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Century 21 breaks into Manhattan real estate market | Bedford Corners Real Estate

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Century 21 is set to open its first franchise office in Manhattan in a bid to strengthen its international network and tap foreign buyers.

In joining the Century 21 network, Manhattan-based Metropolitan Residential Partners will rebrand as Century 21 Metropolitan next month. At a holiday party where the news was announced to Metropolitan agents, Century 21 CEO Rick Davidson told Inman News that the brand selected Metropolitan after spending a “tremendous amount looking to the marketplace for the right partner.”

Ultimately, Century 21 settled on Metropolitan due to its “experience and expertise,” particularly with foreign buyers, he said.

Douglas Magid, co-owner of Metropolitan, said that half of his brokerage’s agents speak two to three languages fluently and that the company has focused on “building a boutique real estate practice.”

Century 21 has about 7,100 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 75 countries and territories worldwide with more than 102,000 agents, according to the franchisor’s website. The franchisor has offices in New York City’s four other boroughs, but had not expanded into Manhattan until now.

The expansion is part of a broader effort by Century 21 to both grow and leverage its international presence, according to Davidson. In October, Century 21 launched a multilingual, global listing site that lets consumers view listings around the world in 16 languages and 37 currencies, according to Davidson.

– See more at: http://www.inman.com/2013/12/13/century-21-breaks-into-manhattan-real-estate-market/?utm_source=20131213&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailyheadlinesam#sthash.16qTIYyb.dpuf

This 1960s Time Capsule is the Grooviest Home Out There | Bedford Corners NY Homes

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Designed in the early 1960s by architect Seymour Harris, this 19,408-square-foot, eight-bedroom mansion in Hampshire, England—dubbed Tukal—easily snags the title of the most swingin’ listing on the market and must be worth every last penny of the (probably very expensive) unlisted asking price. According to Forbes, which astutely pointed out that the home might make a pleasing lair for a supervillian, Harris designed the place so that it would be possible to “drive his Aston Martin up a ramp into the first-floor parking bay,” which, duh, is the only civilized way to get around. In case that little perk isn’t enough, though, the low-slung, flat-roofed estate also boasts river views (complete with a mooring pontoon,) a massive indoor pool, more than 10 acres of “stunning professionally designed ornamental gardens,” and the most badass bathtub in the world. Also worth noting is some sort of very sexy red carpeted room with a retro fireplace that really needs to be seen to be believed. So without further delay, do take a look:

Bedford Central School District Is Now Closed For Monday | Bedford Corners Real Estate

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MOUNT KISCO/BEDFORD, N.Y. – The Bedford Central School District is now closed for Monday after earlier having a two-hour delay as a result of inclement weather.

 

 

 

http://mtkisco.dailyvoice.com/news/bedford-central-school-district-now-closed-monday

4 Reasons to Buy a Home During the Holiday Season | Bedford Corners Real Estate

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If you’re house hunting over the holidays, you’re likely a serious buyer with an immediate need.  Perhaps you have to relocate for a new job opportunity, or there’s been a change in your personal life? Regardless, while you may assume it’s not an ideal time to be looking — namely because there isn’t much to look at — there are some advantages to buying this time of year.

Less competition

Let’s start with the obvious one: less competition. This lowers the chances of multiple offers and bidding wars (something we saw a lot of last spring/summer), and should translate into a bigger discount for you. Know your market! This is where sites like Zillow come in handy. Start your research here for comps in your area and to see what homes are selling for.

Serious home sellers

Why would sellers pick such an inconvenient time — while everyone is busy entertaining family and friends and enjoying the spirit of the holidays  — to list their properties? Probably because they need to sell and may feel compelled to do so before the end of the year for tax purposes. What this means for you: less hassle when it comes to negotiating; a greater willingness, on the part of the seller, to agree to concessions; less chance of the seller waffling; and greater respect for your offer, even if it’s a little lower than the seller was perhaps expecting.

Faster mortgage approval

Lenders aren’t as busy this time of year, and less volume could mean faster approval. Some lenders might even be willing to reduce fees during the off-peak season in hopes of gaining your business. Regardless, don’t just go with the first lender who comes along. It pays to shop around. Get multiple quotes and check out lender reviews on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace.

