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What a beautiful newly updated kitchen with fabulous counter tops, wine rack, gorgeous center island, lovely penchant lighting, nice kitchen sink faucet, state of the art stainless steel overhead microwave! So one can only guess why the stove and fridge look like something right off Craigslist in... Posted 7 minutes ago

It wasn’t pretty: those fairly recent credit card breaches at a few big-name retailers. As newsworthy as these were, they’re actually not the greatest risk for wealthy folks; a bigger foe is a money management firm lacking sufficient checks and balances. Attack schemes: Another type of attack can... Posted 8 minutes ago

REVIEW THE DIVORCE COMPLAINT AND MAKE SURE THE DIVORCE ATTORNEY HAS DONE HIS JOB.  Over the years, I've seen many, many cases whereby one spouse is living in a property pursuant to a separation agreement, eventually incorporated into the Divorce Decree that stipulates that one spouse has possessi... Posted 11 minutes ago

As a security analyst, I have always endorsed getting a dog for home protection. I’m going to provide some tips on what to look for in a home security dog, but first I want to briefly share a riveting true story that was reported on Madison.com. “Slim” is a police dog. Police in Madison, WI, resp... Posted 11 minutes ago

A couple of years ago, we had a client who bought a real estate firm.  This was a change and an evolution of the original model.  Would the original brand work to accommodate 14 new agents?  Could they identify with it?  Was a name change needed?  We worked on the evolution of the brand as a ful... Posted 19 minutes ago

I have received more questions in reference to customers asking about credit. So I will re add some things to my blog for today. Geared toward people who have had credit take a plunge due to matters outside of their control. Do you have....Less-Than-Perfect-Credit? We can help!Low credit scores, ... Posted 22 minutes ago

In situations which I need clarity I close my eyes and see with my inner light. I shut my ears and listen to my inner voice. I know that the Spirit inside of me empowers me to live beyond what I can physically see or hear, past my natural ability or my own strength. I will not measure my energy ... Posted 25 minutes ago

THIS IS GENIUS!! Clearly, a home that is not staged is never going to sell at the offering price, no matter what the offering price. Those home staging folks know their business.  They not only stage, but following staging, they price, list, show, manage transactions through settlement. Shucks.  ... Posted 32 minutes ago

Today's forecast promises a much needed warm up with temperatures between 50-60 degrees! For many this is inspiring us for a little Spring cleaning in Connecticut. It is finally time to give our homes that deep cleaning they deserve after this long cold Winter. Inside and out there are many thing... Posted 38 minutes ago

South Kingstown Homes for Sale with Acreage Home buyers are out in force looking for land to call their own and give them privacy in South Kingstown RI homes for sale with acreage.  Currently there are 13 properties with a minimum of 3 acres available for sale in this town.   The price ranges are... Posted 40 minutes ago

To post or not to post?.....that is the question. Weltanschauung is completed. Spring post was done a few days ago. Got most of my bitching done here. Talked about my goals for the month already. "The Third Annual 'Be The Star of Your Own Movie' Contest" is over and the winners were all announced... Posted 41 minutes ago

   We have been toying with the idea to charge rental prospects prior to showing property that takes you more than 15 miles from your office. Time is money and gas is expensive. Most of our prospects meet us at the office and we will not show more than 5 properties in one day.  Most of the showin... Posted 41 minutes ago

Home Stage Now or Price Reduction Later? If you're selling your home, you know it needs to look its best. Hiring a Montgomery County PA home stager before you put your home on the market is the best way to do this. Having a home stager, who is an impartial person, seeing your home for the very fi... Posted about 1 hour ago

Martin County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2013 Yearly Review For the Martin County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2013 Yearly Review showed a continued strengthening of this segment of the Martin County real estate market.   Year to year closed sales were up by 14.5% as compared to 2012 which saw an inc... Posted about 1 hour ago

Home Staging Myths (or not?)- Six to Ponder! Home staging, or rather, home marketing, is still a new concept to many.  What you see on the cable shows is not always what real world staging is like.   Home Staging Myths: 1. First thing to do is paint your walls a nice clean white. STOP!  Yes, fres... Posted about 1 hour ago

I have been asked by a Real Estate investment Group to put together an affordable "bundle" of website design and monthly online marketing services that can be offered to real estate agents.I know I can hit a home run with this but I am not so vain that I won't ask for your input. The bundle will ... Posted about 1 hour ago

Old Park Ridge, Park Ridge, Illinois About Old Park Ridge Old Park Ridge is a single family neighborhood in Park Ridge, Illinois. Average taxes in Old Park Ridge $9,217 Average association fees in Old Park Ridge $0 Average home size in Old Park Ridge 1,400 ft2 Average lot size in Old Park Ridge ... Posted about 1 hour ago

Improving Lives, Or Trampling On Them? Invisible Hands Don't Trample.   "The statesman who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention, but assume an authority which could safely be truste... Posted about 1 hour ago

This Lovely, Level One Acre Lot is *RARE EARTH* Lightly Wooded for nice privacy too.   Located within the low dues Community of Pocono Highlands Estates in Henryville PA this Lot is also Commuter Friendly. Just a few miles from I80.   The Community offers paved roads, 2 ponds, basketball courts ... Posted about 1 hour ago

The Tucson Festival of Books started in 2009 and is a two-day event at the UA Mall on March 15 and 16th from 9:30am until 5:30pm. The event will offer presentations, exhibitors, and opportunities to meet authors, poets, screenwriters, and journalists. Along with book signings, staged entertainmen... Posted about 1 hour ago