We enjoy the art given to us by the celebrities we love, but for the most part, we only see them on television, in the movies, on stage, on the back cover of a book (in an author’s case), hear them on the radio, or, in these days, anywhere online. It’s easier to imagine them living in high-class homes or apartments either on the west coast or any metropolitan … [Read more...]
Hudson Valley Bed and Breakfasts to Visit During the Winter
Although winter can be a bit crazy with the weather, the season can have terrific-looking days with a combination of a chill in the air, clear blue skies, and some snow on the ground. With that type of environment, it could be fun to have a getaway to a bed and breakfast, where you can also explore the area around it. Here are some bed and breakfasts within the Hudson Valley … [Read more...]
Deep Dive into the Condo Market: “Mind the Gap”
How the Pricing Between Single-Family Homes and Condominiums is Suppressing Growth in the Condo Market (Wonky) This week, we finished work on the Rand Quarterly Market Report, which will be published next week. In the Report, we look at the single-family and condominium markets throughout the region, including Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, and Orange Counties in New … [Read more...]
Money Magazine Ranks Clarkstown #7 on the “Top 50 Places to Live” in the United States
Fun news this week, with Money Magazine naming Clarkstown as #7 on the "Top 50 Places to Live." That's pretty amazing. And also happy to hear that White Plains made the Top 50! I actually grew up in Clarkstown (in Congers), and my brother Matt still lives in West Nyack. It's also where we have our home office, so I come to work here most days. I'm thrilled for the people … [Read more...]