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A Tale of Two Porches

by Karen Benvin Ransom on December 26, 2012

Is it any wonder as Winter deepens that one of the best selling calendars each year is the "On The Porch Calendar" ? Read More »

Thank you for your Service & YES – I MUST pay you…

by Gay Rosen on December 6, 2012

I recently called a local Chimney Sweep to clean my chimney. They arrived when expected, were at my home for just 30 minutes and did a great job. Okay... I then asked for the bill so I could pay, and they stated "you are with Houlihan Lawrence, think of us in the future, and there is no charge... Read More »

Great Mortgage Rates Are Helping Property Sales over $1 Million in Larchmont

by Gay Rosen on December 6, 2012

A recent report by the National Association of Realtors described a rise in home sales over $1 million. The organization contributed it to easier access of jumbo loans and  low mortgage rates. We all know that real estate is local, so how does that equate to Larchmont compared to a year ago? ... Read More »

Bread & Cocoa

by Gay Rosen on December 4, 2012

We have all heard of the old joke "homemade (but just not in my home)."  Well, "Bread & Cocoa"  takes it to a new level. Laurie's bread puddings (both savoury and dessert), fruit crisps and cakes are so sought after that the owner and Chef, Laurie Vanderwoude, will bake... Read More »

Our Powerball Potluck

by Gay Rosen on November 30, 2012

Okay, we did not win the Powerball Lottery. We all know that as we are located in Westchester and the 2 winners were from Arizona and Missouri, but my office had such fun Wednesday. It was such a positive experience even if we lost. Our office totals around 50 agents or so with administrative personnel, ... Read More »

Community Members Join Light The Night Walk in Westchester

by Gay Rosen on November 29, 2012

The recent Light the Night walk benefiting blood cancer research, education and patient services held on November 27th at the Westchester County Center was a great success. The will to make the event happen (no matter the weather) shined through. Here are a few of the people who attended the event..... Read More »

Light The Night Walk 2012

by Gay Rosen on November 29, 2012

There is an old saying "Where there is a will there's a way."  With nearly a million dollars raised at last year's fundraising event "Light the Night Walk" and over 3,000 participants (and growing) each year,  it was with great anticipation that this year would surpass that. but Hu... Read More »

Parsley Sage Rosemary & Thyme – The 62nd Annual Herb Fair at The John Jay Homestead

by Karen Benvin Ransom on October 20, 2012

The 62nd Annual Herb Fair at The John Jay Homestead was celebrated on September 23rd, 2010. The scent of the gardens, offerings for purchase and the fabled Lovage Soup filled the air. The John Jay Homestead, the former home of John Jay - one of our Founding Fathers, President of the Continental Cong... Read More »

Halloween Events in Armonk NY

by Houlihan Lawrence on January 12, 2012

The season has changed and one of my favorite times of the year “the fall” is upon us. These are some of my favorite events right here in town: Halloween Window Painting Date: Saturday, Oct 24th (rain date Oct 25th) Time: 9:30am - 12noon Most local stores have painting surfaces set up in ... Read More »