ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2012
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Have you ever tried to fit something through a doorway, just to find that the door itself was in the way? Just ask anyone who has ever been confined to a wheelchair at some point in time, they will tell you that most doorways are too narrow to begin with. One solution is to remove the door altoge...
02/23/2012
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Aging in Place, as defined by Wiki, is "the ability to live in one's own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably possible". Think about that for a moment ... think about the home you are living in right now. It may be a little too big if you are an empty nester...
02/20/2012
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As a Native Oregonian, I love it when I see other Oregonians representing their home State in a good light. Haley Johnsen, from Beaverton, is doing just that. Last night, American Idol aired a performance featuring Haley, Reed Grimm, Elise Testone, and Eben Christian Franckewitz. It was a fant...
02/17/2012
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Aging in Place, as defined by Wiki, is "the ability to live in one's own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably possible". Universal Design has an important role when it comes to the Aging in Place concept. Before I start talking about Universal Design, let me ...
02/08/2012
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Aging in Place, as defined by Wiki, is "the ability to live in one's own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably possible". Aging in Place is quickly becoming the new frontier, largely due to the baby boomers. *Beginning January 1, 2006, on average, a new 60 y...
02/07/2012
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Wow ... someone has come up with a real beaut. I received an offer to have a company submit one of my domain names to search engines so my customers can find me easier. And for only $499.00, they will submit my domain name for life. I'm always leery when I'm offered something "for life" becau...
02/06/2012
Cotati Station is one of the newest communities in Cotati, just a few blocks away from Sonoma State University. Aptly named for the its proximity to the future commuter train station, these townhomes are perfect for a busy family or SSU students who prefer to live off campus. This 3 bedroom (p...
02/06/2012
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When I started blogging in 2010, I wasn't really sure what the benefits would be. At the very least, I was hoping to gain exposure in my community and ultimately drum up some real estate business. What I wasn't expecting, among other things, was to be contacted by people from all over the world w...
02/05/2012
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My maternal Grandmother, who was 84 at the time, broke her hip in her own apartment. Lucky for us, an attentive Meals on Wheels driver determined she was hurt and called for help. My Mom made the decision to move her Mother to a "retirement home" as soon as she was discharged from the hospital. O...
02/02/2012