From Drab to Fab: A Journey Through House Remodeling

To remodel or to not remodel, that is the question.  If you have owned a house or grew up in a house your folks have owned at some point in your life you yourself have faced this question or had the pure pleasure of going through a remodel.  Remodeling itself is no...

Living on Bay Grove Rd in Freeport

I was native New Yorker, just south of Buffalo, when our broker (my son) Gary, was offered a job in the panhandle. I was skeptical as I had never visited the area, but I’ve always had a love for Florida. I would take the kids on vacations to Disney, Clearwater...

The town of Prominence on scenic highway 30a

I am so happy to express some personal feelings and information about a community that is so near and dear to my heart, Prominence on 30a!  Back in early 2014, I still lived in Naples Fl but had an interview lined up in this tiny little area on 30a with Emerald...

What is a short sale or foreclosure?

If you work with buyers, especially those that are investors, I am sure you have heard these words come up more than once. In a nutshell, a short sale or foreclosure is basically a home or property that is worth less than the outstanding mortgage, but what’s the...

What does it mean to be a Realtor?

What does it mean to be a Realtor? We all know what a real estate agent is, but what is a Realtor? All Realtors are real estate agents, but not all real estate agents are Realtors. Realtors agree to follow and adhere to certain bylaws and ethics. They are obligated to...

How to find houses for sale

From my personal experience of looking, buying, and selling- there are many ways to find houses for sale- In the direct past you could go to your local newspaper and find a for sale house section- open houses were often word of mouth , radio ads or a weekly newspaper...