Have you seen the commercial for the Pocket Drawer? I look forward to watching each time it comes through the ad rotation on HGTV. For those not familiar with the product, it is basically a drawer mounted into the wall. From the company website, “it is 14 inches wide by 6 inches high by almost 5 inches deep.” The idea is perfect for marketing – it fills a plausible need (can take advantage of unused
It’s good for Kyle and me to periodically do real estate deals of our own so that we have our clients’ perspectives fresh in mind. Our most recent deal was on the sell side and had its share of drama. Like every seller ever, we felt that the buyers were making unreasonable requests. Let’s count down our top three favorites: 3. Fix a Working Door. One of the post-inspection requests was to fix the bedroom
Should the threat of rising sea levels factor into the real estate decisions of home buyer or home owners? We hear frequent debate about whether the globe is warming, and if so, whether or not our civilizations and lifestyles are the cause. We also hear about large chunks of ice that break off into the ocean. But we do not hear much about specific consequences of rising sea levels in the news. Satellite images show
I recently listed this classic Victorian located at 141 Kenyon Street in the West End of Hartford. The home is in move-in condition and has been meticulously maintained throughout the years. It offers 2,742 square feet, 6 bedrooms, and 2.2 baths. There are many charming features including natural woodwork, stained glass windows, built-ins, several bay windows, canvas ceilings and refinished hardwood floors. Spend some time relaxing on the inviting front porch or on the covered
With Labor Day behind us, it’s time to begin getting our home ready for winter. We probably should have done most of these things earlier, but it’s so hard to focus on preparing for the cold months when we just want to enjoy the sun. First up is the annual furnace maintenance. Just about every heating system should be serviced each year to make sure it is operating safely and efficiently. Oil and gas systems