Similar to the feeling you get when a celebrity lives in close proximity to us, there is also a greater sense of excitement when a movie or television show films in our area because we get to see a cast and crew in action as they set out to bring a story to life. Throughout the Lower Hudson Valley and Northern New Jersey, there have been many instances when production … [Read more...]
Celebrities Who Have Bought and Sold in the Lower Hudson Valley and Northern New Jersey
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 White Plains in the “Top 50 Places to Live”
Congratulations to the people of White Plains on making the Top 50 on Money Magazines "Top 50 Places to Live" list. White Plains ranked #48 throughout the entire country, and was only one of three New York areas to make the Top 50 (Clarkstown, in Rockland County, actually made the top 10!). Indeed, three other Westchester communities -- Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and … [Read more...]