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...]
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...]
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...]
I Think I May Know Where to Find Jimmy Hoffa
By Bill Primavera After almost a half-century of living with my wife Margaret, we frequently like to reminisce about experiences we’ve shared and keepsakes we’ve gathered together. That included … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Staying in the Same Town, Same Home
While most people move an average of five to seven years, there are those who remain in the same home for the long term. Some might consider this situation dull and uneventful, but as someone who … [Read more...]
When the Right Color Can Mean More Money When Selling
By Bill Primavera Benjamin Moore has just announced its color of the year: First Light, a delicate pink. I don’t think my wife and I have ever painted any of our rooms a delicate pink, although … [Read more...]
OMG! A Crazy World of Real Estate Shorthand from AO to ZB
This week’s Home Guru is an updated column from several years ago. By Bill Primavera You don’t have to be a realtor, as am I, to appreciate – or be perplexed by – a whole world of activities … [Read more...]
Plan a Great Guest Room but Watch Out for the Smell of Fish
By Bill Primavera As a realtor, I take care to point out to buyer clients the various possibilities for that “extra” room that might be utilized as a den, office or guest room. If the luxury of a … [Read more...]
To Add Pizazz to Your Home, Go for Custom Lighting
By Bill Primavera As a realtor, I’m always looking for ways to enhance homes for listing and sales. To me, one of the most important elements of showing a home at its best, whether or not for … [Read more...]
Is it Okay to Fall in Love With a Realtor?
By Bill Primavera Have you ever fallen in love with a realtor? It’s very possible, you know. As a long-term realtor, I am reminded of the time when I was sitting in my office near the desk of a … [Read more...]
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