It was both a great idea, and a wonderful event! Where?  Tequila  Sunrise located at 145 Larchmont Avenue (914-834-6378914-834-6378). The event?  A Speed Networking Event as suggested by Theresa Viti-Finck of TD Bank . With Valentine’s Day around the corner ,  it just seemed the perfect way to celebrate a cold and wintry Thursday evening, and yet have fun.  Carolyn Fugere, President of the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce (and also Manager of the Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Larchmont office), and her very active Board, promptly agreed, and so over 30 businesses and Chamber of Commerce members (and their guests) attended the event (6 pm – 7:30 pm) where for just $15, we enjoyed some aperitifs, hors-d’oeuvres and good conversation. Carolyn discussed future events (all sounding wonderful),... 02/10/2015

    It was no hardship visiting the Flower Bar this past week. There was a happy  and energetic  air to this wonderful floral oasis located at 11 Addison Street, Larchmont, N.Y. 10538 (914) 834-4900. I met with Nancy White, the President and owner of The Flower Bar, and she shared some wonderful statistics and facts about her store, and the floral world. Nancy empathized quality, that was prevalent throughout our interview. Nancy has ordered 1500 roses in preparation for Valentine’s Day, and while I was there, she took several orders . Of course,  as would be expected, over half of the roses ordered are red. Nancy  purchases a special rose called “Freedom”, which is ordered from only the very best nurseries in Ecuador.  Special planes must be commissioned to bring the flowers into the c... 02/02/2015

      I had to share some interesting stats and how it all correlates and is relevant to Sotheby’s (I think!). Firstly, I read this morning how Qatar has just purchased Canary Wharf  - which happens to be London’s Banking District  (Qatar Investment Authority and U.S. investor Brookfield Property Partners (BPY) are buying Songbird Estates, which owns Canary Wharf, for 2.6 billion pounds ($4 billion) Courtesy CNN Money. I also read how real estate in London is also booming.  ( The real estate boom has added $1.5 trillion to the value of British homes over the past five years and left London residential property worth as much as Brazil’s economy.  Courtesy of CNN Money ) . Which then leads me to point out in my own subtle way that with Sotheby’s web site visitors out surpassing our compet... 01/28/2015

  I have been truly blessed with great managers throughout my real estate career. Lovely, gorgeous, intelligent ladies. I am now thrilled to have Carolyn Fugere as my new manager, and inspiration at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty. Carolyn is a veritable dynamo (did I say that word?), but she simply is. Enthusiastic  beyond belief, super intelligent, always prompt in her responses and so knowledgeable about the market.  So, I guess it was a natural and easy transition for her to become the current President of Larchmont’s Chamber of Commerce.. Her energy is unsurpassed as is her intelligence ….   what did I do? I joined the Chamber of Commerce…. Oh my, she is good! Larchmont is GREAT! 01/08/2015

         Oh my! Wonderful 2014 average sales prices over 2013  – up 6% …   we just need more listings!  If you have any questions about the Larchmont/Mamaroneck market, please call me. I am here for your real estate needs!  Larchmont is GREAT! 01/08/2015

    The very first ‘visit‘ to a seller’s home is via the internet. Potential buyers and agents will look at the details of course, and the photos, video, area information, location, etc. If they like what they see, they will look more in depth – perhaps look at the tour, listen to the narration if you have one (such as is offered on the Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s web site)….seek out the listing on Youtube….. and then they make the appointment.     I live in New Rochelle, and my office is in Larchmont and so I am privileged to sell properties in both areas.  I have the best of both worlds!  New Rochelle and Larchmont are just 30-35 minutes from New York City, and I try to attract buyers from the city (of course) , abroad (of course) and locally (of course!) for my properties.     I have 2 we... 01/08/2015

