Fiona's Insights

Best Burgers In and Around Rye and Harrison

Best Burgers In and Around Rye and Harrison Got a hankering for a nice juicy hamburger? Maybe accompanied by some crispy French fries or a nice cold beer? As a local Realtor in Rye and Harrison, I can tell you there is no shortage of Sound Shore restaurants to satisfy your craving. Below are...

It’s All About Condition, Condition, Condition!

When it comes to selling a home quickly, the average Realtor will gently suggest to their client that a little tidying up goes a long way. The good Realtor will recommend getting rid of the clutter and staging their home professionally. But, an excellent Realtor bluntly tells their client that buyers have absolutely no imagination...

Tips for New Homebuyers

My tips for new homebuyers were recently published in an article posted on the DailyVoice.com. Below is a reprint of the story: Taking the leap into purchasing a home can be daunting for first-time buyers. Luckily, Fiona Dogan of Julia B. Sotheby’s International Realty is highly experienced in the home buying process and can help make the path...

Give Back to Your Local Community This Holiday Season

‘Tis the season! Now is a wonderful time to get involved in your local community by volunteering your time or donating to local charities. Below are just several of the deserving nonprofits in Rye and surrounding communities that offer wonderful opportunities to “give where you live.” A special thank you to Volunteer New York!, which...

Got A Fixer-Upper? Better to Fix It Up Before Selling

No more scuffed wood paneling, peeling paint, and worn carpets. This season educated buyers are spurning the fixer-upper for turn-key houses where they can simply drop their bags and start their new lives. For years, houses that needed a little TLC were in demand for buyers who didn’t mind taking on do-it-yourself projects in the...

Newly Constructed Dream Home on Market in Rye

The newly constructed dream home at 135 Highland Road in Rye has everything a new homeowner could ever wish for – from the 20-foot-high entry foyer to the magnificent chef’s kitchen to the luxurious mahogany-paneled office. Beautifully designed to combine an elegant New England Colonial exterior with striking contemporary interior design, this 7900+-square-foot home also features seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, ten-foot...