Localism: New York

Enter Today...Deck the Halls Drawing

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:56:22 -0600

Maybe it's your mantel. Or perhaps you have a knack at stringing garland along your staircase. Is your tree too pretty for words? Does your yard cause traffic jams? Maybe I'm just nosy but I'm just dieing to know how you decorate for the holidays. So I'm asking all readers of my blog, even first-time readers, to send me your digital picture of your holiday décor (inside or out) before December 17th at midnight and you will be entered into a random drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate to your favorite Monroe County restaurant.

Tell your friends. Tell your family. Everyone is eligible except my competitors, i.e., Real estate agents and employees of real estate offices.

By submitting a photo, you do give me permission to publish the shot here on the my blog. Hopefully the photos will help generate some decorating ideas for those like me that are challenged by such artistic endeavors. So let's show the world just how nicely Rochesterarians know how to deck the halls for the holidays! Entries should be submitted by e-mail to MShelsby@gmail.com but please put "Deck the Halls Contest" in the subject line.

Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown NY 10591 - Properties For Sale - Recent Listings Prices & Inventory Statistics

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:13:58 -0600

Here are some recent listings prices and inventory statistics on residential properties for sale within Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591. This information is updated frequently and you can bookmark this page for further reference.

Please feel free to contact me if you desire further information on current real estate market pricing trends in Westchester County, NY... I am only a phone call away at 914-438-7556.

Phyllis Lerner
Co-Owner / Broker / Realtor
Legends Realty Group LLC
www.westchester-real-estate.us & www.phyllislerner.com

CLICK HERE to explore the statistics

Manhattan Prices Drop 8 Percent!

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:59:04 -0600

According to the appraisal firm Mitchell, Maxwell & Jackson the average home price in Manhattan has fallen 8.8% since the beginning of 2008. The number of contracts signed in September and October is 75% lower than the same time last year.

These numbers are not that surprising but are the first to specifically indicate that the once red hot real estate market has slowed down significantly . Manhattan is the epicenter of the financial markets and is directly affected by the job losses and turmoil. The lag time between properties going into contract and closing in Manhattan is significantly greater than in other parts of the country.

The first quarter reports from the major real estate companies will be very interesting as these reports are predicted to show a decrease in prices for the first time in a very long time.

Click here to read the article

Festival of Lights in Pine Bush, New York

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:57:15 -0600

This is a wonderful community event and if you are going to be in the area, you should consider stopping by. Events like this are what help to make the Pine Bush area such a wonderful place to be. I realize that we may not be ready for Christmas, but we better get ready, because it is coming! Santa will be there, so do not forget to bring your camera. For more information, please visit www.pinebushchamberofcommerce.org.

The Political and Financial Markets Commentator

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:28:06 -0600

If you haen't been getting your feed or email updates of the stories that have been written the last week, here are some of the titles:

Torture: What Is The Correct Definition?

The Big Three: This Time They Drove

The Selling Of America: The List Goes On And On

The War On Terror: Still In The First Round

Black Friday: How High A Price Is Acceptable?

Commodity Deflation: Why Is My Bagel Still So Damn...

Bizzaro World: Obama Speaks and Markets Rally

Visit today at http://politicsandfinance.blogspot.com to subscribe (free of course) and read some of these stories.

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