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July 30, 2010

 Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties,Open Houses and Real Estate Information You Can Use.Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors

#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 

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THIS WEEK'S REAL ESTATE NEWS:

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index fell two points in July to 14. Economists had anticipated a reading of 16. It was the lowest reading since April 2009. An index reading below 50 indicates negative sentiment about the housing market.

The combined construction of new single-family homes and apartments in June fell 5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 549,000 units. Applications for new building permits, seen as an indicator of future activity, rose 2.1% to an annual rate of 586,000 units.

The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending July 16 increased 7.6%. Refinancing applications rose 8.6%. Purchase volume rose 3.4%.

Existing home sales fell 5.1% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.37 million units from 5.66 million units in May. The inventory of unsold homes on the market increased 2.5% to 3.99 million, an 8.9-month supply at the current sales pace, up from an 8.3-month supply in May.


NEW LISTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES:

1 Bedroom, 1-1/2  Bath in the Garth Essex - $214,000
260 Garth Road, Apt. 7C5, Scarsdale, NY
Large Jr.4 - Laundry on Floor - Top Floor
Dining Area - Short Wait for Parking - Central Air!
Too New For Link - Call For Details!
 

OUR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES: (Sorted by house number, in ascending order)

ACCEPTED OFFER!
3  Bedroom Colonial in Crestwood! - $525,000
182 Pennsylvania Ave., Tuckahoe, NY
Dramatic Living Room with Wood Beams!
Large Dining Room - Fireplace - Garage - Walk to Train!
 

OUR TWO AND THREE BEDROOM PROPERTIES: (Sorted by house number, in ascending order)

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Co-op in Greystone - $170,000
6 Cascade Ave., 1D, Yonkers, NY
Separate Dining Room - Private Cul-De-Sac - Updated Kitchen
Close to All - Parking Right in Front! - All Utilities Included!
 
2 or 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath Duplex PENTHOUSE in Hartsdale - $249,000
80 E. Hartsdale Avenue, Apt. 710, Hartsdale, NY
One of a Kind Penthouse Home - 2 Bedrooms with "Bonus" 3rd Bedroom
Top Floor - Very Close to Train and Shopping - Laundry on Floor
Lots of Updates Including New Kitchen!
 
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath in Eton Hall - $321,000
127 Garth Road, Apt. 6H, Scarsdale, NY
Large Corner Apartment - Top Floor - Views of Garth Woods!
Walk To All - 2 Baths - Large Rooms - Updated Kitchen
 
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath in The Kenilworth - $225,000
142 Garth Road, Apt. 2G, Scarsdale, NY
Lowest Priced 2-Bedroom on Garth Road - Updated Kitchen
Walk To All - Very Short Wait for Indoor Parking
 
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath in The Colchester - $369,000
143 Garth Road, Apt. 3H, Scarsdale, NY
Faces both Garth Road and Garth Woods! - Updated Eat-In Kitchen
Walk To All - 2 New Bathrooms - Large Rooms
 
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath in Scarsdale Manor - $369,000
174 Garth Road, Apt. 3S, Scarsdale, NY
Large 2 Bedroom with Courtyard Views - New Appliances
All Utilities Included - Walk to All - Updated Baths
 
 
REDUCED!
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath in Scarsdale Manor - $279,000
176 Garth Road, Apt. 5P, Scarsdale, NY
Large 2 Bedroom with Updated Kitchen with Granite
All Utilities Included - Walk to All - Updated Bath
 
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath in Garth Woods - $375,000
235 Garth Road, Apt. C6B, Scarsdale, NY
Large Rooms with Dining Area - 2 Baths! - New Appliances
2 Bay Windows - Walk To All - Doorman!
 
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath in The Buckingham - $285,000
253 Garth Road, Apt. 5K, Scarsdale, NY
Elegant Prewar Tudor - Multi Exposures
Outside Seating Area - Eat-In-Kitchen
 
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Co-op in Palmer Terrace - $249,000
329 Palmer Terrace, Apt. 1E, Mamaroneck, NY
New Kitchen - Washer/Dryer in Unit!
Lush Garden Complex Close to all - Playground on premises!
 
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath in Caroline Gardens - $259,000
920 Pelhamdale Ave., Apt. B2F, Pelham, NY
Eat-In-Kitchen - Balcony - Hardwood Floors
Walk To All - Parking Space Included
 
2 Bedroom in Greystone - Steps From the Train!  - $215,000
1080 Warburton Avenue, Apt. 6C, Yonkers, NY
Also for Rent at $1,700/mo
Spacious Two Bedroom - Huge Eat-In-Kitchen
Renovated Bath - Cedar Closets - 2 Walk-in Closets!
 

