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New Renderings Revealed Of Metropolitan By COMO Hotel | Waccabuc Real Estate

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With construction progressing rapidly towards a December opening, new renderings (and what look like interior designer schematic thingies) have dropped of the Metropolitan by COMO on Miami Beach. The hotel, a renovation of the long-shuttered art deco Traymore Hotel, will have a rooftop spa and hydrotherapy pool, a beachside pool with direct beach access, a private dock on Indian Creek, two restaurants, and interiors by italian designer Paola Navone.

HotelChatter suggests that “We envision guests using the hotel’s own private dock on Miami’s Intracoastal Waterway to be transported from the airport to the property” to which we say, that would be sooo awesome, but although the airport’s adjacent to the Miami River, there’s gotta be some major infrastructural issues to work out there. (not to mention, the hotel is actually on Indian Creek, no the Intracoastal, but that’s just splitting hairs)

Farmers Market in the Area | Chappaqua Real Estate

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Fresh Food from Local Sources – August 15th-21st, 2013 Down to Earth Markets
What’s New, in Season, and On Sale this week
ApricotsMigliorelli Farm Basil Dagele Brothers Produce
Beef Cuts The Pastures Cherries Alex’s Tomato Farm Cucumbers Rockland Farm Alliance
Eggplant Varieties: Heirloom, Italian, Oriental, Sicilian, & ZebraNewgate Farms Rexcroft Farms FennelDagele Brothers Produce
Fresh Blueberry Scones: Regular & Gluten-Free Meredith’s Bread
Grape Tomatoes *$3/pint or 2 pints for $5!*Newgate Farms Heirloom TomatoesAlex’s Tomato Farm Rockland Farm Alliance Hot Pepper Varieties: Long hots, Banana, Cherry, & Poblano Newgate Farms
Mini Pies & Mini Tarts Baked By Susan Onion Jewish Rye Bread Orwashers Bakery Plums Migliorelli Farm Purple Peppers Rockland Farm Alliance Raspberry Apple Pie Bread Alone
Red Beard CheeseThe Amazing Real Live Food Company Russian Raisin Walnut Bread *Regularly $5.50, Special $5.00* Orwasher’s Bakery SanFrancisco Sourdough *Regularly $5.50, Special $5.00* Orwasher’s Bakery Strawberries Alex’s Tomato Farm Sweet Pepper Varieties: Bell, Cubanelle, Anaheim, Purple, White, Red, Yellow, & Orange Newgate Farms
WatermelonMigliorelli Farm
Yellow PlumsAlex’s Tomato Farm
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Sundays, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 		Rye Sundays, 8:30 am-2:00 pmPiermont Sundays, 9:30 am-3:00 pm
LLarchmont Saturdays, 8:30 am-1:00 pm Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Patriot’s Park Farmers Market Saturdays, 8:30 am-1:00 pm Spring Valley Wednesdays, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
New Rochelle Now at Huguenot Park! Fridays, 8:30 am-2:30 pmYonkers/Ridge Hill Ridge Hill’s Farmers Market Fridays, 11 am-7:00 pmHeaded to the city soon? Visit a Down to Earth Farmers Market in NYC!
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Ossining & Rye Join us for our Annual Corn Roast where we celebrate you, our shoppers. Receive a free ear of corn and a refreshing glass of lemonade. Tarrytown & Piermont Nothing celebrates the summer better than a fresh, local…TOMATO. This Sunday, join us for the Annual Tomato Tasting. Stop by the Market Manager’s tent and sample the range of flavor-bursting tomatoes available at your market. Yonkers/Ridge Hill Fresh Food = Free Parking! Now when you purchase $15 or more from the vendors at Ridge Hill’s Down to Earth Farmers Market the market manager will validate your parking ticket for free parking. Be sure to have your parking ticket with you and get a validation slip from the vendors for each of your purchases.
Stay tuned to all market happenings via our Down to Earth Markets Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @DowntoEarthMkts.
Let Consumers Decide: Status Update on GMO Labeling in NY
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L to R: Stacie Orell (GMO Free NY), Patty Lovera (Food & Water Watch), & Andrew Kimbrell (Center for Food Safety) testify at recent NY State public hearing on labeling GMO foods. Image courtesy of GMO Free NY.
There’s a crack in the billion dollar armor of the biotech industry: Calls to label GMO foods are gaining ground on a state-by-state basis. Here in New York, a public hearing on July 30th gathered a standing room only audience to debate bill A3525A, introduced earlier this year by state assembly members Rosenthal and People-Stokes. According to the article, New York Steps into Fray of GMO Labeling by Ivan Pentchoukov in The Epoch Times, “If passed, the bill would require all foods in New York state that contain genetically modified ingredients to carry the words “Produced with Genetic Engineering” on the front or back packaging panels.”
That sounds good to us. The discussion about GMO labeling is about the right to know, and thus, the right to make an informed decision. As developers of local farmers markets for over 22 years, we believe that many people choose our markets because every time we set up a Down to Earth market manager’s tent, we might as well be setting up a sign that reads, “Verified: No GMO”. We tour all of our vendors farms and visit all of their kitchens. We recruit vendors who feel as passionately as we do about keeping our food as close to its natural state as possible. Our farmers grow with great care for the environment. Our food entrepreneurs work hard to find clean, transparent sources for their ingredients, often paying a little more for better quality. And by offering E.B.T. for SNAP Benefits at several of our markets, we work to ensure that everyone gets the opportunity to nourish ourselves with non GMO foods.
So, if shopping at a Down to Earth Farmers Market is essentially a “No GMO” label, how do we pass legislation to get GMO foods labeled? Well, it’s in the works in New York State, but the effort needs all voices behind it the coming months. Jeffrey Dinowitz, Chairman of the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee in the NY State Assembly, has vowed to bring Bill A3525A to a vote when the legislative body reconvenes in early 2014. Between now and then, we’re sure to expect a very expensive marketing campaign. As Andrew Kimbrell of the Center for Food Safety says in this interview, “The biotech industry says consumers will be confused [with GMO labels]. No they won’t – they’ll be informed.”
One important note about GMO labeling: Connecticut recently passed a law requiring labels on GMO foods. Now they are encouraging their neighboring states to do the same. According to The Epoch Times article, “Connecticut’s labeling law, enacted earlier this year, can not take effect until four other states, including a border state such as New York, with a combined population of 20 million, pass a similar legislation. This provision was added because the state wants to be able to share the costs of what some see as an inevitable lawsuit by biotechnology corporations.”
Wow, really? When we first heard of the five-state requirement, we thought it was due to the shifting winds that carry seeds to nearby states. Then we heard that it was due to rules about interstate commerce. But could it truly be that the states anticipate a lawsuit and need their combined fighting power to take on this issue? Which begs the question, “If GMO foods are harmless, why are the companies who patent and produce them so fiercely opposed to labeling?”
We’d love to hear what you think on this issue. Zip us a reply to this email or post your response on our Facebook page. In the meantime, thank you for supporting non GMO foods at your Down to Earth Farmers Market this weekend.
Day Vendors This Week Larchmont Flourish Baking Company Kontoulis Family Olive Oil Pie Lady & Son Trotta Pasta PiermontBombay Emerald Chutney Co. RyeKontoulis Family Olive Oil Pie Lady & Son
Down to Earth Markets 173 Main Street Ossining, NY 10562 Phone: 914-923-4837

