Potty Etiquette

I am providing today’s public service announcement on the behalf of all homeowners trying to sell their homes. Well, at least my homeowners. Buyers, when you are touring homes with your agent and you find yourself really needing to go to the bathroom, please follow these simple Potty Etiquette rules: 1. Ask yourself, how badly do I really need to go? If you are not about to pee your pants, please do not use my

Remodeling Cost versus Value

The November 2009 issue of Remodeling Magazine included the 22nd edition of their annual report about the financial impact of various home improvement projects. They look at both midrange and upscale projects, and hit on all the major renovations, calculating the percentage of the cost that could be recovered in a sale. Data is broken down by region and even by major cities within a region. I was excited to discover that Hartford is one

Bathroom Math is FUN-ctional

I often have people ask me, “What does 1.1 baths mean?” One point one baths means that the house has one full bathroom and one half-bathroom. Technically a full bath is supposed to have a tub, toilet and sink, while a half bath only has a toilet and sink. “Then what does 1.5 baths mean?” One point five baths also means that the house has one full bathroom and one half-bathroom. Agents do this funny