The Best Pop-Up Holiday Shops & Flea Markets In NYC 2014

New York City is known for some of the coolest pop-up shops and flea markets all throughout the year, these are by far my favorite.  One of the things I love the most is the unique vendors from all around the world.  It's not your same old crafts and flea market stuff.  Much of the goods come from artisan vendors who are selling and promoting their hard work.  

Since Brooklyn has become the hot spot for srtisan folks over the years, you'll find more options to shop.

1) Holiday Shops at Bryant Park - (between 40th-42nd streets and 5th-6th avenues)  this is part of the bigger Winter Village that includes a Christmas tree and Ice Skating.  Open through Jan. 4; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays

Info: wintervillage.org

2) Winter Flea + Holiday Market (1000 Dean St., Crown Heights): The Brooklyn Flea heads inside for the winter, spread out over 30,000 square feet of warehouse space to host more than 100 vendors. Highlights  include an abundance of food vendors, Christmas trees (on sale starting Dec. 1); silent holiday movies on loop; and an eclectic array of vendors selling antique and salvage furniture, clothing, books, records, hand-crated items and and more.  Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 8 through March

Info: brooklynflea.com

3) Grand Central Holiday Fair (Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St.): This market also hosts the annual train show. Head to Vanderbilt Hall and peruse 76 vendors selling wares for everyone, including your dog.  Open Nov. 17-Dec. 24 (closed Thanksgiving Day); 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily (Sundays until 7 p.m., Nov. 17 until 5, Dec. 24 until 6, closed Nov. 27)

Info: grandcentralterminal.com

4) Union Square Holiday Market - You would be amazed at how many unique shops manage to fit into Union Square.  This is one of the first shops that I attended back in 1999.  There is no shortage of artisan vendors and food to enjoy while shopping.  Open Nov. 20-Dec. 24; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays

Info: urbanspacenyc.com

5) Columbus Circle Holiday Market (59th Street and Central Park West): This market is run by the same people that run the Union Square Market, just more convenient for the folks that live Uptown.  Open Dec. 2-Dec. 24; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily (until 7 p.m Sundays)

Info: urbanspacenyc.com

6) Brooklyn Night Bazaar (Banker Street): Get your holiday shopping done early at this indoor Williamsburg marketplace, where 70 merchants sell their wares while food vendors offer up assorted grub. Craft beer and wine (drink passes are $25), live performances, black-light mini-golf and table tennis add to the festive atmosphere. 

When: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays and Saturday

Info: bkbazaar.com

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Accredited Buyer Representative

Real Estate Associate Broker

William Ravies Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

Chris@LegendsRealtyGroup.net

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival 2014

The Hudson Valley Garlic Festival  www.hvgf.org, was founded in 1989 by Pat Reppert of Shale Hill farm and Herb Gardens.  the purpose was to expose the public to his garlic growing enterprise.  Today the event has turned into a family affair for all walks of life.  The festival grounds are located in historic Saugerties NY and  if you've never been to Saugerties definitely check it out.  I couldn't believe the amount of people that attended last year and found myself having to elbow my way through to each booth.  In the end it was well worth it, the aroma alone makes you forget everything else going on around you.  The best part of this festival is the garlic is from local area farms and not some big commercial growing operation.  If you haven't had the chance to experience local grown garlic you should, the difference in taste and aroma is amazing.  I also didn't realize how many varieties of garlic there are!

There is a less-pungent area devoted to artisinal products such as honey, pickles, soaps, artwork, handmade jewelry, and craft vendors.  Live music will provide a back drop for the event all through the day.

