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Recent blogs on ActiveRain Community
By Jay Cash, THE Auctioneer & Real Estate Broker
(James R. Cash II Auctions & Real Estate )
 Celebrate the Iconic Artistry of Helen LaFrance at Exclusive Auction Event on May 11th [Mayfield, KY] - April 25th, 2024 - James R Cash Auctions is thrilled to announce an exclusive art auction event featuring 30 original pieces by the renowned folk artist, Helen LaFrance. Set to take place on May 11th, this online auction offers a rare opportunity for collectors and art enthusiasts to acquire pieces of LaFrance's esteemed legacy. The collection being offered at auction comprises 30 original pieces, each a testament to LaFrance's boundless creativity and profound understanding of her subject matter. From bustling town scenes to serene landscapes, LaFrance's work reflects the resilience, warmth, and spirit of community that define the Southern experience.  "We are honored to present thi...
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By KAREN SANCHEZ, ...Marketing your home like no one else will.
( Reputable Realty)
Today is Maunday Thursday, and I have a few thoughts. So walk around the block with me, which means we take a few turns here and there, but I promise to tie it up with a bow at the very end. OK so here we go. I went to church tonight, which is not my normal church. In fact, it’s a church I used to go to which we don’t go to anymore. Partially because we didn’t feel seen. The irony of that is at the end.  We didn’t have a place there and we weren’t being used in a way that we felt with significant. Anyway just my little journey.  So let’s round the first corner. What is Maundy Thursday?Synopsi:. Maundy Thursday falls on the Thursday before Easter Sunday and marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day remembers the Last Supper, a significant meal Jesus shared with his disciples the night b...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
2 Bedroom Beach Condo For Sale In Destin Florida Visiting Destin Florida often leads individuals to BUYING along the Emerald Coast. With Sugar white beaches, world class fishing, and terrific shopping Destin checks a bunch of boxes. Let's take a moment and explore what this 2 bedroom Silver Shells condo has to offer. Why Silver Shells St Lucia Great location in the heart of Destin. Minutes from restaurants, shopping, and world class fishing Over 1,000 feet of private beach frontage. Borders Henderson State Park  Legendary Ruth Chris Steakhouse on site! Spend the day on the beach and then head out for a world class steak. All without getting in your car.  MASSIVE swimming pool with waterfall feature  On site spa means less time in traffic and more time being papered  7th floor location m...
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By Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho, North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227
(Sandpoint Realty LLC)
Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' finds us at the end of the 4th quarter of 2024 already.  Flying by. With this being our last Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' for March I find it very relavant not only to sports but all our life activities.  From dieting, to achieving our biggest, and most demanding goals.   'Experience the Difference' in working with a full time Professional Sandpoint Realty REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  Mark Don McInnesBroker - Owner208 255-6227SandpointNorthIdaho.com - North Idaho Home & Land Searches Sandpoint Realty LLC1205 Highway 2Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
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By Alan May, Home is where the hearth is.
(Jameson Sotheby's International Realty)
I had just finished my typical morning routine.  Sitting in my chair, with my laptop.  Boob tube on, watching what world events had unfurled overnight to menace the general populace, while I perused Active Rain to see what interesting posts had been written, what questions had been asked and responded in the Q&A, what drama ARMS was referee-ing ... and to add my own personal responses to Q&A or posts when and where I felt the need.A comment here, a comment there, and then ready myself for my morning's ablutions.  Just as I left the computer, my phone rang.  A bit of a surprise, because quite honestly I'm a bit of an early-bird and while I've been up for several hours, it's still early in the morning and the caller ID shows a number that I don't recognize.I struggle with the thought of n...
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By Kodama Koi Farm, High Quality Japanese Nishikigoi (koi fish)
(Kodama Koi Farm)
Welcome to a world where your living space comes alive with the mesmerizing beauty of aquatic life. At KODAMA KOI FARM, we believe in creating immersive experiences within your home, both indoors and outdoors. Introducing indoor and outdoor fish pets—an innovative way to bring tranquility and elegance to your residential space. Transform your interior into a serene oasis with captivating indoor fish pets. Indoor Fish Pets Aquarium Selection: Choose from a variety of aquarium sizes and designs to suit your home decor. Fish Species: Explore a diverse range of fish species, from vibrant tropical fish to graceful freshwater species. Customization: Personalize your aquarium with decorative elements such as plants, rocks, and themed ornaments. Maintenance Services: Sit back and relax while ou...