Softer U.S. Mortgage Rule Said to Be Proposed at End of August | Mt Kisco RealEstate

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A new version of a rule requiring lenders to keep a stake in risky mortgages that they securitize will be proposed by U.S. regulators in the last week of August, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The 500-page draft regulation written by a panel of six agencies will replace a more stringent proposal for the Qualified Residential Mortgage rule, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plan isn’t public. The first version drew protests from housing industry participants and consumer groups when it was released in 2011.

The plan will require banks to retain a slice of mortgages when borrowers are spending more than 43 percent of their monthly income on all of their debt. The earlier version would have required banks to keep a stake in loans when borrowers were spending more than 36 percent of their income on all loan payments and in loans with a down payment of less than 20 percent. The rule will carve out mortgages backed by Fannie Maeand Freddie Mac, one of the people said.

The agencies will seek public comment before each holds a vote on the final rule. The agencies involved in the rulemaking are the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-13/softer-u-s-mortgage-rule-said-to-be-proposed-at-end-of-august.html

 

 

 

How Much Does it Cost to Install Countertops? | Cross River Real Estate

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Whether in the kitchen or bathroom, the countertop can be the star of the room. A countertop should fit both your aesthetic style and your lifestyle. How much you pay for your countertops will depend on the sizes needed, the materials used and the labor involved.
Countertops usually get a lot of use. You don’t want to spend money on something that loses its beauty quickly or chips easily. The more you plan to use your counters, the more durability must be a major concern.  Continue Reading
Laminate Countertops

Laminate provides the best selection of colors and patterns at the lowest prices. Laminate can be used to form a seamless cove backsplash to keep spills from seeping behind the cabinets. They’re also cheap and easy to install. The down sides? Laminate scratches or chips easily. It can be tough to clean, and its colors can fade over time.

Ceramic Tile Countertops

No surface offers more choices than tile. The price you pay for tile will largely depend on where you get them. Go for a big box store and you can go as cheap as $10 per square foot. Contact an artist in Florence, and you could pay $5,000 per tile. Tile can adapt as easily to Mexican fiesta as it can to Tokyo contemporary. There are two downsides of tile. One is that it can expensive to install, depending on the square footage of your counters. The other is grout lines, which attract crumbs and stains and require periodic sealing to repel moisture.

