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1805 Barrows St. - 2 Bedrooms!

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:45:47 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Farmington Seventh

Price: $49,900
MLS ID #: 4658545

2 beds, 1 baths
800 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1927

Welcoming enclosed porch, charming living room with cove ceilings and hardwood floors, spacious formal dining room with hardwood. Eat-in kitchen with new Pella windows, new furnace, all new copper plumbing, huge floored attic, new roof on 2 car garage, fenced lot.

6838 Williamsburg, Sylvania, OH 43560

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:40:56 -0700

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Location: Sylvania, OH

Subdivision: Lincoln Woods

Price: $189,900
MLS ID #: 4656569

4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half-baths
2189 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1969

Custom built one owner home, impeccable condition, huge inviting hardwood foyer opens to living room w/ large bay window, spacious eat-in kitchen flows into family room w/beautiful brick fireplace. Magnificent sunroom w/sliders that lead to back patio and beautifully landscaped yard. Inground sprinkler system, furnace & Central air new in '98; updated roof, new H2O tank.

4815 Far Hills, Toledo, OH 43623

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:45:05 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Fair Hills

Price: $199,900
MLS ID #: 4656337

3 beds, 3 baths
2451 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1955

Stunning ranch w/ 2 master suites, 3 full baths, amazing views of private park like setting from many rooms. Magnificent windows, extensive custom cabinetry, beautiful vaulted living room w/brick fireplace. Incredible design for entertaining, expansive deck, storage rooms, heated garage.. Fabulous master.

3901 Branch Dr., Toledo, OH 43623

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:16:45 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Maple Grove

Price: $154,900
MLS ID #: 4655688

4 beds, 1 baths, 1 half-baths
1800 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1979

Wow, this is a show stopper! Huge family room w/beautiful fireplace and patio door to lovely screened porch that over looks fantastic landscaped lot w/privacy fence. Great eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar and dining area, incredible master bedroom w/ 2 walk-in closets (one could be master bath)

6253 Hancock, Toledo, OH

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:51:08 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Lorraine Place

Price: $89,900
MLS ID #: 4655686

3 beds, 1 baths, 1 half-baths
1392 Sq. Ft. , 0.26 Acres

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1964

Brick ranch on 1/4 acre lot * Formal living rm & dining rm w/huge picture window * Spacious family room w/corner wood stove w/brick surround * Large eat-in kitchen with tons of cabinets * New windows thru-out * Newer furnace * New 2.5 car garage w/opener.

6709 Brick Yard, Maumee, OH 43537

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:16:59 -0700

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Location: Maumee, OH

Subdivision: Fox Hollow

Price: $224,900
MLS ID #: 4655642

4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half-baths
2212 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1993

This awesome wooded ravine lots is one of a kind! welcoming 2 story foyer, spectacular open floor plan, 1st floor bedroom can double as office, great kitchen w/ center island, planning desk & patio doors that lead to rear deck overlooking beautiful park setting. Amazing master suite w/ unbelievable views, Great room is a show stopper.

2643 Latonia Blvd., Toledo, OH 43606

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:40:21 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Broadmoor

Price: $99,900
MLS ID #: 4655561

3 beds, 2 baths
1144 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1948

Updated Brick Ranch! Amazing updated brick home w/ beautiful refinished hardwood floors, coved ceilings, curved archways, magnificent fireplace, formal dining room w/ large bay window, remodeled kitchen w/ granite countertops, all new windows, 1.5 lots beautifully landscaped w/privacy fence, spectacular screened porch.

4362 Foxchapel, Toledo, OH 43607

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:17:55 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Chapel Hills

Price: $59,900
MLS ID #: 4655580

3 beds, 1 baths
1104 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1971

Completely remodeled and absolutely gorgeous! New wood laminate floors, awesome updates kitchen with patio door to screened porch overlooking beautiful wooded lot, you'll love the new full bath.

