Last Friday, I left Dutchess County, NY and headed to Ulster County, then Orange County and Rockland County.  To get to Westchester I had to cross the Tappan Zee Bridge.  I wanted a view of the bridge, however, I was driving so I asked my daughter to take this shot.  On the way back I took a different route; I passed through  a small portion of Connecticut and then I was back in New York.  The last County before Dutchess was Punam County.  You could say I went in a circle and in the middle of all of this was the Hudson River. I went down the west side and came back up the east side. These counties make up part of the Hudson Valley region. Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com  www.jfivehomes.com  or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com   Flickr | Face... 06/30/2010

See http://westchester-real-estate.us for more information on the current real estate market conditions in Westchester & Putnam counties   Phyllis Lerner | Legends Realty Group LLC | 914-438-7556 88 Sunnyside Avenue, Tarrytown, NY Lovely well maintained Tarry Crest Side Hall Colonial with largebackyard for sale. 3BR/1+1BA Single Family House offered at $458,950 Year Built 1925 Sq Footage 1,264 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size .13 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Many lovely details throughout this 1925 Tarry Crest Colonial. Sun streams into large entry hall. Glass door opens to warm & bright living room with hardwood floors. Good size dining room has lots of windows and natural light. Kitchen with enclosed back porch & 1/2 bath opens ... 06/28/2010

OverviewPicturesque Tarrytown, meaning Wheat Town in Dutch, was founded around 1650 by Dutch settlers and is nestled within the wooded hills above the banks of the mighty Hudson River. It's most dominating landmark is the Tappan Zee Bridge which connects the New York Thruway between Tarrytown and Nyack. The Village of Tarrytown blends the quaint charm of a historic river village with the hustle and bustle of a popular downtown area complete with thriving retail businesses, varied dining opportunities and interesting antique stores. Few Hudson Valley regions offer the variety of hotels, shops and restaurants that Tarrytown possesses. Furthermore there are also a number of very beautiful historic sites to see, such as the Gothic Revival Mansion Lyndhurst, Washington Irving's Sunnyside and... 06/18/2010

The River towns of Westchester NY run along the eastern side of the Hudson River.  The area being covered is largely in the town of Greenburgh and includes the villages of Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.  Sleepy Hollow is actually located in the town of Mt. Pleasant, but Sleepy Hollow shares the 10591 zip code and a school system with the village of Tarrytown.  The Westchester to NYC commute is extremely easy from these locations.  Each village boasts an Metro North Westchester train station with a commuting time of less than 45 minutes to Grand Central Station.   The area is serviced by Metro North’s Hudson line. The fact that these are commutable villages with walkable neighborhoods, makes these areas very desirable for New Yorkers lo... 05/29/2010

Waiting for the market to bottom out! No one, and I mean no one, can predict exactly where the market is going to be in a few months, next year, or further down the road, so trying to time your home purchase with the bottom of the market is pretty much futile. Generally there is really no bad or good time to buy if you are buying for the right reasons. If you're financially and emotionally ready to be a homeowner, it's always a good time to buy. Just think: all the time you spend on figuring out when to purchase a home, you could have been building equity, getting tax deductions and enjoying the many other benefits of home ownership! Buying a short sale, foreclosure or fixer-upper without doing your homework! Some home buyers are so set on finding a bargain, and many times they overlook... 04/10/2010

Waiting for the market to bottom out! No one, and I mean no one, can predict exactly where the market is going to be in a few months, next year, or further down the road, so trying to time your home purchase with the bottom of the market is pretty much futile. Generally there is really no bad or good time to buy if you are buying for the right reasons. If you're financially and emotionally ready to be a homeowner, it's always a good time to buy. Just think: all the time you spend on figuring out when to purchase a home, you could have been building equity, getting tax deductions and enjoying the many other benefits of home ownership! Buying a short sale, foreclosure or fixer-upper without doing your homework! Some home buyers are so set on finding a bargain, and many times they overlook... 04/07/2010