Many people don't know that garlic has serious medicinal properties that draw out toxins from your body.  In fact we discovered a real effective balm for my babies cough.  The mixture contains 8 cloves of garlic, 10 drops of lavender oil, and 1/4 cup of coconut oil as the vehicle.  Mix all the ingredients in a food processor for 3 minutes and you're done.  The balm should be rubbed (and on the chest if are ok with the smell) into the feet up to 8 times per day, if needed.  Why the feet you ask?  The feet are known to release toxins from our body and one of the best avenues.  We couldn't believe how it actually stopped her cough.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Accredited Buyer Representative
Licensed Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023 - cell

chris@LegendsRealtyGroup.net

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Larchmont Real Estate Market Statistics June 2014

Single Family Homes

Sales

There were 12 unit sales in May. This is down 20.0% from 15 in May of 2013. Sales/list price ratio in May moved up to 100.8% from 99.5% in April.

Prices

Median price in May was $829,500. This is down 2.4% from $850,000 in May of 2013. This is the lowest median price has been since November, 2012. 3-month median price of $1,011,500 in May was down modestly from $1,189,750 in April but very slightly up from $991,111 in May of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory this month is 75, the same as last month. New listings of 41 in May were up a little from 39 in April but down somewhat from 52 in May of 2013. Months of supply this month is 4, the same as last month. On a year-over-year basis, months of supply has been rising for 4 months. This is the highest months of supply has been since October, 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 77 in May was way down from 140 in April but up modestly from 66 in May of 2013.

Condos

Prices

3-month median price of $472,000 in May was down moderately from $635,000 in April and down a little from $510,500 in May of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 21 in May was up 16.7% from 18 in April and up 23.5% from 17 in May of 2013. New listings of 4 in May were up considerably from 2 in April but way down from 9 in May of 2013. Months of supply of 25.2 in May was up moderately from 19.6 in April and up considerably from 20.4 in May of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since November, 2013.

Coops

Sales

There were 3 unit sales in May. This is up 50.0% from 2 in May of 2013. Sales/list price ratio in May moved down to 92.5% from 99.2% in April.

Prices

Median price in May was $165,000. This is down 52.9% from $350,000 in May of 2013. This is the lowest median price has been since March, 2013. 3-month median price of $169,702 in May was down a little from $174,404 in April but up slightly from $156,000 in May of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 21 in May was up 10.5% from 19 in April but down 53.3% from 45 in May of 2013. New listings of 8 in May were up slightly from 7 in April but down moderately from 10 in May of 2013. Months of supply of 5.4 in May was up a little from 5 in April but way down from 12.9 in May of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 141 in May was up just slightly from 138 in April and up considerably from 107 in May of 2013.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Accredited Buyer Representative

Real Estate Associate Broker

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023 cell

914.332.6300 office

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

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Fourth of July Firework Displays In Westchester and Rockland County 2014

1) Kensico Dam Fest and Firweworks - Kensico Dam, Valhalla - Thursday July 3 from 5pm -9:30pm, Admission is FREE as well as parking.  Get there early and carpool if possible.  Call 914.328.1542 for any changes

2) Mamaroneck Fireworks - Harbor Island Park  - Friday July 4, beginning at 9pm, entrance  is at corner of Mamaroneck Ave and Boston Post Road.

3) Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks - Caramoor Center For Music & Arts - 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, Friday July 4 , beginning at 8pm.  Buying tickets in advance is suggested.

4) Rye Playland Fireworks - Playland Amusement Park - Friday July 4, beginning at 9:30.

5) White Plains Fireworks - White Plains High School 550 North Street, White Plains - Thursday July 3, beginning at 6pm

6) Ossining Fireworks - Louis Engel Waterfront Park 160 Westerly Road, Ossining, beginning at approximately 7:30pm, fireworks at approximately 9:15pm.

7) Scarsdale Fireworks - Scarsdale Pool Complex 311 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale - Thursday July 3, beginning at 9:15, Admission is $2.

8) Nanuet Fireworks - Nanuet Senior High School 103 Church St, Nanuet NY - Thursday July 3, beginning at 8pm.

