westchester house for sale: Our business is growing and our office is expanding.
- 11/28/14 01:20 AM
Sara Manes is our newest Buyer Specialist. Northern Westchester has been her home for over ten years and she enjoys showing people around the area, teaching them about the neighborhoods, restaurants, hiking trails, excellent schools, shopping and all the wonderful things this area has to offer.
Her background in marketing and real estate makes her a valuable asset to the team. Along with her experience, she brings her passion and professionalism. She is enthusiastic about finding the right home for her clients and takes full advantage of the technology available to aid buyers in their search. She understands what she … (2 comments)
westchester house for sale: Report to the White House Predicts Home Price Decline
- 10/29/14 08:04 AM
A few years ago I communicated my concern about the housing market to friends, colleagues and clients. There was a bit of backlash and I heard comments like, “Mark is down on the real estate market.” I am going to take that leap again; because I feel it’s important, and explain what I believe is going to happen to housing prices in the near future. In my efforts to keep you up-to-date on trends in Westchester real estate, I am not always going to be the bearer of good news. Currently, I’m getting indications that the local market is at a … (3 comments)
westchester house for sale: New for 2014: the Qualified Mortgage Rule
- 02/02/14 11:46 AM
The new Qualified Mortgage (QM) Rule went into effect this month. Also known in the industry as the “ability to repay” rule, it is part of the Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection Act, which imposes strict requirements upon banks and mortgage lenders when assessing a borrower’s ability to repay a mortgage. The new regulations were enacted to ensure that borrowers will be able to afford their home loans, thereby reducing foreclosures. Lenders must now apply stricter standards than before in predicting a borrower’s ability to repay a mortgage. Some of the stricter guidelines that will affect those applying for mortgages are: borrowers will … (2 comments)
My intent is to provide current Real Estate market information for Upper Westchester including the towns on Bedford, Pound Ridge, Lewisboro, New Castle, North Castle, Mt. Kisco, Somers, and North Salem. I will also be blogging about market trends and new marketing techniques.
Sara Manes is our newest Buyer Specialist. Northern Westchester has been her home for over ten years and she enjoys showing people around the area, teaching them about the neighborhoods, restaurants, hiking trails, excellent schools, shopping and all the wonderful things this area has to offer. 
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