It’s an unfortunate truth – as long as a system exists, there will be people who will attempt to defraud it. Given the large sums of money people tend to deal with, mortgages are a particularly attractive, juicy target for such criminals. It’s imperative to recognize the signs that you might be in their crosshairs, lest you end up going from a target to a victim.  SAM SHALOMJUN 28, 2019 SHARE The following is a guest post from Ryan B. Bormaster A mortgage is the biggest,... read more

How Much do you Really Know About Your Roof? Starting from the Inside-Out Insulation and ventilation are both key to having a firmly supported roof and a warmer or cooler house, depending on the season. Proper ventilation keeps the shingles intact longer because the flow of air keeps the roof cooler. Insulation saves you money because it keeps the heat in and ventilates the cool air so your house can stay cool during the heat of the summer with a lower cost in air conditioning.   What Lies Underneath Did you k... read more

Most of you have probably heard the buzz about Marie Kondo's new Netflix series, Tidying Up, where the tidying expert helps families simplify and organize their lives.  Since the show aired there has been a significant movement of influencers and brands promoting the idea of simplifying your life.  I for one am beyond excited about it.  I love seeing products, resources and ideas surrounding minimalism.  The notion that creating simplicity in your life brings joy, reduces stress, and allows you ... read more

Are you curious about what the 2019 Real Estate market will look like? Housing prices have had a significant increase over the last couple of years.  In 2018 alone, there was an increase in home prices of around 5.6%, but as most people have noticed, the real estate craze started to slow down towards the end of the year.  What does this mean for 2019?  Experts are projecting that though there is a softening in the market, there will still be an increase in home prices, it will just be at a ... read more

  Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties has been named to the prestigious Coldwell Banker® Chairman’s Circle. This designation is awarded to companies who attained closed adjusted gross commission income of $9,500,000 or more during the 2017 calendar year. Only the top 7% of all Coldwell Banker companies in North America qualified and Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties is one of only 56 Coldwell Banker companies throughout the world to receive this distinguished award.   “As par... read more