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William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023 cell

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

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White Plains Real Estate Market Report - May 2014

Single Family Homes

Sales

There were 14 unit sales in April. This is up 16.7% from 12 in April of 2013. This is the lowest unit sales have been since 11 in November, 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April moved down to 93.4% from 97.1% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $610,650. This is up 20.9% from $505,000 in April of 2013. 3-month median price of $609,500 in April was up slightly from $577,500 in March and up modestly from $531,000 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 108 in April was up 30.1% from 83 in March but down 11.5% from 122 in April of 2013. New listings of 47 in April were up modestly from 41 in March and up a little from 40 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 5.5 in April was up somewhat from 4.2 in March but down moderately from 8 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since November, 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 153 in April was up considerably from 125 in March but down slightly from 191 in April of 2013. This is the highest days on market has been since April, 2013.

Condos

Sales

There were 12 unit sales in April. This is down 42.9% from 21 in April of 2013. This is the highest unit sales have been since 17 in October, 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April moved up to 97.6% from 96.0% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $637,500. This is up 38.6% from $460,000 in April of 2013. This is the highest median price has been since October, 2010. 3-month median price of $365,000 in April was up a little from $335,000 in March but down modestly from $421,250 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 83 in April was up 5.1% from 79 in March but down 17.8% from 101 in April of 2013. New listings of 28 in April were up moderately from 23 in March but down slightly from 31 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 6.6 in April was up a little from 5.9 in March but down modestly from 7.5 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since July, 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 91 in April was down slightly from 109 in March and down considerably from 134 in April of 2013. This is the lowest days on market has been since October, 2013.

Coops

Sales

There were 20 unit sales in April. This is up 42.9% from 14 in April of 2013. This is the highest unit sales have been since 22 in July, 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April moved up to 95.7% from 94.3% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $194,000. This is up 35.9% from $142,750 in April of 2013. 3-month median price of $167,500 in April was up a little from $141,250 in March and up modestly from $142,750 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 147 in April was up 6.5% from 138 in March but down 27.9% from 204 in April of 2013. New listings in April were 42, unchanged from the same month last year. Months of supply of 9.5 in April was very slightly up from 9.3 in March but down substantially from 15.2 in April of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 196 in April was down somewhat from 271 in March and down considerably from 258 in April of 2013.

Multi Family Homes

Inventory

Inventory this month is 11, the same as last month. New listings of 2 in April were up substantially from 1 in March but down considerably from 5 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 18.9 in April was up slightly from 16.5 in March and up moderately from 14.8 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since October, 2013.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Accredited Buyer Representative

Real Estate Associate Broker

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

914.332.6300 office

914.406.9023 cell

Croton-on-Hudson Real Estate Market Report March 2014

Single Family Homes

Sales

There were 4 unit sales in March. This is down 60.0% from 10 in March of 2013. Sales/list price ratio in March moved up to 94.1% from 86.8% in February.

Prices

Median price in March was $685,000. This is up 64.2% from $417,250 in March of 2013. 3-month median price of $485,250 in March was up a little from $439,000 in February and up modestly from $415,000 in March of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 56 in March was up 5.7% from 53 in February and up 14.3% from 49 in March of 2013. New listings of 11 in March were up moderately from 9 in February and up somewhat from 9 in March of 2013. Months of supply of 8.1 in March was up a little from 7.1 in February but down just slightly from 8.2 in March of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 186 in March was up somewhat from 141 in February but down a little from 198 in March of 2013. This is the highest days on market has been since May, 2013.

Condos

Prices

3-month median price in March was $549,000.

Inventory

Inventory of 10 in March was up 66.7% from 6 in February but down 16.7% from 12 in March of 2013. New listings of 5 in March were way up from 1 in February and up considerably from 3 in March of 2013. Months of supply of 7.5 in March was up substantially from 4.5 in February and way up from 5.1 in March of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since November, 2012.

