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Male Agents are From Mars: Advice for Wives of Agents - 06/30/10 10:32 AM
In reading J.Philip Faranda's post, I thought it would be well worth re-blogging. I'm sure you will agree.
This actually pertains to either spouse of a real estate agent.
Brigita
Via J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip LLC) Westchester County NY:
I suppose I could title this "for spouses," but having never been a wife I felt it best to come from my perspective as a husband.
It is not easy being married to a real estate licensee. We aren't just on straight commission; what we go through for that commission typically takes months and often comes with … (2 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday - Growing Family - 06/30/10 08:59 AM
Brigita McKelvie, REALTOR
Pennsylvania License #RS297130
Residential, Rural and Horse Properties and Farms
Cindy Stys Equestrian & Country Properties, Ltd.
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The Horse's Prayer - 06/29/10 04:13 PM
I came across this poem in one of my books and wanted to share with everyone. It doesn't need any explanations. It pretty much says it all.
The Horse's Prayer
I'm only a horse, dear Master, but my heart is warm and true,
And I'm ready to work my hardest, for the pleasure of pleasing you.
Good corn, and hay, and water are all that I wish to ask.
And a warm dry bed to rest on, when I've finished my daily task.
Don't strike me in needless anger if I'm slow to understand,
But encourage … (12 comments)
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Good Deeds Are Always Remembered - 06/29/10 08:40 AM
Yesterday, at one of my networking groups, I met a lady that I haven't seen in over 20 years. Her sons went to school with my children. We had met actually when my son and her son were in kindergarten.
Anyway, When I had entered the room, she looked familiar to me, but I couldn't place her. She approached me, we introduced each other and we began to converse. This is when we realized how we knew each other.
A couple of other people had joined in the conversation and she introduced me to them and then stated, "She is one of … (10 comments)
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There is No Such Thing as an Under-Priced House - 06/29/10 08:03 AM
Hmmmmm. No such thing as under-pricing a home? What Roger Johnson writes about it, makes sense. It may even stir up a lot of offers. See what you think.
Brigita
Via Roger Johnson, Realtor - Hickory NC Real Estate (CENTURY 21 American Homes):
I was recently catching up on my ActiveRain newsletter reads (I'm behind) and it seems the hot topic a couple of weeks ago (okay, way behind) was agents "underpricing" listings in order to get buyers to make offers. I tracked back a few posts and it seems that the start of this was a … (2 comments)
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Why Every Listing Should be Priced at $1 - 06/29/10 07:58 AM
Roger Johnson has come up with a great idea as far a pricing homes and getting a great price for the sellers. It is an interesting concept.
Brigita
Via Roger Johnson, Realtor - Hickory NC Real Estate (CENTURY 21 American Homes):
This is a follow-up to my post, There is No Such Thing as an Under-Priced House. While reading through various posts on the topic of under pricing, on comment really caught my eye. Basically, the commenter said something to effect that if the goal of under pricing was to simply get the highest bid, then every property should … (0 comments)
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Some Strange But True Facts About Horses - 06/28/10 05:13 PM
Everyone that knows me knows how much I enjoy anything to do with horses. I thought I would write about some strange but true random facts about horses.
Here you go:
- A horse's sense of touch is so sensitive, that it notices the instant a mosquito lands on it.
- Adult male horses usually have 40-42 teeth while the females only have 36-38.
- Horses do not have collarbones. Their front limbs are directly attached to the spinal column by muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
- Hairs from horses' tails are used to create bows for … (12 comments)
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Does Your Horse Have Heat Distress?? - 06/28/10 09:07 AM
Summer has finally arrived along with the hot and humid (at least on the east coast) weather. We all know how heat affects us. Did you know that we also need to keep an eye on our equine friends for signs of heat distress?? Even though they are outdoor animals, we still must watch out for them on the hot weather days.
Here are some signs to watch for that show he's having trouble with dealing with the heat:
A dull expression or behavior. We all know how heat affects us humans. It tends to slow us down. … (2 comments)
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Funny Friday - Wacky Horse Laws - Part II - 06/25/10 02:35 PM
Last week I posted some wacky horse laws from around the country. I promised you more for this week.
Take a look at these:
Wacky Horse Laws - Part II
In Bismark, North Dakota, "every home within city limits must have a hitching post in the front yard." (I'm all for that.)
