Posted on September 30, 2011 1:08 pm by Scott Rosasco
Celebrating its 9th year, the Dobbs Ferry, Ferry Festa kicks off at 1 PM and ends at 8PM. Featuring a wide assortment of village businesses showcasing their best, as well as outside vendors that run the gamut, from a variety of international foods, to rides and games for the kids (and some adults).
A number of bands will also be providing entertainment at various points along the venue for this, now traditional, end of summer event. They include:
Main Stage (intersection of Main and Cedar): Calypso, Bad Art, Hogiowl and DJ Antoinette Zappier.
Near Doubledays: Tramps Like Us (Courtesy of Doubledays).
Near Cedar Street Grill: The T Bone Shuffle(Courtesy of The T Bone Shuffle)
For more information, go to:
www.ferryfesta.com
A Vendor Application Can Be Found Here:
http://4182265384527777586-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/ferryfesta/2011FerryFestaVendorApplication.pdf?attachauth=ANoY7coNyZiD1S1FZ7gqKWJ-u9hae-g5iWUJx4DqnskbJ_Xmg5wzuljVKbkNUMgIfEQQdceomxPtgyASTfvC7PVs-2ktq3X_XH__LO6BMQZugpith_TihIMvBQ7Lit7gcCm9OLIHuk0su_Mh2q5HkVjDm8VSjbBxy8XM2-dffaXEWfdusPPAXx0MhmGHUN93LRoAjb_t4h4PHEFpN99zf0-LrhdiUDPG3kxoFaIuCm1qmP6hSNvwPNE%3D&attredirects=0
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Posted on September 28, 2011 12:35 pm by Scott Rosasco
Although not the case in the Rivertowns or even Westchester in general, almost 30% of home sales in the United States are now sold via the foreclosure process. Although these kinds of deals are few and far between in this area, it does occasionally happen. This can be a great way to purchase a home at a markedly reduced value, but there are some concerns and pitfalls to avoid if possible. These range from the obvious, like a thorough home inspection, that you would do for virtually any real estate transaction, to the not so obvious like checking for past liens, particularly if you are paying cash for a property. The best advice is to call a Realtor about any property you are thinking of purchasing. However here are 10 things to think about before making that call, so you know the right questions to ask.
http://www.bobvila.com/articles/1471-10-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-foreclosed-home/pages/1
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Posted on September 26, 2011 6:32 pm by Scott Rosasco
Although many homeowners attempt to sell a home on their own initially and usually unsuccessfully https://dobbsferry-rivertowns.com/2011/08/09/can-you-sell-your-home-without-a-realtor/ there are a number of great reasons why a homeowner should use a Realtor. Not just any real estate broker, a Realtor is a special type of real estate broker who is held to the highest standards and ethics.
http://www.linkedin.com/news?actionBar=&articleID=783508863&ids=0OcjoRd38Se3sIczAQdPwQdjwTb3oPcjsMd3oUdOMPdzwUc3kPe3sIejkPd3wQdzwT&aag=true&freq=daily&trk=eml-tod-b-ttle-44&ut=2_m_-zTneYR4U1
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Posted on September 22, 2011 12:54 pm by Scott Rosasco
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty in Dobbs Ferry is proud to present its sixth annual Fall Events Guide, featuring almost 100 local community events going on this Fall, in all areas of the Hudson Valley and a special listing of ongoing events throughout the entire region. For the complete guide in PDF form go to:
http://www.randrealty.com/downloads/2011FallEventGuide.pdf
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Posted on September 20, 2011 2:24 pm by Scott Rosasco
This commercially zoned building offers a great downtown location, convenient to both parking and Metro North. True masonry construction offers the unique ability to incorporate 3 additional floors on the existing building. Deep and wide property allows for additional expansion possibilities. Vast open spaces and 10′ ceilings on three above grade levels, including the huge basement, make it a wonderful opportunity at this price. Taxes reflect recent grievance reduction. Additional tax reductions are possible based on sale price. Loading ramp to lower level. Overall plot dimensions are 76′ width (street frontage) x 131′ in depth. Building plans and survey are available for review. $429,000.
