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Tip #3 – The Biggest Mistakes Most People Make when Renovating

Has this ever happened to you?  You start a renovation project only to find you are in a big mess! What are the biggest mistakes most people make when they ‘ve tried to “Do it Themselves”?

Spend a few short minutes and listen to an interview with Frank Guido Construction : Tip #3 – The BIGGEST Mistakes most people make when renovating with expert builder, Frank Guido. Frank is an expert at renovations and new construct… Continue Reading Was your project bigger than you thought? Tip #3 on Renovation Jobs

What’s happening in 2012?

Good news!  According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales continued to gain in November and reached the highest level in 19 months.   A good indication that although slow, the marketplace continues to improve!

The Pending Home Sales Index is an indicator based on contract signings and reported an increase of 7.3 percent to 100.1 in November from 93.3 in October. This is 5.9 percent above November 2010 when it was reported to b… Continue Reading 2012 Real Estate Market Reports Improvement on the Way!

Wow…did you see that one? Now that’s a beautiful home!…these are just some of the comments you might hear from from a drive by looking at your home!

Curb appeal still ranks as the initial number one factor in the WOW factor for any home. Buyers may be initially seduced by the exterior of your property, but condition and location still are the most important factors.
Curb appeal has and will always play a strong role in a property’s resale value. Exterior improvements engage the eye b… Continue Reading How do you rate your curb appeal?

Everyday people have to make a decision about what to do about their real estate.  Can they sell? Will they get enough money for the value?  Can they get financing?

With a tougher market, many people have to make a decision that affects a long term commitment to where they are right now until their marketplace serves them better.  There are many considerations that help them make the decision to move or not to move; like the expense and aggravation of the actual move, the transfer of t… Continue Reading Ready for Renovation? Tips to Consider…

Today was the opening day of our local Farmers Market. I got there fairly early and was delighted to see the early morning hustle and bustle of local entrepreneurs eager to profile their fresh veggies, breads, flowers, honey and other goodies.

Familiar faces were there walking through the booths with coffee in hand. There was energy around the movement as this real “community” lives.

During the winter months, the only way we were connected was by email or a simple blog. What was mo… Continue Reading The Power of the People Connection

Life on the lake!
Hiking Through History: The Geneva Lake Walking Path
Sometimes a concrete sidewalk, sometimes limestone, sometimes just dirt and grass, the 21-mile Geneva Lake walking path offers vistas of century-old mansions along the shoreline of one of the great blue lakes of the world.

While the Geneva Lake walking path has been compared to the Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island, it’s best to forget the comparisons and enjoy it simply for what it is: a remarkable opportunity f… Continue Reading Life Is Good On Lake Geneva!