McAlester, Oklahoma - "It's taboo for a woman weighing more than 235 pounds and attired in shorts to be seen on a horse in any public place."
Cumberland County, Tennessee - "Speed while on horseback upon count roads will be limited to 3 miles … (10 comments)
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Mold - Some things you should know - 06/23/10 02:24 PM
Here is a great post on mold written by Chris Smith. It gives us a lot of facts about molds and what to do to prevent mold in your home.
Brigita
Via Chris Smith Prudential Ronan Realty:
Mold can be dangerous. This material has been gathered to inform people about mold. Before you attempt to remediate mold, seek expert and/or professional help. If mold is removed incorrectly, it can cause even greater and more costly damage (in terms of dollars and health effects). DO NOT USE BLEACH to remove mold.
General Mold Facts (please verify all information before … (5 comments)
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Gulf Oil Spill Getting Hairy - 06/23/10 08:34 AM
The BP Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is an environmental disaster that will have a lasting impact on the region well into the future. But horse people and pet owners have an opportunity to help in the clean-up.
No, it is not by physically going down and cleaning up the mess. There is a unique opportunity to support the clean-up by collecting horse hair.
Yes, I said collecting horse hair. Hair, whether it's human, equine or animal, is a natural product to which gloppy oil is attracted and is currently being packed into booms to soak … (10 comments)
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Pennsylvania: Ban the Gassing of Animals!! - 06/22/10 07:56 AM
This morning I received this urgent e-mail forwarded from the Lehigh Valley Animal Response Team. Animals are being gassed, which is very inhumane. Please read this e-mail and take action. This is very cruel to the animals. Please help our furry, 4 legged friends.
Pass this on to everyone you know.
Dear Pennsylvania Advocates, Pennsylvania Senate Bill 672, legislation that was introduced to outlaw the use of gas chambers on animals, passed the Senate Agriculture Committee in April but has not advanced since then. We now need your help to ensure passage of this important humane legislation in the Senate. … (4 comments)
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Motivational Quote to Start Off Your Week - 06/21/10 08:49 AM
"Start with a picture of your goal as already achieved in the future and work back to the present. Imagine the steps that you would have taken to get from where you are now to where you want to be." - Brian Tracy
Picture yourself accomplishing your deepest desire. What would it look like if it were achieved? Starting backwards, list the steps needed to have accomplished this goal.
Try this out by working on one goal this week. Just imagine how you will feel when it is accomplished. Begin at the very end and work your way backwards … (6 comments)
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LOL Friday! Interesting Test Question Answers - 06/19/10 09:56 AM
Here are some great answers to test questions posted by Heather Chavez.
You'll get a kick out of these.
Brigita
Via Heather Chavez, Real Estate Virtual Assistant (951) 961-0219 (Second Self Virtual Assistance):
Here are some interesting test question answers. OK, they may not get a correct answer. But you gotta give them something for the effort!
Q: Explain why phosphorous trichloride is polar.A: God made it that way. (How can you argue with logic like that!)
Q: Briefly explain what hard water is.A: Ice (Can't be more brief than that!)
Q: Name one of the early Romans' … (8 comments)
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Funny Friday - Wacky Horse Laws - 06/18/10 08:09 AM
Good morning! It's Friday and time for Funny Friday on Active Rain. Today, on Funny Friday, I am posting wacky, but true, horse laws. These really do exist.
Hartsville, Illinois - "A person can be arrested for riding an ugly horse."
Riverton, Wyoming - "No female shall ride a horse while attired in a bathing suit within the boundaries ofRiverton, unless she be escorted by at least 2 officers of the law or unless she be armed with a club. "The law continues with this ammendment: "The provisions of this statute shall not apply to females weighing less … (22 comments)
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Senate Approves Home Tax Credit Extension - 06/17/10 12:11 PM
Seante Approves Home Tax Credit Extension
Here is some great news!
The Senate approved a plan on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010, to give homebuyers an extra three months to finish qualifying for federal tax incentives that boosted home sales this spring.
This will allow homebuyers until Sept. 30 to complete their purchases and qualify for tax credits of up to $8,000. Under the current terms, buyers had until April 30, 2010 to get a signed sales contract and until June 30, 2010 to complete the sale.
