914-888-1885 WESTCHESTER COUNTY NY REAL ESTATE BLOG What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values? POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON JANUARY 11TH, 2021 According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic lows at the same time buyer demand was buoyed by record-low mortgage rates. As CoreLogic explained: “Home price growth remained consistently elevated throughout 2020. Home sales for the year are expected to register above 2019 levels. Meanwhile, the availability of for-sale homes has dwindled as demand increased and coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks continued across the country, which delayed some sellers from putting their homes on the market. While the pandemic left many in positions of financial insecurity, those who… 76 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST Buying a House This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step! POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON DECEMBER 18TH, 2019 In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. Even if you are not in an incredibly competitive market, understanding your budget will give you the confidence of knowing whether or not your dream home is within your reach. Freddie Mac lays out the advantages of pre-approval in the ‘My Home’ section of their website: “It’s highly recommended that you work with your lender to get pre-approved before you begin house hunting.… 150 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON AUGUST 19TH, 2015 How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right for you. 1. Decide what you can do yourself TV remodeling shows make home improvement work look like a snap. In the real world, attempting a difficult remodeling job that you don’t know how to do will take longer than you think and can lead to less-than-professional results that won’t increase the value of your fixer-upper house. Do you really have the skills to do… 695 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST Home Upgrades with the Lowest ROI POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2014 Home Upgrades with the Lowest ROI File these six upgrades under wish fulfillment, not value investment. Life is a balancing act, and upgrading your home is no different. Some upgrades, like a kitchen remodel or an additional bathroom, typically add value to your home. Others, like putting in a pool, provide little dollar return on your investment. Of course, home owning isn’t just about building wealth; it’s also about living well and making memories -- even if that means outclassing your neighborhood or turning off future buyers. So if any of these six upgrades is something you can’t be dissuaded from, enjoy! We won’t judge. But go in with your eyes wide open. Here’s why: 1. … 997 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST Video Tour: 3 Wildwood Road, Eastchester, NY POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON AUGUST 6TH, 2014 Introducing.... 3 Wildwood Road, Eastchester, NY 3 Wildwood Road, Eastchester NY - Exclusively offered by Ragette Real Estate. For more information: http://www.Ragette.com/3WildwoodRoad Outstanding Lake Isle Estates Residence set on Glorious Half-Acre of Park-Like Grounds! Open the custom-made front door to an amazing 3,000sf layout of sun-drenched rooms. This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home offers a super-sized Living Room and Formal Dining Room, a chef's-delight Eat-in-Kitchen with handmade cabinetry and 10' wide floor to ceiling pantry. The unique architectural design of the Master Bedroom Suite includes curved walls with built-in storage, an 8'x11' Master Bathroom with marble and granite finishes, a cathedral ceiling, skylight and 8'x11'… 892 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST White Plains Cooperative Sales Statistics POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON JUNE 18TH, 2014 White Plains Cooperative Sales Statistics The White Plains Cooperative Market has been red-hot. The Average Selling Price of a White Plains cooperative in May was $203,863. While the Original List Price to Sale Price Ratio topped out at 95.0%, the highest ratios we’ve seen since June of 2012 (95.3%). Additionally the Average Days on Market nosedived to just 121 days during the month of May. That’s the lowest average days on market for White Plains cooperatives dating back to June of 2008’s 126 days on market. White Plains Cooperatives: Average Selling Price (Past 12 Months) … Month Sale Price, Average June 2013 $189,206 July 2013 1189 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST Must-Know Natural Disaster Info - Your Guide to Natural Disaster Prep POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON JUNE 14TH, 2014 Infographic: Preparing Your Home for a Natural Disaster Plan for the worst to position your family to come out the best in a natural disaster. Act now to make your home disaster-ready and your insurance coverage loophole-free with our easy-to-navigate guide. 1041 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST What You Should Know About Your Home and Your 2013 Taxes POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON MARCH 21ST, 2014 What You Should Know About Your Home and Your 2013 Taxes It’s the last year for three sweet home tax benefits, but the first for a way simpler home office deduction. These days few things start a fight on Capitol Hill faster than taxes. Despite the fact that three important tax benefits used by millions of American homeowners are days from expiring, Congress is unlikely to do anything to re-up them any time soon. So if you’re eligible, tax year 2013 is possibly the last time to claim the private mortgage insurance (PMI) deduction, the energy tax credit, and debt forgiveness benefit, all of which all expire on Dec. 31, 2013. At least there’s one piece of good news for homeowners: If you have a home office, there’s a new, simpler… 1390 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST Happy St Patrick's Day! POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON MARCH 17TH, 2014 Happy St Patrick's Day Everyone! Congratulations to Eastchester's 2014 Grand Marshalls Tom Huvane and Jim Hendry, and Honoree Father Eric P. Raaser. Yesterday's Eastchester St. Patrick's Day Parade was tremendous! Below is a copy of our journal advertisement .... you can find the rest of them here:http://www.wizadjournal.com/eastchesterirish2014/index.php 1124 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST Eastchester St Patrick's Day Parade "Green Line" Sponsorship POSTED BY RALPH RAGETTE JR ON FEBRUARY 26TH, 2014 First “GREEN LINE” Business Sponsor, Grand Marshals and Honoree Named For Eastchester's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade February 26, 2014 EASTCHESTER —The Eastchester Irish American Social Club (EIASC) today announced that Ragetté Real Estate, located in Eastchester and the oldest family-owned real estate firm in Westchester County, has been named the first ever “Green Line Sponsor” for the EIASC’s 2014 Eastchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In the days leading up to the parade, the green line is painted along the route, including White Plains Road, to help show and build community support for the day’s celebration of Irish culture. “We are delighted to have Ragetté Real Estate step up as the first ever ‘Green Line Sponsor,’” said… 5544 Views, 0 Comments READ FULL POST 1 2 3 Next BLOG NAVIGATION ALL CATEGORIES BE A SAAVY HOME BUYER WESTCHESTER NY HOMEBUYER BLOG MARKET CONDITIONS PROPERTY VIDEOS RAGETTE RE PRESS RELEASES SELLER TIPS SHORT SALE INFORMATION ARCHIVES JANUARY 2021 DECEMBER 2019 AUGUST 2015 SEPTEMBER 2014 AUGUST 2014 JUNE 2014 MARCH 2014 FEBRUARY 2014 NOVEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 AUGUST 2013 JULY 2013 MAY 2013 APRIL 2013 NOVEMBER 2012 OCTOBER 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 AUGUST 2012 RSS FEED POPULAR AREAS ARMONK REAL ESTATE BEDFORD REAL ESTATE EASTCHESTER REAL ESTATE HARRISON REAL ESTATE SCARSDALE REAL ESTATE WHITE PLAINS REAL ESTATE SEARCH SEARCH ALL LISTINGS SEARCH BY COMMUNITY SEARCH BY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEARCH LUXURY PROPERTIES HOME VALUATION ABOUT US OUR HISTORY OUR TEAM CAREERS VISIT OUR BLOG CONTACT US A Five Generation Family Firm. 44 S Broadway, Suite 100 White Plains, NY 10601 TWITTER FACEBOOK LINKEDIN © 2021 REAL ESTATE WEBMASTERS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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