I thought the following piece on realtor.com was an interesting follow up to our last week's blog post about renting vs. home ownership.  When we realtors work with first time home buyer's, we often talk them through some (if not all) of the following list of topics:  speak to a bank about your finances to gain clarity about what you can [...]

I recently found myself in a conversation with a new acquaintance, about the benefits of buying vs. renting a home.  The person I was speaking with, an adult in his mid-60's, and a lifelong New Yorker, had never owned a home!  This is not unusual for a New Yorker, of course, where housing prices are astronomical.  But he now lives here in [...]

Nestled among an array of flowering and fruit trees sits this tidy and charming Craftsman-style home.  Enjoy an afternoon iced tea on the beautiful front porch or on the brick patio in the back, curl up with a good book in the cozy living room,  or cook up a gourmet meal for friends in the newly renovated kitchen.  The dining room is [...]

Tudor-style stunner with beautiful light and a contemporary feel, set on 10+ private acres in Southampton, MA.  Custom eat-in kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors, granite counters, full pantry and top-of-the line appliances.  Enjoy meals underneath the flower-covered pergola on the deck just off the kitchen, overlooking the beautifully [...]