The market in Westchester is doing something remarkable right now. Bidding wars. Strong offers. Home sale prices that are making longtime homeowners do a double-take at their bottom line. If you're thinking about selling — or already in the process — that's genuinely exciting news. But there's a conversation I keep having with sellers that doesn't always happen early enough:  What are the tax implications of this sale? I'm a Realtor, not a tax advisor. But part of my job is m

This month I went to South Carolina with my daughter for her first college tour trip. Three schools. Three different towns. And I have to tell you — as a real estate professional, I cannot stop seeing the parallels. Because finding the right college? It's almost exactly like finding the right home. Start Wide. Then Narrow. We're casting a wide geographic net on purpose. Three schools, three different vibes, three communities we know almost nothing about yet. We had coffee at

I've moved 27 times in my life. I've lost bids on homes I loved. I've bought, sold, rented, and renovated. I've sat across from a closing table with nerves and excitement in equal measure. Long before I became a real estate agent in Westchester, I  lived  this process — over and over again. That experience shapes everything about how I work with clients today. And right now, in the wake of a landmark industry shift, I think it's worth having an honest conversation about what

Everyone told me I was crazy. I had just moved from California to Denver for a boyfriend. That relationship blew up in spectacular fashion. And instead of slinking back home with a broken heart, I did something nobody saw coming. I bought a house.  "You just went through a breakup." "You're not settled." "What if you meet someone and have to move?" I heard it all. And I bought the house anyway.  I am a real estate agent in Westchester County, NY. Before that, I spent years as

If you're considering buying a home but waiting for mortgage rates to drop below 6%, you're not alone. According to a recent survey by Clever Real Estate, nearly all prospective buyers (94%) planning to purchase in 2026 say they will alter their plans if rates don't dip below that threshold. Many are hoping for even lower rates—with 37% identifying "good" rates as those under 4%. But here's the reality check we all need: those ultra-low rates may never return . Let's Talk His