Nice weather we’ve been having lately…nice weather for ducks, that is. It just keeps on raining and raining like there’s no tomorrow, but tomorrow always seems to arrive after today, which it just did once again… and what do you know, it’s raining again. Oh, it’s...
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Dear Sidney – 02/29/2024
I hope I’m not being presumptive or rude in thinking that, after reading your weekly column for over a year, you must be a fellow senior citizen. May I pick your brain as to why at just 75 years old, I am suddenly falling apart, lethargic and pretty much done with the...
Revisiting your home selling strategy: Options after an expired listing
It's not uncommon for homeowners to feel a mix of disappointment and frustration when their house doesn't sell before the listing expires. As a real estate broker, I often meet clients who are unsure about their next steps after facing such a setback. If you're in...
Dear Sidney – 02/22/2024
I’m stuck in a marriage from hell. I was single for a long time. The kids are grown and gone. I own my home. I have a decent job. So what do I go and do? I get swept off my feet by a wheeler-dealer I met on Facebook. Just like that, snap, there are three huge smelly...
Unlocking the potential of home equity: A guide for homeowners
In the realm of homeownership, building equity is often akin to amassing a treasure trove, one that can open up a world of possibilities. Over the past year, homeowners have experienced an impressive increase in home equity, with an average gain of about $20,000. This...
Before beginning this week’s rant, I’d like to thank Dear Sidney for responding to my complaint about all the unsolicited phone calls I get from robots (see Feb. 8 edition). Thank you, Sidney! “There’s gold in them thar hills!” went the cry of the 49ers as they...
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