Upcoming Discussion on the Good News About the 'Empty Nest'

From Platinum Drive Realty:

Platinum Drive Realty is pleased to announce that it will host a discussion for residents whose children have grown up and left home titled, “The Good News About the Empty Nest & Beyond.”  The event will take place on Tuesday, November 19th from 7:00 – 9:00pm at the Scarsdale Woman’s Club, located at 37 Drake Road.  Refreshments will be served.    

The discussion will be conducted by Bill Doescher, a long time Scarsdale resident and licensed real estate salesperson with Platinum Drive Realty, and Linda Blair, published author and state-licensed interior designer with The Blair Interiors Group of Scarsdale.  Topics will include tips on how to get your house ready for sale, and exciting residential options in the area with less maintenance and lower taxes.

“Empty nesters are now able to pursue their dreams of independence by making changes, small or large, that reflect their situation now,” said Doescher.  “Whether or not those changes involve finding a smaller home and/or car, the game plan should be to create a long-term strategic plan just as you would for finances.  With the children gone, you can reinvent your life.”

The National Association of Home Builders says that buyers over 50 -- baby boomers, empty nesters, pre-retirees -- are the housing market's fastest-growing category.  People 55 or older bought nearly one-fifth of new homes sold in the U.S. in 2003.

“Empty nesters are less interested in how big a house is than in how well it lives,” said Blair.

“The 55+ segment of our population wants a warm and inviting environment that well planned interiors can provide.”

“Bill and Linda are a dynamic couple whose skills in marketing and interior design complement one another perfectly,” said Zach Harrison, President of Platinum Drive Realty.  “We are thrilled that they are conducting this free seminar for the benefit of area residents.”

Bill Doescher is a licensed salesperson with Platinum Drive Realty in Scarsdale and a long-time volunteer in the village.  He has had a distinguished career as a corporate and agency executive in the fields of public relations, advertising and marketing.  Linda Blair, ASID, NYCID, is an award winning designer, home renovator and author of Design Sense: A Guide to Getting the Most From Your Interior Design Investment.  She lives and practices in Scarsdale, NY. 

Platinum Drive Realty covers various areas throughout Westchester and Connecticut of interest to prospective suburbanites — from first-time buyers and sellers to experienced homeowners, builders and investors — and has assembled a team of energetic agents, many of whom not only grew up in the areas they serve but who also have worked in professional industries prior to joining the real estate field.  With additional satellite offices and designated agents serving Ardsley, Armonk, Bedford, Chappaqua, Greenwich, Harrison, Hastings, Irvington, Pound Ridge, Rye, Rye Brook, Westport and White Plains, Platinum Drive Realty truly covers all local towns and cities.

A survey by Westchester Real Estate Inc. of HGMLS data shows that Platinum Drive is one of the top 20 firms in Westchester by dollar volume and one of the fastest growing firms in the area.  HGMLS data shows that Platinum Drive is the fastest growing real estate firm in the Scarsdale  / Edgemont market and has sold a higher percentage of its listings this year than any other firm in Scarsdale and Edgemont.

Platinum Drive is committed to giving back to the community.  They participate in various charitable causes including the Four Diamonds Fund, which supports the fight against pediatric cancer, Albert Einstein National Women’s Division which supports research in Women’s Health and Cancers, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, a worldwide leader in research to cure type 1 diabetes, The Junior League of Westchester, Quaker Ridge Elementary school, Kids Base, The Little School and The Byram Hills Preschool Association.

For more information, visit www.platinumdr.com.