Rob Thomson

Making Your Tiny Kitchen More Appealing for Buyers

If you’re one of those many people who is planning on doing upgrades and renovations to your kitchen before putting their kitchen on the market, you are in good company. Many home owners have caught on that the more inviting that their home is when ... Read >

Creating a Nurturing Atmosphere to Sell Your Home

In our current economic climate, with so many stresses looming for many people, it can be worthwhile to accent the relaxing aspects of your home for prospective buyers and encourage a nurturing feeling in your home. One of the ways that you can do thi... Read >

Four More Banks Fail in 2010 While Real Estate Recovery Struggles

Americans looking for choices in banking are going to find it a little tougher to find options as of this month. Topping last year’s 140 bank closures, the recent situation with an additional 4 failed banks brings the number of failed banks this year t... Read >

With Home Prices On The Slide Again, Will Home Ownership Recover?

The nation has been eagerly watching for signs of economic recovery ever since the beginning of the current financial downslide. Over the past few months there have been rumblings of a possible economic recovery but economists are stating now that we a... Read >

Selling Your Home in a Buyers Market

Not only are we currently experiencing a buyers market, but a sluggish market as well. This can be the worst possible combination for any home seller. Just as in any challenging situation, sellers need to understand the pitfalls and offer a product that n... Read >

Golden Oak Disney Magic at $8 Million a Pop!

Make way for Golden Oak, the latest addition to Walt Disney World® Resort. During a time when Florida luxury properties are selling for record lows, and foreclosures are sweeping the nation, Disney is launching an upscale vacation home development. Named ... Read >

Florida Condo Repairs - Costly Oversights

Residents of the Dolphin Tower in Sarasota are being evacuated after a reported crack was discovered in the concrete. "The city said until it's stabilized, they want everyone out of the building," said Rick Mowery, a superintendent of the building at... Read >

Redecorate Without Breaking the Bank

Is your decor stuck in a time tunnel? Don't feel bad, it's a common trap for many homeowners. They have comfortable furniture that's been around for years and still in fairly good shape. It may be slightly faded, or perhaps the cushions are not as cushy a... Read >

Create a Backyard Getaway

A few years ago, we were landscaping our new home and had a consultant come in to give us some ideas. Following behind while she viewed the property, I feverishly took notes as she made suggestions. I figured we'd have a bit of grass, a couple walkways... Read >

Palm Beach Mall Tug-Of-War

Just when you thought it was safe to buy Florida property, another case of "eminent domain" rears its ugly head. Eminent domain was one of those rarely enforced laws that was all but forgotten until 2006 when Riviera Beach officials decided to seize 4... Read >

Make Your Florida Garden Thrive

Landscaping a Florida yard has some challenges that are not necessarily issues in other parts of the country. Some of the most beautiful plants thrive here, but others don't do so well. Before you begin planning your fair weather garden, you might want t... Read >

Keeping Your Cool - Tips for Cooling Your Home During the Summer Months

With summer upon us we all face the same challenge of keeping our homes at a bearable temperature. Of course we can crank up the air conditioner and maintain a chilly living space; however, with rising energy costs and our increased awareness of environme... Read >

International Clients Bolstering US Real Estate Sales

Foreign buyers are showing increased interest in purchasing US properties. The recent economic crisis has resulted in greatly depreciated values of real estate, and savvy investors from around the globe are taking notice. In certain regions of the cou... Read >

Garden Gallery

Move over garden gnomes, pink flamingos, and pinwheel wind catchers, the look and feel of garden decor has stepped up a notch or two. With the advent of outdoor living spaces, patio kitchens and elaborate deck designs, home owners are spending more time i... Read >

The Canadians Are Coming!

Canadian snow-birds have been swapping the cold northern winters for some welcome sunshine south of the border, for decades. And although they've always contributed significantly to the real estate market in the southern US, the past couple of years has s... Read >