It Takes a Heap of Livin’ to Make a House a Home

Ahh . . . home. It’s a place, an address, a location for our stuff. But we all know that’s only the beginning. There’s also an emotional, nostalgic, comforting side of home. Poets, screenwriters, newscasters and authors know about home and feelings. When they connect them, we’re reaching for the Kleenex®. Read More

Who You Gonna Call? How to Choose a Real Estate Professional

At every point in the ebb and flow of economic prosperity, buying and selling a home (or other property) has confounded the most level-headed people among us. It’s a complicated process with strong emotional currents and repercussions. Will she get the home of her dreams? Will he sell his home in time to make the big move? The results of a property transaction can affect the courses of lives on both sides: buying and selling. Read More

Ready to Sell? Create the Right Look for the Buyer

Life used to be simpler. To sell a home in an “up” market, you might be told to “make it homey” with a pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove and a cinnamon-filled apple pie baking in the oven. Read More

 

Historic Salisbury Tour Celebrates Its 35th Year

The tradition of touring historic Salisbury homes is approaching its 35th year this October. The tour is a crash course in architecture, history, restoration and antiques. Historic Salisbury Foundation, which organizes the event, uses its funds to save historic homes. Read More