Sound Bites

Center Hall Colonial in Greenhaven Tastefully updated 3/4 bedroom colonial in the Greenhaven section of Rye. Set on wonderfully landscaped .41 acre on a double cul-de-sac, this is a nature lover's delight as the Rye Marshlands is only half a block away. There is a new kitchen and 2 new baths. The dining room and family room open to two stone terraces for outdoor enjoyment.  

Pelham NY....where you can live in a mansion and walk to the train! This gorgeous Pelham Arts & Crafts home has just been listed by Carol Higgins. This stunning 6-bedroom stone estate was built in 1908 and has been beautifully maintained and enhanced. You will be enchanted by all of the remarkable details! Greeted by the expansive front porch this 6,000 sq ft home is sited on a beautifully landscaped level half acre. Special features include: tiger…

Change to NY STAR There has been a change to the NY STAR. People whose incomes exceed $500,000 will no longer be able to claim the basic STAR deduction. This is based on 2009 tax returns and represents the combined income of all the residents in the home. Typically a Westchester homeowner might save $1,000 on property taxes because of STAR. To review the STAR rules check out the NY state website.

Mansions Are Moving An article in today's New York Times real estate section confirms what some Westchester real estate agents have been noticing over the last few months. While sales of lower priced homes have been stagnant, homes in the multi-million dollar range have been steadily moving on and off the market. Some of these homes have been reduced, sometimes by several million dollars, before selling. Nevertheless it is interesting to note the strength of…

November Real Estate Sales Along the Sound November single family real estate sales in the area Along the Sound (Pelham, New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye Neck, Harrison, Rye, Rye Brook, and Port Chester) declined from prior years. The number of homes sold is also down slightly from prior months. (In October 2010 there were 62 single family houses sold.) In addition, selling price/square foot fell below $300/sf, far below prices over the last four years.…