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“If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?” - Anonymous
Color Coordinating... Every now and then I run across a home owner who likes to color coordinate. While color coordinating is okay, there are some things, such as outlets, that should be left alone. This is definitely not a good idea and especially when it comes to GFCI outlets. When these are painted over, the paint will often jam the mechanical test and reset buttons. If the buttons are jammed, the device may fail to trip resulting you going z-z-z-zt, which is not a good thing! I consider these a safety hazard and I recommend replacing the device.This … (81 comments)
If you walk into any room or see a room in a photograph or magazine and it just doesn't feel right then generally something is out of balance. We feel comfortable in spaces that are balanced and we tend not to linger in ones that are not. Balance encompasses many design elements, including furniture placement, scale, color and texture. Today I am just going to address color balance. I find color balance so important because you can often overcome some other minor "out of balance" issues if you get the color balance correct. And it's really pretty simple. The photograph of … (48 comments)
FHA guidelines state that a house has to meet MPR (minimum property standards) for existing houses, and MPS (minimum property requirements) for new construction. FHA is very concerned with the three S’s: Safety, Security, and Soundness.
About two to three times a month, I get a call or email from someone who is interested in becoming a home inspector.
Oops, It Looks Like the Buyer's Agent Made Another Mistake 
Bloggers are often criticized for being less than accountable for the things they write. 
Prior to the ink drying on the last signature of the 25 billion dollar foreclosure settlement agreement between federal and state government agencies and the 5 largest banks, murmurs and complaints of problems are already surfacing. Some say to little and too late for some 4 million people already foreclosed. Another 3.5 million may not benefit either since their cases are to far along.
When I first signed on to the ActiveRain website back in '08, I was like most newbies. I watched quietly as the information before me spread like a wildfire. I had never blogged before. I didn't know what to blog about. I was in idle for quite a long time.
I was contacted recently by a real estate investor on Linked In, wondering if I knew of any good properties out there he might be interested in investing in to rehab and resell. I have helped investors sell their rehabbed properties before, but I have not yet helped on the buying end, which of course the number one rule for investors I am sure is that you have to "buy right". 
Do you want to be my hero today?
Mexico Resorts for Sale REDUCED TO $4,250,000 from $4,750,000 - 2 Property Deal … (0 comments)
Yes it's true! I have left the eastside and have joined the best office in Seattle. John L. Scott, Green Lake. It's a great feeling to be a part of this office. The community is wonderful, welcoming and a great place to live.
The following chart shows supply and demand for single family Palos Park homes for the entire year of 2011.
Homes for Sale in Brentwood Ca: There are only 3 Types of Pricing!
BRING OFFERS! Your Huge 4-5 Bedroom Home Awaits! … (0 comments)
Over the past month or so, I've had a few people tell me that they never got my e-mail that I'd said I sent. I asked them to check their spam or junk folder and they said they had, but there was nothing in there from me. By the way, I use Gmail and I've always been a fan and recommended it to others.So, a few of my e-mails weren't going through, one buyer last month, then my office, then another buyer over the weekend. The really weird thing was, it was also happening to my team leader – she uses … (6 comments)
Happy Valentine's Day...Thank You ActiveRain. No Late Blogging Tonight!
Today, we had the very great privilege of hearing Mr. Chris Gardener, Author of Pursuit Of Happyness and Start Where You Are at the Keller Family Reunion in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Gardener was the inspiration for the movie, starring Will Smith...The Pursuit of Happyness. If you could hear his speech...or see the movie with totally dry eyes...best you see a cardiologist and see if you still have a heart. A story of overcoming such adversity....divorce, homelessness, unemployment, under employment, single parenthood...thrown in some racial discrimination for good measure....make that just measure....and know that Mr. Gardener has not only survived but … (7 comments)
When I stepped into this home I instantly knew it was one of those nice surprises that a real estate agent experiences a few times a year. This home is not only larger than it looks but it features a spacious and open floor plan with lots of bonus living space and the price is really right at only $110,000. If you like the looks of this home from the photos be sure to view our additional listing details at 21041 Danville Amity Road in Mount Vernon, Ohio. 
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Every Yardley seller wants their home to sell fast and bring top dollar. It's not luck that makes that happen. It's careful planning, and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their checkbooks. Here is how to prep your house and turn it into an irresistible and marketable property. 
Now that all those well planned goals have been either laid or forgotten about I saw this post by Rebekah and thought this would be well worth sharing if you were still on track and could use a little help. I set my goals and have set plans so that I can track them well into the year.
Stone Harbor Real Estate Sales Activity January 21 to February 11, 2012 
Apple Valley Lake, Ohio … (1 comments)
Disney Vacation Club point Charts for 2013
When you sign the contract at the builder's office everyone including sales represent & buyers are all excited on their to be built new homes. The time flies by and soon they are attending all sorts of meetings are schedule that buyers typically have no clue what it means apart from understanding it leads to a step closure to move in to their home. During the process they trust the builder's site supervisors, builders' reputation and above all county inspectors to get the job done right and finish their beautiful dream home. Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
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