Peekskill, NY

Overlooking the Hudson River, Peekskill is the only city of all the municipalities in northern Westchester County. When I was growing up it was where you went to do to the Department of Motor Vehicles office and little else. Today it has a far more vibrant downtown with art galleries, cafes and shopping of all kinds. And the DMV is still there.

I started my company in 2005, and the company's first closing was on a home in Peeksksill. I remain in touch with my clients. They have done great things to that house. Like many Manhattan dwellers, Peekskill appealed for the nearby Hudson Line train terminal, the vast array of pre war architecture, Hudson River views and the relatively affordable prices compared to much of Westchester. I continue to do business there.

How has the market in Peekskill fared with the declining housing market? According the to data I have from the Westchester-Putnam Multiple Listing Service comparing the first quarter of 2008 for single home sales to quarter 1 of 2009, Peekskill's market is relatively stable.

Prices were down about 16% but the transaction total was actually higher in 2009 than 2008 by one for single family homes. There are 69 single family homes actively available for sale in the city. 6 are under contract or pending sale; that is a low number, but at this rate the city has about a year's worth of inventory on the books. Not bad.

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Every season, Prudential Rand Realty collects information about community events throughout the Hudson Valley for our clients, colleagues, and friends. For Winter 2008, we assembled this compilation of events, and hope you are able to make the most out of this beautiful Winter Season.

Peekskill, NY Events - 12th Annual Holiday Show December 21, 12 - 3 PM

Peekskill Parks and Recreation hosts the 12th Annual Holiday Show, the event will be held at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill. 1008 Brown Street. Music, Toys, Characters, and Santa Claus! Toys and donations are welcome to help make this event a success! Admission is free. For more information please call (914) 734-7275

Note: Many thanks to the tourism offices for Westchesterr, Rockland, and Orange Counties, and to the towns and villages for providing the information. Please check with event organizer for any late changes in details or scheduling.

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For Buying and Selling Real Estate, please contact; Anthony Stokes Pereira of Prudential Rand Realty at (845) 770-2188 / Direct 24Hrs.

Anthony Stokes-Pereira Direct: (845) 770-2188 Office: (845) 624-8100 Ext: 188 Email: mailto:anthony.stokespereira@prudential.com.com NY State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Website: www.anthonystokespereira.com

*Disclaimer: The purpose of this event calendar is to provide a service to the community. Information presented in this blog is considered accurate to the best of my knowledge. While I make every effort to provide accurate and complete information, please note that Anthony Stokes-Pereira does not control and cannot guarantee the accuracy of these events information. Please contact event's organizer to conform changes. Events Listings do not imply an endorsement by Anthony Stokes-Pereira.

The Paramount Center in Peekskill has a history in Westchester County that dates back to the 1930's. Some programs of note are:

March 8th, 2008 Savion Glove with McCoy Tyner Trio

March 22, 2008 The Four Tops

April 26, 2008 Jessye Norman

June 21, 2008 Patti LaBelle

For Special Events, Programs, to buy tickets and directions please check out their web site:

The Paramount Center for the Arts

Miriam Bernstein, CRS, ABR, GRI, e-Pro, SRES
Associate Broker, Licensed in the State of New York
RE/MAX Prime Properties, Westchester County, New York 10583
www.MiriamBernstein.com
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