Let’s face it, rare is the individual who enters into a single career and remains there for a lifetime- walking away with a shiny gold watch. In fact, today’s adults are expected to have at least five different jobs/careers in their lifetime. Yet, rare...
With the Spring Market in full bloom, we thought it would be a good time to talk about some of the fears buyers have when considering a purchase. Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who is looking to move up or...
It is unfortunate that sellers who decide that a specific dollar figure will buy their home and won’t budge from that bottom line may sell themselves short. Conversely, we see buyers who drop out of a transaction for a property they love because the seller’s...
Virtually any addition or remodel requires a Building Permit from your Town. Owners are under a false impression that they can escape a local tax increase based upon the improvements. This may be true until the next reevaluation. Towns are required to reevaluate all properties...
It all begins at home. There we’re surrounded by an awesome but practical life shaping power. This simple everyday power can work for or against your life. Used poorly, it can weigh you down in oh so many ways. On the other hand, it can...
Where can you shut off your water or electricity to your whole house? If you don’t know, you should. It will likely be in a time of emergency that you should not have to think, but only react. Let’s start with the water system. You...
Whether you live in a new or old house, you may be experiencing a squeak when you step on a certain area of floor. What the heck causes that you ask? More importantly, how can I fix it? The cause of the squeak is almost...
If you are looking to purchase a new home and are sure you want an antique structure, I’m not going to talk you out of it. I will however, make you aware of some baggage that comes with the new territory. Very old homes have...
What is your New Years Resolution?? Sure you can lose weight, get in shape, launch a business or find a new job. But haven’t you also procrastinated long enough about buying a home? How long has it been since you upgraded your home with a...
Almost every construction contract including both new construction and remodeling, will include allowances for particular items to be purchased and installed. Why are these necessary, and how will you judge if they are sufficient without going over budget? Let’s get into the details. With some...
I am currently loading any and all events on to the Connecticut Events Calendar, and my...
In the restaurant industry, change of ownership is inevitable. This happens for a variety of reasons,...
Publishers Note: I originally posted this in April of 2011, and this is the second most...