Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The Westchester View | Westchester Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Part 2

The Westchester View | Westchester Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Focusing on Beacon NY, A Stunning 9,000 sq ft Luxury Estate, being offered at $2.9 million :

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Manor House

Manor House: Broker's OPEN House, calling all Realtors, You are welcome to join us for a scrumdiddlyumptious lunch at 90 Washington Avenue in Beacon, then relax w/sinfully sweet desserts at 324 Sunset Hill Rd, East in Fishkill....For those who dare to enter, may win, a spooky red, deeply bloody witches brew wine....offered to those who visit both homes between 12noon and horrific 2pm on Wednesday, Oct. 12th....hope the ghouls and goblins can come....(photos of these homes are pictured here)


Hudson Valley Closets on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition next weekend! “Proud Participant On” o Extreme Makeover: Home Edition



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Hudson Valley Closets has given a coupon, click on the link to save big on your next remodel!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

2.9 mil, 9,000sq ft, 2003 Contemporary w/Panoramic Hudson River Views....and a profile on Beacon NY by Crystal @ ManorHouseRealty

          CLICK Here to view the 9,000sq ft Stunning Contemporary w/Panoramic Hudson River Views




Thank you so much for taking your time to look over the tour; also the (2) 30-min. media shows & local websites.  Beacon is a very diverse little town, that offers an organic and cultural scene.  Located only 66 miles outside of NYC, tucked away between the Mountains & the Hudson River, makes it popular with buyers & visitors from Brooklyn & NYC.   The Arts are the core of Beacon's success and Main Street is thriving with activity.  There are numerous Art Galleries, Antique Shops, Restaurants, (new) The Roundhouse at the Falls, Curiosity & Specialty Shops, 2 coffee shops & a wine bar, fun main street events, Festivals, Every 2nd Saturday there are Main Street Gallery Opening.  Farmer's Market, Beacon Sloop Club & a main street staple, folk singer, Pete Seeger lives in Beacon.  Check out the Beacon Chamber of Commerce & the city of Beacon's website for lists of monthly events, and the community website for public events created by the citizens.  We are just an 8 minute drive to Cold Spring and 20 minutes to Bear Mountain.  Beacon is known for it's kayaking, hiking and art community.   You'll also find an island with an old castle, south of Beacon, called Bannerman's Island, Beacon has a preservation society that holds races, tours and gatherings on the island, 
                                                                                                                              http://www.hudsonriver.com/bannerman-island


Tallix Art Foundry & DIA Art Museum, call Beacon home, www.diacenter.org/   
         local website is www.CityofBeacon.org  and a community group, www.BeaconCitizen.com



         and a new restaurant overlooking the Beacon Falls,  The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls Restaurant, Spa & Hotel

1st Beacon Video:  "NYC Media Toni On: Beacon", link:  CLICK Here to see Toni on Beacon,NY   or the exact link, is:                  
                                        http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycmg/nyctvod/html/home/toni302.html






2nd Beacon Video:  Chronogram Magazine's community focus on Beacon: 
                                Chronogram's Community video on the town of Beacon NY


            
Chronogram's write up on Beacon:Beacon on the Hudson is its own work of art…a colorful, creative, multidimensional community with a vibrant cultural life, a warm and welcoming classic American Main Street dining and shopping experience, and a sacred relationship to the river and surrounding landscape that animates everything.




Named to commemorate the fires set on nearby Fishkill Mountain during the Revolutionary War to alert the Continental Army about British troop movements, today Beacon lights up with more and more good reasons to visit and, for many, great reasons to settle and stay. With a packed events calendar and a steady stream of new happenings and openings that keeps flowing into town, the city is in the midst of an ongoing renaissance that started in the late 1990s and was punctuated with a big explanation point in 2003 with the opening of Dia:Beacon­—one of the world’s largest contemporary art museums.

Creatively charged and infused with an infectious community spirit, the sense of spontaneity and cross-pollination here feels like spring is always in the air, inviting you to pick your own bouquet from all that’s blooming.







Crystal De Raffele, Realtor

Residential Real Estate Marketng & Sales Specialist
Manor House Realty
480 Main Street
Beacon, NY  12508
845-416-4281 cell 

Monday, September 12, 2011

ManorHouseRealty's Channel - YouTube

ManorHouseRealty's Channel - YouTube:

Hey everyone...check out our Youtube Channel...for a few of our Beacon / Fishkill / Wappingers Listings!

or call us for an agent to help you!

