In the wake of the 9/11 terror attack, the site of the World Trade Center was immediately christened “Ground Zero”; a term normally used to describe the epicenter of sites where destruction has been caused by the detonation of a nuclear weapon. Of course, the attack that took nearly 3,000 lives and two of the …
2016 Continues its Cull of Legendary Artists with Death of Gene Wilder
Prolific actor Gene Wilder, well known for his starring roles in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein, and Blazing Saddles, died in his Stamford, Connecticut real estate on August 29th saying goodbye to the celebrities. The loss is felt keenly by greats in the film industry, including producer / director Mel Brooks, who …
Should you Recommend a Remodel to your Real Estate Client?
If your real estate client has a home that is slow to sell, or has significant issues with appeal, recommending a remodel may be a good idea. Then again, you may have a client with a perfectly sell-able home, who has ideas that a remodel will significantly increase the ask price – and may end …
Top US Cities for Olympic Medalists – Past, Present, and Future
The 2016 Olympics in Rio are in full swing, and the US teams are bringing home medals by the dozens. Which US cities have the most medalists to boast, and which cities are best for returning Olympic heroes? Olympians of the Past By birthplace, three of the biggest cities in the US naturally stand out …
Haunted Houses in Florida: a Top 5
When you think of Florida, you think about the beach, good times, sunny days… no wonder their official nickname is “The Sunshine State”. It’s a place blessed by God’s light with fantastic weather year-round, happy and friendly people, a lot of diversity and culture – which normally leads to enlightenment. But where there is …