The Ritz Carlton White Plains represents the pinnacle of high-rise luxury in downtown White Plains, not to mention the county of Westchester. As far as White Plains condos are concerned, it doesn’t get any more luxurious than this! Located in the heart of the downtown area, it is just steps from some of the finest dining, entertainment and shopping that Westchester has to offer. Lets not even get started on the amazing amenities the Ritz offers – and the views on the higher floors are simply breathtaking. You can get Manhattan, the Long Island Sound and everything in between in one massive panorama. Being just 33 minutes from midtown Manhattan is the icing on the cake.
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Come join the celebration that begins on Friday the 16th and continues for the entire weekend!
First – A little history of Mamaroneck NY:
The town of Mamaroneck was purchased by an Englishman – John Richbell in the year of 1661. The New York Legislature created the town of Mamaroneck in March 1788. The town was divided into three portions in the 1890′s to deal with the increasing need for municipal services that a single town could not provide. There was the village of Larchmont, an unincorporated area, and the village of Mamaroneck. Part of the village of Mamaroneck was in the town of Rye. These subdivisions exist to this day.
Second – The Celebration:
Friday - The Fun begins with a Softball game at Harbor Island between the two fire departments serving the community at 7 PM.
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Recently I posted two blogs regarding single family Larchmont homes. One post was focussed on the Larchmont P.O. and the other on homes in the village of Larchmont. Sales in both of these markets have been very bullish and positive. But like so so much that is happening today – this market is full of contradictions. The cooperative market remains firmly in buyers market territory.
Just a quick note: These figures are derived from the WPMLS and consist of cooperatives in the Larchmont P.O. as well as the village of Larchmont.
The Time: Wed Sept. 14 from 5:00-7:30 PM
The Place: 21 North Chatsworth Ave. #3C – Larchmont NY
For more information: Phone – 914-374-5529 Email – [email protected]
Come and see this wonderful unit at Lou Gehrig’s former stomping ground in the Stonecrest of Larchmont. I will be offering wine and cheese (and soft drinks for those who do not wish to indulge) while you tour this amazing large 1 BR unit.
The unit sports a quiet street view – at tree level, a newly renovated bath with separate shower, hardwood floors, high cove ceilings, great views, ample closet space in a doorman building.
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Rarely do I present political views on this blog. I also do not tend to write about my personal feelings too often. But on this 10th anniversary of 9/11 – I will share some of my thoughts. If some find this offensive – so be it. For those who don’t like the progressive mind – please stop reading right here. I will not change your mind nor will you change mine – so there is no point in starting a food fight. This is a reflection of an uneasiness that I have had about our nation over the past 10 years…that unease has increased because I fear that we may no longer be a great nation. Powerful – yes, but greatness is often confused with power – and there is where I feel we have lost our way.
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The village of Larchmont is tucked away in the town of Mamaroneck. The town of Mamaroneck – is one of the most sought after locations in Westchester. Located along the Long Island Sound, the town boasts wonderful water views with numerous parks dotting the shoreline. Just 35 minutes from Manhattan by express train (Click here for information on the New Haven Line) – the location simply couldn’t be be better! Even in this difficult market Larchmont homes are very desirable and as a result it has bounced back from the crash of 2008 in a very impressive way. Home buyers are often thinking that they can simply name their price in this economy, but that is not the case for single family homes in the village of Larchmont. This is actually in sellers market territory with high volume and rising prices. Looking at Larchmont home sales history from before the crash to the present day paints the picture of crash and recovery.
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Waiting to buy a home could be an expensive mistake….
That’s what! Plain and simple. Ever since the knife dropped in on real estate – buyers have been alternately flooding into the market and holding back. Don’t get me wrong…these are difficult times. I understand the hesitancy – however, for those who have a stable job and a stable income with good credit, I have to think that a little green monster called greed is entering the picture. We all see the little green monster in ourselves from time to time – but we need to watch that monster and to tame it. For as Jim Crammer of “Mad Money” fame often says – “Bulls make money, bears make money, but hogs get slaughtered.”
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There are times when you see a store front and you know that you just have to stop by because its just too cool for words! Ok – so I’m dating myself by invoking coolness, but I can’t help it. Everything in Recologie is made of recycled material. Often when we think of recycled purchases we have a sense that we are doing something for the “greater good” that involves some form of sacrifice – generally in the form of style. Not so here. Everything in this store is top-of-the-line, unique, and cheesy is definitely not allowed. I spent some time photographing the merchandise and I admit I went a bit overboard on the bags. They sell far more than that in the store -but the bags were so amazing I couldn’t stop. Be sure to stop by some day, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy the video!
Recologie is located at 1934 Palmer Ave (at the corner of Larchmont Ave.) – 914-315-1535 - Click here for Recologie.com
© 2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the 10th anniversary of that fateful day that changed the world in 2001. I think we all remember where we were on that fateful morning. In the wake of this sad anniversary there is opportunity..an opportunity to give something to the community.
The Westchester County Center is hosting an event to rally volunteers from all over the county…
When: Friday Sept. 9, 2011 2:00-7:00 PM
Where: Westchester County Center – Central Ave - White Plains NY
- Connect with over 100 non-profit organizations that need volunteers.
- Give blood and help save lives.
- Support our men and women in uniform.
- Bring non-perishable canned food for the Montrose VA Food Pantry.
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Crystal Hawkins-Syska is a short-sale specialist who has the answers for people who need the help.
Seven out of Ten Homeowners go into foreclosure with out any visible sign intervention or call for assistance.
Why is that the case? It could be because they don’t know where to turn for help and accurate information. On September 7th we will be discussing the process of foreclosure and foreclosure alternatives. 1 in 6 homeowners are delinquent in their payments. Do you know someone at work, your place of worship, on in your family who:
Has lost a job?
Had an illness or death in their family?
Will be retiring in 1 year or less?
Refinanced their house in the last 5 years?
Purchased their house in the last 5 years?
Their Employer is downsizing?
Their business is struggling?
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The Ritz Carlton White Plains represents the pinnacle of high-rise luxury in downtown White Plains, not to mention the county of Westchester. As far as White Plains condos are concerned, it doesn’t get any more luxurious than this! Located in the heart of the downtown area, it is just steps from some of the finest dining, entertainment and shopping that Westchester has to offer. Lets not even get started on the amazing amenities the Ritz offers – and the views on the higher floors are simply breathtaking. You can get Manhattan, the Long Island Sound and everything in between in one massive panorama. Being just 33 minutes from midtown Manhattan is the icing on the cake.
