The Business Council of Westchester is the premier business organization in Westchester County New York.  Being an active participant in this organization is a must if you want to be a serious business player in the county.  I am a proud member and ambassador to this organization.  On Thursday evening October 10th the Business Council of Westchester will hold its annual dinner.  The speaker will be Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International.MGM has just purchased Empire City Casino in Yonkers and the business community is eagerly waiting to hear his presentation on Thursday.It is selling out fast, here is the information:Date and Time: Hilton Westchester, Rye Brook NY                          Cocktails : 5:30  Program 7-9pmOverflow Seating:  Members $275  Non Members $375... 10/08/2019

If your work or do business in Westchester County NY chances are I will see you this Thursday at WEXPO.  I have gone as a visitor and I have also had a booth in the past.  Regardless of your business the WEXPO will benefit you.   Date: Thursday, March 28th  Time: 1:00-5:00 PM Location: Hilton Westchester   If you are looking to make your Westchester NY or Fairfield CT business thrive please contact me. Grant SchneiderPerformance Development Strategies914-953-4458    03/26/2019

With the title able I am sure that I have captured everyone's attention.  After all who does want to build or improve on their brand?  We are fortunate that our regional chamber known at The Business Council of Westchester promotes and showcases the best thought leaders.  All business leaders in Westchester County will find this program on branding valuable.If you want your brand to stand this is the program for you.  You will be treated to a panel of five people consisting of branding experts and those who build their business brand.Mark your calander: Thursday, February 28, 2018Hilton Westchester, Rye Brook, New York8:00am to 9:30am$40 for Members  $50 for Non Members   If you are looking to make your Westchester NY or Fairfield CT business thrive please contact me. Grant SchneiderPer... 02/05/2019

Next Tuesday, October 2, 2018, the Business Council of Westchester will be hosting a power breakfast.  The topic is Having a Voice: Developing your Advocacy Strategy.It is critical that businesses have a voice at all levels of government. Creating a strong advocacy program for your business WILL give you that voice. Hear from seasoned advocacy professionals on how they have navigated the legislative process to achieve positive results year over year.This will be a moderated panel of experts who advocate for their company to local, state, and federal governments.If you are concerned about have your voice heard in Albany or in Washington you will want to attend this breakfast. Date and Time: Tuesday, October 2nd  8-9:30amLocation:           The Westchester Hilton, Rye Brook, New YorkAdmis... 09/25/2018

Rising stars is a term used to describe people who are up and coming.  Here in Westchester County New York it applys to the annual class of 40 stars who are under 40 years old.The 40 under 40 movers and shakers are nominated by the Business Council of Westchester each year.  I advise everyone to attend this ceremony next week.  It is an opportunity to meet people who may be your peers who are excelling in their industry.  This is a great way to build relationships.Here is the information:Date and Time: Thursday, June 21- 5pm to 8pmLocation:           The Atrium, 800 Westchester Ave, Rye Brook, NYAdmission:         $90 per person     You may register HERE  If you are looking to make your Westchester NY business thrive please contact me.Grant SchneiderPerformance Development Strategies914... 06/12/2018

Sales There were 9 Rye Brook NY single family home sales in November. This is up 28.6% from 7 in November of 2015. This is the lowest unit sales have been since 6 in March, 2016. Sales/list price ratio in November moved down to 96.7% from 100.1% in October.Prices Median price in November was $790,000. This is up 26.4% from $625,000 in November of 2015. 3-month median price of $860,000 in November was down modestly from $920,000 in October but up somewhat from $661,280 in November of 2015. Price per square foot in November was $407. This is up from $382 in October and up from $314 in November of 2015.Inventory Inventory of 34 in November was down 30.6% from 49 in October and down 20.9% from 43 in November of 2015. New listings of 5 in November were down considerably from 9 in October and... 12/15/2016

Sales There were 12 Rye Brook NY single family home sales in October. This is up 33.3% from 9 in October of 2015. Sales/list price ratio in October moved up to 100.1% from 92.0% in September.Prices Median price in October was $1,038,750. This is up 48.9% from $697,560 in October of 2015. This is the highest median price has been since June, 2014. 3-month median price of $920,000 in October was up marginally from $890,062 in September and up considerably from $718,000 in October of 2015. Price per square foot in October was $382. This is up from $339 in September and up from $307 in October of 2015.InventoryInventory of 50 in October was down 9.1% from 55 in September but up 2.0% from 49 in October of 2015. New listings of 9 in October were down substantially from 19 in September but up ... 11/21/2016

