SalesThere were 17 Bronxville NY single family home sales in August, unchanged from the same month last year. Sales/list price ratio in August moved up to 97.6% from 96.2% in July.Prices Median price in August was $1,770,000. This is up 85.3% from $955,000 in August of 2015. 3-month median price of $1,725,000 in August was up considerably from $1,230,000 in July and up substantially from $1,246,000 in August of 2015. Price per square foot in August was $505. This is down from $580 in July but up from $441 in August of 2015. Inventory Inventory of 73 in August was down 12.0% from 83 in July and down 8.8% from 80 in August of 2015. New listings of 7 in August were way down from 28 in July and down a little from 8 in August of 2015. Months of supply in August was 6.1, unchanged from the sa... 09/20/2016

Sales There were 18 Bronxville NY single family home sales in July. This is down 40.0% from 30 in July of 2015. Sales/list price ratio in July moved down to 96.2% from 96.6% in June.PricesMedian price in July was $1,367,000. This is up 21.8% from $1,122,500 in July of 2015. 3-month median price of $1,230,000 in July was very slightly up from $1,212,500 in June and up modestly from $1,145,000 in July of 2015. Price per square foot in July was $580. This is up from $530 in June and up from $516 in July of 2015.InventoryInventory of 83 in July was up 6.4% from 78 in June but down 3.5% from 86 in July of 2015. New listings of 28 in July were way up from 21 in June and up considerably from 14 in July of 2015. Months of supply of 7 in July was up modestly from 6 in June and up slightly from 6... 08/15/2016

Sales There were 20 Bronxville NY single family home sales in June. This is up 17.6% from 17 in June of 2015. This is the highest unit sales have been since 30 in July, 2015. Sales/list price ratio in June moved down to 96.6% from 99.6% in May.PricesMedian price in June was $1,800,000. This is up 5.9% from $1,700,000 in June of 2015. This is the highest median price has been since February, 2015. 3-month median price of $1,212,500 in June was way up from $840,000 in May and up modestly from $1,150,000 in June of 2015. Price per square foot in June was $530. This is up from $349 in May but down from $609 in June of 2015.InventoryInventory of 80 in June was down 10.1% from 89 in May and down 21.6% from 102 in June of 2015. New listings of 21 in June were up considerably from 13 in May but... 07/13/2016

 Window Safety for children thisSummer in Bronxville, NY 10708 When the weather's warm early this summer, it can be tempting to open your windows and let in a fresh breeze. But did you know this is a safety risk for young kids? Help prevent tragic falls with these window safety pointers.  Window Safety Do's and Don'tsDO: Ensure all windows are closed and locked when you are not in the room. Children can push windows open. DON'T: Allow windows to open more than 4 inches. This prevents small children from being able to squeeze through. DO: Keep windows open at the top, not at the bottom, whenever possible. Kids are less likely to access the opening. DON'T: Assume that a screen makes the window safe. Screens aren't strong enough to hold even a small child. DO: Install window safety devices... 06/13/2016

Sending you joy & lucky wishes ~ from Hillary Shannon Sheperd & clan in Bronxville, NY 10708 today! I was going to send this yesterday, but it's not wordless or Wednesday.  Slainte' is the Irish toast, so mugs up tonight and be safe out there, at home & with you and yours! 03/17/2016

Here are some thoughts for the day on our most important words as business managers / owners -- with clients and our super staff! I found this today on a book search and agree that these may be the:Most Important Words a True Leader Can Say To their Team and, YES, it's a countdown:          The sixth most important: "I admit I made a mistake." The fifth most important:  "You did a good job." The fourth most important:  "What is your opinion?" The third most important:  "If you please." The second most important:  "Thank you," The most important:  "We" The least important word:  "I"   03/04/2016

 Here is a Winter Emergency Supply list, in case our power goes out or families need to shelter at home! Basic Disaster Supply Kit A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: Water:  one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, to use for drinking and sanitation. Water should be no older than 6 months, so switch out every New Years and 4th of July, as a rule/suggestion Food:  at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food, stored in a cool, dry place! Communications:  have a battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for bot         Flashlight and extra batteries       First Aid Kit         Whistles: to wear around yours and your children's necks, to signal for help Dust masks (N... 02/21/2016

UPDATE:  SNOW TOTALS FOR MY FAMILY IN MARYLAND, UP THE PIKE TO NYC & WESTCHESTER, THEN NORTH TO KRYSTOL IN DUTCHESS CNTY.   Here is an active radar storm tracker above...look for your state line and nearest city through Sunday and sunshine at last: ...and this is the latest projected snow totals for Westchester County, especially in and near Bronxville, Yonkers, Mount Vernon and all in the southern county region.  We heard that we should add up to a foot on these numbers, as of this a.m.   So, that's about 1.5 feet of snow in Mount Vernon, up to the Scarsdale, White Plains night by the time this is all over on Sunday morning     Our Forecast for an historic snow storm and coastal flooding kept changing this week for Saturday's storm in Bronxville, NY 10708  Kay...I have waited to post t... 01/22/2016

