Get Hands-on Help with Older Homes - 09/20/10 12:29 PM
ATTENTION!  Salem County historic home owners - these homeowner workshops could be most informative to you.  I hope you'll take a moment to read this post.
Via Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate (Owner - RE/MAX Access):
We blog about modern construction all of the time, but what if you're an aspiring owner of an historic home? These homes may require a bit more attention than a new or updated home. The Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia is holding a series of workshops with hands-on demonstrations and visuals on how to restore and maintain older properties. All workshops will … (1 comments)

When You Believe - 09/20/10 12:25 PM
If you're feeling overwhelmed this week, take a moment to read this blog post by Missy Caulk.  It's a great reminder for all of us to keep our troubles in perspective.
Via Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor):
When you Believe...
Miracles happen.
In 2007 Brock Mealer, was riding home in his SUV from a family party with his dad and his brother Elliott's girlfriend. A car didn't stop at a stop sign and his dad and girlfriend were killed. Brock who was a U of M Football player was paralyzed from the waist down.
He was told he … (1 comments)

Shop Locally (or can one penny help to save your neighbor's home?) - 09/10/10 02:34 PM
Can one penny help to save your neighbor's home?
Maybe.
I was on my way back to Pennsville today when I realized I needed gas.  Out of habit,  I turned on my left blinker to pull into a truck stop.  For whatever reason, I turned that directional signal right off again.
It dawned on me, in that split second, that there are five gas stations in my home town.  Five gas stations that are probably doing 'ok'......that are hopefully doing 'ok'.......but in this economy, just may not be doing 'ok'. 
How much more would that decision cost me on this day?
One red cent per gallon.  That's … (6 comments)