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2007 

 6 DEERHILL LANE, SCARSDALE (PO), NEW YORK 10583 SUNDAY, June 3, 2007 1PM-4PM Ardsley School District, Greenburgh Recreation, Hartsdale Train Parking High ranch with Living Room, Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen, Oversized Deck overlooking .46 of an acre on a private centrally located cul-de-sac.  The...
05/28/2007
The report published by the Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Justice, which you can read in its' entirety below, is a really interesting document that is easy to read.  It explains in a easy to understand the defininations in real estate, the definitions of the different types of...
05/18/2007
Well, here is the press release from the National Association of Realtor highlighting the inaccuracies in the 60 Minutes program that aired on Sunday night.  Personally I think the show left an awful lot out, was inaccurate and really I found it surprising as to the amount of information that was...
05/15/2007
In the real estate market we find ourselves in with more inventory to look at it seems easier for some buyers to spend Sunday afternoons going from house to house previewing properties in their price range. Seems less complicated.  Sign in and look around ask questions if necessary and go on to t...
05/14/2007
I just watched the 60 minute segment on Redfin and the real estate industry.  6% was mentioned often as the going rate which is news to me.  I have been under the impression that commission's are negotiable and there isn't any particular number that is "across the board".  Aside from that the dis...
05/13/2007
Hot off the press today:  Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Issue Report on Competition in the Real Estate Brokerage IndustryAgencies Make Recommendations to Maintain Competition and Protect Consumers from Anticompetitive ConductThe Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Departme...
05/08/2007
In the local newspapers in Westchester County there is an article about a franchise that is relatively new to Westchester that claims to have attracted lots of agents and now claims to have the largest inventory of listings in the area.  Years ago before a lot of the shifting in this industry, be...
05/02/2007
            "I can't believe my sinuses were that bad."             In this slowing market one of the ways to retain a listing is to have constant contact with your homeowner.  When I started in real estate we were taught call every Sunday night, touch base, let them know you are working and fill...
05/02/2007
High ranch in Greenburgh with Award Winning Ardsley School District.  Living room with floor to ceiling brick wood burning fireplace, formal dining room with sliders to oversized deck, eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, master bedroom with bath, three more bedrooms and two more baths...
05/01/2007
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