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By Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573, Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker
(MOOERS REALTY)
It's YouTube Thursday and you know what that means on the Active Rain blogging platform. Thank you to Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho for sharing his drone real estate flying experience. As a FAA licensed remote flying airmen pilot, Mark is taking his office's real estate marketing to new heights.(Crowd groan murmur)Seriously, he's earned his wings. Please fly on over to his original post and make encouraging comments. I recently uploaded a video to YouTube showing off a new Sandpoint Realty vacant land listing, courtesy of our new agent Tara Hart.  Just two days ago I was out at another new listing of Tara's trying to beat the forecasted weather that was but a day away.  Previous  Five Lakes Estates video shown below, with a couple of shots of the newer video shots also included with...
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By Rhonda Gustitus, Real Estate's A Dream With Rhonda Gustitus Team!
(The Rhonda Gustitus Team)
Welcome to your own piece of paradise nestled within the vibrant community of the Gardens of Gulf Cove! This charming two-bedroom, two-bathroom home epitomizes the essence of Florida living, boasting exquisite features and resort-style amenities that promise a lifestyle of relaxation and recreation.Step through the front door, and you'll find yourself in a space designed for seamless living and effortless entertaining. The open floor plan effortlessly connects the living room, dining room, and family room, providing ample space for both relaxation and hosting gatherings with friends and family. However, the heart of this home lies in its impeccably appointed kitchen. With its convenient pass-through to the family room and thoughtful features such as pull-out drawers and dividers in the ...
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By Lauren Williams, CPO, Professional Organizer: Puget Sound homes
(Casual Uncluttering LLC)
Care tasks. Not chores. Not jobs. Not responsibilities. Not obligations. Care tasks. This is how KC Davis, a licensed professional counselor, in her meditative, tranquil, tender affirmation of and plea for self-care (and family-care by extension) How to Keep House While Drowning, reframes our day-to-day efforts. The activities which sustain us such as laundry, dishes, cooking, cleaning, brushing our teeth, activities which are sometimes excruciatingly overwhelming for anyone. Take away the miserable, punitive moralizing around perfection, around all or nothing, around defective, destructive, antediluvian expectations. Just do what you can when you can. But there's much more to her concept. Please read it. Many of my clients recommend this book. It is pearlescent.
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By Marte Cliff, Your real estate writer
(Marte Cliff Copywriting)
Did you just close a tough sale? Did you just list a fantastic home? Did you just close out a record-breaking month? That's wonderful! Give yourself a few minutes to celebrate that success - and perhaps even give yourself a little reward.  But then... then get back to work.  “Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don’t settle for them.” —Mia Hamm Wishing you joy and prosperity, Marte
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By Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate, "Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843
(John L Scott Market Center)
Tuesday, March 26th, I was given the pleasure of doing my presentation of  our non-profit large animal rescue sanctuary, On Golden Rescue , to about 20 "Zoomer Regulars" (my nickname for the AR members who faithfully show up every week) and were willing to listen to my offbeat powerpoint presentation. This came about as a collaboration between Patricia Feager gently nudging me back into the Rain and Eileen Burns offering to do my powerpoint while I waxed philosophic about our amazing animals!We currently have a total of 20 equines, minis, mini donkeys and goats on our 14AC ranch that will live with us forever. Many stories were shared about them and great questions from several of the members came up. Also, terrific suggestions to improve OGR's  future presentations! For example, Willia...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
The last two weeks have been beyond busy (10-12 hours days plus) and my morning discipline of posting to Active Rain has taken a back seat to meeting real estate commitments along with some personal commitments. My first revisited learned lesson is sometimes one must prioritize one’s actions and recognize there are only 24 hours in a day. This first revisited discipline lesson has been experienced in the past and I know will again surface in the future.Looking forward to the next four weeks, the real estate activity will continue to be very full from listings to managing the existing real estate transactions in escrow.My second revisited discipline lesson is not to have regrets about not adhering to a specific discipline. Regrets are counter productive because regrets are about the past...
