When the frost is on the Pumpkin, tis the time for Real Estate Hunting. As the cooler weather hits the Northeast, people are beginning to think about how the Real Estate Market may be prime for picking. Connecticut had its first frost warning over the past weekend, temps dipped under 30 degree
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10/31/2007
Too often we under estimate our own abilities. The result is we may be short changing what we can accomplish, because we have convinced ourselves it is too difficult. For years a couple of circles for eyes and a few teeth was good enough to make a pumpkin face. This year, we decided to think ou
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10/30/2007
Do we measure our life's accomplishments by what we have amassed or is it a historical look through the looking glass? An encapsulated version of the life we have made, and memories forever preserved. Packing ones parents requires diplomacy, sensitivity, and fortitude. It requires understandin
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10/29/2007
The average arm is about half the length of your height. Did you know it is possible to stretch out your arm 1300 miles? Taking a referral one step further, going to meet them. In our business, we email, telephone, fax and in many ways maintain our distance. We use FTD to send flowers, but w
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10/25/2007
It is simple physics folks. No need to panic. Since the 1880 Real Estate has been tracked and charted. While it is true, that the American Economy heavily weights it economic health on the well being of the Real Estate Market, and experts are now suggesting that the next growth cycle will be d
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10/25/2007
The Community Home Owners Association has a no sign policy. The house has been sitting empty for months. The Realtor® has tried everything to attract buyers but nothing seems to be working. How about "Pimping Your House" for the holidays! There are a few select occasions where it is okay to
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10/23/2007
Home Ownership- The American dream. Many would-be homeowners are sitting on the side lines waiting to see what the market will do. The best deals will pass them by, not because they cannot afford it, because they were not aware of some of the programs being offered to Low Income, and Moderate In
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10/22/2007
With so many houses on the market, finding the right one for a buyer is a liberating experience. Sort of like running naked in a field of flowers. Through diligent search efforts, and process of elimination, as the field of possibles narrows, the excitement builds. Ones that are vacant, are m
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10/19/2007
A semantical battle is brewing. Are consumers, clients or customers? Some Realtors differ in their opinion. It has been said that in cases where single agency is involved the consumer is then referred to as "A Client" However, if transaction brokerage applies, then the same consumer would be
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10/18/2007
"Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn". The Real Estate Market has most certainly seen better days. Like Scarlett, plowing barren soil, solid closings are far and few between for many Real Estate Professionals. But all is not lost. While the days of rapidly escalating prices may be "Gone Wit
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10/17/2007