9 tips for a warm and cozy home showing in the dead of winter

Showing a home in the dead of winter has its own quirks, especially in a snowy market. Here are a few tips to liven up your cold-weather listing. Continue reading

Win the winter sales slowdown with these 5 cozy real estate listing tips

Sellers who highlight their home’s coziest winter features can stand out in what is traditionally considered a slower time for sales, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Monday. Continue reading

Winter Reading Picks to Intrigue and Inspire

A book. That’s the answer, whether the question is what makes a great holiday gift or what will see you through a chilly winter weekend.  Or maybe the answer is plural: Books. “In winter, I jump into bigger books like Richard Powers’ The Overstory, say… Continue reading

16 things newbies should do in a slow selling season

Worried about the winter slump? Here are some things to keep you busy — and to prepare you for the spring market. Continue reading

7 Tips for Being a Successful Snowbird

In the next few months, thousands of northerners — so-called “snowbirds” — will escape their snowy, cold climates to spend the winter in warm, sunny spots in the southern or western part of the United States. My wife and I will be among them. We’ve bee… Continue reading

How to Stay Fit Through a Long Winter

Anyone living north of the Mason-Dixon line knows that winter can be a big obstacle to staying fit. Cold temperatures, short days and icy sidewalks can all conspire to keep you indoors and on the couch. Add to that a season of holiday merrymaking and t… Continue reading