I thought it would be interesting to do a monthly analysis of the local Real Estate market in different areas of Southern Westchester. This month, let’s take a look at the Bronxville PO section of Yonkers. Here is brief table with basic data. To give some context, for the five-year peri...

Empty nesters are often thinking of their next move and the question comes up – condo vs. co-op? I thought I would provide some of the basics. When you purchase a condo, you are purchasing real property that is recorded with a deed much like a house. Owners of a condo get their own real estate ...

Simply put, it could not be a better time to be a seller in the current real estate market. Here are the facts as they pertain to the market for ‘single family’ homes in Westchester County: There is a lack of competition – with so few properties being offered for sale, the ones that do c...

Higher mortgage rates and the resulting higher monthly payments is not the only issue affecting today’s housing market. The much bigger effect of the higher mortgage rates is the decrease in the number of homes being offered for sale. Most property owners are keeping their homes ‘off the market...

As a real estate agent, one of the things that people talk to me about are interest rates. In April 2022, the Federal Reserve started their now infamous policy of raising the ‘Fed Funds’ rate. The rate has been increased nine times in the past twelve months. What is the ‘Fed Funds’ rate?...

Amout Villa Magazine recently conducted a Q&A with Joe Houlihan about buying a condo for a home, read what he had to say in this post.  And, remember to call Houlihan & O'Malley to speak with one of our expert agents about your real estate needs; buying, selling, renting, we're here for you...

How We Sometimes Operate like a Concierge Service Concierge Services aren’t just for hotels. This is a white-glove level of service designed to prompt next-level customer loyalty. And that’s how Houlihan & O’Malley operates on many occasions. Primarily, clients view a concierge as a...

Joe Houlihan recently attended the REALTORS Conference & Expo held in Chicago November 3-6, 2017.  Here is his take away of the experience. So I’d like to mention a few highlights about my trip to Chicago for the NAR (National Association of Realtors) Conference Over 20,000 REALTORS fro...