaker-St. Louis, MO - Chesterfield, MO
St. Louis Real Estate Pro - 314-422-2762 - Referr

J Philip, We have several regional Patches.  I follow them via Twitter to get ideas to post on the local facebook pages that we sponsor.  I need to look at it from the other direction and start to contribute!

Jun 07, 2011 04:23 PM