Sandy Kishton's (skishton) Blog

Things You Should Know about Moving In Search of a New Residence Subscribe to the area's local newspaper in advance of your move. It usually contains a large real estate section, which can be very helpful in giving you some idea of the type of housing available in the new city, as well as other u...

Well it's been a while since my last posting.... still trying to get the hang of this daily update. Anyway, business has been steady. Actually, let me say that I'm staying busy, working on listings and with buyers, but it's taking a lot longer in general to sell anything. Depending on the price r...

I know it has been a while since I posted about my running. If you've been reading, the Gate River Run, wore me out. It's been right at 10 days since that race and my body is finally feeling back to normal (whatever that is). :) Anyway, I started back today at my fit camp. This is an outdoor trai...

When Selling a Home When selling your home there are no guarantees that a buyer will simply walk through the front door. In many cases you may have to bring your home to the buyer. Effective marketing will help ensure that your property receives maximum exposure to attract a ready, willing and ab...

Saving for the Down PaymentSaving funds for a down payment should be part of an overall program to get your finances in order prior to shopping for a home. This includes rounding up financial records, examining your spending habits, and setting a budget you can live with. Remember, too, that the ...

Well, I did it!! I finished the 2008 Gate River Run in Jacksonville, FL! 15K, 9.3 miles over 2 bridges in 40 mile an hour winds. It was tough, but I was determined. My goal was to finish in less than 2 hours (my average 5K finish is 31 minutes). I finished in 1 hour and 50 minutes. This was, to d...