The professional neatness consultants have always left me feeling less than impressed – like they are all a bunch of judgmental obsessives with a phycological disorder or two who are compulsive about eliminating all clutter in their lives. Enter Marie Kondo! Her YouTube videos are just wonderful. And now I have discovered her ...
Continue ReadingOver the weekend a property came on the market that many of the neighbors have regarded as the local Addams Family house. While I know most of my neighbors, this seller was sort of a mystery man – a recluse. In over 30 years I’ve lived in this neighborhood and walked my ...
Continue ReadingGetting rid of excess clutter is the first step with any move, especially when you’ve lived in your present home for a few decades. But other than the obvious benefits of transforming my cluttered home into having a more pleasant abode that will eventually appeal to buyers, I am reaping ...
Continue ReadingNormally, it wouldn’t occur to me to write a book review for my blog, except that I just finished reading Norman Eisen’s amazing book, The Last Palace, that is about many things, including an amazing piece of real estate. Eisen opens his book with a phone call to his mother ...
Continue ReadingRecently, I met with a woman who wanted to sell her townhouse and move to something smaller. And she was all ready to go. During our meeting, she proudly showed me around the place, pointing out all of the “improvements” she had made to get her house more than ready ...
Continue ReadingA couple of years ago, my neighborhood association established a committee to explore what services our residents might need to stay in their homes as they get older. And while I think it’s better to be in a home of one’s own for as long as possible, I question the ...
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