westchester county: Peekskill, and Westchester County 4th of July Celebrations!
- 06/22/11 05:47 AM
The past two years I have celebrated the 4th of July at the Peekskill Riverfront and had a blast with friends and friends of friends. Several of us got there a bit early to secure a spot near the river for perfect viewing and a breeze to take the edge off the heat. Last year's evening was hastily put together with emails, texts, and who is bringing what....you should have seen the spread of culinary delights! Some cleverly took the train from Croton, and others, like me, drove, either way whoever got there first staked out the spot for all. The … (2 comments)
westchester county: Westchester Town and City Tax Grievances begin May 31,2011
- 05/27/11 01:56 AM
Just a reminder to let you know that the filing period for grieving the property taxes on a property located in Westchester Towns and most Cities starts next week! If you have been mulling this over or have a plan in place, this is the time whether commercial or residential So if you know any property owners (residential or commercial) who may be interested in reducing their property taxes, and you need a tax certiorari call me if for a referral.<p> Typically, a tax certiorari will do a free initial analysis to determine if there is a case for reduction, and fees are contingent upon the outcome.<p> … (0 comments)
westchester county: Countdwon to an OPEN HOUSE
- 04/20/11 06:52 AM
Your home is on the market or about to be, your broker suggests a public open house, and panic sets in. As a broker I always give pointers and tips on what could be done to have a successful open house with buyers who will want to return for a second showing..and that is key, second showings.
Countdown to your Open House: 10: Remove the funky smells: this includes cigarettes, lingering food odors, odors from garbage cans an animals. Smell are a turn-off big time. Fresh air and clean smelling works every time.I hate to be harsh, but there it, … (1 comments)
westchester county: Westchester, NY Housing Market Update 2/21/2011
- 02/21/11 05:28 AM
If you read about the housing market as I do, it shows stagnancy and shouts gloominess, yet looking at statistics and economist views, the NY metro area is holding its own. Many cities are feeling a possible double dip effect…California, Miami, Seattle, Minneapolis, yet here in the New York State area there is a positive appreciation of 3.27%, excluding distressed sales. Overall, improvements are also being seen in the 55+ housing market, a market that was stalled in the second half of last year. Not so bad! Interest rates are still low, but gone are the 4% rates. The national average … (0 comments)
westchester county: Westchester, Putnam and Rockland County, yes! You can grieve your property taxes
- 02/07/11 12:21 AM
It's that tiime of year again, and some of you misses out last year, but if you live in a Village Grievance Day is around the corner, and it only happens once a year. You must be succesful with yur Village taxes before you can grieve your Town taxes. Homeowners have a right to challenge their taxes, and Grievance day is around the corner. New York property taxes are out of control , property values are down; the law and more and more cases are supporting the right of the homeowner in challenging their property taxes. To start with you need … (0 comments)
westchester county: Westchester County's Hilltop Hanover Farms gets CUT
- 11/11/10 03:08 AM
Today Westchester County released the 2011 budget and slashed the Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center's to just $200,000, resulting in the elimination of half the permanent workforce (two of the four), the entirety of the seasonal staff, and 100 percent of their operating budget. Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown is a sustainable living education center and working farm of over 18- acres, and with a network of hiking trails in over a hundred acres of forest, and owned by Westchester County. The County bought this historical land in 1991 through an initiative by then county executive Andy Spano, when it … (0 comments)
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The past two years I have celebrated the 4th of July at the Peekskill Riverfront and had a blast with friends and friends of friends. Several of us got there a bit early to secure a spot near the river for perfect viewing and a breeze to take the edge off the heat. Last year's evening was hastily put together with emails, texts, and who is bringing what....you should have seen the spread of culinary delights! Some cleverly took the train from Croton, and others, like me, drove, either way whoever got there first staked out the spot for all. The … (2 comments)
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