Larry Johnston's Blog

Why Do I Need to Clean my Gutters in the Fall? New homeowners are bombarded with information about their new home, especially when it comes to the upkeep.  The northern part of the Country have a few extra tasks that need attention.  Preparing for Winter doesn't always have to do with just the co...

A Painting - Toy Ferris Wheel, "Before and After".As an artist, I am always looking at things differently than most.  This painting was one of my favorites. The tin ferris wheel was in a soda shop in South Bend, IN. The owner had rooms full of antique toys.  I changed the illustrations to clowns,...

Linton's Fall Festival, The Entire Month of October, Elkhart, IndianaLinton's Enchanted Gardens is celebrating Fall during the entire month of October, with fun for the entire family and you're invited! For the adultsThere will be a 50% to 90% savings on plants, trees and shrubs in the Garden Cen...

Does a Wrapped Vehicle ,REALLY Help Your Real Estate Business? Just like all kinds of advertising possibilities, wrapping your car, is just another avenue to consider, when promoting your business. There are fliers, post cards, newsletters, billboards, park benches, as well as television, radio a...

Elkhart County, IN Market Report - August, 2016.   Elkhart County, is located in extreme north central Indiana. August, 2016 statistics for Elkhart County, shows an active market with 242 residential homes sold.  The average Days on Market for the period was 74, which is less than the 2015 amount...

Sometimes... It's the Little Things that Help Sell a Home.As we escort our Buyers around the area, trying to find a home that grabs their attention, we find all kinds of excuses why they don't want THAT house.  Normally, it may be excuses like: The roof needs replaced The furnace is too old The b...

A Painting - The Big Chicken, "Before and After".As an artist, I am always looking at things differently than most.  This photo was taken in Marietta, Georgia at the corner of US 41 and Roswell Road.  The Big Chicken, built in 1963, was originally a barbecue fried chicken restaurant called, "John...

Nappanee, Indiana Apple Festival this Weekend. If you were not aware that one of the largest festivals in Indiana was going on, you need to check out the Nappanee Apple Festival, taking place in downtown Nappanee, Indiana.It's the 41st Annual Nappanee Apple Festival, known for the largest baked a...

Start Your Day at the Electric Brew Coffee Shop, Goshen, INThe Electric Brew, in Goshen is more than a "Coffee Shop".  It is an "experience".  Located in the heart of Goshen, if is a great place to start your day on your way to work, or begin your work at the Electric Brew with business meetings,...

Morris Performing Arts Center, September, 2016 ScheduleSouth Bend, IndianaLocated in downtown South Bend, Indiana, the Morris Performing Arts Center continues to entertain audiences with local performances, Famous entertainers, as well as Broadway Plays and Musicals.September is no exception.  Br...