Is Your Brand Living Up To Its Promise?

Brand School by Julie Cottineau, was my defining moment in the evolution of Cafe Realty and all that our brand has to offer and promise. Julie, through her unique method of “twisting” teaches how to take ideas and  twist them with other brand ideas to gain insight and fresh perspective. It taught me how to…

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It's A Spring Thing at Cafe Realty…HOMES FOR SALE!

Spring is finally here and warm weather will soon follow?. If you are thinking of purchasing this spring, Cafe Realty has a home for you! Are you searching in a particular area…use our HOME BUYERS search tool. We are taking listings in Mount Kisco, Yorktown, Mahopac, Peekskill, Cortlandt, Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, Somers and more…inventory is growing!…

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Spring is right around the corner..?⛳?

Yes it is! Daylight savings time in the northeast, coupled with days of 50 degrees + is a sure sign that SPRING is right around the corner. Another sure sign that spring is almost here is the anticipation that the INVENTORY of HOMES FOR SALE is sure to increase. If you are thinking of selling…

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A T.E.A.M. For All Seasons

When I was young the meaning of a team was sports related like baseball, basketball or football teams competing against one another. As I matured I began to develop a keener sense of life and began to see the competition and the drive these teams had to win! I was a cheerleader (little known fact)…

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Your Realtor as Your Wingman

wing·man ˈwiNGˌman,ˈwiNGmən/ noun –  a person who helps, guides or supports another…   My first blog of the new year is dedicated to all the hardworking, dedicated, fulltime Realtors who are truly concerned about people and always put their clients best interest above all else! Raise the bar and shine! New York State has about 52,000…

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REAL ESTATE & the Holidays: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! When the houses are selling and kids jingle belling, And everyone saying “I bought it this year”! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the hap-happiest season of all, With those holiday greetings, Cafe Realty meetings,  When your agent happens to call. It’s the hap- happiest season of all! There’ll…

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State of the Real Estate Market December 2016

This time of the year is full with reflections of happenings, experiences and memories. Family and friends gather to celebrate, share a meal, raise a glass to be together and in the moment. The state of real estate is somewhat dormant, like much of the landscape in the northeast this time of year, with people…

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The Truth about Real Estate: Friends and Family as Clients

A first person view about why friends and family are reluctant to do business with you. I’m not sure what it is that makes friends and family so squeamish about consulting with me when it comes time to think about a real estate transaction. Here are some possibilities that are up for debate: Trustworthiness? Your best interest is…

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Cafe Realty: An Original Hudson Valley Company

October 19, 2016 was the day…Our family, friends, clients and colleagues were the audience…Great conversation, delicious food, and beverages were offered for the tasting! THANK YOU for joining us as we celebrated the Grand Opening of our NEW Mount Kisco location and our 3rd year in business. The partners: Carol Christiansen, Elisa Bruno-Midili, Walter Sadowski and…

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This is a story about a small real estate company that began a journey in 2013. During these 3 short years a 3 partner collaboration grew to 4 partners, 12 agents, 2 support staff, and a referral company of 11. We forged ahead at a time when many independents were retreating to corporate brokerage. We…

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