Real Estate and More in Rockland County

The rivertowns are a collection of small towns and villages situated on the western banks of the Hudson River. The rivertowns are among the most special and sought after locations in the lower Hudson Valley and include Palisades, Sneden's Landing, Piermont, Upper Grandview, Grand View, South Nyac...

The following was sent to me by Joseph Rand, Managing Partner of Prudential Rand Realty. It truly is great food for thought for buyers trying to "time the market." Here Goes....  There was a great article in the New York Times on Sunday about the interplay between prices falling and rates rising....

Many people view buying and selling a home as a pure business transaction, often under-estimating the emotional aspects of the transaction. In fact, it's quite normal to experience a number of emotions. There's a big difference in buying and selling a "house" and a "home." A house is a basic stru...

Even though the market has slowed, there are buyers out there and by focusing on three basic fundamentals - condition, accessibility and price - you can give yourself an edge in this market. Condition matters. While it's usually not necessary to undertake expensive repairs, fixing the small thing...

What is one of the most powerful marketing tools available to home sellers? Undoubtedly, it's the Internet.  While studies show more than 80% of all buyers now use the Internet to get information prior to buying a home, my own personal experience has this number at almost 100%. Today's buyers wan...

The rivertowns are a collection of small towns and villages situated on the western banks of the Hudson River. The rivertowns are among the most special and sought after locations in the lower Hudson Valley and include Palisades, Sneden's Landing, Piermont, Upper Grandview, Grand View, South Nya...

   If you're looking for a great value, you've found it. This home features a grand and fabulously updated kitchen with custom cabinets, center island, granite countertops and stainless appliances. You'll also find three nicely updated baths, a full finished basement and a refreshing Gunite pool...

I've spoken with many of you who are wrestling with the idea of continuing to rent or making the leap into home ownership. Now may be an excellent time to buy.  Interest rates are still low and there is a nice selection of homes in a variety of price ranges.  Unlike renting, there are significant...

The first quarter market results have been released by the Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service. In stark contrast to the rest of the county, the number of sales of single-family homes in the river villages increased 44% quarter-over-quarter and sales volume was up more than 11%. Once a...

SO WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE MARKET?1.  Units are way down, signaling the end of the transitional market.Units were way down in the first quarter down 30-35% in each county.  Why is that?  Because we're seeing the last gasp of the "transitional market" between the seller's market that effectively en...