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I love small towns. I love living in them as well as working in them.
I was raised in the Tarrytowns within walking distance to school, Church, the shops and the Warner Library. We knew the private shop owners, we went to school with the children of the local doctors, policemen and business owners. As a college student I had my real estate license with a highly esteemed local real estate company. As an adult, I was in another field yet although my business was mostly in Manhattan, I was very happy to have my company in Mt. Kisco and live there as well.
As a new Mother I wanted to find the same experience for my children that I had enjoyed as a child. I moved from Mt. Kisco - the wonderful "Hub of Northern Westchester" after my second child was born to the even smaller hamlet of Katonah which is in the Town of Bedford.
Katonah is over the top with authentic charm. The stately restored Victorians nestled into the green spaces planned over a hundred years ago after The Great Move made it my dream town. One thinks of Norman Rockwell. We made our home here, my children went to the local public schools in the Katonah Lewisboro District. The Katonah Elementary School days were priceless. The amenities and quality of education in the upper years with their superior guidance department was invaluable. We enjoyed all of the Parades and Fairs the Chamber would sponsor.
For the Summer, the Town Parks have beautiful pools, tennis courts and Day Camps. There is also free entertainment in the Parks on summer evenings in July
Loving and enjoying Katonah has been a major part of our lives. Service to the community and supporting The Katonah Museum of Art, Caramoor and the John Jay Homestead was also important..All of these activities contributed to a very meaningful quality of life and education for us all. Now that my children are older I am able to volunteer at these local institutions. When your teenage/college age children thank you for having made it their home town there is a great deal of satisfaction.
When I decided to return to real estate I wanted to find a company that had the same point of view. I was lead to Houlihan Lawrence by one of their top agents who said why not be with the best?
It was more than that. I wanted my "home away from home" to align with my own core values. I wanted to be with people that also supported our local heritage and quality of life. I also looked to be with a company where doing business was as local and as trustful as walking into our beloved Charles Department Store!
I wanted a company that supported the causes, that made their own home in our neighborhoods.
That is why I chose Houlihan Lawrence. I was also happy that they chose ME! As a former business owner I wondered how I would feel as an employee in another company. There is such great integrity in all that they do that I have the highest respect for Houlihan Lawrence. Houlihan Lawrence supports both local and national charities. Most importantly Houlihan Lawrence cares about their Clients - whether they be Buyers or Sellers.
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I represent the Brand of Houlihan Lawrence. We have the Market Share of Real Estate in Westchester due to the standards we aspire to when representing our clients. They are: Integrity in everything we do and our fiduciary responsibility to our Clients, Excellence in everything we do - including our Award Winning Advertising and Web Presence, Passion for what we do and a strong Sense of Community.
Karen is a life long native of Westchester County, born in what is now known as Sleepy Hollow, was educated in Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry and studied Art History at Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York
- She had her real estate license at the age of 18, and worked for a prominent real estate office in The Tarrytowns during her college summers.
- She then pursued her entrepreneurial ambitions when she was a founder of one of the leading companies of the American Food Revolution of the 1970's - Homarus, Inc. based in Mt. Kisco, New York. They were famous for their Smoked Salmon & Seafood Specialties. From the LL Bean Smoker in the backyard to a National and International company, Karen knows how to present herself and her clients and use new and innovative marketing tools to get the job done.
- Awards include: "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" Ernst & Young and Merrill Lynch in 1995, the "Blue Chip Enterprise Award" from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1991, the "Castle Award for Entrepreneurship" from Manhattanville College in 1990, the New York University "Woman of the Year Award in the Foodservice Industry" in 1985, and the Roundtable for Women in the Food Industry "Woman of the Year Award" in 1983.
- What Karen brings "to the table" now is her vast marketing experience, insistence on impeccable service for her clients and her expert negotiating skills.
- Karen has her own website that attracts many families moving into the area. www.KarenFromKatonah.com covers life in Northern Westchester with photos and many links to Community information.
- Karen is active in the Katonah Schools. She has two children there and is the Office Liason to the School Board.She is a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and their Parish Council, and has been active in both the Boy & Girls Scouts. She worked with Americares Projects with the children. Karen takes some time for herself by performing with local singing groups,enjoys studio dance, knitting, cooking and keeping fit at Curves! She is also a Docent at the House Museum of Caramoor.
- Karen also retains her membership in the honorary Food & Wine Society, "Les Dames d'Escoffier" where she has been a three time board member. She is also a lifetime honorary member of Roundtable for Women in the Food Industry.
- In her new field, Karen was the recipient of two top awards in the Floyd Wickman course - an intensive Master Class in Listings Sales. In a class of 65 fellow Westchester Agents she received the "Top Overall Producer Award" plus "The Shining Star Award" for overall excellence.
- Karen also wrote a popular Real Estate column in "The Bedford Record Review".
- Karen is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the New York State Association of Realtors and the Westchester County Board of Realtors
- Call Karen at our Katonah office - 914-232-1212 x342
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Winner of the Star Award for Excellence in the Floyd Wickman Course, Karen has been a major business leader in the Northern Westchester area for many years. She had been the recipient of numerous awards for Entrepreneurship in her former business endeavors. She now brings her business expertise to the world of Real Estate. Karen is involved in many community & social activities & is extremely helpful in helping new families learn what the area has to offer since she also is a mother of two.
When you are buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. My commitment as your local REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.
When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why my goal is to keep you informed on trends in the marketplace using the latest statistics in your local area. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.
As a local area expert with knowledge of the communities, my objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.
If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.
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