Joan Whitman's Blog

Posted on 08/22/2021
Real Estate Values and Climate Change
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Natural disasters including flooding, hurricanes, mudslides and wildfires affect real estate values. Some recent examples of real estate transactions being influenced by these increasingly intense and frequent events include: A Charleston, South Carolina, homeowner deciding to demolish her house after three years of flooding caused by hurricanes that led to 11 failed...
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Posted on 08/15/2021
Finding Space for a Custom Home Office
Image by Pexels from Pixabay With more people working from home today than ever before, many are looking to add a home office to their house. Some may think that they don't have enough space to make this happen; however, folks don't need an entire room to add a home office. There are a few great tips and...
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Posted on 08/08/2021
Is It a Patio. or Is It a Porch? Here's a Guide to Help You Identify Outdoor Living Spaces
Image by Mark Thomas from Pixabay There are many terms in the design world that we use interchangeably. Those without specific knowledge of these terms might not know how they differentiate, but boosting your home vocabulary can be helpful with buying, selling or improving your home. One common example is the terms we use for private outdoor living...
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Posted on 08/01/2021
3 Tips for a Safer & Healthier BBQ
The rules and expectations for social gatherings have changed, casual summer BBQs included. With so many extra details and considerations to add into your event planning, even experienced hosts might feel discouraged about having to change their ways. Luckily, there are some simple ways to adjust your BBQ practice so you can adhere to health guidelines and make...
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Posted on 08/17/2021
97 Havermill Road, New City, NY 10956 is now new to the market!
Spectacular Center Hall Colonial in highly sought-after New City is completely remodeled and ready for the most discriminating buyers. Outstanding curb appeal and paver walkway leads to an etched glass front door. Walk through the custom, gourmet kitchen with granite counters and 42'' cabinetry, abundant storage and fronting a generous Trex deck overlooking a level lot on nature's most endearing landscaping. Relish the Living room and dining room w/ gleaming hardwood floors & abundant natural light set for entertaining and create lasting memories in a family room with brick fireplace and built-in shelving + ceramic floors. Be romanced by...
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Posted on 08/12/2021
Another Property Sold - 7 Emerald Drive, Pomona, NY 10970
Experience a Contemporary Center Hall Colonial superbly updated, and you'll understand that dreams can come true. Set on a cul-de-sac and offering nature's finest accomplishment in landscaping, the double-door entry welcomes you to a spacious foyer with ceramic floors, expansive dining room and living room flooded with natural light. Dazzling updates include fresh paint inside and out, brand new custom designed master and main baths, refinished gleaming hardwood floors, 5th bedroom with separate entry on main level -- perfect for a hi-tech office, wood burning brick fireplace with Heatilator, abundant recessed lighting, charming window...
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Posted on 08/08/2021
10 Erskine Court, Nanuet, NY 10954 is now new to the market!
Nanuet, N.Y. You may discover your destiny waiting behind the front door of this first-time-listed Bi-Level sitting pretty on a private, level, dead-end lot, boasting nature's finest feat in landscaping. This home will woo you with character, ambience, & value. The generous living room/dining room, w/ built-in storage, is primed for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen leads to a deck set for al fresco parties. Continue downstairs to a large family room w/ full-wall brick fireplace where family memories will be made. Adore 4 ample bedrooms, 1 full & 2 half baths, all hardwood flooring under carpeting on the main level, attached garage,...
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Posted on 08/07/2021
Another Property Sold - 6 Greenfield Road, New City, NY 10956
The curtain is rising on this totally renovated, impeccable Bi-Level ready for only the most discriminating buyers, and the reviews are spectacular. Beautiful curb appeal welcomes you to today's most sought-after open concept. A custom gourmet kitchen boasting soft-close Ruvo cabinetry, onyx backsplash, high-end SS appliances and range hood vented to the exterior awaits. The living room/dining room with hardwood flooring and recessed lighting provides easy access to a new oversized Trex deck, overlooking nature's finest accomplishment in landscaping, and just waiting for summer entertaining to create lasting memories. Additional amenities...
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Posted on 08/03/2021
104 Lakewood Drive, Congers, NY 10920 now has a new price of $899,900!
Captivating water views and your own dock on Swartwout Lake for boating, kayaking, and ice skating await discriminating buyers. Find serenity, viewing sunrises and sunsets on 2 enormous decks fronting a 3/4 acre level lot w/ a tranquil seating area. This never-before-listed home has been totally rebuilt and gracefully expanded with the finest materials and workmanship. The grand entry dazzles with 20' ceilings leading to an oversized dining room and a chef's custom, gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters; SS appliances; and 3 sinks. Behold an amazing great room, vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and custom granite...
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Posted on 07/30/2021
Another Property Sold - 1 Irion Drive, New City, NY 10956
You'll believe dreams really do come true when you enter this beautifully renovated Split-Level, boasting today's stylish, versatile open floor plan and an exquisite, level rear yard. Prepare to be blown away by the custom, open-concept gourmet kitchen where your inner chef will be celebrated, as you plan and prepare your most mouthwatering meals in a luxurious cherry and granite setting with huge island and top-of-the-line LG stainless steel appliances. The stage is ready for entertaining, as you access your oversized Trex deck and patio. Unique amenities include: a cozy family room with new carpet and entry to the patio, recessed lighting,...
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Posted on 07/29/2021
Another Property Sold - 16 The Promenade, New City, NY 10956
Country club living is epitomized in this beautifully updated and magnificently maintained grand center-hall Colonial. This first-time listed property boasts an astonishing back yard w/ Anthony & Sylvan in-ground gunite pool backing the glorious Kennedy Dells Park. Custom gourmet eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters, tumbled marble backsplash, 42' cabinetry, ceiling fan, and GE Profile SS appliances will stir your culinary imagination. Family room w/ double door access to large deck boasts a brick fireplace and is ready for special memories. Gracious master bedroom suite w/ fully renovated bath & walk-in closet will surely pamper....
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Posted on 07/28/2021
Another Property Sold - 31 Braemar Court, New City, NY 10956
Will you be the lucky buyer to own this fabulous end unit townhouse. Pristine condition and move in ready. From the first moment you enter you can see all the care and updates provided by the sellers. Marble foyer, beautiful sunny living room with vaulted ceilings, formal dining room, renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, center island perfect for preparing dinner, ceramic tile flooring, newly completed powder room, master bedroom with walk in closet, fabulous master bath, second bedroom with full bath on this floor. Lower level has incredible family room with half bath and separate...
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