laraine shape: Hot Dog Heaven - 07/06/09 06:21 AM
In Melbourne, Florida we've got a few food landmarks that shouldn't be missed. One in particular is Mustard's Last Stand - the epitome of good hot doggery. It's a hoppin', boppin' little place that's been in business here since 1987.
Whenever my friend, Gwen, and I are feeling cranky over a … (37 comments)
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laraine shape: Short Sale Slumgullion - 06/25/09 05:59 PM
Mmmm. This wine is so good.
It's Menage a Trois - California White Wine - vintage 2007. "A delightful blend based on three varietals - Moscat, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc."
"Discover the enticement of our Menage a Trois. Expand your horizon with this stunning delectable wine. Soft floral aromas and gentle caressing … (15 comments)
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laraine shape: Being A Home Seller Sucks Worse Than Being A REALTOR(R)! - 06/22/09 05:58 AM
Being a home seller sucks worse than being a REALTOR(R). I should know. I'm both of them. Been wearing the seller shoes since the end of April.
But unlike most sellers, I do everything my REALTOR(R) tells me and always practice what I preach. Right? Wrong! Can you spell "do as I say, not as … (108 comments)
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laraine shape: Broker Jailed Over FSBO Confrontation - 06/09/09 07:47 PM
Melbourne, Florida- A Brevard County real estate broker has been jailed for 30 days after organizing a neighborhood "flip off" this past Sunday that resulted in property damage, a lost toupee and a broken set of dentures in the gated community of Sunny Pines Estates.
The broker, Helen Cranktank, … (36 comments)
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laraine shape: When Bad Blogs Happen To Good People - 05/21/09 05:49 PM
Dear Good Guy from New York,
Remember when I was brand new to blogging? When I didn't know my Active Rain Associates from a hole in the blog?
Remember when you wrote and asked me for help on how to improve the "hit count" on your blogs? And I wasn't very helpful because I … (17 comments)
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laraine shape: Dumpster Diver Discovers "Lost" Short Sale Files - 04/21/09 06:42 AM
Jacksonville, Florida- Daniel "Dino" Odum, part-time Ferris Wheel operator, flea market vendor and former Realtor® loves to hunt for dumpster treasure. This past Friday was no exception.While walking past what appeared to be a stuffed-to-capacity dumpster at the Bay Meadows Washington Mutual building, Odum caught the glint of something … (25 comments)
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laraine shape: Bank Of America Announces "Drive Through" Short Sale Service - 04/13/09 08:59 AM
Melbourne, Florida - In an effort to prevent a massive bank run by depositors and improve customer relations, Bank of America is now offering a "drive through" short sale service complete with complimentary Starbucks coffee and baked goods.
The move came on the heels of a public uproar after … (100 comments)
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laraine shape: Bank Of America Can Just Kiss My Ass! - 04/07/09 08:43 PM
As far as I'm concerned, Bank of America can just kiss my ass! Listen to this letter I got from them yesterday.
Dear (House Hag), At Bank Of America, we are committed to providing you with clear, timely information you can use to make decisions about your credit card account (please … (209 comments)
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laraine shape: Shake Your Booty - 03/30/09 09:37 AM
I don't know about you, but I've always loved to dance. It's high on my list of favorite things. I also love to watch good dance movies. Don't tell anyone, but I think I've seen Dirty Dancing no less than 25 times.
Watching people dance (or ice skate) in unison always gives me … (18 comments)
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laraine shape: Walk-ins Welcome! - 01/31/09 02:55 PM
Palm Bay, Florida - When it comes to work, Wanda Spradleg knows how to multi-task. According to close friends, Wanda has been known to "cook a pot roast, clip coupons, mix up perm solution, pull hair through a frosting cap, bake a batch of cookies, set up … (20 comments)
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laraine shape: Ralph's Top Ten Home Showing Tips - 01/13/09 01:04 PM
1. First Impression: Remember, you only have one chance to make a good first impression. Why not splurge on a new fire hydrant for the front porch. It's sure to say "Welcome - Mi Casa Es Su Casa." Once your guests are inside the front door, greet them with a pile of … (24 comments)
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laraine shape: Open House Turns Grisly - 01/11/09 05:39 PM
Warning: This article may contain material of a violent or graphic nature.
West Melbourne, Florida -The dog problem at Buzz Wilson's 1742 Azalea St. listing has been resolved, but the legal problem replacing it may cost Mr. Wilson his real estate license.
Wilson, broker for Fun Shine Realty Inc., was arrested … (11 comments)
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laraine shape: La-Z-Boy Recliner Shot Dead By Local Realtor - 12/31/08 07:10 PM
Palm Bay, Florida- Margaret Fleeger has no idea when she'll see her next commission check, but when she does, part of it will be spent on a new La-Z-Boy recliner for Larry and Ronda LaRue.
What started out as Ms. Fleeger's last listing presentation of 2008, turned … (31 comments)
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laraine shape: Free Toaster Fails To Attract Home Buyer - 12/23/08 10:44 AM
Palm Bay, Florida - Like thousands of other Brevard County residents, Missy Clamp's home is for sale and she's made every possible effort to beautify the home and make it 'sparkle' for potential buyers.
She even went so far as to put out a plate of crackers … (36 comments)
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laraine shape: Sleepwalker Performs Makeover During Deep Sleep - 12/16/08 10:35 AM
Melbourne, Florida- Greg Danhepper suffers from a rare form of Somnambulism, the medical term for sleepwalking. The form Greg has is unusual in that it causes a person to perform common, every day tasks they wouldn't ordinarily perform while awake.
Greg's wife, Meg, has been wanting a purple master bedroom her … (7 comments)
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laraine shape: Home Stager Sued for Wrongful Decor - 12/09/08 09:31 AM
Cocoa Beach, Florida - The owners of a home in Crestview Estates filed suit this week against home stager Clarissa Winston-Fairview and her employer, Interiors By Design, for wrongful décor and negligence. Plaintiffs, Connie and Lonnie Bray, claim in their lawsuit that Winston-Fairview wrongfully caused "beloved possessions and historically important collectibles" to be removed … (46 comments)
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laraine shape: Homeowners Held Hostage By "Magic" Vacuum - 12/08/08 12:59 PM
Melbourne, Florida- Herb and Lucille VanCamp are beginning to wonder if they'll ever be able to move out of their Lake Washington home. After two years of trying to sell, they feel like they've had the life sucked out of them, literally.
According to Herb, their problems began back … (10 comments)
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laraine shape: Gothic Decor Gives New Meaning To "Dead" Real Estate Market - 12/06/08 12:15 PM
Palm Bay, Florida - According to Dylan and Moonbeam Becker, the real estate market is "deader than a doornail" and they couldn't be happier. So, in celebration they decided to give their home the gothic makeover it deserves. "We just love it," gushed Moonbeam. "It's like, totally black and … (17 comments)
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laraine shape: Red Hatter Decor Blamed For Vertigo And Stalled Home Sale - 12/04/08 12:52 PM
Indialantic, Florida - Harlan Hooper is seeing red. Literally. And purple. As a matter of fact, he's seen so much of it over the past few years that he thinks it may be responsible for his dizzy spells and vertigo. He also thinks it's the reason his home isn't selling, but he can't convince … (14 comments)
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laraine shape: Show Us Your Cupcakes! - 12/03/08 06:52 PM
Speaking of cupcakes, I've never met one I didn't like love. Have you? No matter what's going on, they can be counted on to take you to your happy place. Ever see someone snarl around a pretty plate of freshly baked, cupcakes? Me either. I mean, who doesn't love a neat, paper lined cup of … (13 comments)
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