Sales There were 29 Rye Brook NY single family home sales in August. This is up 81.3% from 16 in August of 2015. Sales/list price ratio in August moved up to 98.6% from 97.4% in July.Prices Median price in August was $920,000. This is up 13.9% from $807,500 in August of 2015. On a year-over-year basis, median price has been rising for 4 months. This is the highest median price has been since March, 2016. 3-month median price of $904,312 in August was up modestly from $789,000 in July and up slightly from $820,000 in August of 2015. Price per square foot in August was $374. This is up from $360 in July and up from $342 in August of 2015. Inventory Inventory of 51 in August was down 23.9% from 67 in July but up 8.5% from 47 in August of 2015. New listings in August were 8, unchanged from ... 09/14/2016

SalesThere were 9 Rye brook NY single family home sales in July. This is down 55.0% from 20 in July of 2015. Sales/list price ratio in July moved up to 97.4% from 94.8% in June. PricesMedian price in July was $895,123. This is down 5.2% from $944,000 in July of 2015. 3-month median price of $789,000 in July was up a little from $750,000 in June but down just slightly from $820,000 in July of 2015. Price per square foot in July was $360. This is up from $325 in June and up from $331 in July of 2015. Inventory Inventory of 67 in July was up 19.6% from 56 in June and up 28.8% from 52 in July of 2015. New listings of 32 in July were way up from 21 in June and up considerably from 9 in July of 2015. Months of supply of 7 in July was up moderately from 5.3 in June and up somewhat from 5.3 in ... 08/21/2016

Sales There were 16 Rye Brook NY single family home sales in June. This is down 15.8% from 19 in June of 2015. This is the highest unit sales have been since 20 in July, 2015. Sales/list price ratio in June moved down to 94.8% from 99.0% in May.PricesMedian price in June was $865,750. This is up 28.3% from $675,000 in June of 2015. 3-month median price this month is $750,000, the same as last month. Price per square foot in June was $325. This is up from $302 in May but down from $330 in June of 2015.InventoryInventory of 56 in June was up 9.8% from 51 in May but down 12.5% from 64 in June of 2015. New listings this month are 21, the same as last month. Months of supply of 5.3 in June was up a little from 4.7 in May but down modestly from 6.5 in June of 2015.Market TimeDays on market of... 07/16/2016

Sales There were 10 Rye Brook NY single family home sales in May. This is up 150.0% from 4 in May of 2015. Sales/list price ratio in May moved up to 99.0% from 96.3% in April.Prices Median price in May was $735,500. This is down 1.6% from $747,500 in May of 2015. 3-month median price of $750,000 in May was up a little from $658,750 in April and up slightly from $670,000 in May of 2015. Price per square foot in May was $302. This is down from $308 in April but up from $265 in May of 2015. InventoryInventory of 51 in May was down 10.5% from 57 in April and down 28.2% from 71 in May of 2015. New listings of 21 in May were down just slightly from 22 in April and down considerably from 29 in May of 2015. Months of supply of 4.7 in May was down slightly from 5.6 in April and down substantiall... 06/14/2016

SalesThere were 13 unit sales in April. This is up 225.0% from 4 in April of 2015. This is the highest unit sales have been since 16 in August, 2015. Sales/list price ratio in April moved down to 96.3% from 97.9% in March.PricesMedian price in April was $600,000. This is down 4.2% from $626,250 in April of 2015. 3-month median price of $658,750 in April was down modestly from $805,000 in March but up marginally from $640,750 in April of 2015. Price per square foot in April was $308. This is up from $299 in March but down from $378 in April of 2015.InventoryInventory of 57 in April was up 9.6% from 52 in March but down 6.6% from 61 in April of 2015. New listings this month are 22, the same as last month. Months of supply of 5.6 in April was up marginally from 5.5 in March but down a litt... 05/26/2016

Rye Brook NY Real Estate Market Report February 2016Sales There were 4 unit sales in January. This is down 42.9% from 7 in January of 2015. This is the lowest unit sales have been since 2 in April, 2014. Sales/list price ratio in January moved up to 96.7% from 96.2% in December.Prices Median price in January was $785,000. This is down 1.9% from $800,000 in January of 2015. This is the highest median price has been since August, 2015. 3-month median price of $760,000 in January was up a little from $698,780 in December and up slightly from $720,000 in January of 2015. Price per square foot in January was $320. This is up from $319 in December but down from $325 in January of 2015.InventoryInventory of 48 in January was up 45.5% from 33 in December and up 6.7% from 45 in January of 2015. ... 02/23/2016