More information at:
http://www.randrealty.com/agent/652/Scott-Rosasco/propertydetails.aspx?id=979787
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Posted on September 18, 2011 6:41 pm by Scott Rosasco
While some may look down on IKEA kitchen cabinets, it is well known in the industry that these products are very durable, very budget conscious and relatively easy to install. While the boxes themselves are not often made of real wood, it is a fact that the materials that are used in their construction are the very same materials used by the higher end manufacturers as well. The only difference is the price, which IKEA keeps low by mass producing a limited number of sizes and a limited selection of sometimes less than attractive door fronts. A new company http://semihandmadedoors.com/ has now come up with the not so new idea of producing custom door fronts for existing or new IKEA cabinet boxes. You simply order your cabinets from IKEA, minus the doors, send the company your kitchen plans, from IKEA’s own kitchen design program or your own design plans and then wait for your doors to arrive separately. There appear to be quite a number of options available. This may go a long way towards getting the truly custom kitchen look you really want at a fraction of the price that you had expected to pay. For more information:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/kitchen/checking-in-with-semihandmade-custom-ikea-doors-156179
http://semihandmadedoors.com/gallery/
https://dobbsferry-rivertowns.com/2011/08/14/new-architectural-digest-amazing-kitchens-design-app/
https://dobbsferry-rivertowns.com/2011/10/23/top-5-remodel-projects-for-high-roi/
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Posted on September 16, 2011 5:44 pm by Scott Rosasco
At this past Wednesday nights ZBA meeting a total of two variances were granted in Stop & Shop’s continuing efforts to slightly expand and completely renovate their store on Broadway.
One variance was to legalize what would have become a pre-existing nonconforming parking situation and the other was for a reduced amount of glazing, or storefront windows, from what village code requires. As a part of the presentation to the board, representatives from Stop & Shop also showed drawings of their plans to put approximately 40 additional parking spaces on the old Scott Chevrolet property, to provide ancillary parking for shoppers who may be interested in visiting Cedar Street stores or other parts of the downtown area, but not necessarily going to Stop & Shop.
This whole arrangement would appear to be a win-win for Dobbs Ferry, with both a renovated and convenient food store as well as sorely needed additional parking for the village business district.
Additionally, the 8 required variances (down from 11), for the proposed Walgreens store on Ashford Avenue, near the intersection with Broadway, are still being mulled over by the ZBA. The attorney for Walgreens notified the ZBA that even if it wanted to, the ZBA would be unable to grant or deny the variances until after the Board of Trustees weighed in on the proposed application, at their upcoming September 27 meeting.
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Posted on September 14, 2011 12:05 pm by Scott Rosasco
Rarely do the gates open to this unique enclave of homes in the Hilltop Park section of Dobbs Ferry. This particular location is available for the first time in 45 years. Situated at the end of a quiet lane it is an oasis from the rest of the world. One of only very few homes ever built directly adjacent to the 76 acre Juhring Nature Preserve, its forested privacy will be forever undisturbed. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, fireplace. Vaulted ceilings, abundant light and breezy exposures. New EIK & baths with marble master bath, new roof, patio, deck and stone walls. Oversized rooms & closets. HW floors. Perfect condition on 1/2 acre. Ardsley schools. 2 car garage. $709,000.
See the virtual tour at:
http://client.bhgrealestate.imprev.net/94/1294/26278/index.ipv
More Information at:
http://www.randrealty.com/agent/652/Scott-Rosasco/propertydetails.aspx?id=1000577
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Posted on September 11, 2011 7:12 pm by Scott Rosasco
Taking in the villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow this represents all single family houses in this area over the past 30 days.
