This may come off sounding a little harsh, but I believe the vast majority of landlords out there are absolutely terrible. I’m not just referring to the way they treat their tenants, though that is a problem as well. I’m talking about the way they run their business. I believe being a landlord gets a bad… Continue Reading
A Transparent Cabin Built of Wood and Mirrors by Phillip K Smith III
Part architectural intervention and part optical illusion, Lucid Stead is a recently unveiled installation by artistPhillip K Smith III in Joshua Tree, California. The artist modified an existing 70-year-old homesteader shack by introducing mirrors to create the illusion of transparency, as the structure now takes on the lighting characteristics of anything around it. LED lighting and other custom… Continue Reading
11 (delicious) reasons to celebrate Thanksgiving in Atlantic City
From NJ.com – Thanksgiving is a time for families to sit around the dinner table and share what they are thankful for. This Turkey Day, why not be thankful for not having to cook! Almost all Atlantic City restaurants are open for Thanksgiving (November 28) dinner and 11 are offering special menus for the occasion:… Continue Reading
Dogs, Ghost Furniture, Llamas: The Weird Stuff Sellers May Make You Take
You want the house? You have to take Fiffi. That is what the seller told my parents when they were negotiating to buy what became my childhood home, a 1920s-era stone Colonial in Philadelphia. Fiffi was a Norwegian elkhound with a weight problem and a certain sadness. The seller, recently divorced, was moving to an… Continue Reading
Homes We’re Grateful For
It’s always a good thing to consider what you’re grateful for, and this time of year we’re counting our blessings — in terms of real estate. From big homes with more amenities than a deluxe hotel to simple, beachside retreats, here’s a roundup of real estate we’re thankful for. Homes with dream-worthy forts 750 Daybreak… Continue Reading
What Guests Really Notice In Your Home
It is entertaining season and that means house guests! Sure, you could spend all day cleaning and decorating in anticipation, but who has the time? Here are the only things you really need to do before your guests arrive. Don’t worry — they are nothing but easy. A Well-Stocked Bar After taking your guests’ coats,… Continue Reading
5 Reasons To Sell Before Spring
Many sellers feel like the spring is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand increases at that time of year. However, the fall and winter have their own advantages. Here are five reasons to sell now: Only Serious Buyers Are Out At this time of year, only those purchasers… Continue Reading
Market Update: What Does It Mean To You?
At this point, it’s well-known that real estate markets across the nation are experiencing inventory shortages. But what does it look like? This graph has “buyer frustration” written all over it. And while it seems to be getting better, levels have dropped since September and aren’t projected to rise for the foreseeable future. What does… Continue Reading
3 Reasons To Sell Before The Spring
Most often sellers wait until the spring to put their house on the market, because it is the busiest season in real estate. And for exactly the same reason there are 3 reasons why selling before the spring is a good idea. Reason #1 – Only Serious Buyers Are Out At this time of year, only those… Continue Reading
US Homes Spending Less Time on the Market
The housing market is improving every day, and as a result, homes nationwide spent far fewer days listed for sale on Zillow in September than a year ago — one month less, to be exact. Homes sold in the U.S. in September spent a median of 86 days on Zillow, down 30 days from 116… Continue Reading