Sticker shock. Just saying those two words evoke memories, some positive if you are on the selling side, but more often gut-wrenching if you are...
Learn MoreSticker shock. Just saying those two words evoke memories, some positive if you are on the selling side, but more often gut-wrenching if you are...
Learn MoreMusic is powerful and, while undeniably enjoyable, it has other surprising attributes. Reminding yourself of this could help you feel better and possibly have a...
Learn MoreThe holidays are coming, colder weather is approaching and for other reasons you can probably think of, it’s a good time to settle into your...
Learn MoreWhat is the first thing that people think of when buying a home? I can guess the top five might be deciding on the optimum...
Learn More“I’m going to live here forever.” I’ve heard neighbors, friends, relatives and strangers say this to me. It is a common theme and feeling. Truthfully,...
Learn MoreWhen someone begins the process of selling their home, they usually focus on trying to understand how to get it ready to show, how to...
Learn MoreGift-giving season is officially here. Presents are fun to give and get all the time, whatever time of year. But what do you get for...
Learn MoreOpen houses abound in the spring. Home buyers start mapping their routes on sunny spring Sundays, deciding how to navigate through neighborhoods and a wide...
Learn MoreA small package was crammed into our mailbox with the regular assortment of bills and fliers a few weeks ago. As soon as I got...
Learn MoreReal estate decisions and transactions can have enormous impacts on our lives both financially and emotionally. Don’t get caught up in the pack, rushing into...
Learn MoreJuly 4 is Saturday, which makes the next three days a glorious holiday weekend. On Friday, the banks are closed, government offices are closed and...
Learn MoreFather’s Day is just around the corner. When we think of Dad and our homes, there are many stereotypes that come to mind. Dad’s the...
Learn MoreSticker shock. Just saying those two words evoke memories, some positive if you are on the selling side, but more often gut-wrenching if you are on the buying side…
Music is powerful and, while undeniably enjoyable, it has other surprising attributes. Reminding yourself of this could help you feel better and possibly have a more successful outcome if you are trying to sell your home…
The holidays are coming, colder weather is approaching and for other reasons you can probably think of, it’s a good time to settle into your current home for another winter…
What is the first thing that people think of when buying a home? I can guess the top five might be deciding on the optimum location, choosing the style that best suits current needs, age (home or person), number of…
“I’m going to live here forever.”
When someone begins the process of selling their home, they usually focus on trying to understand how to get it ready to show, how to figure out the price and, most importantly, how to get peo…
Open houses abound in the spring. Home buyers start mapping their routes on sunny spring Sundays, deciding how to navigate through neighborhoods and a wide spectrum of houses. Owners, meanwhile, are making last-minute preparations hoping for one ready, willing and…
Real estate decisions and transactions can have enormous impacts on our lives both financially and emotionally. Don’t get caught up in the pack, rushing into a major decision or moving just because everyone else says you will miss an opportunity.…
A small package was crammed into our mailbox with the regular assortment of bills and fliers a few weeks ago. As soon as I got into the house, I threw it all on the counter and went immediatel…
On Friday, the banks are closed, government offices are closed and title companies are closed, too. Besides reminding me of how nice holiday weekends are, it reminds me how important it is to take some time for reflection. When buying a home, you have to be careful to factor in this important step in the process – the time to think things over…
Father’s Day is just around the corner. When we think of Dad and our homes, there are many stereotypes that come to mind.
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