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Rye, NY Real Estate News

By Ruthmarie Hicks
(Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605)
Every once in a while its fun to relive one’s childhood – at least the fun parts…Rye Playland is the perfect place to relive some of my fondest childhood memories.  Whether it be my first tentative steps on ice skates in the winter or all the wonderful rides that the summer season has to offer – Rye Playland is an amazing place for children of all ages .   That includes “adult” children…   But Playland is not your typical amusement park.  Playland of Rye New York is a Westchester landmark.  Built in 1928 the entire design was in the Art Deco style.  The original design included the boardwalk and ice-skating rinks along with many rides and attractions.  The park was declared a national historic landmark in 1987.   Among the famous rides still in use to this day is the Dragon Coaster – a ...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Town by Town Real Estate Market Report for Your Westchester County, NY Home. How many homes sold in your town last month? What was the average price? These and many more questions are answered on a town by town basis with the Julia B Fee Sotheby’s International Realty monthly Local Market Tracker Report. This monthly updated report is FREE at the JBFSIR’s website and the information is provided by your local MLS (multiple listing service) that is paid for by dues from you town’s active real estate agents and brokers. These reports are broken up into 39 separate towns, below are a preview of some of the statistic’s provided go to  www.juliabfee.com see full report.     TO FIND THE CONNECTICUT REAL ESTATE MARKET TRACKER REPORTS FOR YOUR TOWN CLICK ON LINK THAT YOU SEE AT BOTTOM OF THE WIL...
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
Selecting carpet for your home in Rye NY has never been easier...now, you can Shop at Home for your carpeting in Westchester NY. Have you ever gone to a carpet store and just felt lost and overwhelmed?  Sometimes, there are so many options that you don't even know where to start.  Sometimes, you may go into a store and find so many choices that you leave more confused than you felt when you entered?  How do you know what's the best type of carpet for your home in Rye NY?  What's the right one for your budget?  And, what's the right color? We make shopping for carpeting fun and easy. Everything starts with the area you are looking to carpet.  Is it for a bedroom or a lviing room or a family room or basement or the step?  Different rooms require different types of carpeting.  We'll help g...
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
 Yes,...Rye Playland is hiring..and for all sorts of positions: Cashiers,  Rides,Custodial, Maintenance, Lifeguards,  EMTs. For the first 400 applicants they will conduct"On The Spot" interviews When:  Saturday March 10th 2012 9am-2pm Where: County Center in White Plains NY (198 Central Avenue) Cost:   Free What should you bring? Social Security Card, valid photo I.D., and three references (I'm also thinking that a resume would help) Applicants who are 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can Pre-register-Print your application and send to: Human Resources Playland Park Rye, NY 10580 playlandjobs@westchestergov.com Fax: (914) 813-7055 Phone:(914)813-7010 For more info, check their website www.ryeplayland.org/job_opportunities.html
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
Are you looking to sand and refinish hardwood floors in Rye NY?   It's amazing what a difference refinishing your hardwood flooring can make.  Your floors will look brand new and you even have the option to change the color.  You can go light, dark, mid tones, or red tones. It can really give your home (or room) a whole new look.   If you have hardwood underneath your carpets, we can restore the beauty of the hardwood underneath. It's amazing what a big difference this can make in your home.  And, believe it or not, it is usually less expensive to refinish your floors than to recarpet.  Refinishing your wood floors will also improve your home's value and it will be easier to clean and maintain.   At Floor Coverings International, we are a shop at home service.  We will bring the "store ...
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By Michael Bowerman, Home Disaster Clean Up, Remediation, Repair & Restoration
(Bowerman Restoration | Water Mold Fire Smoke Damage Repair )
Many times, homeowners dont realize how dirty their carpets or furniture are. For example, I was called to do a job by a Realtor in Rye, NY a few months ago. She was trying to sell her clients house but said that every time she showed the house to a potential buyer, they were distracted by a lingering, stale odor. The Realtor described it best, sort of a combination of pet odors and a general stale, stuffy smell. The Realtor told me that the homeowners didn't think cleaning the carpets and furniture would make a difference, after all, it was the house that was for sale, not the furniture. After several weeks of trying to convince the homeowners to have the carpets and furniture cleaned, they finally agreed and I was called. The results were truly remarkable, not only did the smell go aw...
