It is always interesting to learn how much a home sells for within a certain zip code, Elementary School District. I recently represented buyers on a simply grand property in New Rochelle’s Historic District , 44 Cortlandt Avenue. The home was formerly owned by world renowned actors, Philanthropists,  civil rights activists, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Located on 1.29 of an acre of land, this 5642 square foot home sits upon a hill with wondrous winter views of the Long Island Sound. The new owners (and friends) are private people, as were the family. However, it was so nice to have witnessed the closing and the bonding that ensued. The children of Mr. Davis and Ms. Dee were gracious,  charming and trying to hold back the emotion of saying good bye to their home, and a lifetime of memor... 05/10/2016

    As a Certified Residential Specialist (only 3% of agents in the U.S.  hold this coveted designation), I was thrilled to be quoted in a NovemberDecember CRS Magazine article on selling Historic Homes, and then I was mentioned in the Sotheby’s November Press Clips. Oh my goodness!  I live in a wonderful city  with a wonderful Historic Area. Majestic homes were originally built in the turn of the century, and I wrote a blog post about same : http://larchmontandnewrochellenews.com/2012/07/02/historic-district-of-new-rochelle-original-homes-just-3-5000/ . Beautiful, large Victorian Homes, Tudor Homes and stately Colonial homes with their columns representing a bygone era.  So many of the homes have architectural details that you would never find in a modern home today,  and the elegant r... 12/11/2015

Built in 1910, but lovingly restored for today’s conveniences , this 3647 square foot (field measured as 4000 sq. ft) 7 bedroom , 3.5 Bath Victorian home with its Brazilian Redwood “Massaranduba”wrap-a-round deck and built-in audio speakers is just another reason that this home is simply special. Enjoy your morning tea as you enjoy the views from the porch of this elegant home, nestled on .41 of an acre in the Historic District. Original millwork coupled with beautiful custom renovations and exceptional detailing await your viewing pleasure. The large living room with its gleaming hardwood floors features a unique, custom bar built by the owner himself. The dining room is sunny, spacious and adjoins the renovated kitchen which features a Thermador range and double oven . The bathrooms h... 03/03/2013

  Did you know that for just $300 per year, you can join the Rochelle Heights Racquet Club and enjoy tennis from May until October. There are 2 red clay courts available for use, and while the courts are located within the Historic area, the courts are actually open to all – as long as they pay the dues! Interesting to note, when the court temperatures can register 100 degrees elsewhere , the courts in Rochelle Heights are 20 degrees cooler due to the shade provided. Sounds Great? There is more! As you get older, and those joints get stiffer, the red clay tennis court is gentler on those knees. Margaret Chadwick, Vice President of the Rochelle Heights Neighborhood Association mentioned that the 2 courts are perhaps the oldest non-private red clay courts in the United States ! All member... 03/03/2013