WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.  – Homebuyers seeking a change in lifestyle are turning to places such as The Residences at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains, where they can experience an urban standard of living while still having quick access to the benefits of suburbia. “They are new and they match today’s lifestyle,’’ William Raveis Realtor Harmony Stern said about The Ritz in White Plains. ...

Pleasantville has a big vibe yet it's still a small town! Sidewalks to shops and train station, houses with front porches furnished with rocking chairs contribute to the lively buzz that makes this such a desirable community. 25 Ashland Avenue is set on one of the prettiest streets in the Village. It is the quintessential Pleasantville home.  Curb appeal attracts you to the front door. ...

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – Harmony Stern learned a lot about empty-nesters in transition while working as a head sales manager at The Residences at The Ritz Carlton in Westchester. She puts it to good use today when working with homeowners reviewing downsizing options as a Realtor with William Raveis Real Estate in Chappaqua. Many empty-nesters no longer want the costs of a large home, high ...