There’s a lot of mistrust out there these days. In a year of politics and big-bank scandals, it seems like you can’t even turn around without someone doing something shady. When one person says this, another person says that, and a third party says something completely different, how do you know who to trust? Continue reading →

An estate sale is a great way for a seller to part with items that he or she needs to let go of. Whether it’s due to the death of a loved one or a parting or a marriage, at an estate sale is a great was to sell it all in one place. The professionals at Heritage Estate Sales will handle everything from the set up to the clean up so that you can simply move on with your life. Continue reading →

Have you ever watched a television show and thought how elegant and organized the sets looked? From simple talk shows to a standard sit-com, everything is placed just perfectly to be pleasing to the eyes of a viewer. The goal is to make you feel comfortable; as if you could find yourself sitting in Ellen’s living room, or having a cup of tea with Sheldon. Continue reading →

There are plenty of reasons why people have estate sales. When a loved one passes, those they leave behind are not only left with feelings of sadness and loss, but they are also left to put their loved ones possessions to rest. An estate sale is a great way to give new life to the items once owned and cherished by those who have moved on from this life. Continue reading →

Do you like music? Who doesn’t, right? Music sets the tone for any situation. When stressed, it can calm the nerves; when ready to party, it can get you dancing; when getting married, it’s the perfect backdrop to love. Did you also know that music has the power to make you some money? But it might not be in the way you think. Continue reading →

If you’re planning an estate sale, there are a few things that you should know about selling your silverware.

Yes, we’re talking about the matching set of knives, spoons, and forks that you’ve been using (or storing for a special occasion) for many years. Antique dealers, as well as gold and silver exchanges, have seen an influx of sterling silver flatware coming through the doors in recent years. It seems that the generation of today is less concerned with keeping pieces in the family and more concerned with unburdening their load; especially when it comes to a lucrative monetary exchange. Continue reading →

Through life’s uncertain circumstances, you’ve found yourself in charge of your parent’s estate. Maybe they’ve moved into a retirement community, or maybe they’ve left this world and gone on to a better place. Either way, they left behind a lot of stuff and the idea of going through every nook and cranny of their estate has left you with more anxiety than you care to handle. Continue reading →

Are you ready to downsize from your large home to a smaller condo? Have all of the kids left the nest, never to return? Have you worked your last day and are ready to retire? Are you dreaming of taking a long vacation to a distant land?

If the answer to any of these question is “yes,” we have only one question for you: What are you planning to do with your estate? Continue reading →

There you are, wandering around an estate sale when you see it; a gorgeous painting that looks like it was done by one of the Masters. You try to hide your excitement and casually stroll over. At this price, can it possibly be real? Or are the sellers just unaware that this is a true gem?

Discovering a hidden art treasure is like finding a needle in a haystack. Most of the works are priced well if they are truly authentic. If the price is too good to be true, it often is. But every so often, a person can get lucky and find just the right piece at just the right price. Continue reading →

Are you considering purchasing some pearl jewelry? Have a family heirloom that might have real pearls? There are a few visual tests you can do to determine whether what you have is a fake or the ‘real deal’. Continue reading →