ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2013 

Which direction does the house face? Denver real estate professional provides a tip for prospective home buyers.  Always consider the orientation of the home to the sun.  Ice and snow is a consideration for a southern exposure.  Some families prefer a bright kitchen and some like for the deck to ...
01/20/2013
Tulips in the Rain - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Cold rainy days in the winter bring wishes for the colorful days of spring that we are anxious to enjoy.  All of us in Maryland will be watching for the tulips to bloom and the spring showers that will make the flowers grow. Those of us that live...
01/20/2013
Do what you do best and hire the rest Austin real estate professional Dorie Dillard offers some sound advice for the new year.  When fixing up your home for sale, use the professionals that will create the desired results. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be ...
01/20/2013
Washington County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics, Dec., 2012 There are 587 active listings of homes for sale in Washington County, Maryland.  89 (15.16%) of the available properties are short sale listings which means that the owners owe more on their mortgages than the current value.  26 (4.4...
01/20/2013
Chicken Marsala Recipe Long Beach real estate professional Lanise Warrior shares her recipe for Chicken Marsala.  Give it a try and then blog about your favorite recipes. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by Lanise. Have an outstanding week.  Be sure t...
01/20/2013
Debbie Quick Fixes-Spice Up Your Life in the Kitchen  Clarksville real estate professional Debbie Reynolds is well know for her kitchen skills.  Her Quick Fix videos are a good idea for bloggers that are seeking new ideas. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be ...
01/20/2013
Blue Cayman Iguana, National Zoo  Dolores and I visited the National Zoo in Washington, DC on a Sunday with perfect weather.  We always enjoy our visits to the National Zoo and recommend that you plan to spend several hours during your next visit.  There is much to see. The Blue Cayman Iguana was...
01/16/2013
Holiday Party with the du Ponts at Longwood Gardens   Christmas celebrations at Longwood Gardens date back to December 23, 1921.  A Longwood Christmas is an annual exhibit that celebrates the holidays with beautiful floral exhibits. Imagine an invitation to a holiday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. ...
01/16/2013
Montgomery County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics, Dec., 2012   A quick look at the current residential real estate market in Montgomery County, Maryland shows 1,538 active listings of homes sale on the multiple listing service (MRIS).  156 (10.1%) of the active listings are short sales, meanin...
01/15/2013
Lion, National Zoo, Washington DC It was a beautiful day in Maryland so Dolores and I drove into Washington, DC to the National Zoo to enjoy the exhibits and take a few photographs.  The National Zoo is about 21 miles from our home in the Kentlands area of Gaithersburg.  Well, you can't go to the...
01/15/2013