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By Marie Graham, Westchester County Interior Decorator, Home Stager
(Owner, The Refreshed Home White Plains NY)
Did you hear the one about the guy who died, then arrived at his post-earth destination? He was given a tour...first, he saw an enormous room, filled with long tables, benches on either side. The benches were filled with people who were trying to eat. Unfortunately each only had a spoon that was longer than their arms. It was not working, and they were unhappy. The man was told 'this is hell'. The next room was pretty much the same scene: long tables, crowded benches, many people, with oversize spoons. He was then told 'this is heaven'. He was puzzled, until he realized the difference was these people were smiling...because they learned how to feed each other. I LOVE THIS STORY> In a nutshell, it illustrates how we can grow and thrive as a species. OR-what could be the very death of us....
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By Marie Graham, Westchester County Interior Decorator, Home Stager
(Owner, The Refreshed Home White Plains NY)
     Got some creative ya-yas you need to work out? This Saturday, January 7th, from 1:30 to 4:00, explore your talents, and shake off some winter yuks-all for a good cause-at the 12th Anual "Make A Bowl Day" at Clay Art Center in Port Chester.  Eleven months of the year, the Clay Art Center is a vibrant, totally self-contained clay-centric community where artists and students of all ages bring their inner child to explore creating in clay. During the month of January, the entire community has one purpose: make-glaze-fire bowls for this event. Going into this weekend they are at over 200 bowls.  Simply, Clay Art Center provides the materials and facilities, and the community provides talent and imagination. The public is invited to come to the studio, free of charge, to create a specia...
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By Anthony Stokes-Pereira, Realtor
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
WINTER Events Guide for Westchester and The Hudson Valley   Each season, Anthony Stokes Pereira / Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty collects information about community events throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley. New events are posted weekly, so visit us often for updates on events in your area.  www.anthonystokespereira.com WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES:   December 16, 6 PM, Rye, New York -  Winter Owl Hike. Take a brief night hike searching for owls. Then gather around the fireplace with a cup of hot cider or cocoa while learning about the shortest days of the year. Pre-registration required. Members $5, non-members $8. (914) 967-5150. www.ryenaturecenter.org    This community event is provided as a service. As event information is provided by organizers and c...
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
I could go on and on about the importance of your subfloor and how critical that is for your flooring.  After all, it is the base and if that foundation is not in good shape, do not expect good things for the flooring on top.  Often minor discrepancies (especially if they are very gradual) can be taken care of with hardwood and there are ways to smooth out the floor. Also, it's important, when you have questions or things look odd, to call in a flooring contractor - someone who specializes in flooring. This afternoon, I went to go visit a repeat customer about some hardwood he wants to add to an attic room.  We have done 3 jobs with him, and he has had a contractor working on this section of his new home (adding a new stair case and various other things) and he told me the contractor wa...
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
I've always thought that Social Media is a way of connecting/reconnecting and staying top of mind with people you know (vs. blogging/being found on google is a way for people who don't know you to find you).  Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised when I got an email and a call from one of my friends from Business school (University of Chicago).  We also worked together for several years at P&G in Cincinnati. I hadn't seen him for well over 10 yrs.  He then moved back to Chicago and I moved back home to New York.  As luck would have it, he recently moved to Westchester NY, after his job transferred him to NYC.  And, as luck would have it, he needs some flooring work, and guess who he called?  You got it, The Flooring Girl! We've been connected on LinkedIn for 5 yrs at this point.  I often p...
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By Gay E. Rosen, As Real as Real Estate Gets!
(Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty)
In driving to a listing appointment in Rye the other day,  I found myself just 5 feet away from this baby deer! Rye also abounds with wild turkeys, and more!  Westchester is GREAT!   New Rochelle is GREAT!
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By J. Philip Faranda, Associate Broker / Office Manager
(Howard Hanna Rand Realty)
Labor Day is past us and school has begun. So I'll rub it in a little and show you a cool photo essay of Rye Playland, Westchester County's revered amusement park and home of a million happy memories.  As the sign says, Playland has been open since 1928. It is the only county-run amusement park in the USA, and it is in Rye, New York right on the Long Island Sound. Due to its age and layout, there is a distinctive old-time carnival theme to the place, with a central promenade lined by food and games, with rides and attractions fanning out throughout the park. In the center at the end of the promenade is a stage for performances, and on the other end is a beach and ice casino, where the New York Rangers have their practice facility.  Playland Lake is a manmade lake where you can take boat...
