Eastchester Eats

Fear Not Foodies! If you’re considering a move to Westchester (the schools! The space! the easy commute!), but can’t bear to leave behind your local fave vegetable stand, fishmonger or butcher – it’s going to be okay. Really.

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Valerie Otto
3 Approaches to Staging:Why Do It and How

To stage or not to stage? Is it worth it? That’s a question that comes up a lot. The good news is that there are different approaches to staging your home, depending on its value, the scale of the job and your budget. Whether your home is perfectly maintained and move-in ready or hasn’t been updated in a while, there are customizable solutions that will help you increase the value of your home when the time is right to sell.

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Valerie Otto
Letting Go: The Path to Celebrating New Beginnings

Let’s face it, part of moving is also learning to let go of the past while continuing to honor it. I confess to being on the sentimental side. In fact I am guilty of hanging onto a storage unit in Canada for an embarrassing amount of time to house my late parents’ antiques from their lake house, which we sold after my parents passed away.

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Mid-year 2021 Market Recap

Happy mid-summer, everyone! And boy have we ever earned taking time off and enjoying the things we normally love to do every summer. Hurray! The first half of 2021 has — so far — delivered on our hopes.



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Valerie Otto
3 BIG Reasons to Hire a Local Agent

If you’re considering buying or selling a home in 2021, you probably know it’s a hot seller’s market that takes skill to navigate successfully. Don’t let this discourage you. With the right agent to prepare and guide you, you will be able to buy that perfect home or sell your home seamlessly, at the right price.

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Valerie Otto
Bronxville: Village Life, in Manhattan’s Reach

With so many open questions about how we will continue to work, educate our kids, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life like going to the gym or out for dinner, it makes sense to assess your current setup and figure out if moving to a town like Bronxville is right for you.

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Valerie Otto