William Raveis Real Estate was recently ranked the #1 place to work in Massachusetts in the Boston Business Journal’s annual Best Places to Work survey, among many highly esteemed national and international companies, including Microsoft, Google, and others. “The honor recognizes company achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions and company culture.”*

William Raveis Real Estate entered the Massachusetts market only seven years ago, and this is truly an outstanding acomplishment for the company. Executive Vice President/ Managing Partner Chris Raveis spearheaded the expansion into Massachusetts, as he is now doing in New York State with the opening of our Westchester County offices last year. I have a lot of personal respect for Chris and he deserves all these accolades and more for this tremendous achievement.

*Rismedia 6-23-2010 Regional Spotlight: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance Wins Number 1 Place to Work in Massachusetts

The spring of 2010 was a busy time for real estate here in Rye….just take a look here at the Raveis Housing Matrix for Rye to see that sales were up 114% in June 2010 over last year…

Instead of typing the sales as I usually do, I decided to insert links for you to click on here to see the past three months of recent sales in RYE and HARRISON*, so please take a minute to look!!

I hope you find this information useful and I would so appreciate if you could let me know by clicking above left and joining my Facebook business page, Rye Real Estate Blog, where you’ll find the latest community news, including the scoop on the Rye Coyotes! 

Keep in mind that you can find all the above Housing Data information ANYTIME on my company website, raveis.com.

*courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate.

Last Updated On: Friday, July 09, 2010

The rates and APR above are based upon the following assumptions: a 20% down payment, $1,500 in finance charges, and 30 days prepaid interest, 1 point, and a 30 day rate lock. The rates and APR will vary depending upon the actual down payment percentages, points and fees for your transaction. Rates are subject to change without prior notice and may vary with your unique credit history, and terms of your loan. The above rates may change or not be available at commitment or closing. Property taxes and homeowners insurance are estimates and subject to change.
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William Raveis Mortgage, LLC is a licensed, full-service Mortgage Banker/Broker (View our licenses)

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified

I thought it might be fun to start featuring a listing of the month on the site, and so for this month, I chose this French Normandy Tudor in the Greenhaven section of Rye. This stately home built in 1926 on nearly half an acre has 3358 square feet, 5 bedrooms, a renovated kitchen with granite countertops adjacent to a home office/ au pair suite, large sunporch, and an additional 1000 square footage on the walkout lower level.   My favorite part of this area- private beach and mooring rights are available with the purchase of this home through the Neighborhood Association. A quiet

Private Beach and Mooring in Greenhaven

enclave for  relaxing, kayaking and casual neighborhood celebrations, it was a great story when one of my clients chose this private and secluded beach as the setting  to “pop the question” to his girlfriend after purchasing a home in  this same neighborhood last year.   

Contact me or visit raveis.com to see more details here on this beautiful home.                          

Why move to Rye?  Check out this recent video, as the first of a series commemorating Rye’s 350th anniversary. Take a look here and let me know what you think…

* video by Tom Nycz- Courtesy of ryepatch.com.

Rates continue to remain low- I was happy to see that my mortgage recently reset to a monthly payment $200 lower! 

Here are this week’s mortgage rates for this area:

Last Updated On: Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The rates and APR above are based upon the following assumptions: a 20% down payment, $1,500 in finance charges, and 30 days prepaid interest, 1 point, and a 30 day rate lock. The rates and APR will vary depending upon the actual down payment percentages, points and fees for your transaction. Rates are subject to change without prior notice and may vary with your unique credit history, and terms of your loan. Property taxes and homeowners insurance are estimates and subject to change.

Loan Broker 20051919LB – NY Licensed Mortgage Banker-NYS Banking Department LMBC 106535

William Raveis Mortgage, LLC is a licensed, full-service Mortgage Banker/Broker (View our licenses)

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Last Updated On: Thursday, May 20, 2010

The rates and APR above are based upon the following assumptions: a 20% down payment, $1,500 in finance charges, and 30 days prepaid interest, 1 point, and a 30 day rate lock. The rates and APR will vary depending upon the actual down payment percentages, points and fees for your transaction. Rates are subject to change without prior notice and may vary with your unique credit history, and terms of your loan. Property taxes and homeowners insurance are estimates and subject to change.
c20051919LB – NY Licensed Mortgage Banker-NYS Banking Department LMBC 106535

William Raveis Mortgage, LLC is a licensed, full-service Mortgage Banker/Broker (View our licenses)

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Great weather is forecasted for 2010’s Rye House Tour tomorrow, organized for the 30th year by the Rye High School Parent Organization.  I will be working at a gracious Forest Avenue home showcasing Celebrity Chef Lulu Powers, along with my Co-Captain and tireless co-worker, Judy Jackson, and several generous volunteers.

Five homes will be featured on this year’s tour, including a “Certified LEED” (green) house with a boutique and Art Gallery, and lunch is available at Manursing Island Club for those viewing the tour. The tour runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 21st. For full details on ticket options and prices, as well as a video “sneak peek”, visit the website at www.ryehousetour.com.

Tickets are available at most local real estate offices, including William Raveis Real Estate at 78 Purchase Street.