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After Drought in First Quarter, Interest in Westchester Luxury Homes Grows in 2nd Quarter

Posted on July 12, 2018 by John Bailey

WPCNR REALTY REALITY. From Houlihan Lawrence. July 12, 2018:

The luxury market in Westchester County ($2 Million priced and higher) improved after posting a 20% decline in Q-1, according to the Houlihan Lawrence Luxury Market Report released Wednesday. Year-to-date, Westchester County luxury sales are down just 7% and Q-2 sales kept pace with the same period last year.

Westchester’s s luxury market, the ultra-luxury segment of the market ($5M+) is performing better than it has in years. Through June 30th, there are a total of 21 closed and pended sales over $5M, compared to 19 sales in 2016 and 18 sales in 2017.

Pended sales will likely close this year, and 2018 is on track to exceed the previous two years. More significant are the number of $10M+ sales this year. Two closed and three are pending – a striking increase from 2016 and 2017, when a single $10M+ sale closed each year.

Houlihan Lawrence observes:

“The ultra-luxury segment momentum is evidence that buyers are resurfacing. Their behavior is marked by a combination of right-brain and left-brain decision-making. A property’s location, lifestyle and quality appeal to their emotions, which is important but often not enough to make an offer.

Typically, when the left-side of the brain can rationally identify value and justify the purchase price, a buyer will confidently move forward. Both heart and head have to be in agreement because one without the other creates inertia.

“For sellers, there is plenty of competition in the luxury market for buyers’ hearts and minds. Positioning your home to entice a buyer is equally as important as pricing your home realistically. One without the other leads to a listing that can languish on the market.

Governor Cuomo Says New York State Needs to Pass a Roe versus Wade Abortion Law in New York State. Will Sue if Supreme Court Overturns Roe v, Wade

Posted on July 11, 2018 by John Bailey

WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. From the Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. July 11, 2018:

Republicans in the New York State Senate have always said, when pressed for a state abortion statute,:

“Well, we don’t need New York law because we have Roe v. Wade and nobody’s crazy enough to try to roll back Roe v. Wade.”

The exception is the man they nominated for President of the United States who wound up winning the election.

But that was always the answer, you don’t need a New York law. We have Roe v. Wade. Well now we know we’re not guaranteed Roe v. Wade.

And the New York law, does not currently go as far as Roe v. Wade. Roe v. Wade has the protections that we now rely on in New York.

We never passed the New York State law because we relied on Roe v. Wade and everyone assumed it would always be there and because the Republicans wouldn’t pass it, using that as an excuse.

We now need to codify Roe v. Wade, which will actually increase the protections in New York. God forbid they do what they intend to do.

I want to get it done before the Supreme Court does that because I don’t want any gaps in a woman’s right to protection and we have a better legal case when the Supreme Court acts because I will sue when the Supreme Court acts and I want the New York State law in place.

Assemblyman Buchwald Hosts Crimes Against Seniors Awareness Programs TODAY in Chappaqua

Posted on July 10, 2018 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From Assemblyman David Buchwald. July 10, 2018:

Westchester County residents were hit with 10.5 million scam calls in the month of April alone. So I am bringing experts from the Attorney General’s office to Smart Senior Seminars today, Friday.

At these events, seniors will learn how to spot scams and protect themselves from thieves operating online, on the phone or even knocking at their door.

If this topic is of interest to you or a loved one, please join us at a Smart Seniors event on Friday, July 13, at 1 pm at the Chappaqua Community Center (10 Senter Street). I have previously hosted Smart Senior sessions in White Plains, downtown Harrison and West Harrison.

Westchester D.A. Establishes Path for Immigrants to Report Crimes Against themselves and Immigrant Community or Themselves

Posted on July 10, 2018 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From the Westchester County District Attorney. July 10, 2018:

Following last week’s arrest of a Congers by Westchester County Police for selling fake Green Card to undocumented immigrants residing in Mount Kisco, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. reminded immigrants in Westchester of an important service of the District Attorney’s Office: Westchester County District Attorney’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.

All Westchester County residents have the right to live without being victimized by anyone and know they can report a crime committed against them or report a crime they have witnessed without fear–even if they don’t speak English, don’t understand the laws of the U.S., or are residing in the U.S. without legal status.

Our office is here to help. We will meet with people anywhere they feel comfortable and speak with them in any language.

“Because immigrants are often exploited for their vulnerability, we believe they should know their rights and seek help without fear of reprisal.” Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. said. “We commend those who have come forward to seek justice in this case and the Westchester County Police on this scam arrest. Most importantly, we want to make sure immigrants know they can reach out to our office whether they are victims of a crime or witnesses to a crime.”

Westchester County District Attorney’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Hotline (914) 995-1616.

Translators are available.

The Office can be reached by email: [email protected]

For more information, view or download Immigrant Affairs PDF.