The Hillary's Homes Team at Compass

09/03/2026

Choosing the right agent changes everything that comes after.

Buying a home in a new area comes with many unknowns, and having someone who knows the market makes all the difference.

One of our clients shared their experience working with Hillary on their search in northern Westchester, and it’s exactly the kind of feedback that reminds us why we do this work. Being new to an area is never easy, but having someone in your corner who knows the towns, the market, and the process inside and out makes it a whole lot smoother.

Reach out if you’re ready to start your own search. We’re ready to help!

09/01/2026

Grab your yoga mats and your water bottle because these hot yoga classes will have you sweating and detoxing in Westchester (and somehow still loving every second!)

HOT YOGA & HIIT STUDIO | Head Yogi Frannie Rochat in Rye Brook welcomes new yogis of all ages and ability levels. The studio holds an original 60-minute hot yoga class called Hot Sculpt, along with HIIT classes for anyone looking to push harder.

RY Studio; Power Yoga - Beats - Vibes - Community offers both heated and non-heated 60-minute sessions across two Westchester locations in its signature Rebel Flow style. Classes are geared toward specific goals like strengthening, relaxation, and restoration, and the studio also offers free community classes to support new teachers.

Lila Within Hot Yoga | Cortlandt Manor in Cortlandt Manor is a beginner-friendly hot yoga and wellness studio rooted in mindful movement and community connection. It doubles as a Pilates studio and offers both heated and non-heated workouts for every level.

HotYoga Yorktown in Yorktown Heights offers 60-, 75-, and 90-minute classes including Bikram yoga, hot Vinyasa, hot power Vinyasa, Hot HIIT, and yin yoga. Bikram yoga follows 26 traditional postures in a room heated to 105 degrees, while Hot HIIT blends Pilates and yoga with bodyweight training for an even more intense session.

Tag us in your sweatiest selfie if you try one of these spots this week.

08/31/2026

More and more buyers and sellers in Westchester are running things by AI before they call me and I completely understand why. It is fast and free, and it will answer you at midnight when nobody else will.

As a starting point it is genuinely useful. Ask it how closing works in New York, what a contingency is, or what homes in your price range have been selling for in Chappaqua or Katonah. But that is where it should stay.

AI can hand you a number. It cannot tell you if that number makes sense for a specific street in Somers, what a seller will realistically accept, or when to push and when to hold back in a negotiation. That part is not information you can look up. It is judgment that comes from years of doing this work in this market.

So use the tool. And when you are ready for the part AI cannot do, send me a message. 🤍

08/03/2026

Hungry for something new? 🍽️✨

Westchester's dining scene just keeps getting better! From creative concepts to unforgettable flavors, these eight new (and renewed!) restaurants are making a name for themselves in 2026 and they're well worth adding to your must-visit list.

Which one are you excited to try first? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📸 Photos courtesy of and

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07/29/2026