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Fiona Dogan Ranked Among Top 3% of All Company Agents

When selling your home, choosing the right person to assist you can make all the difference in the world. On that score, look no further than Fiona Dogan, the consummate real estate professional, who was just ranked among the top three percent of all agents at William Pitt Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty for...

Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Inspection When Buying a Home

Congratulations on finding the home of your dreams! Now it’s time to make sure there are no significant issues before you sign a binding sales contract. The best way to do that is to schedule a professional home engineering inspection. It’s also a valuable opportunity for you as the new homeowner to shadow the inspector...

When Renovating, Should You Choose Value Over Happiness?

Homeowners typically will weigh the cost of a home renovation project against the value it will add to their house. But the pleasure of enjoying a new kitchen or bathroom should be considered, too, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), with insights from the National Remodeling Industry. Let’s look...

Life in Rye: 26 Things You Should Know, from A – Z

Welcome to Rye! Congratulations on one of the best decisions you’ve ever made. As a Rye resident, you have access to top notch schools, great food, waterfront recreation, arts and culture, and a warm and welcoming community. As you settle into your new hometown, you may have many questions about where to go, how to...

10 Great Starter Homes on the Market in Westchester County

A majority of Americans — 79 percent, according to a 2019 Bankrate survey — believe that owning a home is a hallmark of achieving the American dream. The challenge is, many young buyers don’t have enough cash on hand for a down payment or can’t afford the high monthly mortgage payment that goes along with...

Looking for New Construction Homes in Westchester County?

Buying a brand-new home is an appealing prospect for many house hunters. Modern architecture, whether the style is contemporary or traditional, features a strong connection between indoors and outdoors. Many new construction homes feature open floor plans, property views, and plenty of natural light. Today’s new homes also have higher energy efficiency standards, with “green”...