By Bill Primavera My home is new redolent of holiday scents, from the wreath on the door close to my office, to the special aromas coming from the kitchen. It would not be a bad time to invite … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera Can you guess what percentage of us decorate real Christmas trees as opposed to artificial trees? At one time in the distant past, I would have guessed it would be about … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera Every year just before the holidays, I receive that trusty call from Dave Goldberg, my retired plumber who served my plumbing needs for close to 50 years. He reminds me to advise … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera When I moved from the city to a suburban house, I really enjoyed our first winter of heavy snow. I remember that when I built a snowman for my four-year old daughter, it stayed … [Read more...]

  By Bill Primavera Whether you’re planning a simple home improvement job or adding an entire wing to your house, obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy can be a daunting experience. … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera As a thankfully busy realtor, I operate best with a good night’s sleep. Sometimes that can be elusive. Some years ago, there was a television commercial for Sealy, the world’s … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera At the expense of giving away my age, I remember when a television set was a novelty. I clearly remember the times when, as a child, my family would gather around our console … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera As a realtor, I’m always conscious of creating the look of greater, more open space with my listings and in my own home. The most accommodating vehicle to accomplish this is … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera In the weeks ahead, the leaves of our maples, oaks and ash trees will be turning colors through the miracle of photosynthesis and falling to the ground. You can actually hear them … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera When you’re at the kitchen sink cleaning lettuce or rinsing dishes in preparation for the dishwasher, do you ever wonder about the origins of this trusty staple in the heart of … [Read more...]