Michigan winter weather.... snow, ice, blowing, drifting... now raining, pouring, heavy rain overnight...tomorrow dropping temps and lots of snow. We have change of seasons 24/7 with spring like driving one day and winter the next. Ice hidden under the snow is now slippery and exposed. Toda
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01/24/2010
Sooner or later it will happen. A member of your family will need you to be their advocate when they are going through a hospitalization and/or require a care facility and maybe eventually an assisted living home. I have been through many family situations where I needed to be there and speak
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01/24/2010
I had the chance of a lifetime this past week. I received two offers on one of my listings..I presented the offers, both had strong points and one had some trap doors. I explained in detail both offers to the seller. Michigan still has its 15% unemployment as the nation's leader, as a result the
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01/24/2010
CINNAMON ROLLS Melt and combine: 1 stick oleo 1 cup brown sugar 2 TBSP milk 1/2 TSP cinnamon Add 1 large box vanilla pudding (not instant) 6oz and nuts Grease t 9 x 13 pan Pull apart 1 loaf frozen bread in squares. Pour above liquid over squares. Break up other loaf and place on top. Cover pan
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01/22/2010
Gary L. White | FlexIt Realty | 616-784-2360 20397 Dewey Rd, Howard City, MI Charming home rebuilt from the floor up, 5 acres, new carpet, flooring, windows, cabinets, extra 40x60 barn and more 3BR/1+1BA Single Family House offered at $124,900 Year Built 1901 Sq Footage 1,800 Bedrooms 3 Bathroom
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01/22/2010
The blogging journey is different for everyone. The platform that allows blogging can be an open or closed forum depending on your decisions. Active Rain emerges as a platform sometimes helping sometimes making me wonder...but they have to do what they have to do. I appreciate my opportunity t
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01/17/2010
Locally the publicity has been little but the impact could be large. A local regional bank, Byron Bank was just purchased by Cemical Bank based in Midland Michigan. On the surface the small local bank tha had been know for taking care of it's old communities may have subtle changes not apparent
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01/17/2010
Michigan still hovers as the highest in the nation for unemployment. The 15% unemployment number is almost a blessing that it isn't worse. The missions, food banks and social service agencies are working beyond capacity. Donations are down and people who thought they never would have to have th
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01/17/2010
Most sellers know by now they may qualify for a tax credit as a buyer when they sell without being a first time buyer. If you have owned your current residence for eight years, lived in your home five out of the last eight years you too can get a buyers tax credit up to $6500.00. You have to hav
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01/17/2010
Buyers are scrabling to buy. Buyers are looking for homes that fit their needs and making buying decisions! The reason for the increased activity is the expiration of the "First Time Buyer" tax credit program. The deadline is so well publicized that if your don't have your contract written by t
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01/17/2010