Sincerely,
Manor House Realty
480 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
845-838-4858 ph

Monday, August 29, 2011

A Brick Ranch in the Beacon Hills - Beacon, NY, 12508 - $229,000 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street

A Brick Ranch in the Beacon Hills - Beacon, NY, 12508 - $229,000 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street:


A Great Bargain in today's market - Beacon, 12508 - $199,000 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street

A Great Bargain in today's market - Beacon, 12508 - $199,000 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street:


Beautiful Ranch in the Mountains...Oh the Views! - Fishkill, NY, 12524 - $329,500 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street

Beautiful Ranch in the Mountains...Oh the Views! - Fishkill, NY, 12524 - $329,500 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street:


Once Upon a Time, there was a dream home..... - Beacon, NY, 12508 - $459,000 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street

Once Upon a Time, there was a dream home..... - Beacon, NY, 12508 - $459,000 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street:


Kringles Christmas Tree Shop is for Sale - Beacon, NY, 12508 - $59,900 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street

Kringles Christmas Tree Shop is for Sale - Beacon, NY, 12508 - $59,900 - Crystal DeRaffele - 480 Main Street:

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Charming Brick Cape Cod - Beacon, NY, 12408 - 249,900 - Crystal DeRaffele

Charming Brick Cape Cod - Beacon, NY, 12408 - 249,900 - Crystal DeRaffele:

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Majestic Manor Home - Beacon, NY, 12508 - 2,900,000.00 - Crystal DeRaffele

Majestic Manor Home - Beacon, NY, 12508 - 2,900,000.00 - Crystal DeRaffele:

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Beautiful Montclair Townhouse - Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590 - 169,000 - Crystal DeRaffele

Beautiful Montclair Townhouse - Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590 - 169,000 - Crystal DeRaffele:

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OPEN HOUSE, August 21st, Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00pm! A Must See! - Beacon, NY, 12508 - 309,000 - Crystal DeRaffele

OPEN HOUSE, August 21st, Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00pm! A Must See! - Beacon, NY, 12508 - 309,000 - Crystal DeRaffele:

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

109 Wesley Ave, Beacon, NY, Manor House Realty, Crystal De Raffele



OPEN HOUSE, 2nd Saturday, June 11th (1:00--4pm)


109 Wesley, Beacon, NY 12508 View Map




Immaculate 2003 Cape Cod Style Home! Beautiful Hardwood & Carpet Floors. 4Bdrms, 2Baths, EIK, Center Isle in Newer Kitchen, Sliding Glass Doors to Deck & Patio. Huge Private Backyard, fully fenced! Beautiful Home w/oversized Bedrooms! Quaint Street within 2 miles to Metro North & Main Street. 2-CAR Garage is L-Shaped. Plenty of Storage in the unfinished Bsmt.



Thanks for Showing! Price Just Reduced!



Call Crystal to see this today!



(845) 416-4281 cell


Details

Asking Price:
309,000




Sq. Feet:
1800
Lot Size:
.20
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
# of Floors:
3
HOA/Maintenance Fees:
n/a
Garage Size:
2 car

Year Built:
2002


















              Contact Info

              Crystal De Raffele

              Manor House Realty






              Cell (845) 416-4281


              Email | Website

















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              Saturday, May 21, 2011

              13 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster for More, Manor House Realty, Beacon, NY



              13 tips to help you sell your home for more money, faster:

              1. Get your house ready to sell.  (Creating a Dream Home....)
              Make all repairs to your home before you put it up for sale. Get the furnace serviced, Have your well Inspected & the Septic cleaned. Clean your house thoroughly before every showing. People buy houses because they make an emotional connection to it. They envision themselves living comfortably in your home. It’s your job to insure they react favorably when they first see it.

              2. Stage your Home.  
              You can create an intimate atmosphere, by simply clearing the clutter, a fresh coat of paint, and accessories.  Removing extra furniture can open up a room. And placement of furniture can create a great space! Your Realtor may have suggestions and or may recommend a Professional Stager.  REMEMBER, less is always better!  A fresh coat of paint may increase your sales price, and the choice of color is key!  A few extra touches, like a new Welcome mat, new drapes, scented candles set the scene.  I also suggest Sellers turn a few lamps on throughout the house, with a little background music on for showings, it immediately gives the buyer a welcoming feeling.

              3. Plant Flowers.
              How is your Landscape?  Keeping the Grass Cut is first.  Plant some window boxes, add some small bushes, put flowers inside in and out!  It's about creating a luxurious but simple setting that a buyer can dream about....

