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Ok.  So Paul Revere didn't ride through the streets saying the "the clocks are changing, the clocks are changing", but he might if he was riding through the streets next Saturday night. When:  Next Sunday, the 8th of March is the day of the annual ritual known by the catch phrase, "Spring Forward...

I won't do it.  I won't do it.  I WON'T DO IT!  Is that what we say when we are asked to get involved with local and state politics?  Did you realize that your business and life is more affected by local and state politics than national politics?  Yes it is true.  Where or if signs can be placed....

I had the most striking feeling tonight at a PTA meeting.  I was watching 1st graders sing and I really enjoyed them.  They are so much fun to watch with all their innocent actions and feelings, scared, happy, ambitious, and relieved.  There was one little girl that really enjoyed being in front ...

This is another good post from a Realtor in Myrtle Beach.  Use these websites and pass them on. This blog is being sent out with permission of Mirela Monte. Seven Websites To Help You Determine If The Neighborhood is Right For You: FamilyWatchdog.us  furnishes maps with exact locations of registe...

Really great information you can use when checking out a neighborhood.  FamilyWatchdog.us  furnishes maps with exact locations of registered sex offenders.  Just fill in the neighborhood you are thinking of buying into, or the address of the home you are considering and the site will provide you ...

Here is some great information on buying a home.  This is will be great information for first time homebuyers.  If you are a current homeowner, have someone you know that may be looking to buy a home give them this blog to read. This blog is being posted with permission of the author Kevin Heinri...

The first half of February shows some much higher numbers than the same time in January.  We can safely assume this can be partially explained by the holiday season just finishing up and people not too concerned about homes right then. Now let's look at the numbers for the first 2 weeks of Februa...

Sumter SC  --  Events and Happenings for February 2009 16 - No school for Districts 2 and 17 17 - City Council Meeting, 5:30pm, Council Chambers on the 4th floor of the Sumter Opera House.              Agenda is found at the following link.          http://www.sumtersc.gov/client_resources/govern...

First let me say I am not a rabid environmentalist, tree hugger, or any title for the "Green Team" but something struck me this morning driving down the street.  The realization hit me when I saw a Senior Citizen picking up trash that had been thrown along the side of the road.  Road appeal!!!  W...

Let's take a look at the new and pre-existing market activity in the Sumter, SC area.  In a comparison between January 2008 and January 2009, it is evident the market is way down but there are some surprising numbers here. The overall sales for January are down from 79 sold in 2008 to 49 sold in ...