This sought after village offers a number of good housing options ranging from co-ops in the low 200's, through condos starting in the mid 300's to single family homes ranging from the mid 500's to well over a million. Properties priced correctly and in good condition are still selling. Please feel free to visit my web sites at www.phyllislerner.com and www.westchester-real-estate.us for more information on Tarrytown and the surrounding areas. ZIP Code: 10591Location Characteristics: Tarrytown is a bustling and popular Hudson River village with a good selection of housing offerings. A new development along the river has recently broken ground. It will provide the village with a new town hall, an aquatic center, a river front park, residential-, retail- and office space as well as parkin... 03/25/2010

The river towns comprise the towns/villages in Westchester that are located along the Hudson River.  This blog covers the lower Westchester region primarily in the town of Greenburgh.  Sleepy Hollow is included since it shares a school district with Tarrytown.   Initially I ran these statistics on Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, but the sales volume was too low to create reliable statistics. In general, prices in the river towns such as Tarrytown NY showed some signs of stabilization in the river towns. Certainly the area has been badly beaten up over the past few years, so it was good to see a slowdown in declining prices. Cooperatives: The pricing for cooperatives was dicey because during the 4th quarter there were practically no 2BR sales.  This skewed the price point dramatically  dow... 02/16/2010

Westchester residents enjoy some of the highest energy costs in the nation.  If you heat your home with home heating oil - you are well aware of the pain. But even home owners who use natural gas are getting hit.  ConEd has some of the highest service costs nationally - so everyone feels the heat - no pun intended. On Wednesday, Feb 3 at 7 PM, the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council will be hosting an event "Stay Warm, Save Money" at the Silver Tips Tea Room on 3 North Broadway in Tarrytown NY. Enjoy the Tea and Nibbles while learning how to save energy and money.  Included are cheap tricks as well as information on government subsidies. I could definitely use some help in this department. My heating costs have been steadily escalating.  So I plan to stop by and learn.   For more i... 01/29/2010

Distance to New York City: approximately 25 milesSize: approximately 3.7 square miles OverviewPicturesque Tarrytown, meaning Wheat Town in Dutch, was founded around 1650 by Dutch settlers and is nestled within the wooded hills above the banks of the mighty Hudson River. It's most dominating landmark is the Tappan Zee Bridge which connects the New York Thruway between Tarrytown and Nyack. The Village of Tarrytown blends the quaint charm of a historic river village with the hustle and bustle of a popular downtown area complete with thriving retail businesses, varied dining opportunities and interesting antique stores. Few Hudson Valley regions offer the variety of hotels, shops and restaurants that Tarrytown possesses. Furthermore there are also a number of very beautiful historic sites ... 01/11/2010

  Over the past couple of years, I’ve written several blogs about local businesses.  One of my favorite haunts has been Coffee Labs of Tarrytown NY.  Coffee Labs was established in  2002 and for seven years has roasted and served wonderful coffee drinks and freshly roasted coffee to brew at home.  Coffee Labs was named for the owner’s chocolate Labrador Retrievers. During tht time, Mike and Alicia have established Coffee Labs as a  eco-friendly and  pet-friendly coffee shop.  Since they don’t prepare food on-site, they had an arrangement with the health department that allowed patrons to bring their dogs into the shop.  The dogs had to be properly leashed and be well-behaved.  I even wrote a blog about how Jade and I often spent mornings at Coffee Labs while I completed correspondence a... 01/08/2010

Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is pleased to present this compilation of winter and Holiday events throughout the Hudson Valley. From our family to yours, we wish you a healthy, safe and festive holiday season! Please call and verify dates/times of events. To suggest events for inclusion in the holiday guide, please email your event and contact information to: anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com  TARRYTOWN, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY COMMUNITY EVENTS, December 27TH Sunday 3-6PM A FAIRY TALE HOLIDAY - A unique opportunity to visit the mansion at night and enjoy Lyndhurst in its full winter fairy tale beauty. Celebrate the season with live music and hot mulled cider amid the lavishly decorated rooms. Visit our museum gift shop for your holiday shopping. Reservat... 12/26/2009

