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Helping International Real Estate Clients Spread Their Wings

Are you relocating to New York and buying a home? Fiona Dogan is one of the leading international real estate agents in Westchester. Here’s her story… An expat myself, I love helping international relocation clients find their dream homes and settle into their new communities here in the States. Looking back, one of the strongest motivating...
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7 Reasons Why Winter is a Good Time to Sell Your Home

Homeowners often think they should wait until the spring before they list their property. But, experienced real estate agents know that there are unexpected advantages to listing your home now rather than waiting until the weather warms up. Why sell your home in the winter? 1. Lower Interest Rates Historically, interest rates are cyclically lower...
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Tips for Home Buying and Selling During December

The holiday season is always joyful and festive, but it also can be stressful and chaotic – with or without buying or selling your home. Yet, homebuyers and sellers may find unexpected advantages in the real estate market during this time. Here are some tips for making the most of this ‘quieter’ time in real...
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Questions to Ask Before Buying a House

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial and emotional decisions — and asking the right questions can make all the difference. In this guide, Fiona shares practical insights to help buyers feel confident, informed, and prepared as they navigate due diligence and move toward a successful purchase....
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Enhance Your House Before Listing: Your Home Inspection Checklist

Your Home Inspection Checklist

Thinking of listing your house for sale and wondering what the first steps are? Of course, hiring an agent, assessing the market and setting a sales price are key steps. However, many sellers overlook an important step that can make or break a sale. First, you must prepare for a visit from the buyer’s home...
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Buying Your First Home? 5 Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid

Buying your first home can be one of the most joyful — or the most stressful — moments of your life. If you think you’ve found the home of your dreams, don’t get ahead of yourself. As a first-time homebuyer, you need to prepare for the purchase of a home well before you start looking...
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