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Houlihan Lawrence Hosts Agent Networking Event

1 Comment By Bobbi Egan on June 21st, 2011
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Stephen Meyers, President and CEO, Houlihan Lawrence

Connect. Innovate. Lead. That was the theme of Houlihan Lawrence’s recent real estate event held at The Westchester Marriot in Tarrytown on the afternoon of June 14th.

Approximately 600 Houlihan Lawrence agents from Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties gathered to network, as well as share ideas and information with each other. In addition to Realtors, there were many vendors whose presence provided an additional layer of interest by offering information about their products and services.

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A variety of businesses attended the June 14th networking event

Opening remarks in the grand ballroom were made by CEO, Stephen Meyers immediately followed by COO, Chris Meyers, who addressed the audience with a presentation featuring the Top Ten reasons Houlihan Lawrence was unique and special. Not surprising was the number one reason cited for making Houlihan Lawrence the area’s market leader – OUR AGENTS. Our agents dominate the rankings of top agents by production, they’re pillars of their communities and one could argue they’re the most connected agents in the Region.

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One of several workshop sessions held during the event

Participants were then invited to attend educational workshops designed to help them learn, utilize, share, preview and take advantage of new tools, techniques and strategies to better promote themselves and their clients’ homes in today’s real estate marketplace.

With a 1:40 pm start, the workshops ended promptly at 4:00 pm, allowing for further networking at the cocktail party. Not to be missed, the party offered everyone a chance to relax, socialize and recap the day’s events while enjoying the passed hors d’oeuvres, a wide variety of tasty treats and beverages. Numerous prizes, donated by our vendor partners, were raffled off towards the end of the afternoon. Lucky winners took home a variety of gift certificates and gift baskets. The grand prizes were three IPad2 tablets, provided by Thoroughbred Title, Thoroughbred Mortgage and Houlihan Lawrence.

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Agents enjoyed a chance to socialize and network with each other at the cocktail party that followed the workshop sessions

Houlihan Lawrence March 2011 Market Report

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on April 14th, 2011
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With the onset of Spring, Westchester County’s number of homes for sale in March experienced a 16% increase compared to February, 2011. The number of homes sold has also increased 16%, when compared to last month, indicating positive momentum in the market.

In the past 12 months, the median sales price in Westchester County has increased by 5.9% to $625,000 and the number of homes sold has increased by 7.9%, pointing to a more robust market when compared to the prior 12 months.

The number of homes sold in Dutchess County in March is up 40% from February and 10% from March 2010. Putnam County saw an increase of nearly double the numbers of homes sold in March versus February.

To see the market data for your town go to www.houlihanlawrence.com and access our Monthly Market Reports.

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Westchester’s Winners from The Real Deal

0 Comments By Frederick Romley on April 6th, 2011
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TRD Westchester Winners 150x150 Westchesters Winners from The Real DealIn the April edition of  The Real Deal Magazine appeared a featured article on “Westchester’s Winners.” In the article, Houlihan Lawrence was ranked #1 in The Biggest Firms in Westchester category and #1 in the Top Westchester Firms of 2010 category.

In addition, Houlihan Lawrence agents took seven of the 10 spots on the Top Westchester Agents ranking.

Chris Meyers, the COO of Houlihan Lawrence was asked to give his take on the Westchester housing market. “There’s no question that there’s a perception of value for people coming out of the city,” Meyers said, noting that, with price per square foot averaging roughly $340, some reverse sticker shock results. According to Meyers, New York City homebuyers have flocked to towns like Bronxville, Scarsdale, Rye and Larchmont, largely because of their proximity to the five boroughs. Perhaps due to the market downturn, more than half of the city transplants Houlihan is working with are former renters making a purchase while prices are low, he said.

To read the full article on Westchester’s Winners click here.

Video Tour of Daisy Lane, Irvington

0 Comments By Suzanne Bijou on February 21st, 2011
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This week’s tour is Daisy Lane in historic Irvington-on-Hudson.

A Modern Twist on Classic Architecture

One of the most exciting homes for sale in Irvington is Daisy Lane, a newly constructed estate home that was created from the core of an old farmhouse. Conceived as a fresh interpretation of a French Country Manor, noted architect Tasos Kokoris and designer Nancy Rosner created a showstopping living environment that blends character-rich vintage details with innovative architectural elements perfectly tailored to today’s luxury lifestyle.

Video Tour of Cedar Island, Larchmont

0 Comments By Suzanne Bijou on February 7th, 2011
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This week’s video tour is Cedar Island in Larchmont.

On Larchmont Harbor

A waterfront pool, English gardens, a private dock and mooring are just a few of the many pleasures to be found at this spectacular circa 1925 waterfront home set on a private island overlooking scenic Larchmont Harbor.

Video Tour of Holly Hill, Briarcliff Manor

0 Comments By Suzanne Bijou on January 20th, 2011
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This week’s featured video tour is of Holly Hill in Briarcliff Manor.

Brooke Astor’s Beloved Country Estate

Offered for the first time in 40 years, this bucolic estate was the long-time country home of legendary philanthropist Brooke Astor.  One of the region’s last great private estates, the 65-acre property hosts a majestic circa 1927 stone manor, two pools, cottages and numerous other outbuildings. Magnificently landscaped, the grounds come alive in the Spring when over 10,000 daffodils make their annual debut.