The proposal, approved by a 60-37 vote, would only allow homebuyers who already have … (0 comments)
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Relating to Bird Watching and Learning From Them - 06/17/10 11:52 AM
I was looking out my bedroom window this morning, and saw 2 finches flying around the bird house that we had put up in our large pine tree.
These 2 finches were flying all around it, then went inside, and then came back out to check the outside of the house and flew areound the area some more. This went on for quite a while.
Thes same 2 finches had been around a few days ago, checking out the "neighborhood" and the house. I must admit, they were doing a thorough check of everything. You might say they were … (2 comments)
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How To Remove Oil Stains On Garage Floor - 06/16/10 10:22 AM
Here's some great advice from Kristin Johnston on removing the oil stains from the garage floor.
Brigita
Via Kristin Johnston,Realtor,Waukesha County WI Real Estate (Remax Realty Center 414-254-6647):
AND NO, THAT IS NOT MY GARAGE!!!! LOL!
HOW TO REMOVE OIL STAINS ON GARAGE FLOOR:
You can remove most of a stubborn stain with a bit of elbow grease and scrubbing. First, remove the surface oil by sprinkling some cat litter on it to soak it up. Then, clear away the cat litter and focus on the stain. Make a paste of hot water and dry dish or … (2 comments)
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Wordlesss Wednesday - House For Rent - Located In a Private, Wooded Setting - 06/16/10 09:45 AM
Brigita McKelvie, REALTOR
Pennsylvania license #RS297130
Residential, Rural and Horse Properties and Farms
Cindy Stys Equestrian & Country Properties, Ltd.
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IMPORTANT!! Everyone Please Read!! Soda Bottle Works Bomb - 06/15/10 11:23 AM
I received this urgent e-mail from my Lehigh Valley Animal Response Team (LVCART) organizer. I would like to pass it on to everyone for their information and their safety. Feel free to forward this. Read on:
Soda Bottle Works Bomb - Beware
This is from the Shillington Fire Chief who also serves as a paid firefighter for the City of Reading. Worth reading and noting!!
A cautionary note. Good morning to you all. I want to make you aware of a recent incident that occurred in York Twp. This type of incident directly affects your safety as well … (0 comments)
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150th Anniversary of the Start of Pony Express Celebrated in Washington DC - 06/15/10 09:15 AM
In April 2010, the 150th Anniversary of the start of the Pony Express was celebrated in Washington, DC.
The Pony Express ran from April 1860 through October 1861. During this period, the horse-and-rider teams delivered mail, one mochillla (leather knapsack with mail pouches) at a time.
The Pony Express started mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri and San Francisco, California. It lasted 18 months, until the outbreak of the Civil War.
The Pony Express National Historic Trail keeps the memory of the 19th century communication system alive, while providing places for outdoor recreation. The Pony Express Historic … (6 comments)
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Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Market Update - The Year in Review - May 2009 and May 2010 - 06/14/10 11:37 AM
Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Market Update - The Year In Review - May 2009 and May 2010
Comparison of activity from May 2009 to May 2010
The number of sales during May 2010 were reported at 565, up approximately 28% from May 2009 at 442.
The Average Sales Price for May 2010 was recorded at $192,000, down approximately 5% from May 2009 when the Average Sales Price of the month was recorded at $202,000. The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sales dollars.
The Median Sales Price for May … (2 comments)
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Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Market Update for May 2010 - 06/14/10 09:21 AM
During the month of May 2010 565 sales were reported, up about 9.1% from April 2010 at 518. (Note: That's without the tax credit incentive.)
The Average Sales Price for May 2010 was recorded at $192,000, down approximately 3.5% from April 2010 when the average sales price of the month was recorded at $199,000. The Average Sales Price is obtained by dividing the number of sales into the total sale dollars.
The Median Sales Price for May 2010 was recorded at $175,000, which was a decrease compared to April 2010 with a median price of $178,000. The Median … (0 comments)
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Debt Settlement Companies - Are They a Good Thing or A Bad Thing?? - 06/12/10 10:53 AM
I am working with someone that is working on getting out of debt. Their credit card debt had accumulated and they are looking to pay them off and look for a home. Of course with the credit card companies raising the interest rates and lowering credit limits, which in turn raises the monthly payments, it's hard to pay these debts off.
