As Thanksgiving approaches, I think more about giving thanks for all I have in my life: my family and friends, coworkers, neighbors, for peace and free country in enjoy living in, and for my personal freedoms that are priceless.
I'd like to ask that you take a minute to send a card through this site. It won't cost you anything, just a little time.
Thanks to Xerox sending out a Thank You card to our soldiers is simple, fast and free.
At this time of the year we can take some time out to teach our children about giving thanks and living in gratitude. The best way of course to teach gratitude is by being a good example of being in a thankful state of mind.
You can gather your children around your computer right now and go to this site:
All you do is click on the card you want to send and then click on what you want the words on the text side of the card to say. You don't even have to think to do this because it is all done for you. You just have to choose the card and the text out of the ones on the site. Then you just click send.
Xerox prints out the postcards and then these cards go into the care packages that Givetothetroops® sends to our soldiers. What a gift Xerox is giving to the troops. I really appreciate a company setting a great example like this. The cards have all been designed by children and are patriotic. There are many patriotic symbols and messages to choose from.
Here are some of the comments sent back by different servicemen and women:
To all who have supported us,
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you from myself and my fellow Marines. Your packages and well wishes have lifted our spirits at a time when we are so far away from our friends and family. I wish you could have seen the bright eyed looks and utter excitement from the Marines when opening the boxes. It was a true blessing that you made happen. It makes us proud to know that our fellow Americans care as much as we do. It makes the sacrifices we and our families make worth every minute we spend here. We Americans can stand shoulder to shoulder in unison on one thing - we're all proud of our country and we're all proud of each other. The effort you make on behalf of the troops is just as important as the work we are doing here and around the world.
- A Gunnery Sergeant
As I was leaving an un-eventful Valentine's Day today, one of the mail clerks yelled "Adams!! You have a package!!" A package, I thought to myself. I'm not expecting anything. What could this be? I took the box into my office and closed the door. As I opened the box, a flood of joy came over me as I looked over the cards from you and the young ones, one of my co-workers walked in to see tears rolling down my eyes. I had never received a gift with this much love, packed into one little place from someone that I've never known.
As I thought about what the cards talked about with soldiers giving their lives and privileges up to ensure the freedom of Americans, it was nice to know that someone out there does not take it for granted. I don't know who you are, but you are truly a gift from God. The gift that gives me the drive to serve my country proudly. As you pray that the Lord keeps the soldiers here safe and brings us home, I pray to the Lord that people like you do not die off from this world. Your contributions are nowhere near inadequate. Please never forget what this means to a soldier. Thank you for your love and thoughts.
Please be kind- take a moment out of your day to send a card for free to a soldier today. Please Reblog!
Hot off the Press: SW Minneapolis MN Home Sales in October 2009
SW Minneapolis MN real estate market has been quite brisk this month. There have been 120 new listings during October, that’s 12.1% increase over October 2008. However, the year to date number was 0.2% lower than in 2008. That is consistent with the lower overall listing activity this year in comparison with last year in the Twin Cities area.
Low interest rates and the stimulus buyer tax credit helped boost sales, especially in lower price ranges. There were 72 closed home sales in last, a 24.1% increase over October 2008 – this is a significant number. The year-to-date numbers are also higher in SW Minneapolis MN real estate market, but only by 1.3% over the same period in 2008.
What’s interesting is that the SW Minneapolis October median sales price number is a little lower than the year-to-date: $258,000 vs. $265,000. It’s due to a large number of sales of bank-owned properties that were priced extremely low for this area. There are still many excellent investment opportunities in this area, which traditionally has been in high demand.
One thing to understand now is that sales prices in the SW Minneapolis MN real estate market are stabilizing, but active listings still have to be priced competitively to attract showings and offers.
For more detailed information on this and other Minneapolis neighborhoods, check the MAAR report.
