Homeownership has taken a beating over the past few years. With all of the foreclosures and the falling home prices, many people have questioned whether renting would be better. My feeling is that the industry (mortgage bankers, underwriters, the secondary market and yes, even some real estate agents) lost its way. Back in the late 1980's [...]

Homeownership has taken a beating over the past few years. With all of the foreclosures and the falling home prices, many people have questioned whether renting would be better. My feeling is that the industry (mortgage bankers, underwriters, the secondary market and yes, even some real estate agents) lost its way. Back in the late 1980's [...]

A very successful Arts and Artisans Fair this past Saturday. The weather was perfect, the crowds were large and the vendors were happy. The kitchen was run by Peg Mason and did very well as did the Used Book Sale. The Fair benefits the [...]

A very successful Arts and Artisans Fair this past Saturday. The weather was perfect, the crowds were large and the vendors were happy. The kitchen was run by Peg Mason and did very well as did the Used Book Sale. The Fair benefits the [...]

Remember to stop into Peter Worrall's store on Route 5 in Lovell. The collection of items is wide-ranging and The Wonder Store is a great spot to look for not only small collectibles but large items such as tables, bureaus, lamps and much [...]

Remember to stop into Peter Worrall's store on Route 5 in Lovell. The collection of items is wide-ranging and The Wonder Store is a great spot to look for not only small collectibles but large items such as tables, bureaus, lamps and much [...]

Over a period of several days, Norris Bennett and his crew cleared the front yard of this wonderful old home. Over the years while the home was vacant, trees and bushes took control of the yard. So thick and tall was the growth that it was sometimes hard to see the house! After the ground was cleared, a new holding tank and leach field for [...]

Over a period of several days, Norris Bennett and his crew cleared the front yard of this wonderful old home. Over the years while the home was vacant, trees and bushes took control of the yard. So thick and tall was the growth that it was sometimes hard to see the house! After the ground was cleared, a new holding tank and leach field for [...]

Here's a story that summarizes marketplace changes that I have witnessed over the past few years. CNBC's Death of the McMansion:Era of Huge Homes is Over discusses how the average square footage of new homes has been dropping. In the 1960's, the average new home had roughly 1,200 square feet. In the 1980's, it was 1,710 and exploded to 2,300 [...]

Here's a story that summarizes marketplace changes that I have witnessed over the past few years. CNBC's Death of the McMansion:Era of Huge Homes is Over discusses how the average square footage of new homes has been dropping. In the 1960's, the average new home had roughly 1,200 square feet. In the 1980's, it was 1,710 and exploded to 2,300 [...]