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In the do-it-yourself age we live in, many Westchester homeowner DIYers are ready and willing to take on home-improvement projects themselves. But while you may be ready and willing, the real question is, are you really “able?” From The Top5 in Real Estate Network® and HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse, comes the following advice. Heed these suggestions …

  Owning a pet and selling your Westchester home is a combination that necessitates some thoughtful consideration as to how NOT have your pet complicate the selling process of showings and open houses   Many prospective buyers are allergic to pets, are intimidated by them (especially large barking dogs, birds, reptiles), or simply don’t like …

Assessed Value is the dollar valuation formula assigned to a specific property by the town assessor for the purpose of determining the property tax due. Assessors consider the  condition of the property and any improvements that have been made. An Appraised Value, in contrast, is determined by a licensed real estate appraiser who inspects the property …

Does the Assessed Valuation of your Westchester home reflect Real Market Value? If the real market value of your home falls below the assessed value, consider petitioning your local taxing authority  to lower the assessed value. When there are discrepancies in your assessed value,  petition the board of appeals to review the assessment for adjustments. Pat Neville is pleased …

  There are simple ways for Westchester homeowners to save energy while lowering their utility bills. According to Greener Choices, a Web-based initiative to inform, engage and empower consumers about environmentally-friendly products and practices, the following practices can save homeowners a bundle. 1. Fix leaky ducts – Pay a qualified heating and cooling professional to seal …

The recent sounds of icicles finally dropping bring smiles to Westchester home sellers waiting for their home to become more accessible and attractive to potential buyers.  If you have been waiting for your house to surface from it’s winter cover to put your house on the market, or back into the market, don’t wait for April Showers and …

A: A home provides many tax benefits, literally from the time you buy to the time you sell. The mortgage interest paid on a home loan up to $1 million for a primary residence or second home is tax deductible every year, as is the local property tax. Other mortgage costs—including late-payment charges and early-payment …

Are you stymied by self-imposed road blocks to whether or not this is the right time to sell your Westchester home?  From The Top5 in Real Estate Network, here are some thoughts to overcome the hesitation as to when and if to sell your home. Pat Neville is pleased to provide you with relevant Home Selling …

Pat Neville is pleased to provide you with pertinent videos from the Top5 in Real Estate Network, relating to relocation to or from Westchester, or the selling and buying of Westchester Real Estate. Questions about selling or buying your Westchester home? Please contact Pat Neville for confidential discussion

Q: When is the best time to sell your Westchester home? A: The best time to sell is when you are ready, or when you must. That is, when you have outgrown the space in your current home, or you prefer to trade down to something smaller, or you want to move up to something …