Steven Geiger

Katherine,

House value can be defined in many ways. Most sellers when pricing a home look at cost, price and value. Cost is what one pays for a house and what one invests in a home and many times sellers use this as a basis as to what they ask to sell their home which is really not applicable. Price is what one pays for a house. This number may or may not correlate to the value. As I mentioned before there are many definitions of value among which are market value and assesed value which is used for tax purposes.

I would be pleased to guide you or answer any questions you have in more detail but really knowing your goal is most important in assisting you. Feel free to contact me at your convenience.

Steve Geiger
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence
914-328-8400 or 914-263-5275
Email: sgeiger@houlihanlawrence.com - Wed Sep 24 2008, 19:01

Lisa,

I am a Certified Relocation Specialist and have relocated many individuals and families from the city as well as from other states and overseas. We provide area tours and focus in very quickly to your specific needs. I can aso represent you as a buyer's agent and protect your interest from the beginning of your search and provide hands on service throughout the process.

Fell free to reach out for guidance without any obligation. Also, you can get quite a bit of information from our corporate website with respect to community information, schools, links to every town, commuter information etc.

Steve Geiger
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence
914-328-8400
sgeiger@houlihan Lawrence.com - Fri Sep 19 2008, 20:23

Simon,

Valuations in many instances are subjective. In any market, buyers dictate prices. However, not every homeowner is linked to Wall Street. While you may feel prices are still inflated, the price of homes are based on a number of factors such as size, condition, location, commutability and inventory in each particular community. Also, many sellers believe there is an intrinsic value because there is a lack of land to build on. Sometimes the lot size is worth more than the home itself.

You should have a good agent who will represent you as a buyer's agent, who will work in your interest and attempt to find out the motivation of the buyer as well as historical information as to days on the market and current accurate comparable sales. Until you make an offer the answer will always be know.

I constantly represent buyer clients. Without obligation feel free to reach out with any further questions. Remember, knowledge is power.

Steve Geiger
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence
914-328-8400
sgeiger@houlihanlawrence.com - Fri Sep 19 2008, 20:12

Tina,

As you have been advised before, you should find a buyer's agent who will work in your interest. Take care because there are many pitfalls and you need the proper experts to advise you.

Steve Geiger
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence
914-328-8400 ext 375
sgeiger@houlihanlawrence.com - Fri Sep 19 2008, 19:58

Rory,

Each of these have their respective pros and cons. It really depends on your particular needs. In addition there are many other buildings on Lake Street as well as N. Broadway, Westchester Ave, Franklin and other streets that may fill all your requirements. Bryant Gardens and other complex at that end of White Plains have a completely different feel.

You should find a knowledgable realtor in the area that will take your interest to heart and guide you.

Feel free to reach out if you wish guidance with no obligation.

Steve Geiger
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence
914-328-8400
sgeiger@houlihanlawrence.com - Fri Sep 19 2008, 19:52