You turn on the radio, all you hear is how "bad" the market is...and how you will "Never" be able to sell your home. If you hav'nt driven yourself off the road, you get home and now you put on the TV. Oh no, be ready, it won't be good. Pictures of foreclosure signs are plastered across your screen, people are living in tents, and surely, the [...]

Here it is folks...the first day of the new year, where our hopes and dreams for the year have every opportunity of coming true. We are optimistic, enthusiastic, and going through the day with a smile on our face, and a spring in our step. We are looking forward to good health, enjoyable times with family and friends, and success in our [...]

All I have been hearing lately is about how "bad" the real estate market is! Please, I know already, I am a Realtor, remember? Truth is, it isn't great, but it isn't as bad as "they" say. I have sold some homes, my office has sold some homes, and in general, things are OK. The real winners are those who realize that this is the time to buy. [...]

On Tuesday morning, I was sitting eating a bagel, minding my own business, when the phone rang, and it was my tenant from a property I own...he was HYSTERICAL! Sadly, not the kind of hysterical you might be when you hear a funny joke, or watch someone trip...it was the bad kind of hysterical. "Rick...it's bad, it's bad," he screamed, "the [...]

You are on the hunt for your first home, or a new home, and like so many (most actually), you rely on the Internet for information about what is on the market...that's great, but is it really working for you? Most real estate websites will provide you with information about a property...its lot size, taxes, number of bedrooms and baths, and [...]

What to do...do I buy, do I sell, do I do nothing and wait for the market to change? If I only had a nickel for every time I was asked that question. Of course, the answer is different, depending on your situation, and the market conditions that exist at the time you are asking yourself those questions. You may have heard...right now, we are [...]

On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of serving as the auctioneer for a rather large gala and benefit auction at a beautiful hotel in Cambridge. The room was lovely. The food plentiful and elegant. The perfect centerpieces graced the tables. The band played soft background music, people were dressed to the nines...EVERYTHING was [...]