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2012 

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The Digital Image and Real Estate San Diego real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger William Johnson is also well known for his photographic skills.  In this post, William shares some of the history of the Digital Image and reminds us of the importance of outstanding photographs as we mark...
02/26/2012

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Watching For Daffodils - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs Those of us that are hoping for an early spring are watching for the Daffodils to bloom. So far, I have seen just a few blooms in our Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  There is a Facebook group called First Daffodils that i...
02/26/2012

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Paws in the Park Dog Walk and Festival   Phone 301-258-6350 Email mwinans@gaithersburgmd.gov   “Helping Animals is a Walk in the Park” Sunday, April 29, 2012Noon - 4 p.m.Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm506 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Paws i...
02/25/2012

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Weekend Orchids from Longwood Gardens - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs In recent days, some comments on my blogs requested more orchid photographs.  So, this post is for the orchid lovers.  The current annual exhibit at Longwood Gardens is Orchid Extravaganza.  This is a wonderful event if yo...
02/25/2012

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Reverse mortgages on the rise - Information for seniors and their advisors "Converting home equity into cash has been a challenge for home owners since the real-estate downturn, but a growing number of lenders are quietly reviving a loan for seniors that does just that: the reverse mortgage.Reve...
02/25/2012

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Knowing what it takes to get a home sold Manchester, New Hampshire real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Scott Godzyk tells it like it is when it comes to selling a home. His advice is sound for home sellers in all parts of the country.  If you wish to make comments that Scott will see,...
02/25/2012

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FHA Proposed Rule To Reduce Seller Concessions HUD published a request for comments (due in 30 days, by March 26) on their revised changes to policies for seller concessions. The new proposal is to limit seller concessions as follows: Reduces the amount of permitted seller concessions to 3% or $6...
02/24/2012

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Lilies at Longwood Gardens 2/24/12 We have a rainy Friday afternoon in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  A few of the spring flowers are beginning to bloom and we hope that the end of winter weather is near. Longwood Gardens is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year.  Currently, the special ex...
02/24/2012

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Montgomery County MD Police Warn of Pigeon Drop Schemes and Distraction Thefts As warmer weather approaches and outdoor activities increase, the Montgomery County Police Department is warning citizens to be aware of Pigeon Drop schemes and distraction thefts. Since November 2011, detectives from ...
02/24/2012

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Sixth Annual Chocolate Festival in Lewisburg, WV It appears that all of us have a very good reason to visit Lewisburg, West Virginia in April.  Real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Rebecca Gaujot share the schedule for the Annual Chocolate Festival.  The only thing better than a good f...
02/24/2012
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