This week, I have an old friend flying into town to look at houses, and the inventory is tight. Even so, when I signed onto our multiple listing service, I found a lot of places that looked like possible fits, at least that’s how they looked in the photos. But ...
Continue ReadingWhenever we get into a housing market where most sales are the result of bidding wars that lead to what often seem like crazy high prices, we start getting whispers that it can’t last – that it’s like a giant Double Bubble waiting to burst all over your face and ...
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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