The Gift of High Standards
It has been a year of new directions for us here at Warburg, and because of that I particularly want to express my profound belief in our guiding principles, and my fervent wish that they continue… More
It has been a year of new directions for us here at Warburg, and because of that I particularly want to express my profound belief in our guiding principles, and my fervent wish that they continue… More
So you have decided to put your property on the market. Maybe you need something bigger, or smaller. Maybe you’ve been transferred for work. Maybe it belonged to your late parents. Regardless, the steps and process… More
As I wing my way east across the country for the third time this month, I look forward to getting home. What a powerful concept home is! For me, a fifth generation New Yorker who loves… More
Life is too short to spend too much of our time worrying about ourselves or a loved one becoming ill or dying. There’s no escaping the inevitable, however, and it’s extremely important to prepare for anything… More
My son and daughter in law are contemplating the purchase of a house in Boulder, Colorado. Involving myself (slightly) in their search has reminded me of advice I gave to first time home buyers at an earlier… More
It’s always fun to hobnob with your peers. This past week I attended the International Luxury Real Estate Conference held by luxuryrealestate.com in Boston. I was delighted to have been asked to present on “Negotiating” and… More
Co-op prices lag condo prices. Year after year, the percentage increase in value for condominiums, which buyers own outright, has been higher than for co-ops, in which buyers own shares in the co-op corporation and most… More
Ever wonder if your bid is going to be enough to win the house of your dreams? If so, there’s a little secret about the bidding process that all homebuyers should—but don’t always—know; it’s not all… More
Although I have been out of college for over 40 years, I still think of September as the beginning of the new year. And in the real estate brokerage business September really IS the beginning of… More
I like to joke that, for many sellers, there are only two possible ways to regard the work of their real estate agents. If their property sells quickly, the seller fears the agent underpriced it. If… More