Top Luxury Home Sales for 2010

0 Comments By Anthony Cutugno on January 13th, 2011
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Top Houlihan Lawrence Luxury Home Sales in Westchester County

There’s no doubt that 2010 was a challenging year for luxury real estate, yet we are happy to report that the year ended with some top-tier sales for Westchester County. Houlihan Lawrence was pleased to have participated in many of these top sales.  Here are a few of our premier listings that closed in 2010:

Wildflower Farm 150x150 Top Luxury Home Sales for 2010Wildflower Farm in Bedford represented the highest sale for Westchester real estate in 2010. Last offered at $11,950,000, the 20-acre estate featured a grand circa 1915 stone manor, multiple outbuildings, a pool and magnificent gardens in the heart of Bedford’s Guard Hill estate area.

Westmoreland Farm 150x150 Top Luxury Home Sales for 2010Westmoreland Farm, also in Bedford, is one of the area’s most illustrious equestrian farms and was once the country home of philanthropist and art collector Helen Clay Frick, the daughter of Henry Clay Frick, the founder of New York’s Frick Museum. On 25 acres, the estate is centered by a grand antique Colonial complemented by several guest houses, a pool, tennis court, large barn and paddocks. Last offered at $8,500,000.

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Built in 2009, Silver Oaks in Purchase represented one of the highest sales in southern Westchester and was last offered at $7,450,000. An exquisite Georgian Manor, the 11,000sf home was designed for grand living and entertaining with luxury amenities such as an infinity pool, a 5000-bottle wine cellar, sound-proofed home theater, bar room and gym.

For more information on luxury homes for sale, please visit us at houlihanlawrence.com

Living in Scarsdale, NY

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on August 19th, 2010
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The Wall Street Journal recently featured an overview of the Village of Scarsdale.

If you’d like more information on Scarsdale, you can take advantage of the multiple resources we have available.

You can visit one of our market experts in our Scarsdale Brokerage.

Visit our website and read hard facts about Scarsdale Real Estate in our Scarsdale Market Report.

3026440 1 150x150 Living in Scarsdale, NYAnd best of all, to experience Scarsdale “in real life” you can visit this Open House on Sunday 8/22 from 1pm to 3pm.

Lovely four bedroom Cape offering charm, space and style. Highlights include an entertainment sized deck, sparkling hardwood floors and central air. Living room with fireplace and high ceilings, large bright kitchen with breakfast area opening to deck and yard plus dining room. Inviting lower level family room, laundry and gym. [More..]

Westchester Market Indicators for July 2010

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on August 13th, 2010
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The health of the real estate market continues to be a hotly debated subject. Quantitative data, such as months of inventory, is a useful metric to determine supply and demand.

Conventional real estate wisdom equates the following with months of inventory:

  • 1-4 months inventory means there are more buyers then sellers. 
  • 5-6 months inventory means the market is balanced with a healthy number of buyers and seller
  • 7+ months inventory means there is an oversupply of product, with more sellers than buyers.

 The following chart lists the schools districts in Westchester County that showed the greatest decrease in months of inventory from July 2009 – this is a positive indicator and a sign of a more robust market when compared to the same period last year.

  Westchester County School Districts
  School District  Months of Inventory Change from
  July, 2010 July, 2009
  Ardsley 11.1 -55.9
  Dobbs Ferry 10.4 -29.6
  Edgemont 6.6 -25.9
  Bronxville 5.8 -22.2
  Irvington 11.8 -22.2
 Source: WPMLS; Single Family Homes      

What a difference a year makes.  At this time last year, Ardsley had 67 months – or 5 ½ years worth of inventory.
Our Market Report for Westchester County single-family homes is now available with July 2010 sales figures. To see the market activity for other school districts in Westchester County, visit HoulihanLawrence.com and go to the Local Market Reports at the bottom of the page.

Summertime and the Cookin’ is Easy

0 Comments By Anthony Cutugno on July 16th, 2010
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There’s no better way to celebrate summer than to entertain at an outdoor BBQ.  Once a simple grill was all it took. But in today’s estate homes,  outdoor kitchens have become the new must-have amenity – bringing the conveniences of an indoor kitchen out in the open. Multiple grills, smokers, pizza ovens, beverage refrigerators and outdoor bars are fast becoming necessary equipment  for the savvy outdoor chef.

As impressive as their indoor counterparts, here are a few outdoor kitchens that will help you create gourmet delights for your guests without leaving the party.

Windsor Court Pool Area 150x150 Summertime and the Cookin is EasyWindsor Court in Purchase offers the ultimate outdoor entertaining  venue with a grand veranda, fully-equipped outdoor bar with a soda system and a new pool house featuring a large kitchen with commercial-caliber appliances – all framing the 62′ pool.

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The pool cabana at The Lodge at Loch Lyall in Garrison  features a full kitchen and chef’s barbecue, but it will be hard to concentrate on the cooking when surrounded by the sparkling lake views.

Rear Ext 150x150 Summertime and the Cookin is EasyYour guests will never want to leave Hemlock Hill in Rhinebeck, which features an extensive outdoor kitchen including several dishwashers and a bar area overlooking the waterfall, spa, pool and pond.

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