 Wild overnight wind gusts may have cut power to some sump pumps, causing flooded basements in Bronxville, NY 10708. Our HUGE maple tree out back that could fall on our garage and cut all power to the house.   You know all about sump pumps, if you have a basement in a Bronxville or area home or business, in southern Westchester.   If a power outage from a rain or snow storm has ever shut down your sump pump and flooded your basement, you may have been a little worried this weekend. Our days of heavy rain and big wind gusts could have caused a power outage, or a brown out, so be sure to check your basement and make sure the pump is on, as we greet the windy week ahead.  This is especially important in our older homes in the LowerHud, like our 1898 colonial we're renovating -- it's for sa... 01/11/2016

  Home Sales Are Up In Bronxville NY - October 2015Sales There were 12 unit sales in October. This is up 71.4% from 7 in October of 2014. Sales/list price ratio in October moved down to 95.4% from 95.9% in September.Prices Median price in October was $1,110,000. This is up 46.1% from $760,000 in October of 2014. 3-month median price of $997,000 in October was down a little from $1,032,000 in September and down just slightly from $1,005,000 in October of 2014. Price per square foot in October was $452. This is up from $345 in September and up from $315 in October of 2014.InventoryInventory of 88 in October was down 2.2% from 90 in September but up 3.5% from 85 in October of 2014. New listings in October were 18, unchanged from the same month last year. Months of supply of 6.8 in October ... 11/13/2015

 Sales There were 9 unit sales in September. This is down 47.1% from 17 in September of 2014. This is the lowest unit sales have been since 3 in February, 2015. Sales/list price ratio in September moved down to 95.9% from 96.9% in August.Prices Median price in September was $955,000. This is down 25.1% from $1,275,000 in September of 2014. This is the lowest median price has been since March, 2015. 3-month median price of $1,032,000 in September was down a little from $1,246,000 in August and down modestly from $1,210,000 in September of 2014. Price per square foot in September was $345. This is down from $441 in August and down from $493 in September of 2014.InventoryInventory of 91 in September was up 7.1% from 85 in August but down 3.2% from 94 in September of 2014. New listings of 2... 10/18/2015

 BY HILLARY SHEPERD Servpro of Scarsdale / Mount Vernon Fire & Water Clearnup & Restoration Certified Share on facebookShare on google_plusone_shareShare on linkedinShare on pinterest_shareShare on twitterMore Sharing Services  Beware of fall fires during Halloween and Holiday celebrations in Bronxville, NY 10708   The fall season brings cooler temperatures, beautiful colors and an abundance of outdoor activities throughout Bronxville..     So, we suggest that home and business owners plan ahead this season, to help ensure a safe and fire free Fall 2015.       Candles in glass containers are safest when you decorate, or in gett ready for Halloween primetime and trick or treaters. Electric lights and candles in containers are your safest bet.  We all love fall colors and candlight, but w... 10/07/2015

 For weeks, we have been relatively rain free and New York has actually been in drought through early September.  Our horse, Krys, has been out of grass for weeks at the barn where she lives upstate...it's like a dust bowl this summer.But, now forecasters tells us we'll have a rainy week and weekend.So, check your basement as the rain moves in and hangs over us, off and on all week and through the weekend.  Most days will have a shower or two, but thunderstorms are predicted and that means a lot of water in a short period of time in Westchester County.  We need the rain and may get up to 1" this week. This Thursday looks dry and I'm heading up to ride Krys, but rain returns Friday and may last through Sunday.  Keep those sump pumps going and check your drains as the leaves start to turn... 09/28/2015

  Sales There were 30 unit sales in July. This is up 20.0% from 25 in July of 2014. On a year-over-year basis, unit sales have been rising for 5 months. Sales/list price ratio in July moved down to 94.3% from 95.1% in June. Prices Median price in July was $1,122,500. This is down 7.2% from $1,210,000 in July of 2014. 3-month median price of $1,145,000 in July was down marginally from $1,150,000 in June and down a little from $1,155,000 in July of 2014. Price per square foot in July was $516. This is down from $609 in June and down from $593 in July of 2014. Inventory Inventory of 95 in July was down 10.4% from 106 in June but up 2.2% from 93 in July of 2014. New listings of 14 in July were down substantially from 30 in June and down slightly from 16 in July of 2014. Months of supply of... 08/25/2015

