Ep #22: Finding a Great Real Estate Agent Anywhere in the World
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
Release Date: 03/23/2022
Ep #51: Designing for Wellness: How to Create a Home That Nurtures the Mind, Body, and Soul with Jeanne Collins
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
Do you dream of transforming your home into a peaceful oasis? In this episode, I sit down with Jeanne Collins, an interior designer who specializes in creating calm, inviting spaces. Jeanne shares her fascinating journey from corporate executive to successful entrepreneur and reveals how a major life change led her to pursue her true passion. In our conversation, Jeanne offers practical tips for bringing nature indoors, selecting calming colors, and incorporating different textures and materials to create a harmonious environment. She also shares insights from her new book, "Two Feet...
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Ep #50: Establishing Roots and Finding Wellness in your Community with Michele Zipper and Deb Ross
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
Have you recently made the move from the city to the suburbs? Are you looking to find your place and your people in your new community? In this episode, I talk with two inspiring women who not only found friendship and connection when they moved to Armonk, but also joined forces to bring a holistic wellness center to our town. Michele Zipper and Deb Ross were both introduced to Armonk and each other through overlapping circles of friends and healers. As they settled into suburban life and discovered their shared passion for healthy living, they decided to go into business...
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Ep #49: What's Changed in Real Estate in 2024 & Why You NEED a Trustworthy Agent
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
When the National Association of Realtors announced their proposed settlement back in March, it was clear that the landscape of real estate was about to change. I’ve been preparing ever since, ready to put these changes to work for you - whether you're buying or selling. Tune in this week to get a clear picture of the new normal in real estate. I’ll break down the key elements you need to know to stay ahead of the curve - whether it’s negotiating fees, understanding compensation terms, or leveraging creativity in your transactions. You’ll learn how the role of a trustworthy...
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Ep #48: Why Quality Photography Is Essential: An Interview with Luxury Real Estate Photographer Dan Milstein
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
The online presentation of your home is your first showing, so it is vital that you get it right. This week, I’m bringing you my go-to luxury real estate photographer, Dan Milstein, to share more about the critical role of photography in your real estate listing. Join us to find out why busy real estate photographers live by the weather, what that means for you as a seller, and why quality photography is important for any property, but especially luxury properties. Learn more about life as a luxury real estate photographer, what Dan brings to the table with his expertise compared to a...
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Ep #47: Northern Westchester Real Estate Market: Reflecting on Trends from the First Half of 2024
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
As we close in on the end of June, it’s time to recap and learn what the spring market for Northern Westchester has shown us this year. In this episode, I summarize the findings of the reports and stats provided by Houlihan Lawrence to reflect on the trends from the first half of the year. Join me this week as I review the markets of Armonk, Chappaqua, Bedford, and Katonah, and the trends that are different in each town in 2024’s real estate market. I share data and statistics comparing the 2024 market so far with that of previous years and share what the data has shown us for the...
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Ep #46: Designing, Building, and Maintaining a Vegetable Garden with Miranda Gould of Homefront Farmers
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
If you love the idea of a home garden but are intimidated by the work involved or have no idea where to start, you don’t want to miss today’s episode. Miranda shares her expertise in building and maintaining an edible, organic vegetable garden and shows you how to do this in your own yard. Learn more about what creating and maintaining a vegetable garden entails and how Homefront Farmers can help you reap the benefits with minimal work, all while learning in the process. Get full show notes and more information here:
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Ep #45: The Real Estate Elephant in the Room: Your NAR Settlement Questions Answered
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
As I’ve been meeting with sellers and buyers, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2024 settlement is the elephant in the room. Nobody knows what will happen, but this week, I’m sharing what I do know and answering some of your most pressing questions. I dive into what we know so far about the settlement, what’s new about it, and what you need to understand as a seller. I clarify what the NAR settlement means now for our local market, and help you understand the changes you are hearing about and what they mean for you. Get full show notes and more information here: ...
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Ep #44: Embracing Community and Coming Home to Chappaqua with Jaime Barr of JABFIT Collective
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
If there is one thing I love, it’s highlighting successful journeys, especially when they are local to Northern Westchester. I recently had the pleasure of getting to know Jaime Barr, a mother of three precious girls who lives and works in Chappaqua. Jaime is the owner of JABFIT Collective, and she joins me this week to share her path to owning this delightful fitness boutique. Jaime was raised in Chappaqua and eventually returned to the town and opened JABFIT Collective, after spending her post-college years in the city. JABFIT Collective offers fitness classes for parents and...
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Ep #43: The Value of Hiring an Interior Designer for Your Home with Mara Solow of Mara Solow Interiors
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
Purchasing a home, whether it be your first property, an upgrade to a larger home, or downsizing to a smaller home, can be very stressful. However, working with professionals throughout the process makes it easier and more bearable. There is help along the way in the form of organizers, stagers, photographers, and real estate agents, but what about after the contract is signed and the home is yours? This is when it can be helpful to utilize the services of an interior designer. This week, I’m joined by Mara Solow of Mara Solow Interiors, a designer known for her meticulous attention...
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Ep #42: What's the 2024 Outlook for Real Estate? With Elizabeth Nunan, CEO of Houlihan Lawrence
Your Real Estate Connection in Westchester
My guest today is CEO of Houlihan Lawrence, Elizabeth Nunan. Liz interacts with leaders in the real estate community locally, nationally, and globally, so she understands the markets for both first-time buyers and luxury buyers. She joins me this week to share what the market currently looks like as we enter 2024, her thoughts on the trends she’s hearing about for the next few years and her predictions for local Westchester real estate for the rest of 2024. Get full show notes and more information here:
info_outlineListen in this week to hear Pamela Sartorius, Managing Director of Global Business Development at Houlihan Lawrence, and I share the process we use to find excellent real estate agents anywhere in the world for our clients. Learn why this process is so valuable to my clients, and the benefit of having access to an amazing global network of professional agents.
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