toledo oh: MY HEART IS BROKEN - SHATTERED IN PIECES!! - 12/13/08 12:11 PM
Well, how does one deal with a broken heart?  I'm sure there are many recommendations, largely stemming from one's personal experiences.  But this is different!  This is MY heart.  And I'm not liking the feeling at all!!
What, exactly, broke my heart?
I got one of those "Dear Landlord" phone calls.  … (73 comments)

toledo oh: A Compliment to Professionalism - Thank You - 12/07/08 08:20 AM
Saturday afternoon.  Nothing spectacular.  Kind of gray out - waiting for rain.
Aha!  There's the mailman!  Maybe something besides bills in the mail today.
And there was.
And it made me cry.
Tears of joy and pride.
 
You see, in the three envelopes that were in the box, there was … (15 comments)

toledo oh: Farewell? I don't think so ---- more like ... See ya later! - 10/17/08 03:34 PM
Toledo, OH
October 17, 2008
Today was absolutely beautiful.  Cool temperatures, a light breeze, bright sunshine ... and the company of wonderful friends.
You see, this was the last opportunity I was going to have to gather some close friends together in order to build a special memory to take with … (13 comments)

toledo oh: The way ya do the things ya do .... - 10/16/08 04:08 PM
My new friend, Marlene Pelligrini, has tagged me to write a post about why I do what I do. Now, one would think that that should not be a big task since it’s something we do every day. Many times by rote. But is it really?
Having had some pretty interesting … (12 comments)

toledo oh: MEMORIES ... On leaving one home and moving on ... - 10/09/08 02:41 PM
October 9, 2008
Toledo, Ohio
 
Wow!  It didn't really hit me till I was home.  But this morning was my last opportunity to sit with my brokers (John and Kathy) and a group of agents and just shoot the breeze and brainstorm.  To have a free exchange of ideas, frustrations, … (25 comments)

toledo oh: May the Circle Be Unbroken ... - 10/04/08 08:22 PM
My dear friend, and soon to be co-worker, Elizabeth Nieves, has blessed me with many things -- her friendship, her honesty, her humor, her business acumen, her faith and her trust in me.  And she has blessed me with the Friendship Ball!
It's my understanding that once a person receives this … (12 comments)

toledo oh: It's a Wonderful World - THANKS TO ACTIVE RAIN! - 09/30/08 08:11 AM
A couple days ago I passed the 100,000 point milestone.  And it has been a journey frought with questions, laughter, smiles and ... the blessing of making wonderful new friends from all corners of the country.  Folks with like interests, similar goals, opposing goals and a wonderful outlook on the profession … (31 comments)

toledo oh: SURPRISE, SURPRISE! AIN'T THAT SOMETHIN'! FORECLOSURE FRAUD ::: WHO COULD/WOULD HAVE FIGGERED ... - 09/22/08 08:35 AM
Remember the good ol' days?  Sheriff Taylor would say something rhetorically profound and Gomer would always respond with, "Surprise, surprise!"  Mayberry was a quaint little town, devoid of true crime and socio-political problems.  Life was good - simple, pure, comfortable. 
::: Whistling the theme from the Andy of Mayberry show … (9 comments)

toledo oh: SHOW ME THE MONEY! :: Did Jerry McGuire have the right idea? - 09/20/08 09:33 AM
SHOW ME THE MONEY! :: Did Jerry McGuire have the right idea?
 
We all know our national economy is in turmoil right now. We all know that real estate has slowed in more markets than not. We all know that this, too, shall pass. But while we know these things … (9 comments)

toledo oh: DOWN-PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS :: Are they going to be OK? Stay tuned ... - 09/18/08 09:34 PM
There has been much conversation lately about the demise of the down payment assistance programs – primarily the Nehemiah Corporation. This type of program has been a true benefit for many that have wanted to purchase a home of their own.
Now, some may say that if a person needs down … (9 comments)

toledo oh: I'M STEAMED!!! And I'm ready to scream at somebody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 09/08/08 07:45 AM
I am making this post a public one because I think that some people need a refresher on what a civilized society is.  I am also hoping that if you happen to see yourself in this post, then PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE get
help.  If you don't, the help you may wind … (23 comments)

toledo oh: What does hope look like? Maybe just like this ... - 08/15/08 11:26 PM
Ya know, there are some days that require us to push ourselves to the limit.  And when we do that we tend to be a little out of sorts, grumpy and lose a little of our perspective on the world. 
And then when we call it a day we return home … (10 comments)

toledo oh: POISON - Watch Out for This Issue - 08/11/08 02:02 PM
I received an email today from a dear friend that is part of the Greyhound Rescue effort here in NW Ohio.  The message was one that I wanted to share with all of you.
If you have dogs then you should be aware of this issue.  It's dangerous and could happen … (44 comments)

toledo oh: Kindred Spirits --- Active Rain Strikes Again! - 08/10/08 10:27 AM
The first week of July was a busy week for my husband and me.  We had decided that we wanted to move to North Carolina, so I made contact with Elizabeth Nieves to show us around the Durham/Research Triangle area.
What a delightful time we had!  And Elizabeth is just as … (13 comments)

toledo oh: 3 Bedroom Ranch - Point Place - Toledo, Ohio - 08/09/08 12:01 PM
Point Place RanchLocation: Point Place3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home on a deep crawl. Floored attic for storage. Updated kitchen with new tile back-splash, counter-tops and sink. Range, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, over the range microwave - they all stay. Even the washer and dryer! Laminate flooring in living room and family … (12 comments)

toledo oh: 3 Bedroom Ranch - Point Place - Toledo, Ohio - 08/09/08 11:59 AM
Point Place RanchLocation: Point Place3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home on a deep crawl. Floored attic for storage. Updated kitchen with new tile back-splash, counter-tops and sink. Range, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, over the range microwave - they all stay. Even the washer and dryer! Laminate flooring in living room and family … (0 comments)

toledo oh: 2008 Builder's Blitz for Habitat for Humanity - 08/03/08 11:07 PM
On Friday, August 1, 2008, I had the honor of helping to serve lunch to a bunch of very selfless people.  All were volunteers at a Habitat for Humanity project site.  A nicer group of folks you won't find.
A few of the agents of ReMax Preferred had decided to help … (12 comments)

toledo oh: LOSS: The profound effects of positive thought - 07/27/08 09:33 AM
I am going to go on the assumption that most of us have heard of, and listened to, Randy Pausch. The Carnegie Mellon professor that gave the profound "Last Lecture" that has been viewed millions of times on YouTube.
This week the world lost the insight and wisdom of Randy Pausch. … (5 comments)

toledo oh: Classic Charm - Modern Living - 06/24/08 03:43 PM
Classic Charm - Modern LivingLocation: Point PlaceBuild equity by owning this updated 1-story 2-bedroom/1-bath home in Point Place. You'll enjoy a huge family room with gas fireplace, classic living room with hardwood floors, elegant dining room with built-in hutch. Classic, modern and comfortable - the best of all worlds. $121,500. Please … (4 comments)

toledo oh: Imagine. Just imagine!!! - 06/10/08 07:13 AM
I was opening my email this morning and a friend had sent me a link to a video.  Not unusual at all.  But the message was - "Make sure you watch this.  It's incredible." - and for this particular friend to get that emphatic about something piqued my interest right away.  … (9 comments)

 
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