Our apologies for the radio silence during the past 10 days. Maybe you thought something happened to us. Not really. We went to Vermont for a few days and then returned to CT before the snow arrived. We’ve been doing quite a bit of client work during the last two weeks of the year, somewhat surprisingly, but quite happily. Look for a super monster spectacular data blog post in the upcoming week, as well as
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Winter is an excellent opportunity to begin thinking about the spring real estate market. Although there is a lot going on, taking a little time here and there to create a plan, and set some portions in motion, could make a big difference when you’re energized early in the new year. We sat down in front of the warm fire last night and came up with four ideas for getting ready for the spring. These
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Every time a mortgage closes, marketers line up to pitch all sorts of fabulous offers and opportunities to new homeowners. Nearly all arrive via mail so they are, fortunately, easy to sort through and discard. On occasion a company will dispatch their best door-to-door salesman to pay the buyers a visit and congratulate them on their purchase – thankfully they are few and far between. The special offer bounty covers a wide spectrum. Some is
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Today we received our annual refrigerator calendar magnet from the Realtor that sold us our home back in 2004. We haven’t actually heard from or seen her since 2004, but every December we get our calendar, like clockwork. You might have this happen too. Agents like to send these desk or refrigerator calendars to their past clients to remind them that they’re still alive and could potentially help them sell their home if the need
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Due to the nature of my job, I know a lot of people. I meet a lot of new people too. I guess I could be considered a hub in the wheel of various social networks. Need an inspector? I got that. An attorney? I got that too. A good pediatrician? Sure. How about someone that can give you a quality haircut? Yep, no problem. A reasonable dry cleaner? Of course. I’ve never really thought
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