Move-in Ready! 5207 Bonwood, Toledo, OH

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:13:45 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Shadowood Estates

Price: $139,900
MLS ID #: 4655264

3 beds, 1 baths, 1 half-baths
1532 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1977

Move-in Ready! Nothing to do but move in! New siding, new windows, new doors, updated roof. Gorgeous vaulted family room w/fireplace and patio doors to nice rear yard & patio. updated kitchen w/solid service counter tops. Newer furnace and hot water tank, excellent floor plan. Large & welcoming foyer. Great Price!

2163 Green Valley Dr., Toledo, OH

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:19:07 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Glen Arbor

Price: $174,900
MLS ID #: 4654931

4 beds, 2 baths
2754 Sq. Ft. , 0.33 Acres

Residential Property, Traditional
Built in 1966

This home is truly magnificent. don't let the outside fool you, over 2700 sf! New Family rm & kitchen addition! Gorgeous top of the line kitchen w/tons of custom cabinetry, counters and work stations.ulted Family rm w/fireplace is spectacular w/patio access. Huge party deck, rec rm in basement. New roof, new baths, new windows & siding.

3431 Blairmont, Toledo, OH - 3 Bedroom Brick Ranch!

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:45:14 -0700

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Heatherdowns

Price: $87,900
MLS ID #: 4654519

3 beds, 1 baths
1430 Sq. Ft. , 0.33 Acres

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1955

Extra nice brick ranch in Crossgates. Gorgeous hardwood floors, fabulous new kitchen w/tons of cupboards and counter space, recent updates included; vinyl siding, windows, roof, furnace and central air, large living room opens to spacious dining area, private family room, cove ceilings, patio and much more.

21867 Luckey, Luckey OH 43443

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:46:05 -0700

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Location: Luckey, OH

Price: $217,000
MLS ID #: 4653528

3 beds, 2 baths
1680 Sq. Ft. , 2 Acres

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1973

Magnificent Ranch! Magnificent ranch on 2 acres w/2.5 car & 36x24 det. gar w/workshop & 48x31 pole barn w/concrete floor & elc. Beautiful living room w/ full brick F.P., updated kitchen w/ large dining area w/sliders to amazing new patio,incredible finished basement. Move in ready!

4330 Lowe Rd, Toledo, OH

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:16:53 -0800

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Homeville

Price: $94,900
MLS ID #: 4652177

2 beds, 1 baths, 1 half-baths
1382 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1937

Show stopper! Hardwood foyer, exceptionally gracious living room w/beautiful fireplace. Formal, yet inviting dining room with patio doors leading to deck, great design for entertaining. Spectacular new kitchen w/ all the amenities. Relax in the family room on lower level, brand new baths & updated throughout.

3969 Woodhurst, Toledo, Oh

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:55:46 -0800

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Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Park Forest

Price: $189,900
MLS ID #: 4651598

4 beds, 2 baths, 2 half-baths
2750 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1971

Comfort & relax in the exceptional family rm with all the amenities, beautiful brick fireplace,built-in bookshelves,beamed ceilings & sliding doors to private patio. Magnificently finished basement w/game rm,exercise rm,recreation area and bath! 1st floor office,private living room & dining rm. Amazing walk-in closets. If you like to entertain anything else is a compromise

1520 County Rd. N, Swanton, OH

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:54:46 -0800

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Location: Swanton, OH

Price: $179,900
MLS ID #: 4651375

4 beds, 2 baths
1716 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Single Family
Built in 1954

This brick ranch on a full basement is a 10! Look out your windows & see paradise! Amazing new kitchen is over the top! Custom tile back splash, huge island, beautiful cabinetry, double oven & built-in range top. Designed for lots of entertaining and family gatherings. 2 updated baths, updated furnace & roof. Fabulous enclosed porch. Huge LR w/fireplace.

4157 Lowe Rd, Toledo, OH

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:26:04 -0800

Magnificently updated! Spectacular open kitchen with vaulted ceilings, tons of cabinets and counter space and sliders to rear deck and large fenced yard, concrete patio and additional concrete pad for basketball or extended garage. Updated windows, new roof, driveway & sidewalk. Incredible bath features a 5x6 tiled shower w/ 3 shower heads.

