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By Bill Primavera When I opened my own PR firm ‘lo those many years ago, my very first assignment was to write a speech for an icon in the hospitality industry. It was to be delivered at a university where

By Bill Primavera – “I’ve got one last question to ask,” the very pleasant woman said after an almost two-hour showing of my lovely colonial home. “Does this house make any kind of strange noises that can’t be explained? Noises

By Bill Primavera – As I drive through Westchester and Putnam counties, I always enjoy the rugged beauty of stone walls harking back to our 18th century agrarian roots, but I appreciate the newly constructed versions as well. We have plenty

By Bill Primavera – Does your home have its own name? If not, maybe it’s worth considering. More than once, I’ve heard that attaching a name to a home might actually enhance its value. I first became aware of homes having

By Bill Primavera – As I write this in mid-October, I have a quick question: Do you have a water hose still connected to a spigot outside your home? Other than a fire or tornado, the most damaging event a house

The burgeoning Chinese economy of the last decade, notwithstanding the recent slowdown, has afforded millions of citizens the opportunity to rise above their agrarian poverty. Moving into new government-created, and subsidized, urban centers, they have landed jobs and careers unheard

By Bill Primavera – This has always been my favorite time of year to weed because when I yank those nasty invaders, they all stay weeded and I don’t have to worry about the chore again until next spring. But I

By Bill Primavera – Considering that I once lived in a house located directly over the A train subway line in Brooklyn, I’m probably inured to most noises that would emanate from one’s home. How well I remember the look of

By Bill Primavera – Autumn in the garden and yard can be the most gratifying time of year. Deciduous trees and perennials start to yawn, preparing for a long winter’s sleep, accompanied by that sweet smell that comes from plants releasing