estate sales

When planning an estate sale, many people struggle with the long process of sorting and selling items with such strong emotional ties. With an increasingly aging population in the U.S., more and more people will experience this struggle. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for what you need to do, you can […]...

Four Sales provided an estate sale, followed by total clean-out of property, once the sale was completed (i.e., provided donation and trash trucks, time and labor to remove any remaining, unsold items from the property (which, in fact, was very little).  Extremely well-orchestrated procedure, from beginning to end.  The set-up team was great, e...

Realtors constantly struggle with getting buyers to look past the home decorating decisions of sellers. They also know that little things like less-than-clean kitchens or the smell of kitty litter can turn off a prospective buyer from a listing that otherwise meets all their criteria. Help your sellers get the most of their showings during [&hellip...

When homeowners decide to sell a house, they give it some “curb appeal” to entice buyers. A few cosmetic touch-ups and aesthetic upgrades can bring a better price and faster sale. You can apply the same theory to selling your car. Even if it runs great, its appearance matters to car shoppers. A few upgrades […]...

Though the falling leaves are beautiful during this chilly season, homeowners everywhere are dreading the extra seasonal chore of raking them from their yards. However, there are alternatives; leaf blowers and similar attachments for lawn mowers that pick up leaves and shred them into compost. Some leaf blowers also have attachments to become snow ...

As the leaves change, the weather cools, and the sun sets a tad bit sooner each day, we realize that fall is among us. It’s time to pull out our jackets and scarves and trek through the brisk mornings and evenings to and from work. Why not be the most fashionable, while wearing vintage couture […]...

Art will last forever — as long as you take the appropriate protective measures. AXA Art, an insurance company specializing in providing coverage for works of art, suffered more than $40 million in losses in New York City as the result of Hurricane Sandy. While your losses in artwork might not reach quite those levels, […]...

Summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner, which means warm nights indoors and participating in winter hobbies. Baking is a huge attraction as the seasons change because it is so calming and slow-paced. While cookies and cakes are sweet and taste great on any occasion, many folks forget that fresh dough […]...

Carnival Glass is one of the most beautiful, unique and the shiniest of the moulded or pressed glasses. The thinner and finer the glass, the more expensive it becomes because it so much more challenging to mould and shape into the artist’s creation. Carnival Glass is so rare that if it is produced in this […]...

Vintage tea sets have been around for centuries. The sets are made up of 5 pieces, a coffee server, teapot, sugar bowl, creamer and tray. So when visiting an estate sale be aware of the count! Brands like Reed & Barton, Alessi, Cuisinox and William Rogers are some of the most exquisite fine silver plated […]...