Maria Gilda Racelis' Blog

Who says holding grudges is a bad thing? If you want to become better, make holding grudges as part of your New Year's resolutions.  We get advice such as "forgive and forget" and "bury the hatchet' when we linger long enough on bad and bitter experiences caused by other people. It seems that gru...

Once again, Active Rain community has become my "go-to" resource yesterday. When my husband texted me about his friend's distraught mother who is trying to sell her modest home in Wingdale, New York, there was no thought direction that led me any other way but to the active rain site. When it com...

Fair Housing is a mandatory course in Continuing Education for Real Estate licensees for a reason. Its violation is one of the most common in our industry. If you are a licensee engaged in rentals, pay attention to this as it may save you a lawsuit in the future.  A listing agent was showing a re...

15 Vernon Road in Bolton Connecticut is a delightful remodeled lakefront property in Bolton Connecticut. It boasts almost 100-feet of water frontage.This tastefully remodeled ranch in will delight you as you step inside the living room. The open-floor layout is adorned by picture windows beaming ...

Lakefront Home in Connecticut. 37 Keeney Road Bolton. 37 Keeney Road is a fantastic lakefront property located in Lower Bolton Lake. It's a rare occasion that a YEAR-ROUND home in this established and quiet lakeside neighborhood becomes available for sale. This solid 1284-square foot, two-bedroom...

My listings usually come from past clients who stay loyal to my service. Fortunately, when my past buyers decided to sell one of their lakefront homes, my husband already has his pilot license,  So when I told him that I planned on doing drone shots and video for my listing, he expressed his inte...

Manchester Connecticut is situated in the central part of the State of Connecticut. The town of Manchester offers easy access or commute convenience because of the three interstate highways which are accessible within the cityI-384 leads to Providence, RI.I-84 takes you to Massachusetts and New Y...

Manchester Connecticut is situated in the central part of the State of Connecticut. The town of Manchester offers easy access or commute convenience because of the three interstate highways which are accessible within the cityI-384 leads to Providence, RI.I-84 takes you to Massachusetts and New Y...

Dawn is Hope rising after a long dark night. It's the ember glowing in the fields of clouds and mantle of still waters.Jing R. 1.13.2019   

While fighting cold bursts of air sweeping into Munich train station Hauptbahnhof, a couple, after a few exchanges, asked me why I was traveling by myself. It was the first time I was asked this question but I wasn't surprised at all. The answer was simple. "I want to see many parts of the world....