Coops

Inventory

Inventory in March was 10, unchanged from the same month last year. New listings of 1 in March were way down from 3 in February and down substantially from 2 in March of 2013. Months of supply of 5.7 in March was down a little from 6.7 in February and down slightly from 6.4 in March of 2013.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Accredited Buyer Representative
Real Estate Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023 cell
914.332.6300 office

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net
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Westchester County Real Estate Market Conditions Report First Quarter 2014

Overall the county is seeing similar conditions to what we saw last spring, tight inventory and high buyer demand.  Compared to this time last year, Westchester County saw a mighty 19.4% sales increase in the single family sector and 21% in the coops sector.  The condo sector is struggling a bit and declined by 15.2% from last year.  Single family nventory levels decreased in Westchester and the median sale price rose to $600,000 ($85,000 increase from last year).  

The fact that there have many multiple bidding situations, prices were bound to inch upwards.  Even the million dollar sector is back to levels that we saw pre-recession, making up 23% of the overall home sales this quarter!  

It seems that The Westchester County real estate market is turning around for the better


Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Accredited Buyer Representative
Real Estate Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023 cell
914.332.6300 office

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net
mrwestchester.blogspot.com

Rye Ny Residential Real Estate Market Statistics Report 3/2014

Single Family Homes

Sales

There were 13 unit sales in February. This is up 8.3% from 12 in February of 2013. Sales/list price ratio in February moved down to 91.3% from 103.0% in January.

Prices

Median price in February was $1,390,000. This is up 19.1% from $1,167,000 in February of 2013. 3-month median price of $1,545,000 in February was down marginally from $1,560,000 in January but up a little from $1,343,500 in February of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 92 in February was up 10.8% from 83 in January but down 27.6% from 127 in February of 2013. New listings of 26 in February were up considerably from 21 in January but down modestly from 30 in February of 2013. Months of supply of 4.8 in February was up slightly from 4.4 in January but down considerably from 8.4 in February of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 222 in February was up substantially from 103 in January and way up from 154 in February of 2013. This is the highest days on market has been since April, 2013.

Condos

Sales

Unit sales in February were 2. Sales/list price ratio in February was 100.7%.

Prices

Median price in February was $654,000. 3-month median price of $424,950 in February was up substantially from $299,000 in January and up considerably from $205,000 in February of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 1 in February was down 66.7% from 3 in January and down 91.7% from 12 in February of 2013. Months of supply of.6 in February was down considerably from 1.9 in January and way down from 5.5 in February of 2013. On a year-over-year basis, months of supply has been falling for 4 months.

Market Time

Days on market in February was 251.

Coops

Sales

There were 5 unit sales in February. This is up 150.0% from 2 in February of 2013. Sales/list price ratio in February moved up to 97.7% from 96.4% in January.

Prices

Median price in February was $405,000. This is down 34.7% from $620,000 in February of 2013. 3-month median price of $324,000 in February was up slightly from $275,500 in January but down considerably from $550,000 in February of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 22 in February was down 21.4% from 28 in January and down 31.3% from 32 in February of 2013. New listings of 2 in February were down considerably from 3 in January and down substantially from 5 in February of 2013. Months of supply of 6.1 in February was down somewhat from 8.4 in January and down considerably from 15.4 in February of 2013. On a year-over-year basis, months of supply has been falling or even for 8 months.

Market Time

Days on market of 213 in February was up substantially from 115 in January and up somewhat from 162 in February of 2013.

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Westchester County Farmers Markets Spring 2014

Westchester County Farmers Markets Spring 2014

BronxvilleStone Place at Paxton Ave.
May 11-Nov 23, Sat 8:30-1
mlm5950@gmail.com

Chappaqua OutdoorChappaqua Train Station
May 4-Nov 22, Sat 8:30-1
www.chappaquafarmersmarket.org

Chappaqua IndoorSt. Mary's Church, 191 Greeley Ave.
Dec-Apr, Sat 8:30-1
www.chappaquafarmersmarket.org

Cortlandt ManorHudson Valley Hospital Center, 1980 Crompond Rd.
May 14-Nov 26, every other Tue 12-6
(914) 734-3576

