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Hi All,  I just got an goreous new listing. The family has a young son with developmental disabities and who is deaf. I met the mom at a signing meetup. Folks in the deaf community recommended my work to her. SMILE! So here's the info on the house: Executive custom  Arts & Crafts style home with ...
08/18/2010
I just set up a Google map for my new accessible ranch listing. This is a good idea for any listing because you can show the proximity to important things like the closest shopping center, grocery store, park, hospital, ect. Not many other Realtors do it so it's another tool in "your" bag of tric...
08/14/2010
Hi ActiveRain community, I just did two videos for my listing that has received very few showings and I want to get your feedback. The house is turn key and spotless. It is in a desireable neighborhood. I feel like I have done all the right things of blasting it all over the web. It presents well...
08/12/2010
Beautiful Universally Designed loaded with upgrades on ~ 1 acre!  Perfect "Aging in Place" showcase with level flooring, no steps, open flowing plan with extra wide doors and hallways for easy maneuverability. Large Kitchen perfect for entertaining with Thermador glass cook top & Thermador range ...
07/27/2010
Today is the 20 yr anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). People all over the country today are celebrating one of the pivotal moments of the Civil/Disability Rights Movement. 20 years ago the Americans With Disabilities Act became law, opening many doors for the nation's large...
07/26/2010
Spectacular home in Harrington Grove near  RTP and Brier Creek shopping. This home features an open Transitional flowing open floor plan with a fireplace in the family room which is open to the dining room . The kitchen has an island, oak cabinets & tons of counter space. Freshly painted neutral ...
04/21/2010
Immaculate ranch in the country! This home has it all.  Enjoy outdoor living with a rocking chair front porch that spans the whole length of the home PLUS a covered large deck in the back of the home. The above ground HEATED pool with its own deck allows you to swim from April to October. The hom...
04/21/2010
Hi All, If you have worked with the deaf community or are fluent in ASL I'd love to network with you. My specialty is helping people with disabilities (all disabilities) find the right home or sell their existing one. Admittedly this is a unique niche in real estate. But my website is working and...
09/01/2009
I am excited to have an accessible log home for sale in Timberlake NC ( which is about 15 minutes north of Durham, NC).   Some of the accessible features are extra wide hallways for easy manuverability, zero step entry from the garage,  a rollin shower and accessible sink in the master bathroom, ...
08/27/2009
I just found a great resource for Realtors around the walkability of a home. For people who may have mobility challenges this is a GREAT resource. It allows them to see a score or the walkability and accessibility of a neighborhood. For the elderly who may not want to drive or can't this is a GRE...
06/28/2009
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Karen Barbour

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