Manny Munir's (mannymunir) Blog

Your home probably has dozens of great features that are going to help it stand out and sell faster. Perhaps it has a cosysunken livingroom? Or an equipped and smartly decorated kitchen that Rachel Ray would envy? Or a location in a desirable neighborhood? All these things will help.  But there's...

"Never promise more than you can perform." Publilius Syrus, Ancient Roman Senator "Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all success, all achievement in real life grows." Ben Stein "Good is the enemy of great." Jim Collins

As anyone who has ever purchased a used car will tell you, looks can be deceiving. To get a true picture of the quality of the product, you have to "look under the hood." What does this have to do with shopping for a new home? When you find a property you like on the market, it's easy to fall in ...

When shopping for a new home, one of the most important considerations - yet one most people don't pay enough attention to - is the lot type. Selecting the right one can significiantly increase your enjoyment of the home. Picking the wrong one can have the opposite effect. There are three special...

1. "Never promise more than you can perform."      Publilius Syrus, Ancient Roman Senator   2. "Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all success, all achievement       in real life grow".           Ben Stein 3. "Good is the enemy of great."     Jim Collins

As anyone who has ever purchased a used car will tell you, looks can be deceiving. To get a true picture of the quality of the product, you have to "look under the hood."What does this have to do with shopping for a new home? When you find a property you like on the market, it's easy to fall in l...

When shopping for a new home, one of the most important considerations - yet one most people don't pay enough attention to - is the lot type. Selecting the right one can significiantly increase your enjoyment of the home. Picking the wrong one can have the opposite effect. There are three specia...

Like taxes, traffic is a fact of life.  So, when shopping for a new home, consider how the road situation will affect your commute to work, access to shopping and attractions, and the ability to conveniently reach places you need to go. After all, it's difficult to enjoy your new home if you're c...

As an adult, you might be interested in a neighborhood that is easy driving distance from a golf course, close to shoppingand fine dining restaurants, or has nearby trails suitable for walking and jogging. But kids are different.   To them, their entire world exists on those few streets in and a...

1.    "Delegating work works, provided the one delegating works too."                                       Robert Half 2.    "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression."                                       Will Rogers 3.    "There are more goods bought by the heart than by...