Who doesn't love a deal? I know I do. Having grown up as the son of an antique dealer I heard my father for many years negotiating when purchasing items for stock and when he was selling as well. It made me a better negotiator when I followed him into the business many years later. When every penny counts and it is your business you tend to study how to be a good negotiator.Main Line and Chester County buyers and sellers of real estate want a good deal and using an agent with excellent negotiation skills is a good beginning. But how do you get the best deal?There are many styles of negotiation win-win, win everything etc. But the best way to negotiate is to make sure both sides get most of what they want but probably not everything.For buyers the past few years have been brutal, with of... 03/12/2025

 My Mother had a significant influence on my life. My Mother loved life and was grateful to be alive and for all she had. She was an orphan in her teenage years and lived with her sister in a home. She had a voice like an angel and sang all the time. Music was always playing in our house, and we were always singing. My older sister Sarae influenced me also, as she was like a second mom, and we were 10 years apart. My Father also loved music and was always reading and doing puzzles. I was always encouraged to play instruments and sports. I loved swimming and I played violin in the orchestra in school. People always say I look just like my Mother; she was vivacious. Although we loved to sing, no one had my Mother's voice, so my Mom sent me to dance school. Although my Mother was only 4'10... 03/10/2025

As Spring rapidly approaches you may be considering is now the right time to sell your home? Kenny Chesney said:“Sunshine and spring bring out the best in everyone.”There are many things that go into deciding if now is the right time to sell your home. What are you trying to achieve? Is it to downsize or buy a larger home due to changes in family circumstances? Are you dealing with a death or divorce situation?Sometimes a time just comes when you know you need or want to move for a variety of reasons. When it is time, that is the time to move and sell your home.There is no right time specifically, it all depends on your situation. People often believe Spring is the best time to sell, however statistics actually show the best prices generally are achieved in the Fall.Anne Bradstreet said... 03/14/2025

As I was out walking today I came upon these little cheery yellow flowers in a sea of fallen winter brown leaves.  The dormant plant life is waking up!  Spring is coming!  03/11/2025