 

 

 

 

Eight Insane Facts about Disney World’s Gated Community | Bedford Corners Real Estate

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No longer content to merely spread its over-saturated vision of Main Street, U.S.A., across the globe, The Walt Disney Company, is trying its four-fingered, white-gloved hand at real estate development. Makes sense, because, as any American child (or childish American) will attest, the only thing better than visiting Disney World would be staying there forever. Built on a huge tract of Lake Buena Vista land adjacent to the park, the gated community of Golden Oak has been open to buyers since 2011, and, as you might expect, the details from the Wall Street Journal’s look into what the first wave of Disneyphilic homeowners have done with their places is absolutely nutso. Though most of them use their Disney World houses for vacationing, an elite few have enough devotion to this mind-colonizing megacorporation to live at the park year-round. For your horror and delight, eight fast facts about Golden Oak, as gleaned by the Journal:

8. Up to 450 homes are planned for the 980-acre parcel, but only a select few will afford a view of the famous Cinderella Castle fireworks. Since the community opened two-and-a-half years ago, nearly 100 of the community homes have been sold.

7. Owning a Golden Oaks home starts at $1.7M, while a few of the Magic Kingdom–connected McMansions have sold for over $7M.

6. Annual fees of as much as $12K cover park passes, door-to-park transportation, extended visiting hours for attractions, membership at a clubhouse with a restaurant and concierge, and, eventually, entrance to the spa and dining rooms at the Four Seasons resort expected to open in Golden Oak next summer.

5. Golden Oaks homes are especially popular with Brazilians, who can fly direct from São Paulo to Orlando.

4. Disney makes a point of overlooking trademark violations in the dwellings, many of which are decorated with references to licensed characters: Donald Duck door carvings, backlit tray ceilings in the shape of Mickey’s head, etc.

3. Devoted Disneyphiles have the option of filling their homes with tiny mouse-eared insignias known as “hidden Mickeys.” A showcase home finished earlier this year included an estimated 75.

2. When building in Golden Oak, one is limited to seven handpicked custom builders and constrained by a number of design and landscaping restrictions. Shutters must be functional. Square gutters are banned.

1. Disney has representatives in four of the seven seats on the community board. One agent reports that “when you live in there, you live and die by the rules.”

· Is There a Mouse in the House? [WSJ]

Bedford Corners Real Estate sales up 14% | Median price up 187% | #RobReportBlog

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Bedford   Corners NY Real Estate ReportRobReportBlog
20136 months ending 11/112012
16Sales14up 14%
$1,487,500.00median sold price$517,000.00up 187%
$468,000.00low sold price$381,500.00
$5,600,000.00high sold price$1,750,000.00
5176average size2721
$364.00ave. price per foot$264.00
132ave days on market189
$1,939,750.00average sold price$756,571.00
94.86%ave sold to ask93.59%

The Five Biggest Houses for Sale in the Hamptons | Bedford Corners Real Estate

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Number 1: 612 Halsey Lane, Bridgehampton Size: 26,500sf Price: $43.5M Of course the house we all love to hate is number 1! The Sandcastle boasts a ridiculous number of ridiculous amenities, including a “planetarium-like home theatre” and a half-pipe in the basement. Sore from skateboarding? Relax in the spa room.

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Number 2: 15 Little Ram Island Drive, Shelter Island Size: 23,000sf Price: “Upon request”—reportedly $28.5M This house, built in 2007, offers panoramic views of Coecles Harbor. Walls and ceilings were done “by a master Italian plasterer,” trim and moldings “by a master English finisher” and there are “reclaimed French flooring and fireplaces.” How to get to your European-finished hideaway? Private access via seaplane, duh.

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Number 3: 919 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehampton Size: 20,000sf Price: “Upon request”—was $68M at one time. Three Ponds Farm, the 60-acre Bridgehampton estate, has been on the market for a long time, despite features like an 18-hole golf course right on the property and a clubhouse. Plus, of course, three ponds, 14 types of gardens, a guest cottage on 4 acres, a pool/pool house, tennis, a storage silo (but of course), a barn, an orangerie and “a unique fish house.”

