We’re all well into working remotely, self-isolation, social distancing and banned group gatherings. And we’re well into being creative in the use of our newly found, and totally unexpected, free … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Concerns Visit the Real Estate Industry
By Bill Primavera A while back, I wrote a column about doorknobs that I thought was comical. It included one of my wife’s famous Lithuanian sayings, “I visited my friends only to kiss the … [Read more...]
A Lens on the State of Choice in the American Wine Market
I’m often asked about the price-to-quality factor in wine purchases. Readers want to know if standard brands are good values and if artisanal wines produced by small wineries are worth the extra … [Read more...]
Brick by Brick: Building a Patio from Scratch
By Bill Primavera Long before I became a realtor, I was first and foremost a homeowner, beset with all the challenges of upgrading an old, historic home. Most of the projects I tackled as a young … [Read more...]
Embracing the Popularity of Today’s Plant-Based Diets in Wine
Are you, as I am, inundated by the growing change in the dietary landscape? Have you been lured into the millennial and Generation Z dietary habits? Are you, as I am, engaging in these changing … [Read more...]
Is Your Ceiling Height a Trip for Alice in Wonderland?
By Bill Primavera Many years ago, when my wife and I discovered our dream home in the country, we were delighted that we could figure out a way to turn a one-and-a-half-story saltbox wing with all … [Read more...]
OpEd: Rocah Campaign Launches ‘Baseless Attack’ on Scarpino
By David A. Alpert Mimi Rocah’s campaign recently alleged that stating she worked under the Bush and Trump Justice Departments politicizes the service of a prosecutor. They made this charge even … [Read more...]
The Lofty Role the Lowly Natural Cork Plays in Your Wine
The otherwise mundane natural cork stopper has gained greater respect over the last year than at any time this century. Natural cork fell out of favor with the advancement of alternative bottle … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Early Spring Garden Chores
By Bill Primavera As a realtor who frequently has sold to first-time home buyers, I always try to remember to advise them about the responsibilities of maintaining the property’s outdoor landscape. … [Read more...]
The Latest on the Tariff Wars Threatening Wine Imports
“The world we live in is changing. The old order is transitioning; welcome to the new reality.” Whether we are proponents or opponents of the entwined economic, social, technological and political … [Read more...]
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