OUR STUDIO & ONE BEDROOM PROPERTIES: (Sorted by house number, in ascending order)

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in Fleetwood - $85,000
19 William Street, Apt. F, Mount Vernon, NY
Walk to Train and Shopping - Renovated Kitchen
High Ceilings - Low Maintenance - Only 10% Down
 
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in Edgebrook Estates - $149,500
31 Lawrence Drive, #C, White Plains, NY
Well Maintained Top Floor - Valhalla Schools
Updated Kitchen - Close to All - Great Location
 
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in Fleetwood View - $149,000
60 West Broad Street, Apt., 2D, Mount Vernon, NY
Only 10% Down - Updated Kitchen with Stainless Steel and Corian
Walk To Fleetwood Station and Shops - Elegant Prewar Tudor
 
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in The Kenilworth - $179,000
142 Garth Road, Apt. 3N, Scarsdale, NY
Eat-In-Kitchen - Only 10% Down Required!
Walk To All - Very Short Wait for Indoor Parking
 
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in The Kenilworth - $179,000
142 Garth Road, Apt. 3S, Scarsdale, NY
Eat-In-Kitchen - Only 10% Down Required! - Faces Garth Road
Walk To All - Very Short Wait for Indoor Parking
 
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in The Colchester - $189,000
143 Garth Road, Apt. 5L, Scarsdale, NY
Sunny Bright Exposures - Eat-In Kitchen
Walk To All - Classic Tudor Building! - Large Rooms
 
1 Bedroom, Jr. 4 in Scarsdale Manor - $199,000
194 Garth Road, 5J, Scarsdale, NY
Multiple Views - New Kitchen and Bath
All Utilities Included - Walk to All - Kohler Bath Fixtures
 
REDUCED!
Jr. 4, 1 Bath in Scarsdale Manor - $199,000
198 Garth Road, Apt. 4B, Scarsdale, NY
If we could call this a 2 bedroom we would! -  All Utilities Included!
Walk to All! - Dining Room/Den/Nursery/Home Office - Updated Kitchen & Bath
 
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in Garth Woods - $175,000
235 Garth Road, Apt. A2F, Scarsdale, NY
Sunny Bright Exposures - Gas and Electric Included!
Updated Kitchen - Walk To All - Doorman! - Corner Bedroom
 
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in Garth Woods - $169,000
235 Garth Road, Apt. A5E, Scarsdale, NY
Sunny Bright Exposures - Gas and Electric Included
Updated Kitchen - Walk To All - Doorman!
 
Jr 4, 1 Bath in Garth Woods - $199,000
235 Garth Road, Apt. B2E, Scarsdale, NY
Views of Tree Lined Garth Road - New Kitchen with Stainless Steel and Silestone
Views of Tree Lined Garth Road - Walk To All - Doorman!
 
ACCEPTED OFFER!
Jr 4, 1 Bath in Garth Woods - $185,000
235 Garth Road, Apt. C6E, Scarsdale, NY
Top Floor - Great Views - Gas and Electric Included - 7 Windows!
Updated Kitchen - Walk To All - Doorman!
 
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in the Garth Essex - $164,000
250 Garth Road, Apt. 2G3, Scarsdale, NY
Priced to Sell! - Quiet Courtyard Views
Newly Refinished Parquet Floors - Short Wait for Parking
 
ACCEPTED OFFER!
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in the Garth Essex - $179,000
250 Garth Road, Apt. 4E3, Scarsdale, NY
Courtyard Views! - New Kitchen - Renovated Bath
Parquet Floors - Short Wait for Parking - Laundry on Floor
 
REDUCED!
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in The Buckingham - $215,000
253 Garth Road, Apt. 1T, Scarsdale, NY
New Eat-In Kitchen - New Ceramic Tile Bath
Walk To All - Prestigious Tudor Building! - Large Rooms
 
ACCEPTED OFFER!
1 Bedroom, 1 1/2  Bath in the Garth Essex - $215,000
260 Garth Road, Apt. 2E4, Scarsdale, NY
Large Jr.4 with Oversized Terrace! - Laundry on Floor
Dining Area - Short Wait for Parking - Central Air!
 
REDUCED!
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in the Garth Essex - $174,000
260 Garth Road, Apt. 7J4, Scarsdale, NY
Huge Living Room - Spacious Kitchen - Southern Exposure
Parquet Floors - Short Wait for Parking - Laundry on Floor
 
1 Bedroom Co-op in Vernon Manor - $79,000
505 East Lincoln Avenue, Apt 208, Mount Vernon, NY
Large Rooms - Hardwood Floors - Park Like Setting
Close to All Major Transportation and Mount Vernon Train
 

OUR NO-FEE RENTALS: (Sorted by house number, in ascending order)

ACCEPTED OFFER!
2 Bedroom Rental in Greystone - Steps From the Train!  - $1,700/mo
1080 Warburton Avenue, Apt. 6C, Yonkers, NY
Spacious Two Bedroom - Huge Eat-In-Kitchen
Renovated Bath - Cedar Closets - 2 Walk-in Closets!
 