 SalesThere were 17 unit sales in June. This is down 22.7% from 22 in June of 2014. On a year-over-year basis, unit sales have been rising for 4 months. This is the highest unit sales have been since 25 in August, 2014. Sales/list price ratio in June moved down to 95.1% from 96.6% in May.  PricesMedian price in June was $1,700,000. This is up 30.8% from $1,300,010 in June of 2014. 3-month median price of $1,150,000 in June was up a little from $990,000 in May and up marginally from $1,147,500 in June of 2014. Price per square foot in June was $609. This is up from $500 in May and up from $452 in June of 2014.  InventoryInventory of 107 in June was up 1.9% from 105 in May and up 5.9% from 101 in June of 2014. New listings of 30 in June were down modestly from 37 in May but up a little fr... 07/18/2015

 SalesThere were 15 unit sales in May. This is up 15.4% from 13 in May of 2014. Sales/list price ratio in May moved up to 99.1% from 94.1% in April.  PricesMedian price in May was $195,000. This is up 11.1% from $175,500 in May of 2014. 3-month median price of $185,000 in May was up just slightly from $183,000 in April but down a little from $220,000 in May of 2014. Price per square foot in May was $291. This is up from $269 in April and up from $241 in May of 2014.  InventoryInventory of 153 in May was up 10.1% from 139 in April but down 10.0% from 170 in May of 2014. New listings of 42 in May were down marginally from 44 in April but up modestly from 40 in May of 2014. Months of supply of 8.8 in May was up a little from 8.1 in April but down slightly from 10.3 in May of 2014. On a yea... 06/22/2015

Flooding rains can damage homes and businesses in Bronxville, NY 10708 -- How is outlook for 2015 hurricane season? Hurricane Bill flooded parts of Texas last week and then came our way as a Tropical Storm.  Those damaging winds and "T-storms" this weekend were the tail end of Bill.  So, I looked at the remainder of our 2015 Hurricane Season -- that began June 1st -- to see if we need to keep our eye on the sky in Westchester County. NOAA, or the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is calling for a normal to below - average season for the U.S. -- Hooray!  Our typical hurricane season runs from early June through November 20th.  Remember that Sandy hit our area in early November 2012.   The height of hurricane season in the U.S. is from mid-August through late October.  Here's ... 06/22/2015

 SalesThere were 12 unit sales in May. This is down 33.3% from 18 in May of 2014. This is the highest unit sales have been since 16 in December, 2014. Sales/list price ratio in May moved down to 96.6% from 97.6% in April.  PricesMedian price in May was $994,500. This is down 10.0% from $1,105,000 in May of 2014. 3-month median price of $990,000 in May was down slightly from $1,043,000 in April and down a little from $1,140,000 in May of 2014. Price per square foot in May was $500. This is down from $574 in April but up from $472 in May of 2014.  InventoryInventory of 104 in May was up 4.0% from 100 in April but down 5.5% from 110 in May of 2014. New listings of 36 in May were up substantially from 26 in April but down slightly from 41 in May of 2014. Months of supply of 7.5 in May was u... 06/21/2015

 SalesThere were 19 unit sales in April. This is up 137.5% from 8 in April of 2014. Sales/list price ratio in April moved down to 94.1% from 96.1% in March.  PricesMedian price in April was $199,000. This is down 30.1% from $284,875 in April of 2014. 3-month median price of $183,000 in April was down a little from $192,500 in March and down modestly from $200,000 in April of 2014. Price per square foot in April was $269. This is up from $235 in March and up from $219 in April of 2014.  InventoryInventory of 140 in April was up 10.2% from 127 in March but down 16.7% from 168 in April of 2014. New listings of 44 in April were up slightly from 38 in March and up a little from 38 in April of 2014. Months of supply of 8.1 in April was up just slightly from 7.8 in March but down slightly from... 05/16/2015

 SalesThere were 10 unit sales in April. This is up 25.0% from 8 in April of 2014. Sales/list price ratio in April moved up to 97.6% from 94.9% in March.  PricesMedian price in April was $1,212,000. This is down 20.3% from $1,521,413 in April of 2014. 3-month median price of $1,043,000 in April was very slightly up from $1,005,000 in March but down moderately from $1,525,000 in April of 2014. Price per square foot in April was $574. This is up from $506 in March and up from $562 in April of 2014.  InventoryInventory of 99 in April was up 5.3% from 94 in March and up 5.3% from 94 in April of 2014. New listings of 26 in April were down somewhat from 35 in March and down considerably from 34 in April of 2014. Months of supply of 6.9 in April was up just slightly from 6.6 in March but down ... 05/13/2015