              4. Make a List of your home's Updates. (buyers will offer, faster) 
              It is tough for a Buyer to know what to offer on a House....while they fear what they'll find in the Inspection.  WHY HOLD UP THEIR OFFER?  If your List answers' all of their questions, a Buyer is more likely to offer, faster and with a higher offer, when they know the age of the roof, the furnace, electric, septic/well service, style of heat, expense to heat or cool the home every year!  Any new updates that increase the value, increase your Sales $$$ price.  So let them know upfront.

              5. Choose the correct selling price.  (Find a REALTOR!) 
              You will need to properly research the real estate market to find out what comparable houses have been selling for in your area over the last few months. You will also need to find current listings that are similar to your home to see what houses in your area are selling for right now. Remember that if you set the price too high, you won’t get any serious offers. And if you set the price too low, agents and prospective buyers will think that something is wrong with your home. You will also need to figure out the cost of the terms of your sale, and calculate how much money you will make at the end of the sale. Being familiar with all of the selling costs will help you set the right price for your house.

              6. Choosing the Right Realtor.  (What is their marketing plan?)
              Your main goal is to get the word out to as many people as possible that your house is for sale.  Interview more than 1 Realtor...as many as it takes to find the right one. If a Realtor tells you, your home will be hard to sell because of the town you are in, maybe you are not speaking to the right Realtor.  ASK QUESTIONS!  What will they offer you?  What sets their Agency apart from the pack?  What is their experience in Selling homes in your town?  How many homes do they sell every year?  How does their office Rank in Sales?  Compare Realtor to Realtor, what will they do to promote your home?

              *HIRE a Realtor who creates Marketing specific to your home: Buyer Giveaways, MAILERs, FLYERs, CDs, Video, Virtual Tour, MLS Listing, Newspaper ADs and WEB ADs non-stop!!!  This includes multiple Public Open Houses, A Broker's Open helps, ask how many offices they invite & how!

              7. Consult an Attorney.
              Every State is different.  NYS requires an Attorney draw Real Estate Contracts. Your Realtor can explain all the required NYS documents for selling your home, but the legal documents will be executed by your selected Attorney, your Realtor can recommend a fantastic professional. 

              8. Finding Qualified Buyers.Your Realtor will pre-qualify every buyer that walks through your door for a set appointment.  Open House's can bring curious house shoppers, who may have not been pre-qualified.  Keep in Mind, word of mouth can bring a buyer who previously wasn't looking at your house or in that price range.  i.e. Some Sellers do not want their neighbors to know their home is for sale, but it is beneficial to post a sign, welcome them to your open house....you just never know who might have a friend/associate/family member thinking of moving to your town in the near future.

              9. When showing your home.  (let a Realtor handle the show)
              Leave for each showing!  The buyer can not build an intimate bond with your home, if you are standing over their shoulder.  Buyers will linger at a home 10-20 minutes longer when they are accompanied by a REALTOR.  This allows a Buyer to take their time and imagine your house as their HOME!  While it's also nice to ask the Seller questions....remember having the list ready for the buyer, is the most professional approach to selling your home.


              10. Make your home available to show. (Keeping a tidy home)  
              It is tough to sell a home if no one can look at it, keep it tidy so you are prepared for a last minute request to show. Buyers are impatient and want to look at homes when its convenient for them. This may include daytime, evenings, or weekends depending on when they work and have time to look. If they can't look at your home the first time they ask they usually move on and don't come back.

              11. Negotiating the Deal.  (Price competitive is key)
              Be educated enough about all of the procedures so that you can answer any questions the buyer may have. Be prepared to negotiate back and forth to reach a agreed upon price.  Having Realtors negotiate the deal on both sides keeps a professional face to the transaction.  It allows Seller's the peace of mind everything is handled in the deal; financial issues, price nit-picking, the headache over small issues, without letting the situation boil over and words being said that can ruin the deal over emotional conflict.

              12. Keep the reasons for selling your home to yourself.
              Obviously, if knowing what motivates your buyer gives you the advantage during negotiations, having them know your motivation will give them the advantage, too.

              13. Buyer's Remorse in a Seller's Market.
              We've all heard of Buyer's Remorse.  Your goal is to create a frenzy for buyer's to purchase your home. From step 1 through step 10.  The more marketing, more shows, more buyers who see your home....more offers. Your Home will Sell! Keep your options open.  You may have a Buyer rush in with a full price offer to back out due to Buyer's Remorse.  This can happen, but I would prefer you experience the type of Buyer's Remorse, where your home is so desirable, buyer's are wishing they had found your home before you sold it to someone else. This is what these 13 steps highlight.  The best advise I can give you...is to work with the right professionals, you'll end up selling faster for more.

