ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2012 

Criminal Penalties for Open House Staffing in Maryland Who Should “Sit” at an Open House in Maryland? I posted this information in early April and received many comments.  This was one of the topics at the May meeting of the real estate professionals at RE/MAX Realty Group.  Violations of these g...
05/15/2012
California real estate professional Kristin Hamilton provides some tips on home improvements that should be considered by home sellers.  Sellers should work towards a pristine appearance without spending for over-improvements.   What Improvements Can I Do to Upgrade My House That Will Add Value W...
05/15/2012
10 TIPS TO GET YOUR HOME NOTICED The Woodlands, Texas real estate professional Paula McDonald provides some excellent practical advice for home sellers.  Consider the ten items on this list as mandatory when offering your home for sale. LISTING YOUR HOME? 10 TIPS TO GET YOUR HOME NOTICED! With th...
05/15/2012
When to refinance again Napa Valley real estate professional Curtis Van Carter provides some tips for those that are thinking about refinancing their home mortgages.  This is good information, regardless of where your home is located. When to refinance again Those who refinanced their mortgages a...
05/15/2012
May 18 "Art After Dark" Focuses on Fashion, in Kentlands "Art After Dark," a cutting-edge art show featuring progressive visual art fused with up-and-coming music, returns to Kentlands Mansion on Friday, May 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, payable at the door.  A cash bar and com...
05/15/2012
The National Zoo, A Wonderful Place To Visit On A Spring Day When the spring weather is beautiful in Maryland and our thoughts turn to things to do for enjoyment, it is hard to beat at trip to the National Zoo.  Dolores and I live in Kentlands, in Gaithersburg, Maryland and that means that we are...
05/15/2012
Spring is Here and It’s Time To Plant Your Summer FlowersProfessional home stager Kristine Ginsberg wrote this advice for New Jersey residents but it also applies to residents of Maryland.Yes, it is now time to plant your spring flowers and tomato plants.  Spring is Here and It’s Time To Plant Yo...
05/15/2012
The need for title insuranceGeorgia real estate professional Anita Clark advises many home buyers in the Warner Robins area.  Regardless of the location, the purchase of title insurance protection is a sound decision for home buyers.  Unfortunately, there is a lot of fraud in today's world and ti...
05/15/2012
Congratulations to John and Debbie McCormack as they celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary.  Everybody in the extended ActiveRain family knows that John is a very smart and a very lucky guy. No Rain Eight Years Ago Today No Rain eight years ago today only crystal clear blue Albuquerque skies...
05/15/2012
Update Your Profile Photograph With A New Spring Picture Most of us use a camera on a regular basis.  However, for personal reasons, we do not update our profile photographs as frequently as we should. Now, this week, is a good time to select a fresh new photograph and place it on our social medi...
05/14/2012