Real Estate LESSONS from LISA ORME

While I am a real estate broker, and not a home stager by trade, I am a firm believer that staging a home can really make a difference--and knowing what people will not be able to accommodate right up front really is important. Some time ago we listed the home of an elderly woman--a member of the...

I have long stood for the importance of the Code of Ethics followed by REALTORS®,to the extent that I have been involved at the local and state level with the Professional Standards Committee and the Grievance Committees of Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® and the Connecticut Association...

I have this photograph on the desktop of my computer.  It's not a perfect photo by any means... I was on my way home from an appointment down in Hartford, CT and came to a stop sign at the crest of a hill and before me was,....well see for yourself..   So, in spite of a couple of cars coming up t...

This is an article I originally wrote and posted on Helium for their Home Finance Channel @www.helium.com. The concept is very timely in these difficult economic times Our society is carrying way too much debt. We're drowning in it. It's no surprise that studies reveal debt is a destructive force...

The is an article I wrote some time ago--still very timely--about how we handle debt and buying on credit.  (originally posted on Helium at www.Helium.com) Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Our society is carrying way too much debt. We're drowning in it. It's no surprise that studies reveal debt is a destru...

There's a lot going on at 28 Laurel Road! I see contractors vehicles everywhere!                                       The Master's Key Realty is pleased to have sold this previously foreclosed Windsor Locks property. Things are looking up as the new homeowner has this home under extensive renova...

Wish I had written this one myself, but the 6 reasons are ALL good reasons to buy a home in today's market, so I'm re-posting this blog entry by Darrell Walters. (Nice and concise, Darrell!)  If you're ready to buy that first home now, give me a call and I'll help you get started! 1. Affordabilit...

LISA ORME | The Master's Key Realty | lisa@masterskeyrealty.com | (860) 688-1400 74 Spoonville Road, East Granby, CT Bank foreclosure is your opportunity! Family Rm w/FP to large deck, private rear yard. Needs updates and elbow grease, but priced right! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $...

11-2 McClintock Street, New Britain, CT Wonderful 2 BR townhouse with garage   2 BR/1.5 bath Townhome Year Built: 1989 Sq. Footage:  900 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half Levels: 2 Parking: 1 car built-in garage HOA/Condo Fee:  $135 per month DESCRIPTION:  Sweet townhouse with private entry a...