ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2012 

Blogging is Not a One-Size-Fits-All-Type-of-Thing Blogs are like snowflakes – each one distinct in its own way.  And, that’s the beauty of blogging.  Blogging looks and feels differently to everyone.  Blogging allows others to get to know you – yet you can share as much about yourself as you like...
12/03/2012
The "Sandy Effect" on Real Estate Industry     Guest blog by: Harvey S. Jacobs hjacobs@jgllaw.com   Originally published in The Washington Post   If you're buying or selling a house in the Washington area and have a loan in the pipeline, you may experience significant delays because of Hurricane ...
12/03/2012
Holiday Craft Mart at the First Baptist Church, Gaithersburg  Dolores and I enjoyed seeing friends and family at the 2012 Annual Holiday Craft Mart at the First Baptist Church in Gaithersburg.   Last year, Dolores and I enjoyed the Holiday Craft Mart. The display by Something Earthy Pottery Studi...
12/03/2012
Follow Your Passion Dolores and I enjoyed talking with our friend Carolyn Lancaster at the 2012 Annual Holiday Craft Mart at the First Baptist Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  On this Saturday last year, Dolores and I attended the 2011 Annual Holiday Gift Mart at the First Baptist Church in Gai...
12/03/2012
Decorating your home for the holidays Morris Plains, NJ professional home stager Kristine Ginsberg provides some holiday decoration tips to improve the appearance of our homes.  As you can see by her photographs, Kristine is also an outstanding photographer. Please go to the original blog if you ...
12/03/2012
New England Clam Chowder Recipe Sacramento real estate professional Myrl Jeffcoat has shared her recipe for New England Clam Chowder.  Another good recipe that will be enjoyed this winter. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by Myrl. When I arrived back ...
12/03/2012
Is the attic venting blocked? Home owners and prospective home purchasers should make sure that the attic ventilation is not blocked according to Virginia professional home inspector Jay Markanich.  This is another very good reason for home buyers to have a professional home inspection. Please go...
12/03/2012
Read the Energy Star Labels Buyers of energy efficient homes should carefully read the Energy Star labels, according to northern Virginia professional home inspector Jay Markanich.  The label in this home shows that the home is not Four Star qualified in Virginia. Please go to the original blog i...
12/03/2012
Baby Rhino Has Been Named Chopper Albuquerque real estate professional John McCormack has reported that the baby rhino in the Abq BioPark has been named Chopper.  A 214 pound baby is big news in any community. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by John....
12/03/2012
6 Steps for a More Effective Social Media Strategy   The way to get more out of your social media presence is to approach it in a systematic way. Here are the steps to take to put together a more effective social media strategy for the coming year. 1. Write down your business goals for 2013. Numb...
12/02/2012