Archive for September, 2010


Save the Date and Think Pink

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on September 30th, 2010
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pink ribbon Save the Date and Think PinkThe Houlihan Lawrence office in Chappaqua is proud to announce its 2nd annual Making Strides ‘Shop for the Cause Boutique’ to be held on Thursday October 7th.  Doors will be open from 10am – 3pm and will offer an array of merchandise from jewelry, handbags, and clothing, to pet items, giftware and more.
In addition, the office will be raffling gift baskets filled with goodies including bottles of wine, gym memberships, restaurant certificates and more.  Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3/$10.
Support a worthy cause and have fun doing it!  See you there!

For more information on how you can join us to fight breast cancer visit houlihanlawrence.com/thinkpink

Join Us on Facebook

0 Comments By Frederick Romley on September 24th, 2010
Tags: , , , ,      Categories: Dutchess, Putnam, social media, Westchester

facebook icon 150x150 Join Us on FacebookTrying to follow the latest developments from Facebook and other social media tools like Twitter is a never ending quest. Our challenge at Houlihan Lawrence is how to use these tools to best communicate with you, our consumer. Today, I will look at how we use Facebook as a business tool.

 We use our Fan Page, Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate, to give you the information you need to keep tabs on the local and national real estate markets. Our recent posts have included August Market Reports for Westchester, NAR’s August Home Sales report, and a post on our involvement in Breast and Ovarian Cancer walks.

We also have community pages. We use these pages to talk about events in the communities we live in. We are very careful to not mix business on these pages. These pages are for you and the community. Our page for Westchester Life  recently posted articles on a new burger restaurant opening in White Plains, a Children’s event sponsored by the Junior League of Bronxville and Children’s Book Day at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. We have a page devoted to all things Dutchess County that we call 365 Things to do in Dutchess County NY that has included posts on local fairs and events. For Putnam County we have a similar page called 365 Things to do in Putnam County NY.

Feel free to visit any of our community pages and share your knowledge of our local towns with us.

49th Annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on September 23rd, 2010
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art tree 122x150 49th Annual Armonk Outdoor Art ShowThe 49th Annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show is being held this weekend, September 25 and 26th from 10am to 5pm. This well-attended show features a wide variety of artists. Exhibitors are categorized by the material or medium in which they work, from clay and glass to photography and print making with over 200 artists. 

Houlihan Lawrence’s Armonk office is a Bronze Corporate Sponsor of this event. The Art Show is presented by the Friends of the North Castle Library, Inc. and is held at the IBM Park, located on Business Park Drive off of Route 22, south of the #684 Exit. The Cocktail and Preview Party is Thursday, September 24th from 6:30 – 9 PM at Swiss Re. Tickets are $75. Admission to the Art Show is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (free for children 18 and under).

Together We Can Make a Difference

0 Comments By Elizabeth Nunan on September 22nd, 2010
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Each year, Houlihan Lawrence proudly sponsors three walks dedicated to fight breast cancer and offer support to survivors. The first one, Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Walk, is this Sunday, September 26th at the James Baird State Park in Pleasant Valley, NY. 

MilesOfHope group photo 300x181 Together We Can Make a Difference

In less than two weeks the second walk, Support Connection’s Support-a-Walk, will take place. Being held on Sunday, October 3rd, this walk will take place at the FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights, NY.

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Wrapping up, the third and final area walk will be the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. This walk will once again be held at the beautiful Manhattanville College campus in Purchase, NY, on Sunday, October 17th.

MakingStrides group photo 300x181 Together We Can Make a Difference

We hope you’ll join us to help fight breast and ovarian cancer. Call your local Houlihan Lawrence brokerage or stop by to sign up, sponsor an agent or to donate. Together, we can make a difference.

Flower Power

0 Comments By Anthony Cutugno on September 1st, 2010
Tags: , , ,      Categories: Buying, Luxury Country Properties, Westchester

Summer is all about the outdoors and taking time to appreciate Mother Nature’s natural splendor.  For some lucky homeowners that natural splendor is only steps away.  Whether you are an aspiring gardener or simply looking to improve your home’s curb appeal, here are a few examples of beautifully-designed landscapes that are sure to spark envy.

Lincoln Lane Pool Area 150x150 Flower PowerThis elegant European Manor in PurchaseÂ
is surrounded by a remarkable array of specimen plantings, all artfully
placed to create both a pleasing landscape
and great privacy.
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La Lanterne Garden 150x150 Flower PowerFragrant with honeysuckle and lavendar, the spirit of Provence enlivens theÂ
landscape at La Lanterne in ChappaquaÂ
featuring vibrant perennial gardens,
topiary-shaped pear treesÂ
and a whimsical potting shed.
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Front Ext 150x150 Flower PowerThe hilltop setting at Stone Court in Armonk
was designed by celebrated landscape
architect Armand Benedek who created
a sense of seclusion with a myriad of colorful plantings and lush grasses.