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2015 

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Comments from my Throwback Thursday blog inspired me to write this.  This is a teachable lesson about change.  The story is about a corporate Icon that lost its way.   The picture here is of the World Trade Center Towers under construction in May 1970. It was taken with a good 35mm camera. Howev...
12/02/2015

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How to Reap the Benefits of Guest Blogging in 3 Easy Steps   Guest blogging has been around since the beginning of blogging itself.  There is confusion, though, among some people who wonder:     Why should I write a post for someone else's blog? What's in it for me?   There's really big benefits...
12/02/2015

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Blogging Beverage: Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling Chef Dolores selected a bottle of Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling, vintage 2013, to accompany our Thanksgiving dinner which included delicious oyster dressing. You may wish to give this wine a try with a holiday meal.  "The Chateau Ste. Miche...
12/02/2015

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Book Recommendation: The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz The Girl in the Spider's Web  (2015) by David Lagercrantz is a sequel to the Millennium series of crime novels by Stieg Larsson. This series included The Girl with the Dragon Tattoos, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl...
12/01/2015

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6 Important Reasons Why Blogging is Crucial for Your Business   It’s really disappointing when I hear a Realtor® say they don’t think there’s any value in having a blog.  Au contraire.  Your blog is one of the most valuable resources you have for building traffic to your website.  All it takes i...
12/01/2015

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You Might Need a Real Estate Virtual Assistant if… 4 Ways to Know if a Real Estate Virtual Assistant is in Your Future   Yes, I’m a Real Estate Virtual Assistant.  And, yes, I'm a firm believer in our valuable contribution to helping Realtors® succeed in their businesses.   In case you don’t kno...
12/01/2015

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The Norfolk Mace at the Chrysler Museum of Art The Norfolk Mace, silver, by Fuller White, 1753, is one of the exhibits you will enjoy when you visit the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the last royal English mace of its kind still in its original city. Click on the link to le...
12/01/2015

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Artisan Holiday Sale at the Arts Barn in Kentlands Enjoy a weekend of holiday shopping and artist demonstrations in the rustic, warm atmosphere of the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road. The Artisan Holiday Sale takes place on Friday December 4 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, December 5 ...
11/30/2015

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Poor Photos Do the Seller a Disservice I often get asked by people in the public as to why the photos online are so poor. It is generally followed up by Why does any agent think we will want to see a house when they look so bad in the listings?   When I hear these types of questions I use the op...
11/30/2015

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Whose job is it to educate buyers about the topic of representation, especially when the product is new construction? Builders love nothing better than to have a potential buyer visit the construction site and model home without accompaniment from a buyer’s agent.  That scenario equates to a Doc...
11/30/2015
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