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Hot off the Press: SW Minneapolis Home Sales in October... by Twin Cities Homes for Sale
Hot off the Press: Richfield Home Sales in October 2009
Richfield MN real estate market has been very active this month.There have been 77 new listings during October, 32.8% more than in October 2008.However, the year to date number was slightly lower than in 2008.That is consistent with the lower overall listing activity this year in comparison with last year.
Low interest rates and the stimulus buyer tax credit helped boost sales, especially in lower price ranges.There were 49 closed home sales in last, a 28.9% increase over October 2008.The year-to-date numbers are also higher in Richfield MN real estate market, by 25.1% over the same period in 2008.
What’s interesting is that the Richfield October median and average sales price numbers are pretty much the same as last October: median price was $177,000 and average price was $178,047.But, the same numbers calculated as year-to-date are significantly lower over October 2008:median sales price is $164,500 (13% less) and average is $159,019 (15.1%).Richfield MN real estate market has had a large number of bank-owned homes that have been sold this year.
One thing understand now is that sales prices in the Richfield MN real estate market are stabilizing, but active listings still have to be priced competitively to attract showings and offers.
For more detailed information, check the MAAR report.
If you are relocating to the Twin Cities,contact me for a FREE comprehensive
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Disclaimer: The information provided herein is supplied by several sources and is subject to change without notice. Twin Cities Homes 4 Sale Blog does not guarantee, or is any way responsible for its accuracy, and provides said information without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Entries on Twin Cities Homes 4 Sale Blog represent the opinions and ideas of the author. Twin Cities Homes 4 Sale Blog does not express the views of Counselor Realty, Inc. or its other partners or agents.
Hot off the Press: Richfield Home Sales in October... by Twin Cities Homes for Sale
Can you believe Sesame Street has been in our lives for forty years?And, how it’s changed throughout the years?
Sesame Street has been educating and entertaining American children of all backgrounds since 1969.Since then, the show has been introduced to children in many countries throughout the world.
Children and adults are celebrating this anniversary in many ways, including making delicious birthday cakes like this one byChocmocakes.
Happy Birthday!
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Twin Cities Home Buyers: Foreclosure Listing Inventory Drops 60 Percent from same time last year.
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors reports that bank-owned homes are selling about three times faster than short sales. Many buyers are cautious when making offers on short sales due to complications and delays that are characteristic of these transactions. However, an experienced and trained short sale listing agent will make a big difference in the process and a timely close.
Twin Cities area has a growing number of Realtors holding aCertified Distressed Property Expert designation. They are extensively trained to prepare such homes for the market, have a special procedure of communicating and negotiating with banks. With the new extension and expansion of thebuyers’ tax credit, buyers should consider a short sale listing.
If you are relocating to the Twin Cities,contact me for a FREE comprehensive
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Both houses approved the new tax credit bill, and President Obama is expected to sign it today.
The House today and the Senate yesterday passed legislation to extend the $8,000 home buyer tax credit to April 30, 2010, for first-time buyers and add a $6,500 tax credit for repeat buyers if they've lived in their home for five of the past eight years. Home prices are capped at $800,000 (no purchase price cap for first-time buyers).
Under the bill, income limits are expanded to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers. Individuals with incomes up to $145,000 and joint filers with incomes up to $245,000 qualify for reduced credits.
Households who have binding contracts in place by April 30 will be allowed until July 1, 2009 to complete their transaction. The deadline for members of the military serving out the U.S. for at least 90 days between Jan. 1, 2009, and May 1, 2010, has been extended one year.
Contact Marzena M. Melby, Broker/Partner, Counselor Realty, Inc., Licensed REALTOR® in the state of Minnesota at 612-267-6798 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in the Twin Cities Greater Metro Area.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Marzena Melby of Counselor Realty Earns Nationally Recognized Designation To Help Homeowners In Danger Of Foreclosure.
DATE: November 5, 2009
For more information, please contact: Marzena Melby Phone: 612-267-6798
MARZENA MELBY EARNS Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation To Help Homeowners In Danger Of Foreclosure.CDPE Designation is Recognized Nationally.
