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The Ragetté Report

Readers of The Ragetté Report can expect a well-curated, data-driven newsletter that blends national real estate trends with hyperlocal insights into the Westchester County market. Authored by Ralph Ragetté Jr., a fifth-generation broker with over two decades of experience, the newsletter prioritizes education over sales, aiming to empower readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the real estate landscape confidently.

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Inside Westchester’s Bidding Wars

Apr 25, 2025

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17 min read

Inside Westchester’s Bidding Wars

Plus, Hudson Valley Home Sales Point to a Busy Spring Market, New Listings Surged - This Week, and Westchester Inventory Grew Year-over-Year.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Real Estate vs. Stock Market: Where’s the Smart Money Going?

Apr 11, 2025

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10 min read

Real Estate vs. Stock Market: Where’s the Smart Money Going?

Plus, Locked-In & Loaded: Homeowners Sitting on a Mountain of Equity, House Flipping in 2025: Margins Under Pressure, and an Open House Invite!

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Q&A: The Evolving Real Estate Landscape

Aug 16, 2024

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9 min read

Q&A: The Evolving Real Estate Landscape

Plus, Where the Market Is Heading by Year-End, July’s Real Estate Statistics for Westchester, and Louis C.K. Lists His Restored 1901 Tudor Estate

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
The Timeline of a House Sale in Westchester County

Jul 6, 2024

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8 min read

The Timeline of a House Sale in Westchester County

Plus Realtor.com predicts Upstate New York Home Prices Are Poised to Skyrocket as Big Tech Moves In

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr

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The Mortgage Rate Impact on the Summer Market

Jul 4, 2025

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9 min read

The Mortgage Rate Impact on the Summer Market

Plus, How Homeowners Are Using Equity, 1776 Center-Chimney Farmhouse Hits the Market in South Salem, and Mortgage Rates, and 8 "Outdated" Home Trends Worth Revisiting.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Accepted Offer — Why Is That Home Still Listed Online?

Jun 27, 2025

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9 min read

Accepted Offer — Why Is That Home Still Listed Online?

Plus, May 2025 Housing Market Report, The Income Required to Buy a Home in Every U.S. State, and For Sale: Buxton Pond Farm - Part of the Underground Railroad.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Market Shifts Are Reshaping Westchester’s Peak Season

Jun 14, 2025

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9 min read

Market Shifts Are Reshaping Westchester’s Peak Season

Plus, it's National Homeownership Month, The Buy Now vs. Wait Calculator, and a Jam-Packed Weekend of Events Coming Up in Westchester County.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
More Homes Selling to the Highest (Cash) Bidder

May 23, 2025

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9 min read

More Homes Selling to the Highest (Cash) Bidder

Plus, NY Ranks Among Nation’s Leaders in All-Cash Sales, Price Reductions Are Up Nationally - What About in Westchester?, and Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones Relist Irvington Home.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Can You Buy a Home with Crypto? Yes, But Read This First.

May 9, 2025

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10 min read

Can You Buy a Home with Crypto? Yes, But Read This First.

Plus, Homebuyers in 1995 Had No Idea What Was Coming, New Listings Drop Week-to-Week, and Mortgage Rate Projections

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
40.5% of U.S. Properties May be Over-Assessed

May 2, 2025

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9 min read

40.5% of U.S. Properties May be Over-Assessed

Plus, 364 New Listings - The Most in a Single Week This Year, What Generation Makes Up the Largest Share of Buyers and Sellers?, and The Mortgage Rate Rollercoaster of March and April.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Inside Westchester’s Bidding Wars

Apr 25, 2025

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17 min read

Inside Westchester’s Bidding Wars

Plus, Hudson Valley Home Sales Point to a Busy Spring Market, New Listings Surged - This Week, and Westchester Inventory Grew Year-over-Year.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Real Estate vs. Stock Market: Where’s the Smart Money Going?

Apr 11, 2025

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10 min read

Real Estate vs. Stock Market: Where’s the Smart Money Going?

Plus, Locked-In & Loaded: Homeowners Sitting on a Mountain of Equity, House Flipping in 2025: Margins Under Pressure, and an Open House Invite!

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Tariffs, Rates, and What It Means for Spring Buyers

Apr 4, 2025

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11 min read

Tariffs, Rates, and What It Means for Spring Buyers

Plus, The Home Improvement Upgrades to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar, Rocket Companies Acquire Mr. Cooper, and The Cost of Sitting on The Market Too Long.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
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Ralph Ragetté Jr

Ralph has earned a reputation as one of Westchester County’s most innovative real estate agents. Committed to preserving the legacy of his family’s firm, founded by his great-great-grandfather in 1885, Ralph brings two decades of real estate knowledge and expertise to every transaction. A strong advocate of client loyalty, a value passed down through generations, Ralph is known for his straightforward, honest advice. His clients value this integrity, which has helped him build a vast network of referrals and repeat business, further reinforcing his status as a trusted name in real estate.

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