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Whenever you purchase a condominium or home in a planned development like a gated community or subdivision, you will be obligated to join that community’s Homeowner’s Association (HOA). Your association dues go to the maintenance and upkeep of your neighborhood and common building areas. Fees are mandatory and can be made on a monthly, quarterly, [Read More →]
The road to becoming an informed buyer or seller is paved with good intentions. Here are the legal aspects of real estate in New York that you need to know. As a home buyer Familiarize yourself with certain disclosures you need to fulfill, as well as things you should be looking for in your real [Read More →]
Setting the right price for your home can be a hit-or-miss experience – either you set it too high, or you set it too low. There are several factors that can affect the selling price of your home. Here are things you should consider to avoid the hazards of overpricing and under-pricing. Market trends are [Read More →]
There’s a lot of work involved in selling your home, and mistakes can be numerous. Here are 3 of the biggest you should avoid: Overpricing Why do sellers overprice their homes?Perhaps they’re aiming to squeeze a little more profit from their property. Perhaps they’re making room for negotiation. Perhaps their sentimental attachment is clouding their [Read More →]
Westchester County is filled to the brim with activities that will entertain a variety of individuals, regardless their interests and hobbies. Explore the great outdoors All throughout Westchester County are well-maintained forests and state parks that provide a break from the usual, monotonous routine. Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Pleasantville is one such place; here, [Read More →]
From quirky and one-of-a-kind bargains to on-trend styles from the best designer boutiques in the world, the shopping enthusiast will be completely satisfied with Westchester County’s retail options. The Galleria at White Plains 100 Main St, White Plains Urban and sophisticated, The Galleria at White Plains provides a variety of stylish finds for White Plain’s [Read More →]
As a first-time home buyer, there are several programs and financial assistance you can avail to help you fund your real estate purchase in Westchester County. Housing Action Council (HAC) (914) 332-4144 http://www.housingactioncouncil.org/ HAC provides financial assistance programs as well as counseling for first-time home buyers. You can apply for the First Home Club savings [Read More →]
The night is young, and scattered all across Westchester County are nightlife joints where you can enjoy good music, well-made drinks, and great company. The following establishments come highly recommended. Bartaco 1 Willett Ave, Port Chester http://www.bartaco.com Bartaco has several branches located in different parts of the country, but all you need is to make [Read More →]
Covering an area of 450 square miles, Westchester County and its 49 municipalities lie around 35 miles north of New York City. Due to its proximity to Manhattan, where real estate prices are sky high and vacancy rates are among the lowest, Westchester has become a preferred residential address among those who work in the [Read More →]
For many homebuyers, particularly first timers, buying a home can be quite a challenge. While the selection of homes that might fit your criteria can be overwhelming, a second challenge might be the difficulty in pointing out which homes represent good value for your money and which ones are priced well above their actual value. [Read More →]
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