Photos by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2010 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved.  This photo may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Keller Williams Real Estate in Goshen, NY.  Thank you for not plagiarizing! 04/04/2010

When I first read this title I immediately went to read this article and felt a moment of oh no!  Everyday there is something else out there that can affect our career and license in a negative way.  After reading the whole article through I felt a big relief because I could see that this is nothing that would ever affect me personally.  If you are an agent reading this you will hopefully see where the mistakes were made and learn from it as I did.   Suit over secondhand smoke targets real estate broker Alyssa Burrage has a history of asthma. (John reynolds for the boston globe) By Jonathan Saltzman Globe Staff / February 9, 2010  Alyssa Burrage says she was smoked out of her new $405,000 condominium.       Burrage, a 32-year-old advertising company employee with a history of asthma, ha... 04/04/2010

    Large kitchens, with an island Energy-efficient appliances & high efficiency insulation & high window efficiency Home offices-You can get creative and use a walk-in closet for a small office Main-floor master bedrooms/suites Outdoor living room Ceiling fans Master suite soaker tubs Stone and brick exteriors Community landscaping, with walking paths and playgrounds Two-car garages 04/03/2010

The Census Bureau identifies these towns as the fastest growing between 2000 and 2010: 1. Flagler County, Florida 2. Kendall County, Illinois 3. Rockwall County, Texas 4. Pinal County, Arizona 5. Sumter County, Florida 6. Forest County, Pennsylvania. 7. Forsyth County, Georgia 8. St. John’s County, Florida 9. Lake County, Florida 10. Lyon County, Nevada                   04/02/2010

I was out with a buyer and one of the houses we looked at was on this street and this was the view.  I snuck away for a minute and snapped a picture because it was just so pretty.  If you look at the clouds from that day it almost looks like there was a hole in the clouds and directly above the blanket of clouds the sky was a beautiful blue.  It was freezing cold that day.  I was extremely rushed in taking the picture but it still captures the beauty of the day and the mountains in the distance. Photos by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2010 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved.  This photo may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Minisink Valley Homes Real Estate in Slate Hill, NY.  Thank you for not plagiarizing! 03/25/2010

This is the longest I have been out of touch in awhile and I am in withdrawal!  However it is a good thing because I have been crazy busy-the phone has been ringing off the hook and I feel so blessed to be so busy.  I have been working til 8 pm almost every night for the past several weeks and feel it catching up with me.  However I will have some interesting news to share in the very near future.  Some intriguing changes possibly ahead.  More to follow...!   03/24/2010

In April 2010, federal law will require that contractors and maintenance workers be trained to protect pregnant women and children from high levels of lead. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program requires contractors and maintenance personnel to be certified, and their employees trained. They must also follow protective lead-safe work procedures when renovating, repairing or painting activities that would disturb more than six square feet of lead paint in a room or where 20 square feet of lead paint is disrupted on the outside. Workers are required to hang warning signs, to keep occupants out of work areas, prevent dust and debris from escaping, clean up thoroughly and verify that the clean up was performed correctly. The law only applie... 03/24/2010

The Top Ten Best Cities For a Real Estate Bargain as determined by Zillow: The top ten cities: Naples, FL Cape Cod, MA Charleston, SC Merced, CA Chicago, IL Atlantic City, NJ Cleveland, OH New York City, NY Flagstaff, AZ Pittsburgh, PA                     They are all terrific cities-I would be happy to live in any of them!   03/21/2010

Photos by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2010 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved.  This photo may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Minisink Valley Homes Real Estate in Slate Hill, NY.  Thank you for not plagiarizing! 03/20/2010

03/19/2010

Driving while using a cell phone is EQUAL TO DRIVING WHILE DRUNK. Driving while texting is the same as BEING TWO TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT. Take the Pledge today! Click here to go to Oprah.com to:             Pledge to not drive while texting or talking on a cell phone and to ask others you know to do the same! 03/18/2010

