OUT & ABOUT IN THE 'BURBS: HALLOWEEN EDITION!

Happy Halloween! Lots going on in the market—and in your favorite suburbs—this week!

• Check out some real-life haunted houses across the U.S., including some in our area
• Home prices are rising—but much less than expected
• Home ownership is at its lowest level since 1996. What’s holding up prospective buyers?

Looking for some Halloween fun this weekend? There’s so much going on!

• Rather trick-or-treat indoors? Head to the Westchester Mall for all-day trick-or-treating!
• In Fanwood, the annual “Trunk or Treat” starts at 5:30pm, with trick-or-treating through the parking lot, followed by a Halloween parade.
• Looking for something pre- or post-trick-or-treating? Head to Old Bethpage for Haunted Tales & Trails, including ghost stories, laser tag and plenty of candy!
• Don your costume and head to the Aldrich Art Museum in Ridgefield for a fun, family-friendly photo booth!

Have a great weekend!

OUT & ABOUT IN THE 'BURBS THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 24-26, 2014

It’s the weekend—and almost time for Halloween! Here’s what’s going on in the market, plus some semi-spooky activities for the whole family.

• For the first time since June 2013, mortgage rates have dipped below 4%
• The rent vs. buy debate continues
• Why it will soon be easier to get a mortgage—and the timing couldn’t be better

Get those costumes out—it’s time to trick-or-treat EARLY!

• The Kids Spooktacular at the Westchester Mall is happening this Saturday from 11:30-1pm. Don those costumes and get ready for plenty of candy, music, giveaways and more.
• In Port Washington, Halloween on Main kicks off at 12:30pm, starting at Sunset Park. Kids can trick-or-treat up and down Main Street until 4pm.
• On Sunday, Freehold’s Halloween Spooktacular features a costume parade and contests for the best dressed. Dog and parents can dress up and participate, too!
• Likewise, pets AND people can dress up, show off their costumes and trick-or-treat at Greenwich’s Howl & Prowl on Sunday.

Happy (early) Halloween, everyone!

OUT & ABOUT IN THE 'BURBS THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 17-19, 2014

Though the temperature’s dropping, the real estate market is continuing to heat up in our area!

• Fall isn’t cooling off when it comes to real estate. Here’s 5 key trends to watch.
• The most expensive places to live? Right here in NY. Both the city and the ‘burbs top this year’s list.
• It’s almost Halloween so we want to know…would YOU live in a haunted house? Millions of Americans say they would!

Pounding the open house pavement this weekend? Check out these great Halloween happenings around the area!

• Head up to Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson all month long for the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze featuring 5,000+ hand carved pumpkins
• This weekend is HOWL-o-ween at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgport! Enjoy hayrides, face painting and plenty of candy.
• Rise of the Jack O’ Lanterns is back again, lighting up Old Westbury Gardens all weekend long. Check out the spook-tacular pumpkins or hike the scenic trails with your brood!
• Looking to celebrate Halloween with some animal friends? Head to the Turtleback Zoo in New Jersey all month long!

Enjoy the weekend!