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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Newel... the last name of my first true love in college.  

Jul 15, 2016 11:09 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Not much, what's Newel with you? 

Jul 15, 2016 11:01 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

That's what the plastic surgeon calls the navel after reconstructive surgery.

Jul 16, 2016 03:39 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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I an not crazy out urban re-Newel.

Jul 16, 2016 01:31 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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It's a supporting post or column on stairways. Some staircases have more than one. The handrail generally connects into the newel post.

Jul 16, 2016 12:24 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

It's something that collects lint, and when I'm feeling introspective... well, I can contemplate it.

Jul 15, 2016 11:18 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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stair supporting stick..... sprial type I think...

Jul 16, 2016 05:22 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Opposite of oldel?

Jul 16, 2016 04:31 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
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It has something to do with the bannister.

Jul 16, 2016 03:57 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
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It's somewhat like a heavy duty baluster at the base of the stairway and is the most difficult to break when sliding down the banister. Weeeeeeeee!

Jul 16, 2016 03:48 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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A newel post is a component of a stairway railing.... the structure on the first tread that supports the balustrade... 

Jul 16, 2016 02:49 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
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A Newel is a Newbie ActiveRainer that is considered a Jewel!

Jul 16, 2016 02:08 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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It woud appear it is part of or incorporated into the stairs.  I got nuttin' else today.

Jul 16, 2016 01:32 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
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Looks like Debbie and Fred got your answer!

Jul 16, 2016 12:51 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

The post at the bottom of the stairs. 

Or at the top of the stairs (thanks and a tip of the hat to Alan May!)

Jul 15, 2016 11:49 PM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

A handy item!

Jul 15, 2016 11:28 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
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I will take the elevator today.

Jul 15, 2016 11:19 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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No need to dust off the text book for this one. Keep up our vocabulary training support!

Jul 15, 2016 11:11 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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I'm newel at this, can you explain it?

Jul 16, 2016 11:27 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The name for a post.

Jul 16, 2016 09:44 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers - checking other answers and Google....

Jul 16, 2016 04:56 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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Isn't it that support post for the bannister for a staircase? Or is that newel post?

Jul 16, 2016 02:45 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

It sounds like something you have to buy when the water runs out.

Jul 16, 2016 02:05 PM
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Bob Crane
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Is that the new Jewel?

Jul 16, 2016 01:21 PM
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William Feela
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It is when you water is bad you get a new well

Jul 16, 2016 01:18 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
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It is a post.

Jul 16, 2016 01:10 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
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Stumped again. 

Jul 16, 2016 12:28 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
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Gabe Saunders' answer tickled me pink!

Jul 16, 2016 10:20 AM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
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I like Debbie Reynolds answer.

Jul 16, 2016 08:39 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
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Another gem from your trusted real estate vocabulary text Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers 

Jul 16, 2016 07:03 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

The central supporting pillar of a spiral staircase. It can also refer to an upright post that supports the handrail of a stair banister.

Jul 16, 2016 11:09 PM
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