SalesUnit sales in December were 10, unchanged from the same month last year. Sales/list price ratio in December moved up to 96.2% from 96.0% in November.Prices Median price in December was $760,000. This is up 11.8% from $680,000 in December of 2014. 3-month median price of $698,780 in December was up slightly from $661,280 in November and up a little from $644,250 in December of 2014. Price per square foot in December was $319. This is up from $314 in November but down from $330 in December of 2014.Inventory Inventory of 35 in December was down 22.2% from 45 in November and down 7.9% from 38 in December of 2014. New listings of 2 in December were down substantially from 11 in November and way down from 3 in December of 2014. Months of supply of 3.4 in December was down considerably fr... 01/14/2016

 SalesUnit sales in November were 7, unchanged from the same month last year. On a year-over-year basis, unit sales have been falling for 4 months. This is the lowest unit sales have been since 4 in May, 2015. Sales/list price ratio was 96.0% in November, the same as October.Prices Median price in November was $625,000. This is down 4.4% from $653,500 in November of 2014. This is the lowest median price has been since February, 2014. 3-month median price of $661,280 in November was down modestly from $718,000 in October and down slightly from $713,750 in November of 2014. Price per square foot in November was $314. This is up from $307 in October and up from $313 in November of 2014.Inventory Inventory in November was 46, unchanged from the same month last year. New listings of 11 in No... 12/19/2015

Sales Unit sales in October were 9, unchanged from the same month last year. This is the lowest unit sales have been since 4 in May, 2015. Sales/list price ratio in October moved down to 96.0% from 96.5% in September.Prices Median price in October was $697,560. This is up 9.9% from $635,000 in October of 2014. 3-month median price of $718,000 in October was down slightly from $827,500 in September and down a little from $780,000 in October of 2014. Price per square foot in October was $307. This is down from $341 in September and down from $329 in October of 2014.Inventory Inventory of 50 in October was down 9.1% from 55 in September and down 13.8% from 58 in October of 2014. New listings of 8 in October were down substantially from 17 in September and way down from 17 in October of 201... 11/22/2015

 SalesThere were 20 unit sales in July. This is down 4.8% from 21 in July of 2014. This is the highest unit sales have been since 21 in July, 2014. Sales/list price ratio in July moved down to 97.3% from 97.6% in June.  PricesMedian price in July was $944,000. This is up 14.4% from $825,000 in July of 2014. This is the highest median price has been since June, 2014. 3-month median price of $820,000 in July was up moderately from $675,000 in June but down marginally from $845,000 in July of 2014. Price per square foot in July was $331. This is up from $330 in June and up from $323 in July of 2014.  InventoryInventory of 50 in July was down 20.6% from 63 in June and down 21.9% from 64 in July of 2014. New listings of 9 in July were down considerably from 16 in June and down moderately fro... 09/02/2015

I grew up in this amazing little town and now it's an honor to be a big boy selling real estate there!  The schools were recently ranked #9 in the country by Newsweek.  There is a calming energy that has always hovered over this neighborhood.  Only those that live there can really understand what I mean.  For me, selling in Rye Brook isn't business, it's personal!    08/13/2015

SalesThere were 19 unit sales in June. This is up 58.3% from 12 in June of 2014. This is the highest unit sales have been since 21 in July, 2014. Sales/list price ratio in June moved up to 97.6% from 94.9% in May.  PricesMedian price in June was $675,000. This is down 35.7% from $1,050,000 in June of 2014. 3-month median price of $675,000 in June was up marginally from $670,000 in May but down moderately from $955,000 in June of 2014. Price per square foot in June was $330. This is up from $265 in May and up from $322 in June of 2014.  InventoryInventory of 65 in June was down 11.0% from 73 in May and down 5.8% from 69 in June of 2014. New listings of 16 in June were down considerably from 29 in May and down somewhat from 20 in June of 2014. Months of supply of 6.6 in June was down mode... 07/26/2015

Does a meeting planner cost you money or save you money?    Many people realize that it would be helpful to have a meeting planner, but they are afraid that this is going to cost them a lot of extra money.  But, the fact is, usually, it won't cost much more and it may actually help you save a few bucks...and more importantly, it will make your life simpler and help you run your meeting or even much smoother.   Why is that?   Well first and foremost, meeting planners do this every day.  They know how things are supposed to happen and how to prevent the snags.  Second, they know the right places to go to get you the best service and the best deals.  Third, they often make some money from the commissions that the services provide...in the same way that a travel agent or insurance broker ma... 09/28/2013