Richard Chimniak, Realtor Associate

Baseball caps can get bent in the washing machine but hold their shape in the dishwasher, especially inside a contraption like the Ball Cap Washer Don’t wash them with dishes; food can get trapped in the cloth. Action figures and other small toys can ride in a mesh lingerie bag on the top rack (but don’t wash Barbie or she’ll ...

1. Overpersonalize your space - collections of dolls, beer cans, posters, toys, pictures etc ?  Remove the clutter and organize. 2. Let your pets run during showings -  although the dog is cute and harmless, this can intimidate buyers.  Put Tinkerbell in the cage, or take her for a walk. 3. You attend the showings and talk to ...

CFL's (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs) are energy efficent and environmentally friendly. They are the wave of the future. CFL's use 75% less electricity and last up to 10 times longer. Most average about 10,000 hours. If each home replaced just one bulb with a CFL, the nation would save over $600 million in electric bills. Try to use ...

CURRENT MORTGAGE REFOCUSING - FEB 2008 ·        During the refinance boom, lenders would get back to you whenever ·        Bust of the sub-prime market has eliminated a good percentage of buyers ...

1. Patience Patience is one of the most important traits when it comes to saving money. This means waiting until the first wave of product hype has passed, keeping a car for an extra few years before getting another one and waiting until something you want fits into your budget instead of putting it on credit. Patience is often the difference ...

Making Diamonds Shine at Harry Winston The world-famous store typically relies on a professional ultrasonic cleaning machine, says Vice Chairman Peter Schneirla. Instead, you can try this homemade solution that the store also uses: In a bowl, mix two parts hot tap water to one part ammonia, then soak your diamonds for several minutes. (Schneirla ...

According to the 2006 NAR (National Association of Realtors) Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 83% of sellers use full-service brokerage, 9% use limited-service brokerage and 8% use minimal-service such as simply listing the property on the MLS. Consumer satisfaction with the level of brokerage service varies, with 71 percent of sellers saying ...