discovery: There is a time ... for us to wander... - 08/28/08 07:29 AM
I love to explore. It's in my nature. When I come across a road in my area that I have never traveled, I feel compelled to discover what lies ahead on the road and where it will take me.
Sometimes there are nice surprises. There may be an old building here … (21 comments)
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discovery: That Awesome Warren Buffett CNBC Interview - 08/24/08 12:39 AM
I guess my stance on Warren Buffett is of record, so I will merely post my latest find regarding The Oracle of Omaha. This guy, Buffett, in my book, is definitely a guy worth studying. And the following quote is just one comment that Warren made in his interview on Friday morning's SQUAWK BOX on CNBC regarding Fannie and Freddie. … (0 comments)
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discovery: 13632 W Street in the Discovery subdivision of Omaha - 08/16/08 08:39 PM
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discovery: 7 Steps To Help You Plan Your Future: Susan Hanshaw's Action Planning Outline - 07/03/08 05:28 PM
The following "how to" article was written by my business partner and author Susan Hanshaw of personal development firm Inner Architect and publishing firm Inner Architect Media. Please consider these steps as a check list action plan to begin your journey of change and discovery. Her new book "Inner Architect: How … (4 comments)
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discovery: Tornado Hits Omaha, NE - 06/13/08 07:29 PM
Saturday night a tornado touched down in Omaha, NE doing damage to a number of homes. In fact some of the homes affected were within blocks of my own. There were numerous downed trees and privacy fences. The car wash at 144th & Harrison St. had the roof completely torn off. … (0 comments)
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discovery: The power of the question - 05/29/08 02:22 PM
There is a great truth about asking questions. It's very powerful. Whoever is asking the questions in control. Want your customers to tell you about their needs? Ask. Want to learn anything else? Ask. When you are asked a question, you answer but you are telling or sharing. You are not … (4 comments)
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discovery: 13675 W St in the Discovery subdivision of Omaha - 05/16/08 05:16 PM
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discovery: 2401 Wayside Terrace NE, Salem, OR 97301 - 03/01/08 07:32 PM
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discovery: Discovery - December Body Challenge - 2008 - 11/25/07 11:53 AM
I figured this could help everyone -- a Body Challenge that starts on December 27, 2007
Here's a way to regain your fitness level and have fun while doing it.
Discovery -- will support your challenge by providing the following:
The support of an online community
Choices over 1,000 nutritious meal plans to choose … (3 comments)
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discovery: THINKING OF DOWN-SIZING? - 11/09/07 11:03 AM
There are many reasons for wanting to buy a smaller home. The kids have moved out and 5 bedrooms are no longer needed. The current home or yard have become too much to clean & maintain. Baby-boomers are preparing for retirement.
Regardless of why you are considering buying a smaller home, … (0 comments)
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discovery: Welcome home Discovery! - 11/07/07 11:52 PM
I was just nine years old on July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong stepped out onto the surface of the moon. It was around 9.20pm in London England - WAY past my bedtime I might add - but my dad allowed me to stay up and watch history unfold before my … (12 comments)
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discovery: RELOCATION PACKAGES - 10/27/07 12:15 AM
Congratulations! You've been recognized for your talents as a valuable employee and offered a promotion within your company. You'll soon be tackling exciting new responsibilities. One of the first challenges is that your employer wants you across country in 2-3 weeks and you have a family, kids in school, pets, a … (0 comments)
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discovery: HOW SHOULD I LEAVE MY HOME? - 10/27/07 12:04 AM
Many sellers wonder what their responsibilities are when they turn over possession of the home they just sold to the new owners. How clean should the home be, where do they leave the keys and remotes, when do they turn off the power, etc. I feel the Golden Rule sets a … (0 comments)
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discovery: Get Ready to Ski Montana - More than 16 Ski Areas in the State - 10/06/07 09:29 AM
With 16 ski areas in Montana, you could spend the entire winter tackling new downhill runs. My boss at my last company had this goal and actually made it to all 16 ski areas in one winter and had a great time. Here's a list of the ski areas and their … (0 comments)
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discovery: YOU TOO CAN HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF WEST NILE VIRUS! - 09/21/07 05:13 PM
A representative of the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District spoke at each of the local real estate agent tour meetings explaining how we as agents, as well as the general public, can help to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.
First a little background:
West Nile Virus is a disease … (0 comments)
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discovery: HAVE A LOT OF CASH? BUY A FORECLOSURE! - 09/21/07 03:41 PM
One of the most common questions I am asked is "Can you really buy houses on the courthouse steps and how does it work?" Especially now, with all of the news of home owners losing their homes to foreclosure in record numbers, investors and home owners alike want to buy homes … (1 comments)
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discovery: The Art of Moving - 09/12/07 01:23 AM
Congratulations! You got the keys to your new home. You're very excited until reality hits: now you have to pack and move everything you own.
The simplest way to move is to hire professional movers. They will come out, pack everything you did not pack (even your dirty dishes). They supply … (0 comments)
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discovery: Signing on the Dotted Line - 09/04/07 04:16 PM
One of the final steps in buying a home is to sit down with the escrow officer at the title company and sign the paperwork. For sellers, it's a small hill of papers, while for buyers, it often seems a mind-boggling mountain of forms.