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Number 4: 315 Rose Hill Road, Water Mill Size: 20,000sf Price: $58.5M The house “blends Old World elegance with modern convenience” with a staircase in “cast bronze and silver & gold leaf” under an early nineteenth-century stained-glass dome skylight. Twenty-first century technology includes state-of-the-art security and a Crestron entertainment system. Retire to the “grand master suite,” four guest suites, three staff bedrooms and eight fireplaces with antique mantels.

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Number 5: 30 Wainscott Stone Highway, Wainscott Size: 19,000sf Price: $10.9M (formerly $26M!) Goose Creek is another house we love to hate, despite its being, according to the brokerbabble, “one of the most famous homes in the Hamptons” that “embodies a Gatsby era estate flush with grandeur and luxury.” But fancier! Did Gatsby have a 110-seat screening room or indoor pool? We think not!

 

 

 

 

http://hamptons.curbed.com/archives/2013/09/13/the_five_biggest_houses_for_sale_in_the_hamptons.php

More purchase originations mean more mortgage fraud | Bedford Corners Real Estate

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Market participants are fully aware of the beating refinance volumes are currently taking as the majority of mega banks continue to cut jobs by the thousands.

For those who believe the drop in refi volumes is all but a small small bump in the road on the way through a housing recovery, you’ve got another thing coming.

Economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association last week popped that bubble after announcing their predictions for refis to drop to $463 million in 2014.

Purchase originations are expected to rise from only $661 billion to $723 billion, according to MBA data.

If we take into account another two years, originations will modestly grow to $796 million in 2015 — that’s half of what they were during the housing heyday.

Everyone knows that the more originations in coming up years means more options for mortgage fraud risk. But how much will actually take place?

Interthinx created a specialized info graphic (feature below) for HousingWire to answer this very question.

The company revealed that purchases have a higher risk of fraud, with California, Florida and Illinois leading the way as the riskiest states.

 

 

http://www.housingwire.com/blogs/1-rewired/post/27812-infograph-more-purchase-originations-mean-more-mortgage-fraud

 

What is the Right Social Media Policy for Your Company? | Bedford Corners Real Estate

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Social media can have huge positive impacts on a company, especially when it  comes to marketing and branding. However, without a solid and well-thought out  social media policy, some social media in the workplace can result in negative  consequences. Unfortunately, even minor mistakes or inappropriate posts through  social media can quickly spread and damage the image of a company.

Some companies today fear this bad press so much that they create a strict  social media policy. For example, these types of strict  policies have firm guidelines on what can (and cannot) be posted  through social media, and who is allowed to post.

Other companies recognize the value of employees sharing their own opinions  and content via social media, and have set up more relaxed and casual  guidelines about social media in the workplace.

When choosing or changing the social media policy of your company, a good  place to start is by taking a look at these two types of options.

Here are the two extremes.

#1. The strict social media policy

What are some of the rules that a strict social media policy may include?

  • Employees must provide a disclaimer on their social media pages stating that  their posts do not represent the views of the company.
  • Only employees that have been chosen as “official” social media  representatives are allowed to contribute to the brand’s social media.
  • Employees cannot share logos of the company along with their posts on social  media.
  • Social media is not allowed in the workplace at all.
  • Employees using social media should only engage in conversations about the  company itself, for example as a customer service tool.

Here is an excerpt of the strict and formal social media policy that applies  at Oracle.

Oracle Social Media Policy

#2. The relaxed social media policy

Some rules that a casual and relaxed social media policy may include:

  • Use common sense when deciding what to post online.
  • Don’t publish any confidential company information.
  • Be respectful and courteous.
  • Be honest about who you are.
  • Respect the privacy of others and do not post private conversations or  personal information of others without asking permission.

Here is an example of a more relaxed and casual social media policy at Ford.

 

 

 

Read more at http://www.jeffbullas.com/2013/10/22/what-is-the-right-social-media-policy-for-your-company/#XM17FMZyBhf5BEQp.99