These people decided to check into the debt settlement companies and see if they could maybe help as they claim. They signed up with one and thought they were on their way to rid themselves of the never ending … (2 comments)
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Funny Friday - The Bronc & the Cowboy - 06/11/10 09:31 AM
Thought I would throw in a horse & cowboy joke.
The Bronc & the Cowboy
A cowboy climbed aboard a bronc, which began to buck. The bronc threw one particular buck that caused the cowboy to lose his stirrups while, at the same time, the bronc caught a hind leg in one of the stirrups. Wherupon the cowboy went flying out of the saddle.
When the onlookers asked the cowboy what had happened, he replied, "Well, boys, when I looked down and saw the bronc's foot in the stirrup, I said to myself, 'hell, if he's gettin' on, … (8 comments)
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Funny Friday - Horse Show Judge - 06/11/10 09:14 AM
It's Funny Friday once again. This time I am gearing the humor towards the horse community. Since I was a horse show judge for a short while, I can appreciate this one.
I'm sure all will enjoy this one, though.
Here goes:
An exhibitor went up to a horse show judge to complain about being placed below someone who made some sort of mistake, such as being on the wrong lead.
The judge's explanation: "the other guy did it better wrong than you did it right."
Brigita McKelvie, REALTOR
Pennsylvania License #RS297130
Residential, Rural and Horse Properties and … (2 comments)
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Bucks County Horse Park in Pennsylvania Offers A Variety of Equestrian Activities - 06/08/10 03:54 PM
The Bucks County Horse Park is a part of the Bucks County Park System. It consists of over 700 acres and is a unique facility dedicated to preserving the natural environment for a variety of amateur equestrian activities.
Located in Revere, in southeastern Pennsylvania, the horse park provides a variety of competitions and trail riding for all ages and disciplines of riding.
Looking for a horse show? You can find it here, both recognized and schooling, dressage, hunter & jumper, driving and eventing.
Prefer pleasure riding to showing? The park also offers many trails around the area, hunter paces and a variety … (2 comments)
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Funny Friday - George and Sheila - 06/04/10 08:26 AM
Wow!! It's Friday once again. This week was short and went by quickly. Well, not really. The weeks aren't any shorter than any other. Some just feel that way.
Anyway, being Friday, it is time for Funny Friday. Let's see what's up with George and Sheila today.
George and Sheila
There were 2 elderly people, George and Sheila, living in the suburbs of a North Carolina mobile home park.
He was a widower and she a widow. They had known one another for a number of years.
One evening, a supper was held in the … (8 comments)
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Are You Ready for Horse Ownership?? - 06/03/10 05:03 PM
Are you considering purchasing a horse of your own or for one of your horse crazy children?
Well, before you go through with it, consider the expenses and time that go with horse ownership.
Buying a horse, or getting one for free, is the easy part.
Ownership involves regular expenses. The expenses are:
- board (room and feed) If you keep the horses on your own property, hay and grain will need to be purchased on a regular basis.
- training
- riding lessons
- hoof trimming and/or horse shoeing (every 6 - 8 … (10 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday - Farm Work Horse - A Must Have for Any Farm - 06/02/10 09:24 AM
Brigita McKelvie, REALTOR
Pennsylvania License #RS297130
Residential, Rural and Horse Properties and Farms
Cindy Stys Equestrian & Country Properties, Ltd.
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Youth Schooling Show June 5th, 2010 - 06/02/10 09:14 AM
This coming Saturday, June 5th, 2010, will be a youth schooling show at the Northampton County 4H Center just outside of Nazareth, starting at 9AM. It is being put on by Backtrackers 4H Horse & Pony Club.
There will be many classes held such as Grooming & Showmanship, Hunt Seat and Western classes along with some jumping classes. The judge will make suggestions to each participant at the end of the class on how to improve.
In addition, some fun classes will be held such as "Egg & Spoon", "Musical Mount" and an adult lead-line class.
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Brigita McKelvie, Horse Property REALTOR Eastern PA Horse Properties & Farms
Lehigh Valley,
PA
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Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd.
Address: Brigita McKelvie c/o Cindy Stys Equestrian & Country Properties, 720 Smith Hill Rd., Stroudsburg, PA, 18360
Office Phone: (610) 849-1790
Cell Phone: (610) 393-9424
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