John Mulkey, Housing Guru

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2008 

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In this time of introspection and concern for both our country and our personal well-being, I would like to share something I wrote several years ago.  (When I uploaded earlier, the words scattered about the page and my photos weren't aligned properly, so I'll omit the photos)   I am a butterfly,...
12/23/2008

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  In this time of introspection I thought I'd like to share something I wrote several years ago.  It's a reminder of both the majesty of life and the simple truth of our existence.                                                                  I AM     I AM A BUTTERFLY,                         ...
12/23/2008

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What’s really happening to housing values? From all the news reports we’ve heard, one would assume that homeowners across the country have lost all their equity. Has that really happened?   Most of those who are underwater with their home’s value are those who purchased in the last couple of year...
12/22/2008

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As 2008 winds down—and an incredible year it has been—we begin making plans for the year to come. In this time of financial turmoil, with businesses failing, and incomes shrinking, many wonder what they must do in order to survive another year.   While I have written numerous posts criticizing th...
12/21/2008

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I recently discovered a secret that can sometimes turn off that pesky “Check Engine” light on your car. If your car is older, like mine with 160,000 miles, it may be helpful to upgrade the gasoline you use. In my state, GA, we are required to have an annual emissions inspection, and the station w...
12/21/2008

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For anyone in the Orlando/Lake Mary area, I have a friend in the tile business that I heartily recommend. As a former home builder/remodeler, I used his services on every one of my homes during a 15 year period.   Several years ago, he moved his family back to Orlando and has continued his busine...
12/19/2008

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I’m mad at politicians who have no vision; Who confuse partisanship with leadership; Who sell their souls for a few pieces of silver; Who manipulate the system for their own benefit; Who have stolen not just our money but our trust in government.   I’m mad at Wall Street tycoons who rob, cheat, a...
12/18/2008

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The United States has slipped from its once prominent position, and the future seems to predict a continuation of the same. As China and India advance as major financial powers, the influence of our country will continue to decrease; and without significant changes, there seems to be little we ca...
12/18/2008

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Every day I hear news stories about the financial disaster looming over our heads, and I read blog comments about the need to remain positive. Even some of the news reports reflect on the need to restore our collective confidence.   For me, the issues are twofold: Why is confidence so low and wha...
12/17/2008

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While many suffer from our current economic malaise, there are some bright spots. As a former homebuilder, I’m aware of one significant advantage to a slumping economy. Market conditions make this a great time to build a new home, or for homeowners to remodel their existing home.   Those who wish...
12/16/2008
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