              Please contact me for detailed real estate questions or selling advice, Crystal De Raffele, Manor House Realty, 480 Main Street, BEACON, NY 12508.  A Dutchess County NY Specialist.  ManorHouseRE@gmail.com, or by cell 845-416-4281



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              Wednesday, May 18, 2011

              Mortgage Servicer Contact List: Phone Numbers For Borrowers To Reach Existing Servicers

              Mortgage Servicer Contact List: Phone Numbers For Borrowers To Reach Existing Servicers

              Mortgage Servicer Contact List:

              Phone Numbers For Borrowers To Reach Existing Servicers
              Below you will find a list of names and phone numbers for servicers, which is by no way a complete list, but a handy reference for both home owners and real estate agents to have when contacting mortgage servicers.

              Via Strategic Mortgage:

              Mortgage Servicer Contact List:

              Phone Numbers For Borrowers To Reach Existing Servicers
              Below you will find a list of names and phone numbers for servicers, which is by no way a complete list, but a handy reference for both home owners and real estate agents to have when contacting mortgage servicers.
              Mortgage servicers  

              Company namePhone number
              Accredited Home Lenders (refinance)(877) 683-4466
              American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc.(877) 304-3100*
              Aurora Loan Services(800) 550-0508
              Avelo Mortgage LLC (no longer servicing loans -- see Litton Loan Servicing)(800) 603-4517
              Bank of America(800) 846-2222
              BB&T Mortgage(800) 827-3722*
              Carrington Mortgage Services(800) 561-4567
              Central Pacific Bank(800) 342-8422*
              Charter One Bank (also CCO Mortgage and Citizens Bank)(877) 745-7366
              Chase Home FinancePrime loans: (800) 848-9380
              Subprime loans: (866) 665-7629
              Chevy Chase Bank(866) 391-8688
              CitiMortgage(866) 272-4749
              Countrywide Home Loans(800) 669-6650
              Downey Financial Corp.(800) 824-6902, ext. 6696
              EMC Mortgage Corp.(888) 577-4011
              EverHome Mortgage(800) 669-7724
              First Horizon Home Loans (second mortgages)(800) 919-5376
              Flagstar Bank(800) 968-7700, ext. 9780
              Fremont Investment & Loan(866) 484-0291
              GMAC Mortgage(800) 850-4622*
              GreenPoint Mortgage Funding (now serviced by Countrywide)(800) 669-6650
              Homecomings Financial(800) 850-4622*
              HomeEq Mortgage Servicing(866) 822-1471
              HSBC Mortgage Services (also HFC or Beneficial)(800) 365-6730*
              Indymac Bank(877) 908-4357
              Litton Loan Servicing(800) 603-4517
              National City Mortgage(800) 523-8654
              Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Co.(866) 350-8884
              Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC(800) 746-2936*
              Ohio Savings Bank (Now Amtrust)(800) 860-2025 ext. 8917
              Option One Mortgage (Now American Home Mortgage Servicing)(877) 304-3100*
              PHH MortgageFor borrowers facing delinquency:
              (800) 330-0423*
              For borrowers in foreclosure:
              (800) 750-2518
              Popular Mortgage Servicing(800) 383-2292
              ResMae Mortgage Corp.(866) 794-8044, ext. 5944
              Saxon Mortgage Services Inc.(888) 325-3502*
              Select Portfolio Servicing(888) 818-6032
              SunTrust Mortgage Inc.(800) 443-1032
              U.S. Bank Home Mortgage(800) 365-7900
              Wachovia Corp.(800) 642-0257*
              Washington Mutual(866) 926-8937*
              Wells Fargo(800) 416-1472
               *No direct line to loss mitigation or loan resolution department.

               
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              Majestic Manor Home
              2,900,000.00 MLS 287696
              Address 27 Bayview, Beacon, NY, 12508
              Description MAJESTIC MANOR HOME WITH STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS FIT FOR A KING. THIS SPRAWLING 6 BR, 4 1/2 BATH EXECUTIVE RETREAT FACED IN NATURAL STONE COMMANDS ITS SITE OVERLOOKING THE HUDSON RIVER. MAGNIFICENT F...

