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What Those Westchester Price Cuts Really Mean

Westchester County Listings with Price Reductions (Monthly)

Nationally, more sellers are cutting asking prices as rising inventory, and pickier buyers collide. According to Realtor.com, price cuts showed up on about 1 in 5 listings last June, the highest share since at least 2016. Perhaps surprisingly, despite all the bidding wars, Westchester has followed suit. Let’s take a closer look at what our own price-reduction data actually shows.

  • January YoY:  January 2026 saw just 85 cuts — a 25% drop from 2025.

  • Most Reductions:  June 2022 tops the list with 538 reductions (26.2% of listings).

  • Fewest Reductions:  December 2023 bottoms out at 76 reductions (6.2%).

  • Annual Reductions:  2024 had just…

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Counties New York Homebuyers Love

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR) ranked the New York counties that saw the biggest year-over-year increase in home sales in 2025, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Putnam County tops the list with the strongest sales growth and the tightest inventory, showing how intense buyer demand remains there. Several Hudson Valley and downstate counties — including Ulster, Rockland, Westchester, and Sullivan — also posted notable gains, underscoring that many local markets stayed competitive despite broader national housing headwinds. Key points:

  • Head-Over-Heels: Putnam - Sales up 15.6%. 1.7 months of inventory

  • Fighting Over: Westchester - 45 days on market. 1.6…

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Modest Prices, More Inventory, and Better Odds in 2026

Real Estate Forecast

The most recent 2026 real estate forecasts point to a cooler but stable market rather than a boom or a crash. Zillow and Redfin see U.S. home prices rising only about 1–1.2% in 2026, as affordability slowly improves but high prices and rates keep demand in check. Mortgage rate projections cluster around the low-6% range for much of 2026, with only gradual easing expected. Slightly lower rates and rising inventory should bring more transactions as the market continues to normalize after the pandemic-era rollercoaster.

Ralph’s Take

When you blend these forecasts together, you get a pretty clear picture of where I think the national market is headed in 2026: increased…

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Westchester’s Hottest Price Ranges of 2025

Where buyers actually showed up — and what it means for your price strategy.

Westchester’s Hottest Price Ranges of 2025

If you want to know where the real market is, don’t start with closed sales — start with showings. I pulled every showing on listed homes across Westchester County in 2025 and grouped them by price range. The result is a clear look at which price ranges are truly hot, which are just warm, and where buyer activity starts to thin out. Most of Westchester’s showing activity was in the mid-market tier, with nearly half of the roughly 170,000 showings on homes priced between $400,000 and $900,000.

Additional Findings:

  • Heaviest Pool of Buyers: $600k to $700k with about 18,800 showings.

    • …

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Westchester Real Estate’s Largest Price Reductions!

These Westchester properties have had some of the steepest drops from their original list prices to today’s asking numbers. As market conditions shift and buyer feedback rolls in, sellers often need to adjust to stay competitive. The homes highlighted below represent the largest of those resets, just in time for Black Friday!

49 Indian Hill Road, Pound Ridge

$7,500,000 → $4,300,000

4 Woodland Place, White Plains

$1,999,995 → $1,400,000

14 Hamilton Avenue, New Rochelle

$1,400,000 → $999,000

1430 Riverview Avenue, Peekskill

$1,229,000 → $890,000

1 Scarsdale Road,…

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Now “Baby Rave” Open Houses?!

A $4.5 million Los Angeles home sat stagnant on the market for months, despite its prime location, pool, and school district appeal. Traditional marketing methods failed until the seller’s agents staged a bold, family-centered event: a BABY RAVE. With bubbles, toy instruments, and a live DJ energizing the space, prospective buyers could envision real life unfolding inside the home. The event not only transformed the open house but also generated buzz online, leading to increased interest and a quick transition into escrow.

Ralph’s Take

We’re always on the hunt for unique and compelling real estate marketing ideas, especially when they go beyond just showcasing a property and instead…

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NAR’s Forecast: Home Sales Headed for a 14% Increase

The latest forecast from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) predicts existing home sales in the U.S. will increase by about 14% in 2026, driven by improving economic fundamentals and a slight easing of mortgage rates. Home prices are expected to continue rising nationally around 4% next year, after an estimated 3% rise by the end of this year. Additional predictions:

  • 14% increase in existing home sales.

  • 5% increase in new home sales.

  • Mortgage rates to drop gradually to 6%.

Ralph’s Take

I’ll be putting together a full list of forecasts as we get closer to the end of the year, but here’s my early read:…

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The Shutdown Is a Speed Bump, Not a Real Estate Deal Breaker!

As the federal government shutdown drags on, there are some ripple effects in the housing market. Programs like FHA, VA, and USDA loans are severely delayed or halted altogether, leaving thousands of home transactions in limbo because crucial paperwork is stuck in bureaucratic gridlock. The complete suspension of USDA loans and the shutdown of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are exacerbating the issue, impacting an estimated 3,600 home closings daily, valued at $1.6 billion.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • FHA, VA, and USDA loans may encounter significant processing delays.

  • The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is…

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Would You Buy a Haunted House if The Price is Right? 

A recent survey by Real Estate Witch (yes, seriously) reveals that 52% of U.S. homebuyers would consider purchasing a haunted house — if the price was right. Financial concerns outweigh supernatural fears in today’s market, with most buyers more afraid of costly repairs than ghosts. While a majority would accept living with spirits, many draw the line at serious property defects or stigmas like murder or meth lab histories. Gen Z and millennials are more open to haunted homes compared to older generations, though stigma still affects resale expectations. The survey also found:

  • 19% believe they've lived in a haunted house.

  • 22% say a rumored haunting…

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Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year

Benjamin Moore has revealed its 2026 Color of the Year: Silhouette AF‑655, a deep, sultry espresso hue infused with soft charcoal undertones. This rich neutral embodies the rising design trend of “quiet luxury,” drawing inspiration from classic tailoring and timeless architecture. It’s bold yet refined — a modern alternative to stark blacks or overly cool grays — offering warmth and structure to any interior.

Silhouette leads Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2026 palette, which includes seven complementary shades designed to promote thoughtful layering and design versatility. Whether used on walls, cabinetry, or trim, this moody shade encourages a move toward character-rich, grounded spaces. It’s an…

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