Additional No Fee Rentals Available!
All of Westchester!
Call 914-725-4020 For Details!
 

JUST SOLD AND PENDING SALES: (Sorted by house number, in ascending order)

Just Sold This Week!
155 Wallace Street, Tuckahoe, NY (rented)
1122 Yonkers Ave., Apt. 3D, Yonkers, NY
174 Garth Road, Apt. 1Q Scarsdale, NY (rented)
127 Garth Road, Apt. 2C, Scarsdale, NY, Buyer Represented by Charles Gemmill
 
Pending Sales:
2 Lockwood Ave., Apt. 1D
12 Old Mamaroneck Ave., Apt. 6K (rental)
105 Garth Road, Apt. 1C
143 Garth Road, Apt. 6N
187 Garth Road, Apt. 2H
240 Garth Road, Apt. 4E2
260 Garth Road, Apt. 3H4
260 Garth Road, Apt. 7G4
615 Palmer Road, Apt. 102 (rental)
 

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New Listings and Update

July 22, 2010
 
 
Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties,
Open Houses and Real Estate Information You Can Use.
Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors
#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 
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Buyer Seminar This Weekend and an Open House at 235 Garth Road

July 16, 2010
 
Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties,
Open Houses and Real Estate Information You Can Use.
Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors
#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 

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WestchesterChoice.com     GarthRoad.com             Our Listings     

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2 Open Houses and New Listings

July 9, 2010
 
 
Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties,
Open Houses and Real Estate Information You Can Use.
Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors
#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 
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Happy 4th of July!

July 7, 2010
Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties, Open Houses and Real Estate Information You Can Use.
Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors
#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

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New Listings and Open Houses

June 25, 2010
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties, Open Houses and Other Great Stuff!"
Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors
#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 

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Happy Father's Day!

June 19, 2010
 
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties, Open Houses and Other Great Stuff!"
Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors
#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 

Happy Father's Day!

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Garth Road Tour This Ssunday 6/13

June 11, 2010
Barry Kramer's "Famous" Garth Road Tour This Sunday!
Two Tours - Both Start at 1pm! - 1-Bedroom Tour and 2-Bedroom Tour
This Sunday, June 13th
Assemble at our Garth Road Sales Center, 105 Garth Road, Scarsdale, NY
Arrive Early for Registration!
See ALL our Exclusive 1 & 2 Bedroom Garth Road Co-ops!
Attend the Tour & Make a Deal!
In co-operation with our mortgage partners we'll credit you $500 at closing!
"By far, the best way to see Garth Road co-ops, all in one day."

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2 Open Houses This Weekend!

June 4, 2010
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties, Open Houses and Other Great Stuff!"
Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors
#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 

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New Listing in the Cragswold and Happy Memorial Day!

May 28, 2010
 
"Welcome to our Weekly Real Estate Newsletter About New Properties, Open Houses and Other Great Stuff!"
Barry Kramer, John Crittenden & Westchester Choice Realty
Homes - Co-ops - Condos - Sales - Rentals - TOP 10 Westchester Realtors
#1 in Westchester Co-op Sales - #1 in Garth Road Sales
"Our Experience Makes Yours Better"
 

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About Barry and John


Westchester Choice Realty is a licensed New York State real Estate Brokerage run by principal brokers Barry Kramer and John Crittenden. The firm is conveniently located at 105 Garth Road, Scarsdale. Barry and John are among the Top 10 Realtors in Westchester County, and Number 1 in co-op sales. Both men have won numerous sales awards from the Westchester County Board of Realtors. Barry and John are full-time principal brokers and members of the National Association of Realtors, the New York State Association of Realtors and Westchester County Board of Realtors. Barry is on the Westchester County Human Rights Commission and a member of the Westchester County Fair Housing Board. He is active in the League of Civic Association Leaders, based in Eastchester, president of the Garth Road Cooperative Council since 1994 and is also president of his co-op, The Northgate. He is on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Realtors and is the vice-chair of the Fair Housing and Cultural Diversity Committee. Barry was awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) professional designation by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council and holds an MBA from Iona College. John is an Accredited Staging Professional, ASP and a licensed and insured Westchester County contractor. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, he worked in human resources for many years and was also the owner of Choice Painting and Renovation, a Westchester-based home contractor. Westchester Choice Realty specializes in properties in Scarsdale, Eastchester, Hartsdale, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers and Greenburgh.
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