What comes up when there’s an ugly divorce

What comes up when there’s an ugly divorce

Brody was referred to me through a mutual friend. He needed help going through his stuff. I met him at his just moved into loft space. He answered the door in a T-shirt, loose fitting blue jeans and flip flops. I was greeted with a big hug and a smile but his face was...
clutter clearing—not that fun

clutter clearing—not that fun

I met my friend and Windermere real estate agent Phillipa for coffee not long ago. I was yammering about the ups and down of biz and said something like, “Everyone has stuff, most of us have too much stuff and feel stuck. I hear people in distress about this ALL...
An easy tip on what to do with Gift Cards

An easy tip on what to do with Gift Cards

How many of you out there have found a Gift Card you thought you lost, you find it (yay!) and then you realize, IT’S EXPIRED. Or, equally frustrating, you’re at the Apple Store and no—you don’t have the $100 gift card on you from when you recycled...
When Homes Sell Too Fast

When Homes Sell Too Fast

PING! Text message comes in. “Can you look at a listing I have in Wallingford, before this weekend? It’s needs an energy clearing.” PING! Next text: “This is Dave Marks, by the way.” Me: “Sure! how about (blahdey blahdey) day and...
Want more energy? Here’s what NOT to do.

Want more energy? Here’s what NOT to do.

“How do you keep yourself from getting drained?” Hands down, this is the #1 question I get asked when people hear what I do for a living. And I used to give really elaborate answers. Answers that would make the person asking the question about getting drained, look...
Going through your stuff matters. Here’s why.

Going through your stuff matters. Here’s why.

I just finished a big project working with a client who is getting ready to sell her home. She needed help going through her stuff so the home could be staged. My client, Joanna, really likes stuff. She just does. Some people do. A lot of people do. It’s comforting...
When Things Blow Up

When Things Blow Up

Not long ago I was cruising by the seafood section at Whole Foods and I heard my name called, “Nicole!”. I whipped around and there was Dave. I’ve known Dave a long time. My friend Shelly used to rent a room in his home and introduced us. Dave and I...