                                        House For Sale $159,900                                           Yankee Lake Road                                          Wurtsboro New York                                             Sullivan County   This charming 3/5 bedroom ranch is located on Yankee Lake Road in Wurtsboro, New York in Sullivan County.  This is the perfect place for a weekend vacation home or a year 'round residence.   There are community events as well as a club house.  Make use of the basketball court or head off to one of the nearby ski resorts.   Yankee Lake is a 410 acre lake located on the top of the Shawangunk Ridge in the west Catskill Mountains of Sullivan County.  Located 1430 feet above sea level, the lake is 2.5 miles long and almost 2 miles wide.  It is fed by ... 03/16/2010

Last night I had the tv on to Extreme Home Makeover while I was finishing up some work and at the very end I realized the family they were building the home for had to have been people waiting for organ donations.   I happened to hear them say in passing the tv that an average of EIGHTEEN PEOPLE DIE EVERYDAY JUST BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T RECEIVE THE CALL that they have an organ for their transplant. I am not real familiar with organ failure but I do know that the lists are long for those waiting for transplants.  I did not realize that the number was so high and that it was EVERYDAY. Every 16 minutes a new name is added to the national organ transplant list There are over 105,000 people waiting for an organ donation The largest group waiting for donations is 18-49 years of age In 2009 over 7... 03/15/2010

Right now we are getting pounded with heavy rains and have been since Thursday of this past week.  I had to go on a showing appointment a little while ago and took these photos on my out and back.  I was astounded by the flooding that is taking place right up the street from my house.  I saw the flooding on the news last night in New Jersey and certain areas have been just devastated by rising waters.  Two weeks ago to the date almost we were pounded with almost 3 1/2 feet of snow and now we have gotten over 3 inches of rain just in the last 24 hours.  I hope these rains stop soon and that everyone stays safe from this everchanging weather.  03/14/2010

Photos by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2010 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved.  This photo may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Minisink Valley Homes Real Estate in Slate Hill, NY.  Thank you for not plagiarizing!   03/13/2010

Here is a great way to reward the people who helped us during that terrible snowstorm just two weeks ago from Senator Bonacic.  Click on the link and nominate those usually nameless, faceless people who help us everyday.   The recent snow storms created hazardous conditions throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskills.  I know many people were impacted by this. My son lost power on Thursday and did not regain it until the following Monday night, and I know that story was repeated throughout our region. Anytime disaster strikes, many people, both volunteer and paid, play a key role in keeping people safe, making sure basic needs are met, and of course ensuring power is restored so people can return to their daily lives. Key to allowing our lives to return to normal were the actions of our... 03/12/2010

                                                                                                                   On March 17 from 4 to 7 PM all thePike/Wayne Association Leprechauns are asked to gather at the Chop House in Hawley for a St. Patrick’s Day Card Exchange. Hor’Dourves, Munchies, prizes, music, and other surprises will be at the end of the Chop House rainbow. Special prize for the best dressed Leprechaun. This will not be your typical card exchange. Happy St. Patrick's Day Pike/Wayne Association of Realtors!  Don’t forget the Scavenger Hunt. Watch your e-mails for more information.                     Plenty of great refreshments and surprises                    for a small cover charge of $6 per person.                     Your luck is already looking up!  RSVP at         ... 03/11/2010

If you love the Kindle and you'd also love to find a way to help give support to the men and women who are deployed in Afghanistan with the U.S. military, Len Edgerly has an idea for you.   Len is the founder of The Kindle Chronicles podcast and he has come up with a project called Kindles for Kandahar, or K4K. Kudos to Len and those who are supporting the effort. Here's a link and the essential text:    K4K Launched to Provide Kindles for Troops                                             03/10/2010

So today I am at work in the office and have to look something up on Google.  Below is what my search  showed on the bottom of the first page of Google:                     Yuba City Real Estate - Marysville Real Estate Purchasing Yuba City real estate is a great investment whether you are purchasing ... Owners-Brokers. Phone: (530) 671-0450 showcase@yubacityrealestate.com ...www.yubacityrealestate.com/ - Cached - Similar Mailtribune.com - Real Estate Showcase Feb 4, 2010 ... Southern Oregon's Most Widely Distributed Monthly Real Estate Magazine.www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?...SHOWCASE - Cached - Similar Caribbean Real Estate & Caribbean Villa Sales Caribbean real estate villa sales Exclusive properties Most competitive Real Estate Showcase             Debi Boucher         ... 03/09/2010

Not for the faint of heart! 03/08/2010