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By Michael Elliott, Burlington, New Jersey real estate sales
(Fathom Realty)
A few years ago, I read Hal Elrod's The Miracle Morning.   While I will refrain from getting into a deep review, the premise of the book is if you wake up every day and do the following, you will be happier, more focused, healthier, and more successful.   Here are the steps:1. Silence (meditation if you choose)2. Affirmations3. Visualization4. Exercise5. Reading6. Writing (Journal about what you are grateful for, now)In short, this book has helped me personally lose a lot of weight, have greater focus on goals, I now read 20+ books annually (compared to 1-2) and perhaps most importantly,  become super duper grateful for all that life is, has been, and will be.PS-- A great follow up book to this for me was Vishen Lakhiani's Code of the Extraordinary Mind. 
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By Ralph Magin, Miami Homes For Sale
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Miami-Dade Florida: What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market? If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season.Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American:“. . . it seems our general expectation for the spring is that we will see a pickup in inventory. In fact, that already seems to be happening. But it won’t necessarily be enough to satiate demand.”Lisa Sturtevant, Chief Economist, Bright MLS:“There is still strong demand, as the large millennial population remains in the prime first-time homebuying range.”Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, Realtor.com:“W...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
What are your thoughts, every time I click on a link or a comment I am greeted with this picture:Or the one above Looking for suggestions any thoughts would be appreciated. this has been going on now for four days... a bit frustrating. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach...
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On March 21, 2024, National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that regional existing home sales in the Northeast unchanged 0.0% in February of 2024 to an annual rate 480,000 homes, but dropped 7.7% from February of 2023. The median price in the Northeast was $420,600 in February 2024, jumped 11.5% from February of 2023.Home sales in the Midwest rose 8.4% in February of 2024 to an annual rate 1.030,000 homes, but decreased 3.7% from February of 2023. The median price in the Midwest was $277,600 in February of 2024, gained 6.8% from February of 2023.Home sales in the South higher 9.8% in February of 2024 to an annual rate 2.02 million homes, but lower 2.9% from February of 2023. The median price in the South was $354,200 in February of 2024, up 4.1% from February of 2023.Home sales ...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Zoom Call  3.26.24  Gayle Rich-on the Reality of Animal RescueThe informational Zoom call this week was presented by Gayle Rich-Boxman, as a presentative and founder of a large Animal Rescue sanctuary called On Golden Rescue, located in Birkenfield, OR.Th impact of the Covid pandemic was the impetus to get active with the rescue, as her business slowed down and she and her husband needed to be busy.They bought their current property of 14 acres app 7 years ago. They got their first rescue animal through anther agent whose family had animals but were overwhelmed and she was asked if they would be interested in taking in Pearl.The rescue Sanctuary is internationally recognized and one of 207 of their type in the world and was established on Feb 2, 2022.   They are:A 501 c (3) Public Chari...
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By Brian Schrader
(Coastline Real Estate Team)
Give us a call for more information or search homes for sale in Magnolia Greens here. Brian Schrader(910) 297-2475Coastline Real Estate TeamBlueCoast Realty Corp
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Exciting news! 🏡 This stunning home is officially Under Contract with not one, not two, but multiple offers received! Thank you to everyone for your interest and stay tuned for further developments. If you're looking to buy or sell, we're here to help.☎ +1 614-431-1770📩 erikhiss@gmail.com
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
The owners would love to invite all the Realtors in the area to a Broker Open House at 110 Jennifer Ct, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598. Their house is on the market for $659,000.00. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 Full baths with hardwood floors throughout the main floor. Very usable yard. A 2 car garage and a large driveway with Parking for 6 cars. Second off Rte 6 and less than 5 minutes to the Taconic Parkway.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Call 845 590 5488 for Directions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------View this fabulous home here!! htt...
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