The Ragetté Report

The Ragetté Report

Stay informed on the Westchester County real estate market with the latest news, insight and market opinions from Ralph Ragetté Jr, a fifth-generation broker with 20 years' experience. The goal of this newsletter is to keep our readers informed and empowered with the best national data and local insights needed to confidently navigate the ever-changing real estate market.

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NYC Council Passes ‘Broker Fee Bill’

NYC Council Passes ‘Broker Fee Bill’

Plus, Election Aftermath: 1 in 5 Plan to Move, and NAR Chief Economist Forecasts 9% Bump in Home Sales.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Trump’s Housing Agenda: Unclear

Trump’s Housing Agenda: Unclear

Plus, The Nation’s Biggest Housing Shortages, Unlocking Lower Mortgage Rates, and Why Buying a Home Now is Worth It

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
The Presidential Election ‘Bounce Back Effect‘

The Presidential Election ‘Bounce Back Effect‘

Plus, Are Townhouses the New American Dream?, Reader Q&A, and The Housing Shortfall.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Almost Sold... Until the Chilling Truth Emerged 🎃

Almost Sold... Until the Chilling Truth Emerged 🎃

Plus, The "New York Stigmatized Property Law", Bill Murray's former house for sale in Snedens Landing, and Dare to Build on Buckout Road?

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Sell or Buy First? That Was the Second Question

Sell or Buy First? That Was the Second Question

Plus, Could This “Magic Rate” Unlock the Market?, Luxury Home Sales Jump by Double Digits in Q3, and An Unseasonable Rise in Homes For Sale.

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Ralph Ragetté Jr
Mortgage Rates Rise Despite Fed Cuts

Mortgage Rates Rise Despite Fed Cuts

Plus, The $79,000 Question for Sellers, How Much Over Ask?, Toll Brothers Invests $4.38M in Yonkers, Mortgage Watch, and This Week's Westchester Events

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
New Listings Surge. Is Westchester Back on Track?

New Listings Surge. Is Westchester Back on Track?

Plus, The Best Places to Live in Westchester, What is My Home Worth? Part 3, Developers Celebrate 247 North Ave., and Reader Q&A!

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Did Someone Rewind to ‘95?

Did Someone Rewind to ‘95?

Plus, Are ‘Baby Boomers’ Creating Housing Gridlock?, What is My Home Worth? Part 2, Billy Joel’s ‘MiddleSea’ Back on the Market, and Westchester County Events

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
How the Fed Rate Cut Impacts Housing

How the Fed Rate Cut Impacts Housing

Plus, How to Price a Home for the Market, Johnny Carson’s Former Home Listed for Sale, and Upcoming Westchester Events.

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
This Year's Best Opportunity for Buyers

This Year's Best Opportunity for Buyers

Plus, The Strongest Buyer Market of This Year, The Cheesiest Way to Win a House, STAR Tax Relief on the Way, and Dr. Ruth’s Lakehouse Listed for Rent in Putnam Valley

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Is Now the Best Time to Buy in 2024?

Is Now the Best Time to Buy in 2024?

Plus, Home Values in Your School District, Single-Family Production Up; Multi-Family Down, and a Rare Townhouse For Sale in The Lofts at City Center

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr
Is The Housing Market Really Stabilizing?

Is The Housing Market Really Stabilizing?

Plus, The "Mortgage Rate Lock-In" Effect, Developers Celebrate the Topping Out of AVE Hamilton Green, and a $550k Reduction in Bedford Corners

Ralph Ragetté Jr
Ralph Ragetté Jr