It is important that buyers and sellers arrive … (0 comments)
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discovery: REQUESTING REPAIRS ~ It's not a blank check to create a dream home! - 08/17/07 03:46 PM
Most of my buyers eventually ask me a great question (I've been fortunate to have so many wonderful & smart clients): "Once we've completed our inspections of the home we're buying, what are appropriate & reasonable repairs to request the sellers to complete?"
My position, which I share with both sellers and … (2 comments)
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discovery: KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING! - 08/17/07 03:16 PM
When buyers find a home that meets their needs, it's time to fully understand what they are buying. The sellers must disclose everything they know about the home and the buyers have the responsibility to inspect the home until they are completely comfortable with all aspects of the home they are … (0 comments)
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discovery: FIRST TIME BUYERS ~ PREPARE A STONG OFFER! - 08/17/07 02:00 PM
I'm often asked by first time buyers, "How do we write an offer that a seller will accept?". It's a great question. In a buyer's market like we're experiencing today, that usually means the buyer wants to get the home for considerably less than asking price. A couple of years ago … (0 comments)
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discovery: FIRST TIME BUYERS ~ USING THE INTERNET TO SEARCH FOR HOMES! - 08/17/07 12:28 PM
Finding the best home for your housing needs can be quite challenging. The key is receiving pertinent information in a timely manner. Last BLOG I discussed the benefits of using a real estate agent to monitor the available homes on your behalf. The Internet provides another timely method of staying on … (1 comments)
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discovery: FIRST TIME BUYERS ~ SEARCHING FOR HOMES - 07/20/07 12:48 PM
Over the past several postings I've laid out a game plan for first time home buyers which includes selecting a real estate agent & lender, determining what you can afford and identifying what you need in your home vs. what you want. So what is the best way to find a … (0 comments)
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discovery: FIRST TIME BUYERS ~ NEED vs. WANT! - 07/13/07 12:50 PM
If money were no object, we'd all own our dream homes. Thankfully, life is not quite that easy. Most of us have to work up to the homes of our dreams, and we earn a level of self-appreciation for having done so. First time home buyers face the question of "What do … (0 comments)
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discovery: PRETENDING TO OWN A HOME MAKES ACTUAL OWNERSHIP EVEN EASIER! - 07/06/07 10:59 AM
When my wife Rene and I were first married one of our goals was to buy a home as quickly as possible. This was in the late 80's in San Jose, California and there were a few challenges in front of us. We had no money (we spent Rene's on the … (1 comments)
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discovery: First Time Buyers – Your Loan – Part One! - 06/01/07 05:38 PM
You want to buy a home in Oakley with a minimum of 3 bedrooms and 1,200 square feet of living space on a lot of at least 5,000 square feet. As of the writing of this article, there are 231 homes that meet these parameters, the 15 least expensive of which … (0 comments)
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discovery: First Time Buyers – Is this good time to buy? - 05/31/07 06:40 PM
You'd like to buy a home, which can be a scary enough prospect if it's your first home. Then you ask yourself, is this a good time to buy? This is a great question, especially since local real estate prices have been settling downward over the past year plus.
The answer, … (0 comments)
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discovery: First Time Buyers – Meet The Realtor! (Part 2 of 12) - 05/14/07 03:56 PM
So you've decided you'd like to buy your first home. Great! So what do you do next? My advice is to meet with a few local real estate agents who work full time helping clients to buy & sell homes in the community you'd like to live in. These agents will have … (0 comments)
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discovery: First Time Home Buyers ~ You Can Do It! (Part 1 of 12) - 05/12/07 11:22 AM
I love many things about being a real estate agent, and one of my favorites is handing first time home buyers the keys to their first home. I recall with great pleasure giving a young couple the keys to their first home in Oakley on Good Friday, where they were able to celebrate their first … (1 comments)
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discovery: 5:17 p.m. - Discovery is now 190,000 feet above Louisiana. Range to Kennedy Space Center is 800 miles. - 03/31/07 08:38 PM
NASA's landing blog was activated on Dec. 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. ESTNASA's landing blog was deactivated at 7:25 p.m. EST + View All Landing Day Videos
Touchdown! Space Shuttle Discovery makes a picture-perfect landing at Kennedy, completing mission STS-116.+ View Video (Windows)
5:17 p.m. - Discovery is now 190,000 feet above … (1 comments)
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discovery: Values fell in 73 metro areas, but NOT Portland - 02/19/07 02:00 PM
Homes prices are likely to spring back in the coming months according to the National Association of Realtors. The 16 Feb, 07 edition of USA Today reported that nationwide median home prices fell in 73 metro areas in the final three months of 2006. "At least the bottom appears to … (1 comments)
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discovery: Everything You Wanted to Know About Portland - 02/06/07 10:25 AM
Portland itself was founded by two Easterners, Francis Pettygrove and Asa Lovejoy. Pettygrove was from Portland, Maine. He came to Oregon in 1842 by ship with his sister, Mary, and Mary's husband, Philip Foster. Mary Foster brought with her a lilac start which survived the journey and is still growing … (0 comments)
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