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habitat: Habitat for Humanity - 09/30/08 03:30 PM
Just a reminder to fellow Bramptonians to check out the Habitat for Humanity's Brampton ReStore, which sells donated reusuable/surplus building materials.  Proceeds go towards supporting build projects and administration costs.
If you'd like to learn more about donating or volunteering, check out their web site:  Habitat for Humanity Brampton
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habitat: Habitat for Humanity - 07/13/08 10:28 AM
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habitat: Habitat for Humanity Builds LEED® certified homes - 06/15/08 10:08 AM
Habitat for Humanity, in Tallahassee, FL, is currently in the process of obtaining LEED® certification for a home they are building. The home is sponsored by the Brinkmeyer Family and the Episcopalian and Methodist Communities.
 
This is the first LEED® certified (or any green certified) building to be built by … (3 comments)

habitat: Out and about with Volunteers in Caroline, Virginia - 06/10/08 05:52 PM
I've really enjoyed getting back out in the community this week and meeting new people.
Dr. Trementozzi from the Christian Health Center visited our church on Sunday and shared about a "Father's Heart." He was able to tie in the need for a caring and loving Father, with how God responds to us … (0 comments)

habitat: Habitat ReStore – Saving You Money and Helping the Community - 03/07/08 04:34 PM
In our recent post about the Capital Home & Garden Show, we mentioned donating items to the Habitat ReStore.  The ReStore (7770-A Richmond Highway, Alexandria) is such a great place, we thought we would tell you a little more about it.
ReStore is a resale business that sells new and gently used building … (3 comments)

habitat: Spring Has Sprung (Well, Almost)... - 02/22/08 02:19 PM
Despite the dreary D.C. weather we are having right now, spring is right around the corner.  For many people, that means getting started on all of those household projects you have been putting off all winter.  If your place is in need of some spring sprucing and you are in search … (0 comments)

habitat: $16,645 for Habitat For Humanity - 01/14/08 03:02 PM
We were co-chairs for our Assoc. Habitat For Humanity committee.  We held a bowl a thon and golf tounament in 2007.  Thanks to everyone who participated we were able to raise $16,645 for our local Habitat.  We are also doing a Realtor Build starting in February. 
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habitat: In Two Places - 01/07/08 04:01 PM
Tonight there are two important meetings taking place at the same time.  Can I clone myself?  One of them takes place in Healdsburg, at City Hall; the other will be in Santa Rosa at the "Wells Fargo Center For the Perfoming Arts" (I much preferred our local arts center named after Luther Burbank as … (3 comments)

habitat: Suprise! My brokerage is expanding - who knew? - 12/17/07 01:48 PM
The 1800-plus agents at Baird & Warner were informed via our intranet that two local brokerages have been "merged" into the B&W company.  In the city of Chicago, B&W acquired Habitat Brokerage Company, and in Lake Forest , B&W acquire Renissance Realty Partners.   I believe this is rather exciting; both of those brokerages … (0 comments)

habitat: Take a click to help preserve the Rainforest - 11/08/07 10:56 PM
This will take a few seconds of your time, but make a huge difference in preserving the rainforest.
There are natural wonders everywhere that are worthy of our admiration and respect. We must take steps to preserve and protect that beauty for ourselves and for generations to come.
With a simple, click of … (6 comments)

habitat: Fun with Habitat (Jimmy Carter Work Program 2007) - 11/01/07 11:47 AM
I had the opportunity to volunteer with Habitat on Tuesday and WOW! it was a great experience!   I assigned to work on the Women's Build (women only) house for the Torres family.  I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Torres.  She is a widow with four kids and a great lady. … (2 comments)

habitat: The Upper Yacht Harbor & Arana Gulch Santa Cruz: Just Before Dusk in October - 10/10/07 11:49 PM
 Upper Yacht Harbor, Santa Cruz Just Before Dusk, October 2007 (c)Another walk with my friend on a warm October early evening . . . we started at the Upper Yacht Harbor off of 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz. We quickly climbed into another world - the natural habitat known as Arana … (10 comments)

habitat: Flipping: 6 Things I'd Do Differently - 09/16/07 09:58 PM
A few days ago, in my blog titled, "You Want to Flip a House? Educate Yourself!", I promised to share some of the headaches I had during my first flip, which I purchased in Cary, North Carolina through a Short Sale .
I acquired the property for $123,000, and it appraised … (27 comments)

habitat: Giving, with a real estate twist - 09/14/07 08:47 PM
I have been thinking lately about giving.  I had a good year this year.  Nothing fabulous, but good for me.  My highest volume since I have been in real estate.
I always try to give to organizations I feel strongly about. 
Our local food pantry gets something from me every week.  I … (8 comments)

habitat: Save Banning Ranch in Newport Beach, CA - 08/28/07 07:51 PM
Banning Ranch is located along the Santa Ana River and Pacific Coast Highway, and is 412 acres of wetlands and adjacent bluffs and mesa. This property has escaped the residential development that is characteristic of much of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach due to its use for oil production. Banning Ranch … (1 comments)

habitat: Wildlife Habitat Plans for Arkansas - 08/27/07 05:44 PM
There is a lot going on in the wilds of Arkansas. With OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) Trails on the table for discussion,  and now plans for some of $27 million dollars in Federal money to be spent researching and protecting the habitat of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker (once thought to be extinct, recently … (0 comments)

habitat: Beyond the Bridge **Photos** - 05/31/07 08:15 AM
It is only when we see where we were to realize how far we have come. C.C. has provided a documentary at her website. Click on the Link. Please leave a message here and at her website if you have time. So many people have gone unrecognized for their work. I … (3 comments)

habitat: Easter Weekend in Hoboken - 04/06/07 04:01 PM
Not sure what to do this weekend in Hoboken? you may hit some open houses.  But, don't forget, most sellers know the serious buyers are working with agents therefore they refuse to have multiple open houses. Visiting open houses are great idea, but you just get a snap shot of market. It is free … (0 comments)

habitat: Habitat for Humanity to Build Subdivision in Wilmington - 10/28/06 11:50 PM
We are thrilled that our company, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty, true to it’s tradition of volunteerism and community philanthropy, has joined  forces with our Mortgage Affiliate Alpha Mortgage to sponsor the first Wilmington family to own a  home in New Habitat Subdivision.
Development to be the first of its kind in … (2 comments)

habitat: Habitat for Humanity took my house away! - 09/10/06 09:57 PM
My childhood home has been gone for almost a year. Soon a spectacular new home will be finished on the site where my parents lived for more than 35 years. We were the only family to ever live in that home.
My mom found a yet-to-be completed spec home in 1969, … (12 comments)

 
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