Deb Halsey's (debhalsey) Blog

We can all sleep, now that we know that Paul Tudor Jones is in the process of building the famous Christmas Display at his home in Belle Haven. All sarcasm aside, it has been spectacular display, and no doubt, with pressure from the community to continue the tradition that began in 2000 - it's li...

RECIPE FOR A BROKEN DEAL    INGREDIENTS ORDER OF MIXING IS IMPORTANT   Sole Owner Husband of Owner  House Agent Illness Family of owner's husband 1 friend who has never visited the couple in their home until this week Perspective tenant Loud mouth husband of daughter   Combine together, in one ho...

"Cyber-Monday' Sales Surpass $1B  We know what you're doing at work: Online sales on Cyber-Monday-the Monday following Thanksgiving-surpassed $1 billion for the first time, and nearly half those sales came from work computers. The overall figure is up 16 percent from last year and goes nicely wit...

Recipe for a broken deal  INGREDIENTS ORDER OF MIXING IS IMPORTANT  Sole Owner Husband of Owner  House Agent Illness Family of owner's husband 1 friend who has never visited the couple in their home until this week Perspective tenant Loud mouth husband of daughter Combine together in one house, t...

  According to the Wilton, CT police,  sometime between 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 26 and 7:30 a.m. the next morning, vandals gained access to a home at 32 Charter Oak Dr., Wilton, CT and ruined a large portion of the expensive renovations being done on the property. One of the contractors working on the ...

  Take a guess at what is the most expensive home is in the US at the moment. It's NOT Candy Spelling's Holmby Hills, Calif. 56,000+ square foot mansion, listed at $150 million or $2700 per sq. ft.   Per square foot, the most expensive house is this beachfront shack in Carpinteria, Calif.       T...

Upon moving back to Greenwich after living in Sausalito for 2 years, we heard through our family grapevine, that there was an adorable back country cottage for rent. It is located on 8+ gorgeous acres, down a quiet country lane of country bliss - and so we jumped on it. It was temporary (as I cle...

What works for success in sales in 2010? Tenacity? "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again." The "in your face approach"? - "The sqeaky wheel gets the oil" The aloof approach? "You need me more than I need you." Creating a sense of Urgency "For a limited time only" When I was selling h...

Whether it is a sentimental pictorial journey for old time sake, or a cathartic release of grief (like this one that I created after losing 2 kitties within a short time), or a brag book for your business achievements, or a house closing gift for your clients...   My Publisher offers one of the ...

The right situation is often hard to find, so this may help to save time for both of us.  I am white (although you don't have to be), born in 1966 (although your age is not a criteria for me). I am great shape, entertaining and family are positives and my surroundings are beautiful, clean and wel...