By Rona Fischman The national seller’s market doesn’t mean a thing to buyers who have been picking through leftovers for the past four months. To the buyers who I saw swarming open houses, I say “Just Say ‘No’ to Bidding Wars.” Or if you are saying ‘yes,’ to a bidding war, know what you are
Follow the green dot til it turns blue, there's your leakby Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate In the old days, meaning before six months ago, I would walk around my house one windy day each autumn with a lit match in one hand and a caulk gun in the other. I'd try
by Rona Fischman Have you seen this form? Did you notice that it is more complicated than it needs to be? Have you ever asked yourself why? The legislature in Maryland is taking a look at their agency disclosure law right now. I could explain agency pretty easily. In Massachusetts, the form reads: The form
Brighter days ahead for you and meby Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate It's almost Springtime. Today, I noticed some of my daffodils and crocuses are starting to push their way up through the soil and towards the bright sun. The days are brighter, too, I was calculating as I was driving home this sunny
Shade: nature's own (almost free) energy saverby Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate "Awnings can directly affect energy use by simply blocking the sun. heat gain through windows is one of the main reasons why buildings need air conditioners... In some climates you can save 20 to 25% of your cooling energy just by using
By Rona Fischman Today, I spoke to a fellow who was thinking of hiring us for his search in Lexington. I offered him a reference of a couple who recently bought there. He asked me if I knew the address. “Of course,” I said. Then I told him, “26 Hayes Lane, Lexington.” After I got
When it comes to efficiency, size does matter.by Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate The heating systems in most homes I see are much too big for the job they have to do. If you have a boiler that's too large, it will cost you more throughout its shortened life. You’ll throw more up-front money
Rona Fischman looks back on 2011 2010 was the best year, ever, in my career. I had worked through the growing pains of establishing my own business (I started in April 2008.) In January 2010, 4 Buyers Real Estate was me and Dianne. By March, I hired Matthew and Sandy. In September, Ron came on
by Rona Fischman As you know, my company only works with buyers because it reduces the conflict of interest that occurs when one agent in an office lists a house that another agent in the office has a buyer who wants to buy it. It is hard to get the highest price for the seller
Dianne Sitting on the front porch Do you like to sit on your front porch, watching people walk by? Having a chance to chat with your neighbors? Or do you prefer a private deck in the back of the house. I am a front-porch kind of person, and the front porch of my antique