Rosedale is a neighborhood at the Southern tip of White Plains .  The location gives it the distinction of being about as far removed from the hustle and bustle of the downtown as is physically possible while still being in White Plains.  The streets meander and are relatively narrow with no sidewalks.  The area is quite secluded and quiet with few streets acting as a cut-through for  downtown bound traffic. Although the neighborhood has some pre-war homes, this area of White Plains started developing in the 1950s and continued into the 70s and 80s.  There are quite of few pockets of contemporary homes in this neighborhood along with traditional colonials,  a few raised ranches and split-levels that were popular during the 1960s and 1970s.  This is now a  mature neighborhood with much o... 02/07/2008

Every Holiday Season I go "Christmas Light Watching" with friends.  Tonight we saw some interesting "light shows" that the kids would really love. To some this is truly over the top - but I have to appreciate the sheer number of man-hours that went into these efforts. My main caveat is - if you are trying to sell your home, this is probably not a good idea.... Here are a couple of photos from last night....enjoy.... 12/07/2007