Yonkers NY Living

Yonkers NY Living The series — neighborhood tours, market intel & local life. New videos weekly.

Welcome to Yonkers NY Living — the home of the video series. If you're thinking about moving to Yonkers, already live here, or just love the city, this is your front-row seat to everything happening in our neighborhoods. From Park Hill to Bryn Mawr, Crestwood to Getty Square, Lincoln Park to Bronxville-border — we cover it all. What you'll find here:
🏙️ Neighborhood deep-dives and walking tours
📊 Yonkers real estate market updates
🏫 School district reviews and rankings
🍕 Hidden gems, local eats, and weekend spots
🚆 Commute, transit, and Metro-North tips
🏡 Honest insight on buying, selling, and living in Yonkers
New videos every Tuesday at 2 PM and Saturday at 9 AM ET on YouTube: Your Real Estate Experts TV. Hosted by Rummy Dhanoa — 24-year Westchester real estate veteran, 7× eXp ICON Agent, and proud Yonkers insider.
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09/29/2026

Bronx or Yonkers—which fits your lifestyle?

Choose the Bronx for NYC energy, transit, neighborhood variety, and housing value. Choose Yonkers for a suburban-city feel, Westchester access, parks, and its own school district.

Your commute, budget, space needs, and daily routine should lead the decision.

Comment “BRONX” or “YONKERS,” then DM me for a no-pressure neighborhood comparison.

09/29/2026

Waiting for lower mortgage rates could cost you the right home.

“Marry the house, date the rate.”

If the payment works at today’s rate, buying can help you build equity through principal reduction and potential appreciation. You may be able to refinance later—but you can’t buy yesterday’s home at yesterday’s price.

Would you buy at 7% or wait? Comment “BUY” or “WAIT” below.

09/28/2026

Waiting for lower rates has a price.

When mortgage rates reached 8% to 9%, buyers kept hearing:

“Marry the house, date the rate.”

Rates now sit near 7%, yet the strategy still deserves attention.

Your mortgage rate tells only part of the story.

🏠 Each payment reduces your loan principal

📈 Home appreciation builds equity over time

🧾 Tax rules might provide homeowner deductions

⏳ Buying sooner starts your ownership timeline

🔄 Refinancing offers another path if rates fall

None of this means buying at any price.

Your payment must fit your budget.

You also need funds for repairs, insurance, taxes, and life outside the mortgage.

Waiting has costs too.

You keep paying rent.

You delay principal reduction.

You miss any appreciation during your wait.

Ask yourself:

Are you waiting for a rate target, or have you found a home and payment structure aligned with your plans?

Focus on the full equation.

Price. Payment. Principal. Equity. Taxes. Timing.

The rate matters.

Your long-term plan matters more.

09/27/2026

What can $600K buy you in Yonkers? More than you might think.

For co-ops and condos, explore Greystone, Ludlow, and Getty Square for space, amenities, and Metro-North access.

Want a single-family home? Check Lincoln Park and Dunwoodie.

Would you choose an easier commute or your own front door? Comment “COMMUTE” or “HOUSE” below.

09/26/2026

Yonkers homeowners could pay $551 more per year in property taxes. Here’s what buyers, sellers, and homeowners need to know.

Mayor Mike Spano has proposed a $1.7 billion Yonkers budget that includes:

🏠 A 5.25% increase in the combined city and school tax rate

📊 A rate increase from $963.14 to $1,013.69 per $1,000 of assessed value

💵 About $551 more per year for a home with the median assessed value

🗓️ Roughly $46 more per month

🚰 A proposed 3.17% increase in water and sewer rates

The proposal keeps city jobs and services intact while maintaining $298.4 million in school funding.

The Yonkers City Council must still review and approve the budget before the new fiscal year begins July 1.

If you’re buying a home in Yonkers, higher property taxes could affect your monthly payment and mortgage approval. If you’re selling, they could influence buyer affordability and demand.

Would an extra $551 per year change your real estate plans?

DM me “YONKERS TAXES” now for a property-specific estimate before you buy or sell.

Rummy, your Yonkers real estate expert.

09/24/2026

$600K didn’t win the Yonkers real estate market in 2020. Strategy did.

Get mortgage pre-approval, act fast, and consider homes that need cosmetic updates.

If you’re a move-up buyer, my 67-Day Guarantee Sale Program can help you sell your Westchester home and plan your next purchase without the stress of carrying two mortgages.

Buying or selling a home in Yonkers or Westchester County? DM “YONKERS” now to discuss your budget, home sale timeline, and next move.

09/24/2026

🏡 What does $600K REALLY buy you in Yonkers in 2026?

If you’re considering buying a home in Yonkers, NY, your options can vary dramatically depending on the neighborhood and property type. A $600K budget could put you in a co-op, condo, townhouse, or smaller single-family home—but the location, inventory, property taxes, and overall costs matter.

In this video, we break down what $600,000 can realistically get you in Yonkers, including different neighborhoods, micro-markets, and costs buyers often overlook.

📍 Thinking about buying in Yonkers or Westchester County? Don’t just look at the listing price—understand the full picture before you make an offer.

👉 Comment “$600K” below if you’re considering buying in Yonkers, and follow for more Yonkers real estate and Westchester market insights.

09/23/2026

Where $600K Goes Furthest in Yonkers

In Yonkers, $600K can buy a spacious co-op near Metro-North—or a detached home that needs work.

Explore condos and co-ops in Greystone, Ludlow, and Getty Square. Want a single-family home? Look at Lincoln Park and Dunwoodie.

Your best choice depends on commute time, monthly fees, repairs, and space.

Comment “600K” with your property type and commute needs, and I’ll tell you where to start.

09/22/2026

Yonkers Buildings Could Face a Strike

More than 1,000 doorpersons, porters, supers, and resident managers voted to authorize a strike if no deal is reached by September 30.

That could disrupt trash removal, package intake, maintenance, and building coverage.

Own, manage, or plan to buy in a local building? Ask about the strike contingency plan now.

Follow Rummy Dhanoa at YREEX for updates—and share this with a Yonkers or Westchester resident who needs to prepare.

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