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Foreign investors pull out of U.S. market | Chappaqua Real Estate

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According to Bloomberg, potential Fed changes are causing more investors to pull out of the U.S. market, with the foreign selling of U.S. long-term portfolio assets rising for the second straight month in June. Long-term portfolio assets usually include mortgages.

Bloomberg has more on what’s irking investors:

The net long-term portfolio investment outflow was $66.9 billion after a $27 billion net decline in May, the Treasury Department said in a statement today in Washington. Net selling of long-term Treasuries by private foreign investors increased to $40.1 billion from $29 billion the prior month, the department said.

                    Source: Bloomberg

Down To Earth Farmers Markets | Chappaqua Real Estate

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Fresh Food from Local Sources – August 22nd-28th, 2013 Down to Earth Markets
What’s New and in Season This Week
Apple Harvest Bread:                                     Cinnamon Raisin Swirl                                     with Hudson Valley Apples Meredith’s Breads
Bartlett Pears Mead Orchards Cut Flowers Locust Grove Fruit Farm Caraflex Cabbage Rexcroft Farm
Cinnamon Streusel Cake Baked by Susan Donut Peaches Migliorelli Farm
Eggplant Varieties                                     John D. Madura Farms                                     Migliorelli Farm                                     Rexcroft Farm                                     Fresh Shallots R & G Produce
Ginger Gold Apples Mead Orchards
Green Peppers Taliaferro Farms
Haricot Verts Taliaferro Farms Heirloom Tomatoes Alex’s Tomato Farm                                     Migliorelli Farm                                     Rockland Farm Alliance
Melons Alex’s Tomato Farm Onions John D. Madura Farms Plums Mead Orchards                                     Migliorelli Farm

Police Continue To Investigate Death Of Chappaqua Lawyer | Chappaqua Real Estate

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Susan Kramer Feinberg, the 59-year old Chappaqua resident who was found dead in a midtown New York hotel after being reported missing, was a married attorney with two children.

According to her LinkedIn page, Feinberg, an Oak Hill Road resident, listed herself as a pro bono attorney. She worked at Cohanzik Management L.L.C., a hedge fund, in Pleasantville as a high yield analyst until 2008, according to her LinkedIn.

She was admitted to the bar in New York in 2005 and was also licensed to practice in Georgia and Florida.

Feinberg was married to Edward, who runs an energy consulting firm.  She had a son, Sam, and daughter, Abigail.

When reached at their home, Edward Feinberg declined comment.

A neighbor, Ilse Stone, said Feinberg was often seen walking around the neighborhood with a crutch. The family was considering leaving Chappaqua after Feinberg lost her job at Cohanzik, Stone said.

Feinberg is originally from Yardley, PA and attended the University of Pennsylvania, according to her Facebook page.

Feinberg’s body was discovered lying face-up at the Times Square Hilton hotel at 2:37 p.m., according to a representative with the New York Police Department Press Office. No foul play was suspected and the medical examiner is set to determine the cause of death, the New York Police Department Press Office said.

 

 

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http://chappaqua.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-continue-investigate-death-chappaqua-lawyer

It Will Be A Cloudy But Dry Weekend, Chappaqua | Chappaqua Real Estate

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The weekend weather forecast for White Plains and Southern Westchester isn’t perfect, but it could be worse, according to weather.com.

Saturday’s forecast is for mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature of 79 and lows in the mid-60s. Chance of precipitation, however, is low at only 10 percent. Humidity shouldn’t be too much of a burden at 62 percent.

Sunday will be cloudy with a high of 78, but things should stay dry. Chance of rain will remain at 10 percent.

 

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http://chappaqua.dailyvoice.com/news/it-will-be-cloudy-dry-weekend-white-plains

Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase Duke it Out | Chappaqua Real Estate

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Wells Fargo and Chase traded positions as the industry leader in originations as new purchase mortgage originations edged up in the second quarter.

Wells Fargo maintained its standing as the biggest residential lender in the country. A distant second was JPMorgan Chase, while Bank of America regained its No. 3 ranking after falling behind Quicken Loans in the first quarter.

However, initial indications are that the current quarter’s production is on track for a decline according to Mortgage Daily.

Home loans funded by U.S. lenders totaled an estimated $502billion during the second quarter, according to Mortgage Daily’s Mortgage Lender Ranking. The estimate was based on earnings data, publicly disclosed statistics and a quarterly survey conducted by the trade publication.

Overall activity increased around 2% from the first quarter.  Compared to the second-quarter 2012, production has risen more than 8%.

Q2 2013 Originations

Rank

Lender

Volume

($ billions)

Total.U.S. (est.)