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Address: 5931 Deane Dr
Toledo, OH

Subdivision: None

Price: $94,900
MLS ID #: 4648766

2 beds, 2 baths
872 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property
Built in 1943

10734 Monclova Rd, Monclova, OH 43542

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:31:22 -0800

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Location: Monclova, OH

Subdivision: None

Price: $149,900
MLS ID #: 4650169

2 beds, 2 baths
1120 Sq. Ft. , 1.07 Acres

Residential Property, Traditional
Built in 1949

Nature lovers retreat in Anthony Wayne Schools. Beautiful wooded setting. Small barn for animals, over sized garage w/workshop, 100 amp electric, heat and air. Brand new island kitchen is spectacular,w wooded floors, 2 new full baths. Amazing master bath. Move-in ready!

5431 Deane Dr.

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:25:52 -0800

5431 Deane Dr.
Toledo, OH 43613
Magnificently Updated!
Offered at $94900
MLS Number 4648766

Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Living Area: 872 Square Ft.

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Beautiful Condo in Sylvania School District

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:09:32 -0700

Beautiful Condo in Sylvania School Distirct Spectacular townhouse in Sylvania Township. Move-in ready! This end unit is surrounded by woods and offers 2 assigned parking spaces w/extra room. Updated kitchen included all new appliances, fresh paint and new carpet throughout. Private patio w/privacy fence, spacious basement, nice master w/bath.

Location: Toledo, OH

Subdivision: Pepperwood

Price: $79,500
MLS ID #: 4645410

2 beds, 1 baths, 1 half-baths
930 Sq. Ft.

Residential Property, Condominium
Built in 1981

Need somewhere to eat today?

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:29:43 -0700

This is a restaurant review from the Toledo Blade by Bill of Fare. I thought I would share it with you!

89 years of breakfast and lunches
In good times and bad, restaurants need to stay competitive in order to attract new customers and keep the regulars happy. That would include offering everything from coupon deals and free desserts to daily discounted specials. In greater Toledo's crowded dining environment, you do what you can to survive.

On the other hand, a very few restaurants have the savvy, or maybe it's just plain luck, to thrive for decades without any gimmicks at all. A case in point is the Coney Island in downtown Toledo, which has been serving up hot dogs and a variety of other modestly priced, stick-to-the-ribs food for an astonishing 89 years and counting.

The secret to the Coney Island's success isn't a secret at all: Since 1919, the eatery on North Superior Street, between Jackson Boulevard and Adams Street, has drawn many thousands of hungry Toledoans with its above-average chili dogs, served quickly and at a reasonable price, along with fair-to-middling breakfasts, soups, double burgers, chili mac, tuna melts, gyros, and excellent Greek salads every day but Sunday.

Its history, capsulized on the back of the small, crowded menu, is simple enough. Sofokles Constantine - Uncle Gus to all - came here from the island of Cyprus in 1918 and opened Atlantic Hot Dog on St. Clair Street with a cousin. They moved the restaurant to Superior Street the next year, renaming it the Coney Island.

Uncle Gus, a tall, spindly man well-known in the Greek community for sponsoring many Cypriots immigrating to Toledo, manned the hot dog grill until his death in 1985. His nephew, Frixos Stylianides, took over the place and has presided behind the counter ever since. In 1990, he oversaw the remodeling of the narrow eatery, which remains popular as a lunch-hour and carry-out destination.

Hot dogs, $1.50 each and topped with exceptionally good meat sauce, remain the restaurant's stock-in-trade, along with chili mac ($2.90 small/$3.60 large) and breakfasts all morning. But the double cheeseburger isn't bad as an alternative, and the price is right - $3.05.

We also doted on the Greek salad ($3.45 small/$3.95 large). Dripping with Greek dressing, it fills the plate with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, Salonika peppers, and a big slice of feta cheese on top. Also tasty was a $3.15 sausage and egg sandwich on wheat bread with cheese, as well as a gyro ($4.60) packed with meat, tomatoes, cucumber sauce, and feta.

