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2019 

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A Challenging Transaction The December blog challenge for members of ActiveRain was posted by Carol Williams and Anna Banana Kruchten. They asked us to write about a crazy or difficult transaction.I have sold hundreds of HUD and VA foreclosures and many of them provided some unusual challenges. I...
12/28/2019

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If you're thinking about selling your home, this simple and inexpensive little household item could save you time, money, and the hassle of hiring a plumber to come and charge you to make a simple adjustment. It also helps prevent the contamination of your dishwasher.       Over the years, I've a...
12/28/2019

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City of Gaithersburg Employee Recognition Awards Congratulations to Paralegal Wes Rhodes with the Office of the City Attorney and the Parks Maintenance Team from Public Works for being selected by their peers as the Employee and Team of the Quarter. Wes was nominated for the quality work he does ...
12/27/2019

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Book Recommendation: Bloodstream by Tess Gerritsen Bloodstream (1998) is a medical suspense novel by The New York Times bestselling American author and Maine resident Dr. Tess Gerritsen. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author ...
12/27/2019

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Your blog signature is a significant pivot point opportunity that you may be missing out on. Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."-Carol Williams    Does gettin...
12/27/2019

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Setting a goal is not like a New Year's resolution. That is just a wish. Just wishing and hoping for something isn't going to make it happen. Setting a goal is having a target to shoot for and a plan to get there.       A new year and a new decade is just around the corner. How is 2019? Are you f...
12/26/2019

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Madras Palace Reopening, Gaithersburg, Maryland Madras Palace, the Southern Indian Restaurant, has announced their reopening. Many Gaithersburg residents will welcome this news. We are now officially open! After a high demand to reopen, we have decided to bring back our amazing food that has been...
12/26/2019

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Book Recommendation: Back Blast by Mark Greaney Back Blast (2016) is novel number five of the series featuring international operative Court Gentry, The Gray Man, by The New York Times bestselling American author Mark Greaney. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on t...
12/26/2019

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Being genuine and authentic is the best way to put others at ease and build relationships.  Phony is a turn-off, and while it can fool some for a while, eventually the facade chips away.          The Best Way to Be - Be Yourself    We often talk about the importance of being yourself in video mar...
12/26/2019

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Are you able to identify the herbs in this Christmas wreath? We often see creative wreaths when visiting Longwood Gardens during the Christmas holidays. Test you herb identification skills by identifying the herbs in this wreath. Herb Wreath, A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square...
12/25/2019
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