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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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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☕ Summer is Sizzling at Cafe Realty

Mid summer and Cafe Realty has taken business to new heights! Homes are entering the market in all areas from the Bronx to Dutchess. Pockets of seller market area are noticeable in Yorktown, Peekskill and Mahopac. A sellers’ market is noted when inventory is being absorbed in less than 3 months. Although inventory is low,…

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A Woman of Distinction!

Carol Christiansen, broker/owner of Café Realty has received the “Woman of Distinction” award by Terence Murphy, NYS 40th Senate District (June 13, 2016). This award is another in a series of recognitions Carol has received for her dedication and commitment to her community. In June 2012, Carol and her husband Lou lost their son to…

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NEW Offerings! Lake Communities!

It’s a busy time of year with graduations, BBQs and celebrations of all kinds! The weather is right for the great outdoors and that means shopping for that home of your dreams! Here is what is NEW & NOTEWORTHY and a bit about the communities and lifestyle too… LAKE LINCOLNDALE – 29 Narcissus Dr – $369,000.00…

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Vacation Home? Second Home?

CAFE REALTY SIGNATURE SERIES PRESENTS: This splendid Dutchess County contemporary home is a private hilltop retreat with unsurpassed quality and charm. The timber frame is masterfully crafted and sustainably green. Custom designed by Vermont Timber Frame the post and beam construction employing mortise and tenon as well as dovetail wood to wood joinery make this…

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WE'VE MOVED! SO WE CAN MOVE YOU!

Café Realty is Mt Kisco’s premiere full service real estate brokerage serving residential, commercial and investment clients in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess counties and the Bronx. We are centrally located at 239 Lexington Avenue and a 10-minute drive to Ossining, Briarcliff, Somers, Yorktown, Pleasantville, Katonah, Chappaqua, Armonk and Bedford. Our new location has on-site parking, access to…

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Did Everyone Get it Wrong???

The first seminar in the ‘OPEN DOOR SERIES’ was held on March 30 to an energetic crowd at Piatto Grill in Yorktown Heights. The topic ‘Everybody Gets it Wrong’ was explored by a six member panel within the subjects of law, insurance, real estate, home inspection and mortgage, credit repair. In the audience were home…

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SPRING UP! Real Estate with you in mind!

The latest in Spring Market activity from the Real Estate company you keep…why hire one agent when you can hire an entire company! RECENT ACTIVITY: The Team hosted a public open house that attracted over 100 people and 15 offers! Listed: A home that produced 20 showings in 2 days! Top agent Eric Lebenson listed…

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