Author Archives: homesbysharilidsky

So proud of our North Salem Seniors

So proud of our North Salem Seniors   I am proud to know most of these kids since they were in  elementary school.  They are a great group who are self assured, bright and genuinely nice.   They have fun each week finding new ways to entertain their classmates and teachers and learn something along the […]

Buying a Second Home

Thanks Mark  and KCM for a great blog article… What to Consider When Buying a Second Home by Mark Scheets on September 19, 2013 in For Buyers Today we are happy to have Mark Scheets, a writer for Total Mortgage Services, as our guest blogger. – The KCM Crew Sooner or later you may reach a point in your life where […]

Why Do American Families Buy a Home?

From the KCM Blog There is a plethora of opinions voiced by real estate gurus as to why the dream of home ownership is so important to most Americans. However, study after study reveals the same five reasons families decide to buy a home. They… Want a good place to raise children Want a place […]

New Flood Insurance Maps

The National Association of Realtors (NAR)has an updated Flood Insurance Webpage, with helpful information on what homeowners and local governments can do to get relief and some insightful outside studies to educate members and elected officials. Here’s the link: http://www.realtor.org/topics/national-flood-insurance-program-nfip/resources

Boomerang Homebuyers Get a Shorter Ride Home

Wow, this will sure be helpful for some of my clients who have had a tough time.  Boomerang Homebuyers Get a Shorter Ride Home.

Real Estate Prices over 30 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

Real Estate Prices over 30 Years [INFOGRAPHIC].

Ways to give back – Love this!

http://northsalem.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/northern-westchester-center-celebrates-birthday-giving KATONAH, N.Y. — The Community Center of Northern Westchester is celebrating its 21st birthday by offering 21 ways you can help the community. The ideas include: — Organize a food drive in your neighborhood, workplace, club or even in front of your local supermarket. — Share your summer harvest: We welcome donations of fresh produce from your […]

3 Reasons to Buy that House NOW!

For all of those fence sitters, it is really the best time in many years to jump into home buying.  Despite all of the indications that interest rates are on the rise and prices have bottomed out and are on an upward curve, I still see buyers waiting for the next great house to come […]

10 Prime Real Estate Markets for First-Time Buyers

10 Prime Real Estate Markets for First-Time Buyers.

Selling a House? Don’t Overprice It

Selling a House? Don’t Overprice It.