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2011 

Craving Rovezzi's Bruschetta   As summer approaches, it is natural to look toward putting away the soups and stews and getting out the grill.  Fresh vegetables and fruits are the backbone of summer eating, and personally this time of year I start to crave one particular dish:  the bruschetta serv...
05/12/2011
What to do When You Receive a Low Offer on Your Home   If you are selling your home in a turbulent market - one in which private sellers compete against foreclosed properties for buyers' attentions - you may well face having to consider a low offer on your property.  There are several ways to han...
05/11/2011
Thank You, Massachusetts Association of REALTORs   At long last, the Massachusetts Association of REALTORs (MAR) has announced the release of electronic forms for use by member REALTORs. I've been waiting for this moment for years.  Up until now, we had to pay an extra fee if we wanted electronic...
05/10/2011
The Home Inspector Brought a Change of Shoes   On a recent home inspection, I had cause to be impressed.  It was a snowy day, and the ground was covered in mush and mud.  The home inspector made his rounds on the exterior of the home and then came in through the front door. Before entering the ma...
05/09/2011
Even Treme Touts Social Media   One of my favorite TV shows, HBO's Treme, is back for the spring season.  This show captured my attention when it debuted last year.  Treme depicts the struggles of the citizens of New Orleans as they attempt to rebuild their lives after the devastation of Hurrican...
05/09/2011
Sturbridge Welcomes Bicycle Concepts     A new cycling store opened in Sturbridge, MA, in April and it is already making a favorable name for itself.  Bicycle Concepts, located at 3 Arnold Road, offers supplies and accessories for bicyclists of all sorts.  The Sturbridge store is the second Bicyc...
05/09/2011
The 2011 Brimfield Antique Show Kicks off Tuesday, May 10 Spring in Central Massachusetts means antiquing, and May 10 denotes the start of the 2011 Brimfield Antique Shows.  This antiques festival, held in May, July, and September of each year, draws thousands of vendors and visitors.  Hotels, mo...
05/09/2011
Buying a Foreclosed Property Part 1: Preparation   If you are in the market to purchase a home in Central Massachusetts, you are purchasing at one of the best times in history.  Home prices are down, mortgage rates are down, and with properties being taken back by banks, there are some fantastic ...
05/05/2011
Four Months with an Electronic Calendar, and the Jury's Still Out   At the start of this year, I made a decision to put away my paper planner and use only the calendar function on my phone.  You see, I had been doing double duty for quite some time:  I'd write my appointments in both my paper pla...
05/03/2011
Sturbridge Optimists Offer Margarita and Mexican Beer Tasting   Join the Sturbridge Optimist Club on Saturday, May 14, 2011, for its annual Cinco de Mayo Margarita and Mexican Beer tasting.  Mixologists from the area's top restaurants and taverns will offer samplings of their favorite margaritas....
05/02/2011