I have just retired after many years as a full-time professor in a local university in Westchester County, NY. I am putting my house in White Plains, NY on the market for sale this summer, to move to Baltimore County where I can be nearer to my daughter and her family, who live in Phoenix, MD. I am not sure yet whether I want to buy or rent a home in this area and would love the opportunity to house-sit for several months to a year until I feel clearer about where I want to live and what I want to live in. I have maintained my home in excellent condition for the years that I have lived there, so I know what taking care of a house is about. I am a responsible professional woman, who cares about people and property,and I believe you would be very happy with me as your house-sitter while you are away.