Real Estate LESSONS from LISA ORME

Mr. & Mrs. For-Sale-By-Owner, I applaud you in your desire to take on the job of selling your home yourself. Especially in the current economy. You are in the company of large numbers of people who have gone before you in the attempt to "SAVE" the money that you would otherwise pay to a real esta...

I walked back into my office and had to look twice. It caught me by surprise, because I guess I just wasn't expecting it!  Yes, that IS what it was:  a SWEATER on the back of my chair! I didn't even remember grabbing it as I walked out of my house this morning, but here it was. The evidence is cl...

Welcome to another of my Priority One series of blog entries.  I am choosing to start my week on Active Rain on Sunday with a post about about the Christian walk or something from the Word of God that has been encouragement to me. This week I have been very busy... and at times, very tired.  I ha...

Use Craigslist? To sell a HOUSE? Well, why not? After all, it's free! And that is a huge reason to incorporate this into your marketing plan. The number of people who search Craigslist for anything and everything, including houses, is the other great reason. Whether you are a homeowner trying to ...

Looking to find an apartment in Hartford, CT? Here are some thoughts to help you make the best choice. AFFORDABILITY. First and foremost, determine your budget. There's a huge range of housing both in the city of Hartford as well as the immediately outlying suburbs. Knowing exactly what you can a...

Well today I start the second half of the 30 Blogs in 30 Days Challenge!  When i joined this journey to Become a Better Blogger with Karen Bernetti, I had an inkling, but not really a full-fledged understanding of the commitment and self-discipline it would require to complete the challenge. When...

Well everyone, I hope you all enjoyed your holiday today. Labor Day is an unique American holiday to celebrate the strength, prosperity and freedom we enjoy as a nation because of the legacy of America's workforce over the decades. This holiday is different from so many others we celebrate becaus...

Welcome to my Priority One series of blog entries!  I am choosing to start my week on Active Rain on Sunday with a post about something from the Word of God that has been encouragement to me. Yesterday I wrote a post entitled A Long Day at Work -- and My Grass is STILL Growing!  I was lamenting a...

I had good intentions and I started the day with a list that seemed pretty do-able: Office Windsor center- get online and check vendors for addresses for pictures to be taken New Britain - condo inspection, drop off notice for special meeting, stop in at client's to set appointment to update CMA ...

It's been a little slower paced day here in the office today.  And once in a while that's okay. It was a good thing today, as I like to respond back to those who comment on my posts, and I've been working hard on the 30 Blogs in 30 Days Challenge.  I had a features today and yesterday on Active R...