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
Are you looking for flooring for your Westchester home in Rye NY 10580? We know there are many choices..and sometimes the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you're looking for hardwood floors, tile, carpet, laminate flooring, or if you just want to refinish your hardwood floors, Floor Coverings International can help make the process fun and simple. We are a shop at home service. Our tagline is "We bring the store your door." This is important because first, you can see the colors in your lighting and color coordinate with paint color, cabinets and furniture. Second, it allows us to provide a true estimate for you. And, third, of course it is more convenient this way. We provide guidance - Which is the best type of flooring for your environment and your budget? We'll help explain th...
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By Phyllis Lerner call 914.438.7556, Corcoran Legends Realty
(Corcoran Legends Realty)
8/3/11, 8/10/11, 8/17/11, 8/24/11, 8/31/11 Westchester County Parks Dept. FIREWORKS! Details: Playland's renowned fireworks display, accompanied by music. Free admission, parking fees apply. Hours: Wednesdays 9:15 p.m. Cost: Parking $5Location: Playland Park Playland Parkway Rye, NY 10580 For additional information:(914) 813-7010 Westchester County Parks Dept.
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By Andre R. Aragon, Real Estate Photographer
(Greater Tampa Real Estate Photographer)
click & drag to rotate view Last week I took a lunch break nature escape in Rye New York at the Marshlands Conservancy on Boston Post Road. It is one of my favorite slices of nature, so I try to stop in when ever I am in the area. Getting out in the fresh air and being immersed in the peace and quiet of nature, after driving or sitting in front of a computer all day, is a great way for me to recharge and get some clarity of thought.It is tempting to keep this place and all of it's unspoilt nature a secret, but I wanted to share it with all the folks here on ActiveRain who live in Westchester County, and near by Connecticut, who I am learning love animals and the outdoors. You know who you are.For the rest of you nature lovers out there, I snapped some 360 Photosynths of the park for you...
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
Are you looking for tile flooring and installation for your home in Rye NY? Whether it’s a kitchen floor, bathroom floors and walls, an entry way or mudroom, or even a Kitchen tile backsplash,we can help you at Floor Coverings International. We understand that it can be challenging to find the right type of tile for your floors, walls and backsplashes. What’s the right type of tile – ceramic, porcelain, tumbled natural stone, marble or granite? What’s the best style and color? What types are easiest to clean. Many customers seemed to get overwhelmed when they visit a tile store. Well here’s where we can help. Floor Coverings International makes it simple by “bringing the store to your door.” That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting and color coordinate with your cabinets,...
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
Are you looking for laminate flooring for your home in Rye NY? We know it can be challenging to figure out which flooring is right for your space and whether a laminate floor is right for you. Which wood species and color will look best? Which ones work with your budget? Who should you have install the laminate floors? What is a floating floor? Well here's where we can help. We make finding laminate flooring simple. We "bring the store to your door." That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting - the way it will look in real life. We'll help you color coordinate with your paint and furniture colors. We'll explain what a floating floor is and, we'll help you figure out whether laminate flooring makes sense for you and your budget. If you want, we can even show you hardwood floo...
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By Debbie Gartner, The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers
(The Flooring Girl)
Are you looking for carpeting for your home in Rye NY? Whether you're looking for carpeting for your bedroom, living room, family room or basement or even the whole house, we know it can be challenging to find the right carpet. How do you know which type of carpet is best for each setting? Which is right for your home and your budget? Which types are better for steps and high traffic areas? Which colors work best? Which ones last longer and which hide or repel dirt the best? Who should you have install your carpet? There's really a lot to consider and sometimes it gets overwhelming and more confusing when you go to a store. Well here's where we can help. We make finding carpeting simple. We "bring the store to your door." That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting - the way ...
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By J. Philip Faranda, Associate Broker / Office Manager
(Howard Hanna Rand Realty)
The Town of Rye, which is mostly the villages of Rye Brook and Port Chester, has agreed to study the possibility of dissolving the town and allowing the villages to be their own municipalities as a means of cutting tax costs. I applaud the idea. I have blogged before about the layers of taxation in New York, which has become more than burdensome.  The layers of taxation in New York has become unsustainable. Every municipality has their own police force, public works, and government, and the overlap of having a town overseeing village governments has duplicated costs to a level that has people leaving the area at a sad rate. I live in the village of Briarcliff, which is in the town of Ossining. There is also a village of Ossining and an unincorporated part of the town. All have their own...
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