Fiona's Insights

Storm, Checklist, Prevention

Preparing Your Home for the Next Major Storm

Beyond the “Go Bag” — Preparing Your Home for the Next Major Storm The Value of a Good Checklist if You Have to Repair, Renovate, or Rebuild Your Home After a Disaster With the growing threat of extreme weather events, like Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Westchester residents are increasingly likely to see uprooted trees, damaged...
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From their First Rye Home to a Relocation: Fiona Led the Way

Chris and Irene happily lived in Rye for the past ten years. After starting their family, they purchased their four-bedroom Colonial on Elmwood Avenue with Fiona in 2012. At the time, understanding Rye’s neighborhoods and all they had to offer to a growing family was vitally important. “We were new parents,” recalls Chris. “That knowledge...
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Fiona Dogan Recognized in ‘Best Real Estate Agents 2021’

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or ready to downsize and sell your family home, working with successful real estate professional who’s ahead of the curve really matters. Look no further than Fiona Dogan, who was just recognized as a Westchester Magazine Best Real Estate Agent in 2021. This recognition is the latest in a series...
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Do You Need to See a House Before You Buy It? Maybe Not.

In 2020, I helped a Rye family sell their home to a couple moving to the area from California. They toured the home virtually and the purchase was completed with the couple never having had to set foot in the house.  Purchasing a home sight unseen is a trend on the rise nationally. Nearly two-thirds of...
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From the Upper West Side to Rye: Fiona Led the Way

Pregnant with her second child, Bettina was looking for more space for her growing family. But she was in no rush. The Upper West Side two-bedroom apartment she shared with her husband and first child was convenient for their jobs and social life. Then Covid hit and her husband’s and her offices closed. The apartment...
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Thinking of Moving to Westchester?

If you’re considering a move north of New York City, please check out my recent interview with Brownstoner, an informative real estate magazine and website in Brooklyn. In the webinar, “Making the Move to Westchester,” I put in the spotlight Westchester’s beautiful Sound Shore, and answered an array of questions for homebuyers, including: Why should...
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