The Ted Holmes Podcast

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Our mission at The Holmes Team is to be your best resource for Northern Westchester real estate advice.

  1. Sep 29 ·  Video

    Why Owning Still Builds Wealth When Renting Feels Easier

    Renting looks like the easy call right now: no repairs, no property taxes, no watching mortgage rates, just pay the bill and move on. What rarely gets said is how much renting quietly costs you over the years, while owners build wealth just by staying put. In my latest video, I break down where your money really goes when you rent versus own, and share a First American study across four market cycles, including buyers who bought at the worst possible moment. Watch the video to see how the long-term math shakes out.

  2. Sep 21 ·  Video

    How a Dated Family Home Sold $500K Over Asking

    Some of the hardest homes to sell are the ones held onto for decades, dated, tired, and often inherited by a family with no idea where to start. It's easy to assume a home like that will struggle on the market. One I recently sold proved the opposite. In this video, I walk through exactly how a family home stuck in the 1970s sold in 15 days for $500,000 over asking, and the three steps that made it happen. Watch my video if you're sitting on a home you think is too dated to sell well.

  3. Aug 21 ·  Video

    Why Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates Could Cost You

    If your plan is to wait until mortgage rates fall back to 3% before you buy, there's something you should know: that drop almost certainly isn't coming. In one recent survey, 42% of buyers said they expect rates below 5% this year, far ahead of what the economists who forecast this for a living actually predict. In this video, I break down what the experts really expect for rates, and the practical ways to lower your payment without waiting on the sidelines. Watch my video before you decide to wait.

  4. Jul 29 ·  Video

    How the Westchester County Market Is Holding Up in Mid-2026

    If the first half of the year left you feeling stuck, you're not alone. Between stubborn mortgage rates, tight affordability, and overseas uncertainty, plenty of buyers and sellers hit pause. But the Chappaqua and Northern Westchester numbers tell a steadier story than the headlines suggest. In this video, I break down the second quarter data for our local market, prices, inventory, and days on market, and the one signal that suggests mortgage rates could finally be near a turning point. Watch my video to see where things really stand before your next move.

  5. Jul 10 ·  Video

    Why Some People Are Still Moving Right Now in Chappaqua and Westchester County, NY

    You've told yourself you'll wait. Maybe until rates come down, prices soften, or when it feels a little easier. But the thing that made you want to move in the first place, the room you don't have, the parent who needs you closer, the retirement that has you somewhere else entirely, hasn't gone anywhere while you've been waiting. In this video, I share what the data actually says about why people move, and the one honest question that tells you whether waiting is still the right call. Watch my video, then ask yourself the question at the end.

  6. Jun 17 ·  Video

    Cost of Living in Chappaqua and Westchester County

    If you're thinking about moving to Chappaqua or anywhere in Westchester County, the cost of living is one of the first questions that comes up, and when it comes to housing, the biggest number of all, most people quickly realize it's less about cost and more about value. In this video, I break the local market into three segments: entry level, middle market, and luxury, and walk through what each one actually gets you. Watch my video for the full picture before you start your search.

  7. May 21 ·  Video

    Chappaqua and Northern Westchester Q1 2026 Market Update

    The national housing market is dealing with affordability pressure and elevated mortgage rates, but the story here in Westchester County looks very different. The first quarter 2026 numbers are in, and the local market continues to demonstrate remarkable stability. In this video, I break down what the Q1 data means for buyers and sellers in Chappaqua and Northern Westchester right now. Watch my video for the full data-driven snapshot.

  8. Apr 24 ·  Video

    6 Things to Know Before Buying in Chappaqua and Northern Westchester

    If you're thinking about buying in Chappaqua or Northern Westchester, this market isn't complicated, but it's very detailed and highly localized. The small differences between towns, streets, and school districts can have a big impact on value. I walk through six key factors every buyer should understand before starting their search, from hyper-local pricing and property taxes to why your utility setup matters more than you might think. Once you understand how this market is structured, finding the right home becomes much easier. Watch my video for the full breakdown.

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Our mission at The Holmes Team is to be your best resource for Northern Westchester real estate advice.

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    Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at The Holmes Team
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
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