COMMUNITY EVENTS by Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty  Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is pleased to present this compilation of winter and Holiday events throughout the Hudson Valley. From our family to yours, we wish you a healthy, safe and festive holiday season! Please call and verify dates/times of events. To suggest events for inclusion in the holiday guide, please email your event and contact information to: anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com  WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY - TARRYTOWN, DECEMBER 19TH - 27TH, 2009 Tarrytown, December 19, 26, 4-8 PM - Evening Candlelight Tours at Washington Irving's Sunnyside brings an 1850's Christmas to life. The candlelit festivities include a viewing of period home decorations, live music, and a... 12/19/2009

COMMUNITY EVENTS by Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty  Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is pleased to present this compilation of winter and Holiday events throughout the Hudson Valley. From our family to yours, we wish you a healthy, safe and festive holiday season! Please call and verify dates/times of events. Tarrytown, December 12, 19, 26, 4-8 PM - Evening Candlelight Tours at Washington Irving's Sunnyside bring an 1850's Christmas to life. The candlelit festivities include a viewing of period home decorations, live music, and a stroll through the orchard lit by candle-lanterns, dancing, and a toast to the season. Reservations required. Adults $14, Children 5-17 $6. (914) 631-8200. www.hudsonvalley.org Tarrytown, December 12, 19... 12/11/2009

COMMUNITY EVENTS by Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty  Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is pleased to present this compilation of winter and Holiday events throughout the Hudson Valley. From our family to yours, we wish you a healthy, safe and festive holiday season! Tarrytown Holiday Events www.lyndhurst.orgwww.lyndhurst.org. Tarrytown, December 5, 12, 19, 6 PM - Celebrate the holidays with "HOLIDAY DINNERS" at Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway (Route 9) Tarrytown. The Carriage House Restaurant and Fabulous Foods present a sumptuous four course prix fixe dinner served in the carriage house. Reservations required (914) 524-7900. Tarrytown, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, Saturdays 4-7PM, Sundays, 3-6PM - A FAIRY TALE HOLIDAY -... 12/04/2009

This is the first time I’m including several “River Towns” of lower Westchseter in one report.   The reason for this is that because of low sales volume in each individual village, it is difficult to nail down market trends.  The small numbers produce wild gyrations that are often the result of one or two sales at the high or low end of the spectrum.   Including villages that have similar price ranges, commutes and tax structures in one report creates a  more accurate picture of the area. The River Towns included in these stats are in the lower portion of “Area 3″,  including Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington and Tarrytown (which are all part of the town of Greenburgh.) Also included is Sleepy Hollow – which shares a school system with Tarrytown.  Sleepy Hollow is loc... 08/18/2009

This sought after village offers a number of good housing options ranging from co-ops in the low 200's, through condos starting in the mid 300's to single family homes ranging from the mid 500's to well over a million. Properties priced correctly and in good condition are still selling. Please feel free to visit my web sites at www.phyllislerner.com and www.westchester-real-estate.us for more information on Tarrytown and the surrounding areas. ZIP Code: 10591Location Characteristics: Tarrytown is a bustling and popular Hudson River village with a good selection of housing offerings. A new development along the river has recently broken ground. It will provide the village with a new town hall, an aquatic center, a river front park, residential-, retail- and office space as well as parkin... 08/05/2009

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  Coffee Labs of Tarrytown NY -  A place to enjoy a great cup of coffee - with your best canine friend! I confess that I have a coffee habit.  It’s easy to point fingers at my 1/4 Spanish/Cuban heritage - but let’s face it - I’m addicted.  This is particularly true of really fine coffee.  And Coffee Labs offers some of the best blends there are.  Once you’ve tried it, there really is no going back. Sometimes  I go to Coffee Labs in the morning with Jade - my mellow Siberian Husky.  For those of you who have read the antics of my two White Siberian Huskies,  you know that I hav two females named Jade and Tundra.  Tundra is my wild child and Jade is as relaxed and mellow as Tundra is exuberant.  So Jade gets to accompany me to the coffee shop where I get a great cup of coffee, pull up a t... 07/05/2009

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