Plight of “The Kind-of-Dated House” The good is the enemy of the great. –Voltaire When it comes to enticing Buyers, “all new” is good (assuming it’s well-done). “Hopelessly dated” isn’t so good, but when that’s the case, at least it’s usually apparent to everyone (including the owner) — and priced accordingly. Which leaves the big,...Read More
The Fog-Enveloped House I’m not sure whether this photo is intended to convey cozy quaintness — or that the home is enveloped in low-lying fog. Either way, I don’t think the “fuzzy fringes” effect is especially helpful. While it can connote a sense of nostalgia (“it’s Grandma’s house!”), my (Realtor’s) association is with a dated...Read More
