Blog… What’s Brewing
The effect of the coronavirus on real estate has many facets. We are learning to adapt to a new way of doing business. Any disruption will cause change and to be ready, mindset is the first thing to focus on to have a clear focus on how to adapt quickly and effectively. This is the first in a series of articles on what to expect during this time of social distancing. The ability to interact with people in...
Ever since 2013 Cafe Realty has served up real estate services plus community involvement. Community is who we are and we serve you with our local expertise. We guide you through the often daunting real estate process. Firstly, what is Cafe Realty and how is an independent brokerage different? Next, how are we involved with the community? Finally, why should you choose an independent brokerage business model and what is expected from this type of real...
September 12 was Café Realty’s first panel helping consumers navigate through the daunting process of preparing to make a move. We spoke about how preparation is a threefold process, step 1 preparing your mind and establish a detached mindset, step 2 get your financial and legal house in order and step 3 prepare the home. This event provided resources for all the steps but most importantly addressed the question where do I go from here? Start...
It was a personal Journey that led me to these questions: Making a move? Where do I go from here? I am a baby boomer, my children have moved on and are settled with their lives in a different state, my taxes are high, my property is a maintenance nightmare, privacy is an issue, so where do I go from here? Things that may affect my decision to make a move are my children my health...
Memorial Day was the unofficial start of summer, and peak season to sell or buy a home…however there are some challenges. An experienced, knowledgeable real estate professional is an advocate for you. A guide who is with you every step of the way. INVENTORY – still low in most markets even though inventory rose slightly pent up demand absorbed it. Learn what’s happening in your market. EXPECTATIONS – when all parties to the transaction respond expeditiously...
Your home is your castle, your abode, your domicile, the place you go to when you seek shelter, comfort and solitude. You may be thinking of selling because it’s too much maintenance, the taxes are too high, your lifestyle has changed, your kids have moved out? “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” When getting ready an important thing to realize is that the only good time to put...
‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Café Realty is working as quiet as a mouse We educate, advocate, innovate because we care In hopes that our clients are satisfied beyond compare Our agents are experts and ready to connect While visions of strategy and logistics are checked We’re Realtors, we’re humans and we’re here to stay we list and we sell all night and all day Mount Kisco’s our home but we’ll...
Cafe Realty’s Listing Specialist & Marketing Strategist explains 11 hyper local real estate trends. Here we are at almost mid year and 2018 is the year where hyperlocal real estate data and clear understanding of the people and process involved are front and center stage. Stay aware…Pay attention… Stay up-to-date with the latest from the team’s experience out there in the field: Inventory: It is still at a dangerously low level (for the most part) creating...
Maple Sugaring Weekends in the Hudson Valley are set for March 17/18 and March 24/25 Attention maple lovers, it’s that time of year when the sap runs free from the area sugar maple trees! Did you know that New York State is the second leading producer of fresh maple sugar in the nation? New York State with 760,000 gallons trails Vermont with its 1,980,000 gallons, third is Maine with 709,000. In 2017 the US had...
NEW inventory Coming Soon to Westchester and Putnam! Cafe Realty is revving up its inventory this early spring by introducing NEW listings in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. COMING SOON listings will include homes in Yorktown Heights, Cortlandt Manor, White Plains and Hopewell Junction to name a few . Be sure to watch our social media sites like Facebook for when they are live and ready to view. Check our website for featured properties, communities and resources....