If Mr. Stylianides decides to engage in a little hoopla next year as the Coney Island turns 90, it's a fair bet that customers from far and wide will want to drop by to toast him - with coffee, iced tea, milk shakes, hot chocolate, or even a foamy glass of beer, which is also on the menu.

Tips on Refinancing

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:25:04 -0700

Be specific about what loan you want. This makes it easier for a loan officer to find you the best rates.
Don't rely on published rates. The rates you see in the news are probably the best rates that can be offered. They aren't going to publish their worst rates.
Stay away from "no cost" refinancing. "No cost" normally means the closing costs are bundled in with your mortgage, meaning you are going to pay interest on them. It is in your best interest to just pay the closing costs yourself.
Make sure your new title is accurate. Ask your lender to review your file before it gets published.
Review the estimated closing costs carefully. If you don't like what you see, call your lender immediately and don't be afraid to ask for an explanation.
Take your time. Give yourself plenty of time to close. When rates are low, firms get swamped with business. Be patient and don't expect the closing to happen too quickly.

Check out this Website!

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:34:28 -0700

Walkscore.com

Are you interested in knowing what the most walkable city in the country is? Walkable refers to the amount of businesses. Entertainment, restaurants, etc. that are within walking distance of a specific location. In this website, walkscore.com, you can type in an address and it will tell you your walkscore on a scale of worst to best. It will also bring up a list of different types of places, from restaurants to grocery stores to parks, and give you the exact distance from your location. It will also show you a map that gives the location of all these places in comparison to your location. This is a great website to check out if you are looking into buying a home. Simply type in the address and you will have a list of everything that is close to that home.

Check out the walkscore for Toledo, OH in general

Check out the walkscore for Maumee, OH

To look at any other city, simply type in the city name in the search box ant walkscore.com

Tips on Saving

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:50:41 -0700

I found this great article in the Toledo Blade and wanted to share it with you. It was published Sunday, July 27^th and written by Ryan E. Smith.

No one denies that the economy today is putting the squeeze on consumers who find themselves trapped by rising fuel prices and the ailing housing market. While many grapple with the reality of having to cut back and find ways to make their dollars stretch further, there are some out there who remember even worse times.

Senior citizens who lived through the desperation of the Depression and the rationing of World War II have plenty of ideas about how to get by when times get tough. Some of their practices were limited to the unique circumstances in which they grew up; others they still practice today.

The Blade visited the J. Frank Troy Senior Center in the central city and Swan Creek Retirement Village in South Toledo to tap into the collective memory and wisdom of what some call the Greatest Generation.

Inspired by those conversations, here are some suggestions.
-Ryan E. Smith

1. Plant a modern victory garden. - Ray Barker, 78, Bowling Green
During World War II, millions of Americans planted Victory Gardens in yards and other plots of land, accounting for up to 40 percent of nationally consumed vegetable produce. Now, as food prices rise, consumer plans to pursue vegetable and fruit gardening are up 7 percent over last year, according to a February study by the Garden Writers Association.

2. Buy used items or make your own.- Marjorie Hoskins, 80, West Toledo Consider just one example: A shirt at a local Goodwill Industries store usually sells for only $3, no matter if it's new or used. Jeans are $5 and a suit costs just $10.

Not surprisingly, national Goodwill store sales for the first four months of this year are up 6 percent compared to the same time last year, according to a spokesman.

3. Don't eat out so much. Cook things from scratch, freeze some for later, and plan menus around leftovers. - Lois Grasser, 80, South Toledo

Americans eat out a lot - 5.8 times per week on average, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2008 industry forecast. That can add up to a lot, with annual spending on food away from home topping more than $1,000 per person.

4.Get rid of extra credit cards and don't carry a balance. - Bill Cameron, 81, South Toledo
The average U.S. consumer carries four credit cards, and 14 percent of the population has more than 10, a survey released last year by Experian Consumer Direct showed. An expert there recommends paying on time each month and keeping the balance low compared to one's credit limit.

