Why I Want to Meet You at My Office

As a real estate agent, one of the favorite parts of my job is meeting new people every day. Sometimes people are referred to me by previous customers, sometimes I meet people at open houses, sometimes I meet people from sign calls on my listings. Typically when I get sign calls and people want to see the house, I get resistance when I ask the person to first meet me at my office. They may

2008 West Hartford Budget Debate

If you live in West Hartford, or are considering buying a home in West Hartford, you hopefully are paying attention to the ongoing debate about the 2008-2009 budget. This year’s proposed town budget is up almost 7% from the 2007-2008 budget, to $216 million. Residential property taxes provide the majority of the revenue to run the town and provide the services, so all homeowners in West Hartford are affected in one way or another by

Fabulous Friday Finds- West Hartford's Front Street Sweets

Front Street Sweets, located in West Hartford Center, at 35A LaSalle Road, is one of my new favorite places to grab a quick lunch or morning pastry. They have a variety of hot and cold offerings for breakfast and lunch, all equally delicious. Front Street is open Monday through Thursday from 7am-6pm, Friday and Saturday from 7am-8pm, and Sunday from 8am-4pm. You are welcome to sit down and enjoy your meal or take it on

Managing Your Emotions in a Home Sale

As a real estate agent, I spend quite a bit of time acting as a counselor in one way or another. I help people weigh the pros and cons when deciding between various houses. I give advice regarding a reasonable sales price range for a house, for both sellers and buyers. I guide people through the home inspection phase and offer support for reasonable repair requests. This all becomes very tricky at times because buying