$502.0

1.Wells Fargo

$112.0

2.Chase

$49.5

3.BofA

$26.8

4.Quicken

$23.8

5.U.S. Bank

$19.1

Walter Mortgage soared to $4.7 billion from the first quarter’s $0.4 billion – the biggest percentage gain of all lenders tracked.

Production at Nationstar Mortgage more than doubled from the first quarter — the second-best quarter-over-quarter performance of any top lender.

The biggest quarter-over-quarter loss was suffered by Ocwen Financial.

Nationstar’s business nearly quadrupled from the second-quarter 2012, the best year-over-year improvement.

With a 250% increase, Stonegate Mortgage delivered the second-largest increase from the year-earlier period.

United Shore followed with a 156% ascension, then 154% at PennyMac.

Based on the Mortgage Market Index from LoanSifter and Mortgage Daily, third-quarter originations from all lenders are likely to decline by around 22%.

Wells Fargo held on to its top-servicer standing, and BofA relinquished its No. 2 rank to Chase.

Biggest Servicers as   of June 30

Rank

Servicer

Portfolio Size

($ trillions)

1.Wells Fargo

$1.9

2.Chase

$1.0

3.BofA

$1.0

4.Ocwen

$0.4

5.Citigroup

$0.4

 

 

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http://www.realestateeconomywatch.com/2013/08/wells-and-chase-duke-it-out/

 

New Castle Working With Con Edison On Storm Response | Chappaqua Real Estate

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The Town of New Castle Administrator Penny Paderewski released a report on Tuesday on the town’s efforts of improving communication with Con Edison during storms.

Paderewski noted that she and other town officials witnessed a demonstration of new software tentatively called “Dashboard” that will allow officials and, eventually, residents to see exactly where the outages are during storms.

The program will also let officials and residents know when power is expected to come back online and what resources have been sent out to resolve the issue.

Paderewski also reminded New Castle citizens to sign up for the town’s CodeRED Emergency Alert robo-call system by visiting the town’s website.

The administrator also noted that Con Ed intends to train local municipal crews in identifying non-live wires so that local DPW crews can help with clearing so that restoration can start more quickly after storms.

“We look forward to that training and are waiting for notification as to when this will begin,” Paderewski said in the report.

Paderewski also informed the public of news that New Castle and Greenburgh will install generators, courtesy of the Department of Transportation, that will allow many, if not all, of the town’s traffic signals to function during outages.

 

 

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http://chappaqua.dailyvoice.com/news/new-castle-working-con-edison-storm-response

How Much Does it Cost to Install a Roof? | Chappaqua Real Estate

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Roofs perform such an essential function that “keeping a roof over your head” is synonymous with the very concept of shelter. Roofs not only keep the rain off your head, they also keep moisture from destroying your home. So when it comes to maintaining your investment, the smartest money you spend could be on a new roof. Visit to https://roofers-manchester.com/ where you will be have cost effective and quality roofing service. How much you’ll spend will vary, depending on several factors.
Size of Your house

The single largest factor in the cost of your roof is, not surprisingly, the size of your home. The bigger the house, the bigger the roof, the larger the cost of both materials and labor. Most roofers charge by the square foot, with a number that encompasses both materials and labor. Your roofing contractor can give you a ballpark estimate of the project cost based on your home’s square footage. That makes comparison shopping for roofers fairly easy.  Continue Reading

Height and Pitch of Your Roof

According to roofing contractors the higher your roof and the steeper the pitch, the more expensive your roof installation will be. With a steeper and taller roof, the installation is both more difficult and more dangerous, and it may take longer and cost more, check out the best roofing contractor red deer – Good Roofers. Some roofers will quote you a general price based on the size of your home but will not guarantee that price until they see the height and pitch of your roof and whether you have any hard-to-reach spots. If you are in need of a roofing company Middletown NJ Roofing Contractors would definitely be the perfect choice for you. The roof of your home is one of its most important components. Your roof protects the inside or your home from rain, snow, wind, ice, hail, and other types of weather. This means that your roof is exposed to all of these elements and can receive weather damage. To keep your home in good condition your roof will need to be repaired or replaced occasionally. This article will talk about weather damage and roof replacement. Click here to learn more about #1 rated roofing contractors Indianapolis roof replacement services. You’ve decided you need a new roof. Several contractors have given you estimates. How do you know which is right for you? It is important to understand exactly what the contractor is proposing when making a decision on your roof replacement. There are usually several products/services included on most re-roofing quotes.

