I’m sure many of you have participated in wine tastings at fundraising events and/or at your local wine shop. Why not enjoy a similar event in the privacy of your own home with family and friends? A winetasting evening can
Read MoreBy Ellie Dessart We were welcomed by the all-too-familiar aroma – a heavenly mix of fresh rye bread, roast beef and smoky bacon – and the usual lunchtime clamor. It was 12:50 p.m. on a Tuesday and the popular village
Read MoreIt’s hard to say good-bye, no matter what the situation, so you’ll have to forgive former Yorktown football Coach Mike Rescigno for being choked up upon his unexpected resignation last Tuesday; just four days after the Cornhuskers’ disappointing 41-7 season-ending
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera One of my most important jobs before listing a property is to help my sellers prepare their homes for showing to prospective buyers. I was reminded during a recent presentation at my William Raveis office by home
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. Festive times with family and friends are on the horizon and we’re ready to party. One way to create a unique festive atmosphere is a variation on the traditional holiday dinner party. Consider a
Read MoreBy Kevin Peters In the 1970s, engaged investors would peruse the financial sections of the newspaper over morning coffee, researching investments they owned or those they were considering. If they noticed an investment was experiencing a sudden shift in value,
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera As a realtor, I am as interested in the responsibilities of the great outdoors as I am in indoor chores. Alas, while I no longer am responsible for my garden since moving into my condominium, where a
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera As a realtor who writes about homes, as a writer who sells homes, I am always curious about various features of a home, specifically their history. My curiosity recently focused on the dining room, and in particular,
Read MoreI’ve offered my research and opinions on the wines of the Campania region in several previous columns. My goal was to imbue in you the excitement and appreciation I’ve gained for these wines. I’ve also selfishly regaled you with my
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera As a realtor who has shown many homes in my 17 years in the business, I’ve opened a lot of doors and clutched a lot of doorknobs. Except for those dastardly swinging doors which I never liked
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