Croton-on-Hudsonmunicipal lot off Rt. 9
May 26-Nov 24, Sun 8:30-2
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

Dobbs FerryCedar St. & Main St.
May 31-Nov 22, Fri 10-4
www.dobbsferryfarmersmarket.com

Greenburgh423 Tarrytown Rd., White Plains
Jun 4-Nov 26, Tue 9-4
(914) 693-2935

HartsdaleHartsdale Train Station
Jun 1-Nov 23, Sat 8-3
(914) 693-2935

Hastings OutdoorLibrary parking lot
Jun 1-Nov 23, Sat 8:30-1:30
www.hastingsfarmersmarket.org

Hastings IndoorLibrary (Dec, Apr, May); James Harmon Community Center (Jan-Mar)
1st & 3rd Sat, 8:30-1
www.hastingsfarmersmarket.org

IrvingtonMain St. School parking lot
Jun 5-Oct 23, Wed 3:30-7:30
www.irvingtonfarmersmarket.net

Katonah400 Jay St.
Sat 9-1
www.johnjayhomestead.org

LarchmontMetro-North parking deck off Chatsworth Ave.
May 25-Dec 21, Sat 8:30-1
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

Mamaroneck IndoorSt. Thomas Episcopal Church, 168 W. Boston Rd.
Jan 4-May 17: Sat 9-1
www.downtoearthmarkets.com/markets

Mt. KiscoSt. Mark's Church, 85 E. Main St.
open all year, Sat 9-1
(914) 666-8069

Muscoot Farm51 Rt. 100, Katonah
opening day May 12, Sun 10-3
www.muscootfarm.org

New RochelleHuguenot Park
Jun 7-Nov 22, Fri 8:30-2:30
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

New Rochelle Grand MarketLibrary Green next to the New Rochelle Public Library
Jun 1-Oct 26, Sat 9-2
www.newrochelledowntown.com

OssiningCorner of Main St. & Spring St.
May 25-Dec 21, Sat 8:30-1; Jan 4-May 17, Sat 9-1
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

PeekskillBank St.
Jun 8-Nov 23, Sat 8-2
www.downtownpeekskill.com/markets

Pleasantville OutdoorMemorial Plaza (next to the train station)
May 25-Nov 23, Sat 8:30-1
www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org

Pleasantville IndoorPleasantville Middle School, 40 Romer Ave.
Dec 7-May 10, Sat 9-1
www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org

Pocantico Hills OutdoorStone Barns Dooryard Garden
May-Nov, Sun 10-4
www.stonebarnscenter.org

Pocantico Hills IndoorStone Barns Center, 630 Bedford Rd.
Dec 15; Jan 12; Feb 9; Mar 9; Apr 13; Sun 1-4
www.stonebarnscenter.org

Pound Ridge65 Westchester Ave.
mid-Apr-Dec, Sun 11-4
(914) 764-0015

Ridge HillMarket St. between Rebel & Lembo
Jun 7-Nov 22, Fri 11-7
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

Ryeparking lot on Theodore Fremd Ave.
May 26-Dec 15, Sun 8:30-2
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

South SalemGossett Brothers Nursery
year-round, Sat 9-1
www.gossettnursery.com

TarrytownPatriot's Park on Rt. 9
May 25-Nov 23, Sat 8:30-1
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

TuckahoeDepot Sq. (near railroad station)
Jun 2-Nov 24, Sun 10-4
(914) 231-0221

White PlainsCourt St. between Main Ave. & Martine Ave.
May-Nov, Wed 8-4
(914) 318-1067

YonkersSt. John's Church, St. John's Church courtyard
Jul 11-Nov 14, Thur 9-4
(914) 963-3033


Please note:  This information can change at any time, always call ahead.


Christopher Pagli
Accredited Buyer Representative
Real Estate Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group
914.332.6300 office
914.406.9023 cell
chris@legendsrealtygroup.net