SHINGLES

The primary item on a roof replacement estimate is the actual roofing material. The estimate will list the manufacturer and type of shingles the contractor intends to use. It will also show the style of shingle. Architectural or dimensional shingles are the most popular. They create more interest and often mimic the look of other roofing materials such as slate or tile. It may include color choice or options if design was part of the initial discussion. The estimate will also indicate the length of the manufacturer’s warranty for that type.

FLASHING

If your roof has chimneys, dormers, and walls, then you will see flashing on your estimate. Flashing prevents water from seeping behind and under shingles, causing water damage to the structure.

Flashing is usually thin sheets of aluminum or galvanized steel. Many professional roofers will fashion their own from sheet metal. Flashing is installed over joints in the roof & wall construction. Possible areas are valleys, chimneys, dormers, windows, pipes, skylights, porches, decks and edges.

New flashing is often installed with a new roof. If flashing deteriorates or comes loose it can cause severe damage to your home. It is important to make sure it is installed properly to avoid unnecessary damage.

UNDERLAYMENT

One item that should be included on every roof replacement estimate is underlayment. Underlayment is a layer of protective material between the roof deck or plywood and the shingles. Often called felt paper, it is the first layer of waterproofing for your roof.

Removal of Old Shingles

If you’re replacing the roof on your home with a new roof, your estimate might need to factor in the price of removing your old shingles. In some cases, you can save money by installing the new shingle over the old ones without removing them, but that’s not always an option. A new roof installed over the old one can become too heavy for the structure of the house and is not always a good idea for every home. And if there are already multiple layers of shingles on the roof, not only is it a bad idea to install more shingles on top, but you may pay double the standard cost of removal. Looking to get your old roof removed? Roof restoration Canberra can do the job for you.

Type and Quality of the shingles

Asphalt and composite shingles are some of the most affordable, easy-to-install, durable and long-lasting roofing materials you can use. Clay tiles, which create an Italian or Spanish style, are more expensive, but they look great and provide effective protection against fire and insects.

They can be made with organic or fiberglass materials. Fiberglass shingles tend to provide better fire protection, but both types can be waterproofed and should effectively protect against mold and mildew. Wood Shake create an attractive look, but they can present a fire hazard. Cement or concrete roofing can create the look of wood or ceramic tile without most of the drawbacks. And metal roofs, though more expensive than most other options, provide unparalleled strength and durability.
Within each of these types, you’ll find different levels of quality and corresponding prices. It will almost always pay in the long run to splurge on the highest quality you can. It will last longer, protect your house better, and you might actually lower your insurance premiums. (Ask your roofers Manchester for a recommendation..)
Gutter and flashing replacement

It may be a financially smart decision to pay extra for having your gutters and flashing installed or replaced along with your new roof. If your roofer is already doing the labor for the roof installation, the cost for gutter and flashing installation would be less than if you had them done at a later date all by themselves. So although your total costs will be higher, you will save money over doing the two jobs separately.

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Bedford, Katonah, Pound Ridge fire depts host charity softball games Saturday | Chappaqua Real Estate

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The Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club is hosting charity softball games between the volunteer fire departments of Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, Katonah and Pound Ridge.

The games will be played from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17,, at Bedford Memorial Park.

There will be food and beverages and children’s races will be held. Local car dealerships will be showing off their models. The proceeds go to local community charities.

Rain date is Saturday, Aug. 24.

 

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http://northernwestchester.lohudblogs.com/2013/08/13/bedford-katonah-pound-ridge-fire-depts-host-charity-softball-games-saturday/

Mortgage applications edge up slightly | Chappaqua Homes

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Mortgage applications barely edged up for the week ending August 2, with applications increasing only 0.2% from a week earlier, the Mortgage Bankers Associationreported.

Similarly, the refinance index remained unchanged, while the purchase index rose 1% from the prior week.

As a whole, the refinance share of mortgage activity once again stayed frozen at 63% of total applications.

The average contract interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage with a conforming loan balance inched up to 4.61% from 4.58%.

Additionally, the 30-year, FRM jumbo remained unchanged at 4.64%.

The average 30-year, FRM backed by the FHA escalated to 4.33% from 4.30%.

Meanwhile, the 15-year, FRM fell to 3.66% from 3.67%, and the 5/1 ARM went unchanged at 3.39%.

 

Mortgage applications edge up slightly | 2013-08-07 | HousingWire.

Bedford NY area sales highlights | Chappaqua sales up 80% – Bedford up 17% | RobReportBlog

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Sales
Armonkup 7%
Chappaquaup 80%
Pound Ridgedown 25%
Bedford Cornerseven
Bedford Villageup 17%
Bedford Hillsup 9%
South Salemup 7%
Katonahup 2%
North Salemup 11%
Mt Kiscodown 12%