Stone Slab Countertops (Granite, Marble, Quartz, etc)

Not much can add dazzle to your kitchen or bathroom like a stone slab countertop. The sheer beauty, amazing selection and durability of stone makes it an excellent choice for your home. The depth and character of natural stone cannot be matched by any man-made surface (though some made-made alternatives have taken great strides.) Natural stone does not depreciate with time and this stone will consistently add value to your home. The costs of the stone depend on how rare its elements, the size and particularly the length of the necessary cuts, which must be finished, buffed and polished. You can sometimes save big money on stone slabs by shopping through remnants.

Acrylic Countertops

The most popular of the acrylics is Corian by DuPont. Corian provides the color versatility of laminates with a rich look (and price) that rivals stone slabs. It’s easy to maintain. Scratches and nicks can easily be buffed out. If you want to create a seamless look, Corian can even be formed into sinks, so there’s no gap between the counter and the sink. Price is determined largely by square footage.

Other Expenses

You may want to also add a new sink or new faucets to your installation. This can be an additional cost, not only in purchasing the hardware, but the installation as well. If you’re going with a stone slab, you have the additional cost of cutting the hole. You also may need to hire a plumber, especially if you want to install something new like an instant hot water dispenser or side spray.

If you are upgrading and replacing your existing counters, you may have to pay for their removal from not only their current location, but from your home as well. Debris removal is normally not a huge expense, but it’s one you should talk with your contractor about nonetheless.
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Here’s Why the Housing Market Is Cooling Off and Why It’s OK | Pound Ridge Real Estate

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There is evidence that the real estate market is reaching an equilibrium.

Movoto Real Estate’s August State of the Real Estate Market report showed that the median cost per square foot for a home in the United States increased by 14.9 percent in July compared to July 2012, while inventory fell by close to 16 percent year over year. At the same time, the average list price per square foot remained flat with June’s figures, and the number of homes for sale increased on a month-over-month basis.

That the list price did not increase between June and July indicates that the inventory supply has begun to catch up with demand. “Going forward, we expect prices to continue to move laterally on a month-over-month basis,” report says. “Higher mortgage rates and increased inventory will keep prices from increasing at the same pace we saw in the first half of the year.”

The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged higher to 4.61 percent for the week ended August 2, compared to 4.58 percent in the week before. “For the first time this year, the price did not increase, which could be a sign that the market is loosening and their buying power could increase,” the Movoto concludes.

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16 Social Media Marketing Tips From the Pros | Katonah Realtor

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Are you looking for the latest social media marketing tactics?

Do you want to know what the social media marketing pros are doing today?

Keeping up with the latest social media changes is not always easy, and our social media marketing tactics may need to be refreshed.

We asked 16 social media pros to share the best marketing tactics worth doing today.

Here’s what they have to say.

#1: Host Social Media Events

Mari SmithMari Smith

You can build a loyal, raving community by hosting online events that put the focus on your fans.

A fun and effective online event is hosting a “Fan Page Friday”—it’s essentially a virtual networking party where you allow all your fans to share links to their own pages on your page.

The event can last as long as 24 hours or more and is a great way to discover new businesses, get more fans, and build tremendous community while increasing your EdgeRank (news feed visibility), too.

Many page owners launch a Fan Page Friday event every week; however, I find it much more effective to host one about every four to six weeks, as it has a bigger impact. On my last virtual party, several thousand page owners participated, many of whom picked up as much as a hundred or more new fans as a result.

Be sure to include a hashtag like #FacebookFriday and schedule your initial invitation to go out very early in the morning. Then add another couple of invitations throughout the day.

Facebook Friday is a great way to build your community.

 

Another example is to host live webinars where you give away great content. You can monetize your time and effort by making a great offer on the webinar. Many businesses both large and small use this model well.

By way of example, my latest Facebook marketing webinar had over 13,000 registrations; I like to provide ongoing access to the replay as well. Whether your fans ever purchase from you as a result of one of these webinars, you’ll find a good percentage become evangelists for your brand and love to help spread the word to their own community.

Mari Smith, author of The New Relationship Marketing and co-author of Facebook Marketing: An Hour a Day.

 

 

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http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/16-social-media-marketing-tips-from-the-pros/

Croton Falls Road Bridge closure planned for rehablitation of the span | North Salem Real Estate

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Croton Falls Road over the Croton River in North Salem and Somers will be partly closed Wednesday through Nov. 22, and completely closed Sunday. The closure will allow for rehabilitation work on the Croton Falls Road Bridge.

Here’s an announcement from the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation:

CROTON FALLS ROAD LANE CLOSURE STARTS WEDNESDAY

IN NORTH SALEM AND SOMERS

Work is part of the Croton Falls Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Motorists are advised that the project to rehabilitate the Croton Falls Road Bridge over the Croton River in the towns of North Salem and Somers will start Wednesday, Aug. 14.

