The Numbers Are In! February 23, 2012

The final MLS numbers of 2011 are now official — and I am proud to share that I have been ranked the #1 Realtor in Rye and the Soundshore area. This translates as: • Selling 46% MORE HOMES than my closest competitor • Quicker Sales with 45 FEWER DAYS on market than my closest competitor [...]

A Strategic New Partnership January 23, 2012

I’m excited to announce Houlihan Lawrence’s recent Tri-State Alliance partnership — another significant addition to HL’s marketing strategy that I expect will be of great benefit to our clients. In an effort to create more exposure for listing clients and widen the radius of buyers in the New York metro area, Houlihan Lawrence joined forces with three [...]

2011 State of the Market Report March 18, 2011

Recently, Stephen and Chris Meyers (respectively President/CEO and COO of Houlihan Lawrence) gave a candid interview about the 2010 real estate market and their outlook for 2011. I’ve been actively sharing this article because I think it reflects some of the best information and advice for buying or selling a house in our area this [...]

It’s Not Too Soon to Think About Your Landscaping January 19, 2011

Traditionally, homeowners wait until Spring to consider exterior improvements — but a savvy seller starts now. Winter is an ideal time to do an assessment of the exterior of your home and begin the process of calling for estimates. Since this is their slow season, landscapers are available to respond to your calls — and [...]

Spring Cleaning in January January 7, 2011

Are you working on putting away your holiday decorations this week? If you plan to sell your home this year, you can make this dreaded job work in your favor! Holiday decorations, as well as the other collections in your garage or attic, can be a great place to start the decluttering process required to [...]

The Spring Market Starts in January December 31, 2010

Sellers often tell me that they’ve decided to wait until April or May to list their properties. They’ve heard that homes show better during milder weather and that springtime attracts the market’s largest number of buyers. Although this may be true, I caution them that this strategy doesn’t always produce the expected results. The spring [...]

Trends to Watch in 2011 December 9, 2010

It used to be that if you were the lone seller in a desirable price range that your home’s sale would be practically guaranteed. What we’ve been seeing instead this past year, is that buyers are much more willing to wait rather than accept trade-offs in order to move into a new home. The strength [...]

Holiday Decorating Goes Green! November 23, 2010

With the holiday season making its debut this week, it’s an opportune time to talk about decorating your home for the holidays while it’s still on the market. It’s very tempting to consider taking your home off the market during the holidays. But, if you follow the following tips, you’ll find it’s a great time [...]

Ready to Sell — in 2012!? October 5, 2010

At school functions and around town, I often hear this common theme. Homeowners are not ready to sell at the moment, but they are thinking about some work they want to do and want to make sure the money they invest makes sense. A bonus is that they can enjoy some of the improvements until [...]

Should I Wait Until Next Year to Sell? September 28, 2010

That is the question on nearly every seller’s mind lately. I think we’d all like to hold our breath and wait until 2011, hoping the housing market will have rebounded to its former glory. But industry insiders can’t predict when, or even if, that will happen. The good news is that the summer is over – [...]