VI-GNETTE - vin'yet - noun 1: A BRIEF BUT WONDERFUL SCENE “In the world of interior design, a Vignette is a small, pleasing picture formed by grouping several objects — think of it as a pocket-size table arrangement that tells a story about you and your home.” In my world of Real Estate Brokerage and marketing a property for sale, I credit both the literal, and figurative meanings of this simple phrase as a secret to my success. In fact, I hereby officially change the word V

HOLD ONTO YOUR HAT! THE IMPACT OF NEW RESPA / TILA REGULATIONS ON SELLING AND BUYING REAL ESTATE Most people take a mortgage when buying a home. Most sellers of property sell their home to a buyer taking a mortgage. So while the topic may seem dry, it is important to understand October, 2015 changes to RESPA / TILA regulations that will impact all buyers and sellers in a Real Estate transaction involving a mortgage loan. RESPA stands for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures

SHOW OFF LIKE A BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS COVER Melons are my secret weapon! In 2012 I bit the bullet and gave myself the gift of a new kitchen. The hubby and I addressed most of the 1980‘s Miami-Vice style decor issues immediately when we bought our home save one major project: The Kitchen. It was the least offensive room in the house so we agreed we would “live with it” until the built in refrigerator died. Bad decision. That sucker took 12 more years to kick the bucket! I u