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Chris Raveis does an analysis of housing affordability for the 2010 market

January 30th, 2010 croughan Posted in real estate, real estate information Comments Off

pusing Affordability

Rye Real Estate Monthly Newsletter courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate

January 24th, 2010 croughan Posted in Rye Home Sales, Rye Real Estate, real estate, real estate information Comments Off

Hello readers…I have been somewhat absent here in the past week due to a personal tragedy, so my apologies. I will be returning the week of February 1st, but in the meantime, I wanted to give you a glimpse of the monthly Housing Newsletter for Rye from William Raveis Real Estate. You can sign up to receive this free newsletter every month for ANY community covered by William Raveis, simply by visiting raveis.com or the Market Update link above here on on my site.

Click here for a peek of this month’s newsletter for Rye complete with recent stats and graphs, and see you next week.

Rye Median Sales

Thinking of selling? Top 10 projects that pay from HGTV’s Front Door

January 12th, 2010 croughan Posted in Rye Real Estate, real estate, real estate information Comments Off

If you are considering selling in the spring, you will want to act NOW to start making some improvements on your home. Here are the Top Ten Projects that add value to your home, according to HGTV’s Front Door:

Top Kitchen Project: Upgrade Appliances to Stainless
Top Bathroom Project: Refresh Fixtures
Top Storage & Organization Project: Maximize Storage with a Closet Organization System
Top Landscaping Project: Tidy your Lawn (as we get closer to spring, in our area)
Top Outdoor Project: Add Outdoor Lighting (this is on my personal list…)
Top Exterior Project: Repair Gutters ( gutters keep the roof, siding, etc. in good shape)
Top Big Ticket Project: Finish your Basement (adds value & usable space to your home-YES)
Top Outdoor Project: Build a Fence
Top Energy Efficiency Project: Add Insulation
Top Budget Friendly Project: Clean and Conquer Clutter ( a clean and clutter free home looks larger and more liveable and makes a good first impression- priceless!)

Also, I always think it is a good idea to have a “pre inspection” by a qualified home inspector or contractor to fix any lingering issues that could come up and give the impression that your home is well cared for and well maintained. Keep in mind too that paint is an inexpensive way to freshen your home right before you put it on the market. Remember, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression!

Need more tips? Check out the video, 10 Ways to Increase The Value of Your Home- On any Budget.

November, 2009		William Raveis Real Estate
Address	Bedrooms	List Price	Sale Price	Market Time (Days)
7 Flagler Dr	7	3,895,000	3,200,000	44
1 Pilgrim Rd	5	2,495,000	2,250,000	118
490 Purchase St	6	1,199,000	1,050,000	406
460 Grace Church St	4	6,900,000	5,000,000	509
14 John Jay Pl	5	1,495,000	1,400,000	97
12 Pine Ln	4	1,425,000	1,350,000	128
19 Cayuga St	4	1,495,000	1,327,500	164
8 Hammond Rd	4	869,000	832,000	59
40 Dearborn Ave	4	618,000	598,000	44
45 Sanford St	3	549,000	545,000	34
618 Forest Ave	3	519,000	486,500	253
November Averages	4	1,950,818	1,639,909	169

Harrison

November, 2009		William Raveis Real Estate
Address	Bedrooms	List Price	Sale Price	Market Time (Days)
7 Flagler Dr	7	3,895,000	3,200,000	44
9 Hickory Pine Ct	5	2,625,000	2,300,000	46
1 Pilgrim Rd	5	2,495,000	2,250,000	118
599 West St	5	2,395,000	2,000,000	270
2 Oak Ridge Ct	6	1,995,000	1,900,000	59
490 Purchase St	6	1,199,000	1,050,000	406
283 Harrison Ave	5	524,900	480,000	208
130 Condit St	3	389,900	389,900	89
November Averages	5	1,939,850	1,696,238