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Real Estate
“Build to Suite”
Thursday, 20 September 2012 17:59
Several years after one of the summer cottages on Beck Avenue and Wainwright Street went up in flames and the other two cottages were deemed fire hazards and unlivable, a “Build to Suite” sign was posted on the property.
Realtor’s Row: Marathon Man Peter Glennon
Thursday, 23 August 2012 15:34
After graduating from Brooklyn Law School, Peter Glennon found he wasn’t completely wedded to pursuing a career in domestic relations law.
Realtor’s Row: Run, Liz Ross, Run
Sunday, 25 March 2012 09:51
Liz Ross started off in retail sales in Manhattan right after college. She loved being around people and helping them choose the right thing, which wasn’t that difficult when she was working for Ralph Lauren and St. John.
Chrissy Hazelton’s Already Thinking Spring
Friday, 27 January 2012 13:48
If there’s a spring in Chrissy Hazelton’s step, it’s because she put a home in Port Chester on the market earlier this month and it sold for $12,000 over the asking price. Another reason may be that’s she’s only 33, which is young to be a successful suburban realtor.
Badge of Honor for Raveis Realtors
Friday, 16 December 2011 12:13
Four William Raveis Real Estate agents were recently named 2011 Five Star Real Estate Agents. Judy Croughan and Judy Jackson were honored in the Rye real estate market. Maria Skamangas was honored in the Harrison/Purchase marketplace, and Millena Leiningen was the honoree for Rye Brook.
Realtor’s Row: Nancy Everett Knows Where She’s Going
Friday, 16 December 2011 12:05
With a sure hand these last 16 years, Nancy Everett has steered a steady course through the often-turbulent local real estate seas. As a sailor, she knows the importance of keeping calm and carrying on.
Realtor’s Row: For Lisa Murphy, it’s Always a Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood
Friday, 18 November 2011 12:50
Next year is a big anniversary for Lisa Murphy, her tenth as a real estate agent at Houlihan Lawrence. She and her husband, Paul, moved from Manhattan to Rye, with their then three young boys, in 1996. They bought a lovely home in Indian Village, and they’re “there for the duration.” The boys are now 19, 17, and 15.
Big Strides for Breast Cancer
Friday, 18 November 2011 12:48
Houlihan Lawrence and its agents came together for three significant walks in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month — and raised over $55,000 for the cause. In addition to walking, individual brokerage offices held multiple fundraising events leading up to the walks.
Go Regional!
Friday, 18 November 2011 12:47
Jo Ellen Ashby, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Rye office was recognized for outstanding performance in October. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Orange, Westchester and Rockland counties, in resales, resale revenue units, and resale dollar volume.
On the Home Front: What’s On and Off the Residential Market
Thursday, 03 November 2011 14:53
There has been more than a fall flurry as far as home sales are concerned. In the last month alone, 16 homes have sold in Rye and Rye P.O. “Buyers, as well as sellers, are trying to take advantage of low interest rates during the final stretch before the holiday season kicks in,” said Coldwell Banker Rye agent Debbie Strati-Padawer.
On the Home Front: Character Counts
Friday, 21 October 2011 09:43
The coming of the railroad in 1870 had a dramatic effect on Harrison, which until that time was a sleepy farming community. The red stone station was built and given to the railroad for a ticket office by a big landowner.
Realtors in the News
Friday, 21 October 2011 09:37
Fiona Dogan, of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Rye office, has been named a 2011 Westchester Five Star Real Estate Agent. Fewer than 4% of the licensed agents in the county made this exclusive list.
On the Home Front: Hail, Petronia!
Friday, 09 September 2011 14:51
If you’re in the market for a grand and charming cottage for two or more, you’re in luck. New to the market is 450 Grace Church Street, what’s left of the 13-acre “Petronia” estate built in 1900. In 1941, the then-30 room brick and stone mansion was listed for $15,510. That was then. The gatekeeper’s cottage was not part of the sale.