 

Beginning Wednesday Aug. 14, the eastbound lane of Croton Falls Road from Route 100/202 to Route 22 will be closed starting at 8 a.m. and will continue to be closed until Friday, Nov. 22.  A detour will be posted using Route 100/202 and Route 22.

In addition, a one-day full closure is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in both the eastbound and westbound directions of Croton Falls Road from Route 100/202 to Route 22.  A detour will be posted using Route 100/202 and Route 22.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.  Variable message signs are being used to alert motorists of the upcoming closure.

For additional information, contact Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation at 995-2555

Bedford Corners Weekly Real Estate Report | RobReportBlog

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Bedford   Corners NY Weekly Real Estate Report8/13/2013
Homes for sale47
Median Ask Price$1,525,000.00
Low Price$525,000.00
High Price$12,000,000.00
Average Size5036
Average Price/foot$471.00
Average DOM141
Average Ask Price$2,605,957.00

17 Pinterest Metrics Every Brand Should Track | Chappaqua Realtor

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Are you measuring your Pinterest marketing initiatives?

pinterest metrics every brand should track 17 Pinterest Metrics Every Brand Should TrackPinterest has established itself as the dominant  online source of visual inspiration. The social bookmarking site enables users  collect and share photos of their favorite events, interests, and hobbies. Pinterest  users spend more money, shop more frequently, and purchase items more often and  in larger quantities than users on any other social network. It has become a  huge traffic referral for businesses, but marketers often struggle with  Pinterest content strategies. Enter Pinterest metrics.

 

Why use Pinterest analytics?

It’s crucial for brands to understand whether their time spent on any social  network is generating results. The number of followers you have is important,  but it shouldn’t be the final arbiter of your Pinterest content strategy.  Consistently measuring your activity on the platform will help you identify the  types of content that resonate the most with your target audience. It will also  help you increase visits to your website, and generate leads and sales.

How to gain access to your Pinterest account’s analytics

Complete instructions — including a video walk-through — for setting up  Pinterest for Business and tapping your analytics can be found in my post, Use  Pinterest Web Analytics to Jumpstart Your Social Media Marketing.

Pinterest metrics that brand marketers should monitor

You need to determine which of the Pinterest metrics below are most important  to you given your marketing objectives. There are many tools available that  enable you to track some or all of these metrics, including Google Analytics, Pinalytics, Cyfe, ShareRoot, Curalate, PinReach, and WordPress app WP Pinner. Keep the infographic  below on hand to help you get going.

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Are July Prices Signaling the New Normal? | Bedford Corners Homes

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While extremes continue in some markets, the national trend in Clear Capital’s July data is moderation as markets at both ends of the spectrum stabilize and return to historic patterns.  Has the New Normal arrived?

Clear Capital reports that national home prices gained 9.3 percent over the last year and 1.6 percent over the last quarter. Yet national home prices remain 33.4 percent below peak values.

Regional yearly gains were led by the West’s 17.8 percent, while the Northeast trailed with 4.8 percent growth. The Midwest and the South continued to closely track, with yearly gains of 7.5 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively.

The top 15 performing metro markets, exhibited impressive yearly gains, with average growth of more than 20.0 percent. 14 metros posted yearly gains above 15.0 percent.

Las Vegas yearly gains grew to 31.2 percent, the first metro to surpass 30.0 percent since the start of the recovery. Quarterly gains of 4.3 percent, the strongest of all the metros, signal this metro could retain its number one spot over the near-term. While Las Vegas leads the recovery, its median price of $145,000 ranks it below 35 of the top 50 markets. This suggests low price points are in part driving Las Vegas’ gains. Conversely, San Jose has seen gains of 26.0 percent over the year, despite its high median price of $710,000, an indication that demand is fueled by a strong local economy. As such, these two markets will likely see a variance in their trends moving forward.

“While July home prices continue to ramp up throughout the country led by Las Vegas posting more than 30.0 percent yearly growth, let’s not forget a healthy recovery means moderation as the new normal takes hold” said Dr. Alex Villacorta, vice president of research and analytics at Clear Capital. “Over the last half of 2013, we continue to call for a moderation in home price trends. A rising price floor will dampen some potential homebuyers’ appetites, particularly as recent gains bring many markets back into pre-bubble equilibrium. In other words, homebuyers are starting to adjust to the new normal, where steep discounts from the peak are not as attractive as they once were. Having said that, if housing inventory continues rising, it should help alleviate some of the recent pressure on prices, as well as homebuyer’ confidence in the market’s health overall.

 

 

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http://www.realestateeconomywatch.com/2013/08/are-july-prices-signaling-the-new-normal/