  Rouken Glen was the name given to a prestigious area in Larchmont, 10538 where  Mr. C.W. Moody, a famous builder  planned the ‘harmonious development’ in the 1930’s  with views (at the time) of the Long Island Sound. As it was being built, the area was described as ‘beautiful views,  quiet wood roads, bridle paths, lakes , wooded rocky slopes and the homes to feature gas, electric light and telephone service! Oh my electric light! There were to be built some 90 homes and they were going to range in cost from $25,000 to $125,000 with a selection of  architectural designs to choose from. The original sales information also cites the following ” The Glen is fortunate in its proximity to a modern, well equipped school. In 1938, one of the homes on Sheldrake Drive, Rouken Glen was mentione... 12/09/2014

Larchmont single family home sales cooled down a bit with 10 closings in the month of October.  This is the lowest home sales have been since 9 in April 2014.  The sales/list price ratio moved down to 94.4% from 97.8% in September.  The median price was $1,012,225 which is down 51.8% from $2,098,888 in October 2013.  This is also the lowest median price has been since May 2014.  Inventory levels of 53 homes  was down 14.5% from 62 in September and down 36.9% from 84 this time last year.  The average days on market of 67 was up marginally from 64 in September but down substantially from 149 in October 2013.  This is the highest days on market has been since May 2014.  Overall the Larchmont real estate market remains strong and usually does.   The Larchmont Coop sector saw a total of 8 c... 11/20/2014

  Sales remained strong for Larchmont Single Family Home Sales this past  month with a total of 18 trades.    The sales/list price ratio moved down slightly to 97.8% from 102% in August.       The median price of $1,039,250 is up 16.9% from $889,000 in September 2013 but the price per square foot of $440 is down from $456 in August and $461 in September 2013.  Inventory of 62 homes is up 8.8% from August but way down from 81 this time last year.     New listings are still coming on despite the market peaking the months of supply of 3.3 in September is up a little from Agust and somewhat from 4.6 in September 2013.  The average days on market of 64 was up substantially from 33 in August and down from 85 last Sptember.   There were no significant changes to the Larchmont condo sector and... 10/20/2014

      Hopefully the rain will stay away (after all… wait for for it.). “don’t rain on my parade”   Ouch!  But the tiny tots,  not so young tiny tots and their parents will be present in full force and wonderful regalia at today’s parade… Commencing at 1 p.m.   Larchmont is great! 10/17/2014

            Larchmont Manor Pocket Park by Gay Rosen One of Larchmont’s many treasures is the array of pocket parks located throughout. Here are some photos of the pocket park located at the corner of Grove and Linden. I was driving by on an appointment and had to take some photos! Larchmont is GREAT! 10/08/2014

      Larchmont 10538  Jan – August/2014 vs.  2013 Closed Price to Original Price Ratio There are always different factors in closed price ratios compared to original price ratios. One for could be higher price properties. Another factor could be supply and demand and buyers  simply paying more for their home purchase. Since we just established that sales prices were higher in 2014 year to-date (ending August 31st), so when we see that homes were selling at 102.4% say in May compared to 99.1% in 2013, and that the average sales price for that same month was $1,142,827 in 2014 compared to $928,900 then that informs us that the market is continuing to be very much stronger in 2014, and the figures are also reflective of multiple bidding. It is imperative to have a good real estate agent r... 09/08/2014

The  Larchmont Real Estate Market continues to be one of the hottest in Westchester County.    Home inquiries have been up this season as well.  Although the spring market tends to peak in June we are still seeing a decent amount of activity over the summer.There were 37 Larchnmont single family homes sales in July, this is down from 43 in July of 2013.  This is partly because of tighter inventory levels in the area.  The sales/list price ratio decreased to 99.9% from 101.5% which is still pretty amazing.  This means that most homes sold for their asking price or more.  The median price was $1,217,000, down 6.0% from $1,295,000 in July 2013. Inventory levels of 69 were also down to 69 or 21.8% compared to 88 the same time last year.  The average days on market of 43 was up substantially... 08/24/2014