5. Ride the bus and walk to nearby stores. - Rose N. McGee, 87, West Toledo
A 2008 report by the American Automobile Association calculates that the annual cost (including gas, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, and other expenses) of owning a small sedan that's driven 15,000 miles per year is $6,320. Compare that to $480 for 12 monthly passes to ride TARTA.

6.Shop smarter; look for sales and use coupons. - Betsy Reynolds, 86, South
Toledo
Clipping coupons for 20 minutes can save consumers 20 percent on their weekly expenses, according to the Promotion Marketing Association Coupon Council. Last year, Americans saved $2.6 billion with coupons at supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, and more.

7. Write out a budget and stick to it. - Elmer Lotshaw, 84, Waterville Township

More than a third of Americans do not use budgets regularly,
according to a 2007 financial IQ survey by Consumer Action and Capital One Financial Corporation.

The two groups say that creating a realistic budget means establishing short- and long-term financial goals and capturing all household expenditures, including setting aside money for saving.

8.Trade for goods and services. - Frank Florez, 85, West Toledo

Mr. Florez remembers a time in the 1930s when his family traded chickens
for gasoline. Now, Web sites like Craigslist.com and uSwapIt.com make it easier than ever for cash-strapped consumers who want to barter goods

9. Don't buy what you can't afford. - Louis Ravin, 96, South Toledo

Just because you want something doesn't mean you need it, especially if you don't have the money. The good news is that examples abound of happy people who don't have a big house, the newest iPhone, or a giant plasma TV.

Home Energy Saving Tips

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:59:26 -0700

Here are some helpful tips for saving energy in your home.

Try lowering the thermostat and dressing warmer. Just lowering the thermostat 1 or 2 degrees can make a change in your energy consumption.
Lower your thermostat at night and whenever you are not in the house. Also, try closing off and not heating rooms that you don't use.
Make sure your refrigerator is set between 37 and 40 degrees F. Also, keep your refrigerator stocked because it is much easier to keep a stocked refrigerator cool than an empty one.
Try lowering the temperature on your electric water heater to 120 degrees F. Also, try turning it off when you are leaving for an extended amount of time.
Consider buying a new refrigerator if yours is over 10 years old. New refrigerators use much less energy than older refrigerators.
Try air drying your clothes instead of using a dryer. Also, wash with cold or warm water but rinse with cold water.
Only wash full loads of dishes and let them air dry.
Turn off computers, lights, and other electronic devices when you leave the house. This will make a big difference.
Try using a microwave or toaster oven to cook smaller items.
Try taking shorter showers and install a low-flow shower head.

Top Scams on Homeowners and How to Watch Out For Them

Heather Smith LaPoint (The Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:19:27 -0700

Homeowners are the targets of many scams. Here is a list of 10 homeowner scams:

Bogus Health and Fitness Claims
Misleading Prize Offers
Unscrupulous Moving Practices
Identity Theft
Unwanted Office Supplies or Bogus Directory Scams
Work at Home Scams/ Bogus Employment Services
Overpayment Schemes
Door-to-door Sales Schemes
Lottery and Sweepstakes Fraud
Unscrupulous Used Vehicles Sales Practices

Mortgage fraud can be the result of identity theft. Here are some helpful tips for avoiding identity theft:

Never leave receipts in random places such as bank machines, gas stations, or trashcans.
Always sign your credit cards. Never give your credit to someone else to use. Report lost cards immediately. Keep an eye on your monthly statements to see if anything shows up that shouldn't.
Shred important documents, such as pre-approved credit card applications, bills, and credit card receipts.
Avoid keeping written record of any of your credit card information. This is an easy way for someone else to get a hold of them.
Never give others personal information, such as your social security or pin number, over the phone, unless you initiated the call.
Always get your mail immediately. Don't leave it in the mailbox for long. Never leave mail lying around.