Considerations for First-time Home Buyers Without question, owning a home comes with risks and responsibilities that you don’t have to worry about when you rent, such as a mortgage, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, maintenance and repairs, to name a few. Even so, financial advisors and ho...

The past few months we have shared tips on purchasing a home.   This month we will cover the final steps - financing and closing. After you have found the house, Condo or Co-op that is perfect for you, it is time to get your finances and mortgage options in order.   It is actually very smart ...

What Roles Does Your Credit Score Play Many factors come into play in the process of buying a home.  One of the key factors is your credit. Your credit score is one of the major components that lenders look at when evaluating your mortgage application. Having a low credit score will not completely...

As we discussed, finding the best Realtor to support you is key when buying a home. There are still several steps that you can take to ensure that the process remains smooth and seamless. After you have done your research, selected your dream home, made your offer that is accepted by the seller, ...

It means an offer on a home has been made and the seller has accepted it, but the finalized sale is contingent upon certain criteria that have to be met. These criteria, or contingencies, typically fall under three major categories: appraisal, home inspection and mortgage approval. When it c...

So you’ve found the perfect home. Now what? MAKE AN OFFER First you will want to make an offer.  But an offer is more than just saying how much you want to pay for the house.  Your offer should include these four things: The price you are willing to pay Your preferred closing date ...

Are you thinking of buying a piece of property in the Bronxville area soon? If so, use these tips to help make the process as easy as possible for you. Make a written list of what it is you want in your home. This will help you with your search and help your agent show you relevant properties. ...

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Westchester County Last year recorded the most single family home sales in Westchester County in the past five years. Year to date activity is on par with last year’s performance. The median price continues to gradually improve and has reached $650,000 so far this year. The county wide peak...

Westchester County 2016 Real Estate sales in Westchester County were very strong.  There were more transactions for SF homes sales (over 6200) than in any other year over the past 10 years and the County wide median price has held steady for the past 3 years between $624,000 and $635,000 ...