A 3 day outdoor harvest feast in Plymouth, MA in 1621 began what we call Thanksgiving. At this feast, the English settlers were outnumbered by the natives from the Wampanoag Tribe, who brought most of the food. The menu included mostly venison (deer) and there were no mashed potatoes. Today, there are 574 federally recognized Native American tribes,...

The US Treasury Department, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is requiring many companies to report their company owners into a secure and non-public database (called Beneficial Ownership Information Report/BOIR), which only takes a few minutes. The required reporting was created to help the government protect our economic and national security, as corporate anonymity can put law abiding businesses...

Veterans Day, November 11th is a US national holiday, honoring veterans of the armed forces. The observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and it is often remembered by the burial of an unknown soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. In Canada, Britain, Australia, and France,...

Very importantly, you’ll want to work with a real estate broker who understands the probate process. As probate real estate specialists, we work with executors/administrators - who have an extensive list of obligations - and will let you know what to expect and what is required in this difficult process, as there are very specific steps which need...

The Borden-Lombardi Realty brokers are both UCONN grads and very optimistic about UCONN'S basketball season! Last night (10/18) was “First Night”, the fun first practice. Much preparation and hard work is needed, but the UCONN Men can win it all again and the UCONN Ladies can be the next champs. Preparation and hard work never scared us, if...

To all in the storm areas, we hope that you are uninjured and stay safe from the storms - including the debris and storm surge - and that you get some rest after this long and frightening experience. If you are in Florida and need immediate assistance, please visit RotaryFL.org for resources. For other needed assistance, you may...

A seller client - whose home is under contract - told me that she and her son had found gold! I jokingly said “Great, is there any left over for me?” Then she said “Liane, the gold is you and your husband helping me to prepare my home for sale!“ Words like that make the extra work we...

September is a important month, with Grandparents Day on 9/08, Patriot Day on 9/11, R U OK Day on 9/12, National Assisted Living Week from 9/08-9/14, and Autumn Equinox on 9/22 (beginning our Fall season). Borden-Lombardi Realty has a Sales Specialist and a Senior Real Estate Specialist and we are happy to help you with your real estate...

Labor Day honors our workers for their contributions to the economy, society, and to America. Around Labor Day is still a great time to sell because the best home prices traditionally occur during warm weather. If you are considering selling, we offer our traditional home listing, or the 1% home listing for extra savings. At Borden-Lombardi Realty we...

People often move for health reasons, milder weather, or to be close to family/friends. A recent survey said that tree filled neighborhoods may reduce the risk of heart disease. Sell and save with a 1% home listing, or a traditional listing by Borden-Lombardi Realty! The brokers at Borden-Lombardi Realty have 50 years of experience and are happy to...

If you'd like to sell your home and save money, Borden-Lombardi Realty's Discount Home Listing - with a 1% listing commission - is for you. The brokers at Borden-Lombardi Realty have 50 years of experience and we are happy to help you. If you would rather have more help, does a full service listing interest you? With award...

If you'd like to fly through your next home sale with less turbulence, sell and save with a 1% home listing, or a traditional top service listing by Borden-Lombardi Realty! The brokers at Borden-Lombardi Realty have 50 years of real estate experience (and some experience flying a remote control plane) and we will be happy to help you....