   Larchmont’s best kept secret!   The doggy beach at Larchmont Manor Park… After  a long day in real estate, I took my pooch, Binky over to have a quick “dip!” It isn’t a luxurious beach,  nor should it be, for to have an actual beach where dogs are allowed is both unusual and great. There is a sign as you enter…   “all dogs are to be kept on a leash” – well, I didn’t really see that in effect, but I did see all owners very in charge and responsible for their pets, making sure there were no fights, etc. The beach is accessed at the very end of Beach Avenue (you will have to park a few blocks away from the beach as there is no parking or hardly any parking in that vicinity), but since you will be exercising your pet anyway, a little walk is always nice!       Larchmont is GREAT!     08/17/2014

    Sponsored by the Town of Mamaroneck  , the Summer Concert Series starts tonight at 7 p.m! All concerts will be at 7 p.m on a Monday and the summer schedule is as follows: July 7th – Rhythm & Blues with Billy and the Showman July 14th – Rock & Roll from the 50′s, 60′s, & 70′s with Bookends July 21st – Woodstock Here We Come with Back to the Garden 1969 July 28th – A Family Friendly Rock & Roll Night with Squeaky Clean Larchmont is GREAT! 07/07/2014

Single Family Homes Sales There were 12 unit sales in May. This is down 20.0% from 15 in May of 2013. Sales/list price ratio in May moved up to 100.8% from 99.5% in April.   Prices Median price in May was $829,500. This is down 2.4% from $850,000 in May of 2013. This is the lowest median price has been since November, 2012. 3-month median price of $1,011,500 in May was down modestly from $1,189,750 in April but very slightly up from $991,111 in May of 2013.   Inventory Inventory this month is 75, the same as last month. New listings of 41 in May were up a little from 39 in April but down somewhat from 52 in May of 2013. Months of supply this month is 4, the same as last month. On a year-over-year basis, months of supply has been rising for 4 months. This is the highest months of supply ... 06/19/2014

       I  find myself once again referencing  the hit Bravo TV series “Million Dollar Listing New York” . I am always amazed at the prices of the properties shown , and I found myself  looking to some of  the Manhattan companies and their quarterly reports. In addition to our Tri-State Alliance,   Houlihan Lawrence has affiliations with great companies such as Corcoran, Halstead Properties  and of course Christies Great Estates which is great for referrals, etc. Brown Harris Stevens showed a record first quarter 2014.  While we are discussing the median sale prices being $935,000  ( up over 7% from the previous year’s first quarter), and while the sales increase could be in part with 2012 tax law changes, sales were nevertheless up some 25% in comparison to the first quarter 2013. Coop ... 06/14/2014

      Yikes, it might be Friday the 13th, and it is racing this am but hopefully, the weather will clear up for this evening’s 5 K run at Flint Park. Pre-registration is required. The race is for all ages with a one mile race starting at 6 pm. and the 5K race starting at 6:45 p.m.  Music and pizza will end the evening…. let’s hope the rain will stop! Larchmont is GREAT! 06/13/2014

       With  the new branding of Houlihan Lawrence, there is also a re-emphasis on global reach. One element being the relationship with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World  (LeadingRE.com) and the LuxuryPortfolio.com. Houlihan Lawrence was one of the Founding members of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the world and is comprised of 500 firms ( all in the top 5 of their individual markets) totaling over 120,000 sales associates in approximately 3500 offices. The company is present in 50 countries around the world with corporate offices  in Chicago, London and Singapore. The combined sales volume totals over  Three Hundred and Fourteen Billion Dollars . There is no doubt that a pedigree of excellence  is supporting Houlihan Lawrence and when we state “I’m Local – I’m Global” t... 06/10/2014

     While we are all waiting for properties to enter the market, I thought I would prepare a short report on the Sound Shore Area market stats.. 2o14 looks to be a wonderful year! Westchester is GREAT! 02/21/2014