Posted by Annalisa Burgos | July 2, 2009
In this week’s vlog, find out why it’s important to get a pre-approval before you go house hunting. Some curious homebuyers will check out an open house or two before actually evaluating their financial situation, but this is actually one of the top 10 homebuying mistakes that can cost you.
Plus… Backyard. Outdoor kitchen. Outdoor living room. Pool. Deck. Find out which summer season home updates pay off when you sell.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | May 25, 2009



Every time Memorial Day rolls around, my husband dreams about grilling amazing food and entertaining friends in our awesome outdoor kitchen.
But since we live in Manhattan, that dream will have to wait until we can get more acreage. But we can start shopping now. Here’s my collection of favorites from across the Web.
Really love the look of natural stone with stainless steel appliances embedded.
And you have to have a pool with your outdoor kitchen!
The one thing I would add is a walk-up bar built into the pool connecting it to the kitchen area. That way people who are swimming can refill their drinks without getting out of the pool!
And check out FrontDoor.com for tips and inspiration for turning your outdoor area into the perfect oasis.