Jim Hazell's (jameshazell) Blog

The Salem Mission has been running a very successful thrift shop for years.I was dropping off some items the other day and a man approached me,he told me that he recognized me from a long time ago and that when he was homeless and on the streets,I gave him money for food and that as a fellow vet,...

I was asked the other day if i would be available to maybe give some Senior citizens a ride to the polls to vote.This shouldn't be hard at all,so i thought.I will not get into politics but it was rather funny as i was driving these Seniors to the polls they thought I was provided by their affilia...

With Halloween fast approaching this weekend,our neighboring city of Salem is bracing for thousands of party goers and goblins this weekend.The amount of visiting parking is restricted to residents in some area but their is ample lots you can pay to park with in walking distance to the center of ...

As a former boy scout i did not achieve the highest rank of eagle scout.I was thrilled when i received a call several months ago to help with an eagle scouts program.The project was to restore an old rail road right of way with drainage problems.Little did we know that we would be dealing with st...

While looking at some homes in our area i was approached by a neighbor asking a simple Real Estate question.Well,the flood gates literally opened.It seemed that the 90 year old occupant had a water in the basement question and could i please take a look.I witnessed a flood that came in several fe...

I find That the first thing to help keep track of items that may go to heirs or relatives of a deceased estate is to do a photo shoot of all walls and contents. As they will be hard to track once the Possessions start being liquidated and moved.This quick and simple step will help out in a invent...

With the apple  orchards full,Pumpkins on the doorsteps its time to Remember that those listings that aren't lived that are vacant  need to have all outside water faucets drained and checked.If they can be drained of its water that is best.One flooded floor due to an over site and it could cost y...

The North Shore assoc of Realtors in Beverly Mass has recently launched a new web site available to local members,this web site lists any funding or home owner grants that may or may not be available.You can view this site by going on WWW.northshoreMaHomeprograms.com. We on the communityadvocacy ...

While getting a new listing ready to see,we came across two magnificent pieces of history that invoke memories of the past. the first was a hand written reference to 1799 fishing industry that was huge in our town of Marblehead at the time. The second find was salvaged from the darkest depths of ...

Having just completed another yard sale involving a clients belongings we report another success.Info on the price of the home to follow soon. Thanks for reading.