MARZENA MELBY of COUNSELOR REALTY, INC, 7250 France Ave S, Ste. 300, Minneapolis, MN 55435 has earned the highly regarded in real estate community Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure and short sales. This invaluable knowledge and training enables Marzena Melby to offer help for homeowners in a financial hardship.
Short sales allow a cash-strapped seller to sell their home for its current market value and payoff the mortgage even though it maybe lees than the current balance. With property values being significantly down, around 20-25%, this can save many people from foreclosure. Lenders nationwide are willing to negotiate short sales because that makes financial sense. Acquiring a property, maintaining it and having to resell it at a deep discount is a lot more costly. Twin Cities area has seen a slight drop in foreclosures due to lender, SEVERAL THOUSAND homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges.
"I have helped several homeowners in a foreclosure situation to successfully sell their home and move on in their lives. The additional knowledge and resources that come with this designation have enabled me to be more efficient and creative in looking for available options, therefore to help more families" said Melby. "Expertise I acquired through this course allows me better understand changing market conditions and help families get through this emotionally charged difficult process."
The Distressed Property Institute provides extensive training and resources for real estate professionals nationwide through live and online training.
Alex Chafren, the Institute founder said: "Certified Distressed Property Experts fully understand that saving a home can save a life, which can save a family, which can save a future." They are helping America get through the crisis one family at a time.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Marzena Melby of Counselor Realty Earns Nationally Recognized Designation To Help Homeowners In Danger Of Foreclosure.
DATE: November 5, 2009
For more information, please contact: Marzena Melby Phone: 612-267-6798
MARZENA MELBY EARNS Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation To Help Homeowners In Danger Of Foreclosure.CDPE Designation is Recognized Nationally.
MARZENA MELBY of COUNSELOR REALTY, INC, 7250 France Ave S, Ste. 300, Minneapolis, MN 55435 has earned the highly regarded in real estate community Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure and short sales. This invaluable knowledge and training enables Marzena Melby to offer help for homeowners in a financial hardship.
Short sales allow a cash-strapped seller to sell their home for its current market value and payoff the mortgage even though it maybe lees than the current balance. With property values being significantly down, around 20-25%, this can save many people from foreclosure. Lenders nationwide are willing to negotiate short sales because that makes financial sense. Acquiring a property, maintaining it and having to resell it at a deep discount is a lot more costly. Twin Cities area has seen a slight drop in foreclosures due to lender, SEVERAL THOUSAND homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges.
"I have helped several homeowners in a foreclosure situation to successfully sell their home and move on in their lives. The additional knowledge and resources that come with this designation have enabled me to be more efficient and creative in looking for available options, therefore to help more families" said Melby. "Expertise I acquired through this course allows me better understand changing market conditions and help families get through this emotionally charged difficult process."
The Distressed Property Institute provides extensive training and resources for real estate professionals nationwide through live and online training.
Alex Chafren, the Institute founder said: "Certified Distressed Property Experts fully understand that saving a home can save a life, which can save a family, which can save a future." They are helping America get through the crisis one family at a time.
Local elections do not get much attention from voters, however it is important for us to contribute to electing the right people for any and all available city council and school board seats.
Several Hennepin county cities are electing council members, board or commission members, and mayors.
Contact Marzena M. Melby, Broker/Partner, Counselor Realty, Inc., Licensed REALTOR® in the state of Minnesota at 612-267-6798 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in the Twin Cities Greater Metro Area.
Visit my profileto find out more about my services. Call me today at 612-267-6798. If you prefer, contact me by email, by clicking on ";email me"; link of this page under my profile.
Visit my website to search homes for sale in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.
Disclaimer: The information provided herein is supplied by several sources and is subject to change without notice. Twin Cities Homes 4 Sale Blog does not guarantee, or is any way responsible for its accuracy, and provides said information without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Entries on Twin Cities Homes 4 Sale Blog represent the opinions and ideas of the author. Twin Cities Homes 4 Sale Blog does not express the views of Counselor Realty, Inc. or its other partners or agents.
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