Are You Considering Moving To Bronxville NY?

Bronxville is one of my favorite villages in all of Westchester County.  Not only because I was born in Lawrence Hospital or that my parents were born and raised here, but because it has a special charm that doesn't exist in many of the other towns.  The architecture is warm, historic, charming, and valuable!  Many don't realize that buying a home that is actually within the Bronxville school district can be quite a feat under a million dollars.  

Are you considering a move to Bronxville NY?  Many people often wonder if Bronxville is part of Eastchester or part of Yonkers.  Bronxville (and Tuckahoe) is a village within the town of Eastchester NY.  There are parts of Bronxville, outside the village that land in Yonkers.  So you will have a Bronxville PO box but Yonkers schools.  All residents of Yonkers have to pay an income tax surcharge of 16.75% of their net state income, more info can be found at http://on.ny.gov/1tfAFjy.  

The village of Bronxville is roughly one square mile, boasting gracious single family homes on pleasant streets.  The majority of homes are within walking distance to the train and one big reason many flock here from NYC.  There are a wide variety of coops and condos to choose from if you aren't looking to take on a single family home just yet.  One common element you will find is old world charm in all housing options.  Please keep in mind that a 2+ bedroom coop or condo in the Bronxville school district will greatly differ in price from one that is in the Yonkers district.  

If you are wondering if Bronxville is right for you I recommend taking a day trip, walking the town, and maybe even speaking to a few locals.  If you would like Bronxville real estaste listings that cater to your specific needs please feel free to visit my website www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com, email me chris@legendsrealtygroup.net, or call direct on 914.406.9023.  I'm happy to do this with no strings attached.

Bicycle Sundays On The Bronx River Parkway 2014 Schedule

Every year the a section of the Bronx River Parkway from White Plains to Scarsdale Rd, Yonkers gets transformed into an outdoor free for all.  The parkway is closed from 10am-2pm to cars and open to bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters, and any other form of physical movement.  The entire course clocks in at 13.1 round trip miles.  This year the remaining dates are May 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and September 7, 14, 21, 28.  Below are some rules that all must follow...

Bicycle Sundays Rules and Regulations

• Bicyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, walkers and joggers ONLY; no motorized vehicles allowed.
• Walkers, joggers and slower wheeled traffic must use right lane; faster wheeled traffic must use left lane.
• Helmets are required by New York State law for children under 14 years of age, including those riding in bike trailers, and are recommended for all wheeled participants.
• New York State law prohibits children under age one from riding on bicycles or in a separate seat.
• All headsets are prohibited; this includes but is not limited to music devices and hands free cell phones.
• No skateboarding allowed.   
• No dogs allowed.
• Bicyclists must obey posted parkway speed limit of 40 m.p.h.
• Children riding in strollers must be strapped in at all times.
• Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
• All participants must be off the parkway by 1:50 p.m.
• Stay alert and be considerate of others.

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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Several Westchester County High Schools Make It To The Top!

Real estate agents are prohibited by license laws from talking about a few things, quality of schools is one.  We can however, be the source of the source and provide resources for you the consumer to help formulate your own opinion.  It is important to understand the methodology behind school rankings and reports.  I always recommend my clients view these rankings with an open mind and take their research a bit further.  Your child may have special needs or you may not want a school with a very high challenge index.  Whatever your needs may be you should look very closely at what you want for your child and which school meets those specific needs.

US News and World Report just released their top 100 best schools in the nation rankings and a few Westchester County schools made the list.  Here is the link to a full explanation of the methodology behind the report http://bit.ly/1roDtK4.  

1) Chappaqua - Horace Greeley - #19
2) Rye High School - #11
3) Edgmeont High School - #9
4) Yonkers Middle High school - #20
5) Hastings High School - #25
6) Byram Hills High School- #29
7) Briarcliff Middle High School - #31
8) North Salem High School - #37
9) Rye Neck High School - #39
10) Scarsdale High School - #46


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

914.332.6300 office
914.406.9023 cell

mrwestchester.blogspot.com
chris@legendsRealtyGroup.net

St Patrick's Day Parades In Westchester County NY 2014

Everybody is Irish on St Patrick's Day so goes the saying.  Part of celebrating the day is attending the many Westchester County parades.  Here's a list, march responsibly.

1) Yonkers - Saturday March 22, 2014 at 1pm on Mclean Ave

2) Mt Kisco - Saturday March 8, 2014 - Begins at Moore & Main St

3) White Plains - Saturday March 8, 2014 at 12 noon on Mamaroneck Ave & Main St

4) Sleepy Hollow - Sunday March 16 at 1:30pm, begins on Main St. and ends in Sleepy Hollow For the Beekman Ave bash.

5) Northern Westchester/Putnam Parade - Sunday March 9 - at 2pm, Route 6 Mahopac

6) Mamaroneck - Sunday March 17 at 1:30pm begins on Mamaroneck Ave.


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