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              Broker's Open, Nov.10th, 12-2pm
              525,000 MLS 292875
              Address 22 Vine St & 22 High Streets, Beacon , , NY
              Description LONG AGO GRACIOUSNESS!THE BEST OF THE PAST COMBINED WITH THE FLAIR OF THE NEW. YOU'LL LOVE IT'S HISTORIC LOCATION AS IT SITS ON THE CREST OF BEACON'S CHARMING HIGH STREET WITH A CREAMY PASTEL EXTERIOR...

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              Grand Victorian on High St
              $525,000 MLS 292875
              Address 22 High Street, Beacon, , 12508
              Description LONG AGO GRACIOUSNESS!THE BEST OF THE PAST COMBINED WITH THE FLAIR OF THE NEW. YOU'LL LOVE IT'S HISTORIC LOCATION AS IT SITS ON THE CREST OF BEACON'S CHARMING HIGH STREET WITH A CREAMY PASTEL EXTERIOR...

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              Beacon Manor Home
              429,900.00 MLS 291263
              Address 94 Delavan, Beacon, NY, 12508
              Description IF YOUR FAMILY DESERVES THE BEST...GIVE IT TO THEM IN THIS LOVELY COLONIAL HOME WITH PARTIAL STONE FACADE SET ON A CUL DE SAC WITH ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH, CENTRAL AIR, CHERRY CABINETS IN KITCHEN, L...

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              Town of Wappingers, Beautiful Raised Ranch
              359,900.00
              Address www.RealEstateShows.com/409820, Wappingers , NY, 12590
              Description This Beautiful Raised Ranch, sits in a lovely community, nestled in a little private nook. Long ago farms lands surrounded by woods and a nearby stream, located within 2 miles of the Hudson River and...

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              Beautiful Home in the Heart of Beacon for Sale
              $325,000 MLS 293169
              Address 24 N. Brett St., Beacon, NY, 12508
              Description Perfect Old Style home, with olde time chacter yet polished and refined with new updates that bring yesteryear into this century.

              Full Unfinished basement. First Floor offers, a front porch,...

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              OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, MAY 15th (1:00--4pm)
              309,000
              Address 109 Wesley, Beacon, NY, 12508
              Description Immaculate 2003 Cape Cod Style Home! Beautiful Hardwood & Carpet Floors. 4Bdrms, 2Baths, EIK, Center Isle in Newer Kitchen, Sliding Glass Doors to Deck & Patio. Huge Private Backyard, fully fenced! ...

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              OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, April 17th (1:00--4pm)
              249,900 MLS 295674
              Address 79 N. Elm Street, Beacon, NY, 12408
              Description Come home to this Adorable Solid Brick Cape Cod in Great Neighborhood. Charming Rocking Chair Front Porch. Original Woodwork and Hardwood Floors Throughout. LVRM W/Stone Fireplace, DR, 3Bdrms, 2Bat...

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              Quaint Old Style Home
              $194,000 MLS 293604
              Address 50 Falconer Street, Beacon, , 12508
              Description START BUILDING YOUR MEMORIES HERE IN THIS 3 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH HOME W/OLD WORLD CHARM. NICE WOODWORKING W/DECORATIVE MOLDINGS, HIGH CEILINGS, PLASTER WALLS AND MUCH MORE. NEW FRONT PORCH & GREAT BACK DE...

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              JUST LISTED! Brokers' Open House, March 23rd
              189,900 MLS 294737
              Address 24 Roundtree Court, Beacon, NY, 12508
              Description NOT A SHORT SALE!! MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 BATH TOWNHOME IN A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. FRESHLY PAINTED, NEW CARPETING, NEW KITCHEN FLOOR AND ROOF. FULL BASEMENT OFFERS PLENTY OF STOR...

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              Townhouse in The Woods in Beacon, NY
              184,900 MLS 291980
              Address 27 Sycamore Drive, Beacon, NY, 12508
              Description Another Beautiful Townhouse located in The Woods, in Beacon, NY! Newly renovated Kitchen & Master Bath. New Paint throughout, newer carpets over Hardwood floors! Central Air, New Bathroom floors, N...

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              Broker's OPEN HOUSE, Oct. 6th, 2010, 12-2pm
              Harvest Lunch & Desert
              Address 24 John St & 61 Beacon St, Beacon, NY, 12508
              Description 24 John St: A great house to share with a relative or perfect for extended guests. Main house Offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large 2-door entry in foyer. Formal L/R & D/R, F/R & Kitchen. Accessory Aptmt...