Do you know how often you write out your home address? Maybe you're smart and carry those cute little address stickers which save you time? What you probably don't understand is how your home address is being tracked and even sold by businesses across the US. Like many aspects of our lives, we take …
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Property Taxes: What You Need to Know
Buying a house used to be simple. Most realtors told you it's all about location, location, location and for many years this was true. That's because "... You can buy the right home in the wrong location. You can change the structure, remodel it or alter the home's layout but, ordinarily, you cannot …
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Heart and Home: New Hampshire & New York City
Heart and home - are they always in the same place? Maybe not. When we understand the difference, we can enjoy our homes more while accepting that we need to nourish other parts of who we are. Here's how I reconnect with the city where I was born because everyone wants to go photos of fun doors. …
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30 New Homeowner Tips You Don’t Want to Skip
Buying a house can be very stressful. Fortunately there are lots of people to help you through the closing process. All of these people provide services critical to closing on your new house. After the closing, you'll need to build a new team of home professionals. Here's our checklist with 30 new …
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Do You Know Many Home Inspectors?
There aren't many homeowners who can say they're home experts. Even builders, remodelers and appraisers familiar with most common home repair and maintenance issues, use home inspectors to check out a new house during the home buying process. With all my experience, I was glad I found a home …
Why Community Values Matter
Like many baby boomers, I graduated in the '70s and went to work for a company that promised lifetime employment. Back then a corporate career required moving when your next job was on the other side of the country ... or the world. My career took me from New York, to California and back to New York …