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Posted on September 10, 2011 12:20 pm by Scott Rosasco
Saturday September 10, 2011 is National Clean Out The Garage Day. Here are six tips to clean out your garage, to recognize this little known, national holiday. Whether for the purposes of getting your home ready for sale before the winter or just so that maybe you can park your car in the garage again and keep it out of the snow and freezing rain, which is most definitely coming. Read the full story at:
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/698572/list/6-Garage-Organizing-Tips-That-Really-Work
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Posted on September 9, 2011 12:20 pm by Scott Rosasco
On August 15th at the village of Irvington Board of Trustees meeting, a resident brought up the concern that St. Christopher’s school, a non-profit educational organization based in Dobbs Ferry was looking to rent space at the now vacant Abbott House school.
Abbott House Chief Operating Officer Robert Costello confirmed that students from the Greenburgh-North Castle School District, the parent organization of St. Christopher’s, would begin classes in September. It was stressed that the students on the Irvington campus would be day students only, as opposed to the residential students housed on the St. Christopher’s campus in Dobbs Ferry. There may be up to 120 students attending classes on the Irvington campus.
There have been concerns in the past about the behavior of the Dobbs Ferry St. Christopher’s school students, which occasionally leave the campus, but Mr. Costello assured the village of Irvington that “there have not been any problems with this group of students in the past and we don’t believe there will be in the future”.
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Posted on September 8, 2011 12:20 pm by Scott Rosasco
2011 Friday Night Live Schedule
September 16 –> Hastings High School Musicians’ Reunion, Boulanger Plaza
October 14 –> Spooky Story Night, throughout the downtown
November 4 –> Hastings Film Festival, James Harmon Community Center
December 2 –> Light up the Night Holiday Celebration, VFW Plaza and James Harmon Community Center
For more information:
http://www.rivertownsguide.com/fnl.php
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Posted on September 7, 2011 3:49 pm by Scott Rosasco
Red Hat Restaurant on the Hudson waterfront in Irvington
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal characterized Irvington as
“the jewel in the crown of the river villages”. With 6500 residents and nestled along the verdant banks of the Hudson River it offers its residents easy access to NYC with real estate prices that start at about $500,000 and run up as high as $3 million and beyond.
Read the full article at:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904716604576544411056899444.html?KEYWORDS=irvington
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Posted on September 6, 2011 12:14 pm by Scott Rosasco
Celebrating its 9th year, the Dobbs Ferry, Ferry Festa kicks off at 1 PM and ends at 8PM. Featuring a wide assortment of village businesses showcasing their best, as well as outside vendors that run the gamut, from a variety of international foods, to rides and games for the kids (and some adults).
A number of bands will also be providing entertainment at various points along the venue for this, now traditional, end of summer event. They include:
Main Stage (intersection of Main and Cedar): Calypso, Bad Art, Hogiowl and DJ Antoinette Zappier.
Near Doubledays: Tramps Like Us (Courtesy of Doubledays).
Near Cedar Street Grill: The T Bone Shuffle(Courtesy of The T Bone Shuffle)
For more information, go to:
www.ferryfesta.com
A Vendor Application Can Be Found Here:
http://4182265384527777586-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/ferryfesta/2011FerryFestaVendorApplication.pdf?attachauth=ANoY7coNyZiD1S1FZ7gqKWJ-u9hae-g5iWUJx4DqnskbJ_Xmg5wzuljVKbkNUMgIfEQQdceomxPtgyASTfvC7PVs-2ktq3X_XH__LO6BMQZugpith_TihIMvBQ7Lit7gcCm9OLIHuk0su_Mh2q5HkVjDm8VSjbBxy8XM2-dffaXEWfdusPPAXx0MhmGHUN93LRoAjb_t4h4PHEFpN99zf0-LrhdiUDPG3kxoFaIuCm1qmP6hSNvwPNE%3D&attredirects=0
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Posted on September 5, 2011 12:01 pm by Scott Rosasco
Posted on September 4, 2011 8:48 pm by Scott Rosasco
This office space uses a hallway of all places, has a wall mounted desk and uses recycled material such as packing crates to provide all sorts of uniques shaped storage units. This idea can be adapted for almost any area of the house and will increase the value and functionality of your Rivertowns home.
Read the full article at:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/workspace/a-small-home-office-with-a-few-good-ideas-155158
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