I grew up in what was at the time a small town and my parents always donated to the local fire department. We never had to call them for anything thankfully but, my Mom always looked at it from the view that they are volunteering and risking their lives the least I can do is contribute. I started
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08/30/2011
Mother Nature has been very upset this week and it looks like she isn't finished. As I watched the news this morning specifically the weather reports about Hurricane Irene I thought to myself, am I prepared? The answer is no, not really. I have some matches and a functioning flashlight but, that'
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08/25/2011
Someone who shall remain nameless told me last week that blogging is a waste of time. We got into a discussion about it. He has been in real estate three times as long as I have and has a more “old school” approach. Lots of direct mail and advertises in the newspaper. That’s no problem but, until
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08/23/2011
Most of us acknowledge our name, company we work for and some type of greeting behind it on our voicemail’s. I have reached more than one VM of an agent this week and in the background of their recording I hear kids, either screaming or laughing – and in another a dog barking. I find it to be com
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08/18/2011
I think you can ask any Realtor and they’ll tell you it takes a lot more than lighting a vanilla candle and putting the For Sale sign up to sell a home. Houses that sell within the first five weeks of being on the market are most likely to get their asking price. The longer the amount of time a
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08/16/2011
If you're looking for good Sushi in Kingstowne and like a modern atmosphere with good prices East Moon Bistro is an excellent choice. The inside has a nice design with plenty of space between tables. They have a good happy hour selection and the service is consistent. The best part is by far the
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08/11/2011
For the most part when consumers think of buying a home they think of the financial planning that goes into being able to purchase a home. Saving for a downpayment and preparing your credit before applying for a loan are very important but, it doesn't stop there. Financial planning for home repai
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08/08/2011