Marie Otis's (marieotis) Blog

Burglary is the most common threat to your home.  There are more than 1 million burglaries a year in this country and the number is rising.  Hard economic times lead to increases in theft when it is harder to find work. While many people believe that theft takes place at night, statistically, mos...

I read in the New York Times last Saturday that first-time home buyers may be living in a Golden Age.  Columnist, Rob Lieber, predicts is that what economists will say in 5 to 10 years time as they analyze the past through the rearview mirror of hindsight. Mr. Lieber writes, "Then everyone who sa...

We have all heard the adage that a bride never just marries a man but his entire family as well.  Well, the same is true when buying a home.  If you are considering the purchase of a new home please consider the following.  If you have children it's important to know about the schools they will b...