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Living in Armonk, NY

GioHomes | March 20, 2015

Armonk NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale A popular hamlet of the town of North Castle, Armonk is home to less than 5,000 people. It occupies about 6 square miles and lies right along the Connecticut border. The community is flanked by two of the area’s top golf clubs and two of its loveliest [Read More →]

Living in North Castle, NY

GioHomes | March 18, 2015

North Castle NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale A classic Westchester County small town, North Castle lies along the Byram River and Interstate 684, very near the border with Connecticut. It’s a community where you can find an ideal balance of convenience and seclusion, offering a rustic lifestyle that’s a short commute from New [Read More →]

Living in North Salem, NY

GioHomes | March 16, 2015

North Salem NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale On the northern tip of Westchester County, 50 miles north of Manhattan is the town of North Salem. This enclave is home to around 5,000 residents, most of them quite well-to-do. While the median listing price for properties is a reasonable $700,000, prices quickly rise when [Read More →]

Living in Millwood, NY

GioHomes | March 12, 2015

Millwood NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale Probably the lesser-known hamlet of New Castle, Millwood is a lovely community of around 1,000 residents. It lies to the north of Gedney Park, along the Somerstown Turnpike. Convenient access to transportation makes the commute to New York less than an hour, via car or rail, from [Read More →]

Living in Chappaqua, NY

GioHomes | March 6, 2015

Chappaqua NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale A hamlet of New Castle, Chappaqua sits toward the town’s northern end. It’s bordered by Pleasantville and Mount Kisco, and bisected by the Saw Mill River Parkway. With winding, tree-lined roads and lovely, secluded homes, Chappaqua offers the lifestyle that people come to Westchester County to enjoy. [Read More →]

Living in Valhalla, NY

GioHomes | March 2, 2015

Valhalla NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale With a name that conjures legend and myth, Valhalla is really a very down-to-earth hometown. One of the hamlets that make up Westchester County’s Mount Pleasant community, it is home to fewer than 5,000 residents. Valhalla stretches along the shores of the Kensico Reservoir, and waterfront homes [Read More →]

Living in New Castle , NY

GioHomes | February 27, 2015

New Castle NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale New Castle is a charming Westchester County village, and includes the hamlets of Chappaqua and Millwood. Located in the Hudson River Valley just north of Mount Pleasant, New Castle is home to nearly 20,000 residents. One of the town’s claims to fame is its status as [Read More →]

Living in Thornwood , NY

GioHomes | February 23, 2015

Thornwood NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale One of Mount Pleasant’s hamlets in upscale Westchester County, Thornwood is characterized by friendly, active neighborhoods shaded by towering hardwoods. Streets bear names like Poe, Whittier, and Keats. Its charm and welcoming vibe, along with relatively affordable housing prices, make Thornwood extremely popular. Thornwood’s population is around [Read More →]

Living in Sleepy Hollow, NY

GioHomes | February 20, 2015

Sleepy Hollow NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale A Westchester County village with a legendary name, Sleepy Hollow has maintained its bucolic character and historic identity over the years. With the gorgeous Hudson River as its backdrop, life in this charming enclave assumes a relaxed pace. Many of the village’s 10,000 inhabitants work in [Read More →]

Living in Pleasantville, NY

GioHomes | February 18, 2015

Pleasantville NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale True to its name, and much more, Pleasantville is a hamlet of Mt. Pleasant in beautiful and exclusive Westchester County. With less than 10,000 residents, it offers a perfect balance between convenience and a relaxing, rustic lifestyle. Occupying less than 2 square miles in the heart of [Read More →]