local expert: News Flash: Chase Dumps Home Equity Line of Credit Business - 05/15/08 06:50 PM
I just received an email from my Chase Account Executive regarding Home Equity Lines of Credit. Chase is getting out of that business. Here's what the email announced:
Unfortunately, given the market conditions Chase Home Finance has made the decision toeliminate the Home Equity Channel. Effective end of day Friday May … (10 comments)
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local expert: Indigo Paia - Handmade rugs available in Paia Maui Hawaii - 96779 - 05/14/08 01:58 AM
INDIGO - PAIA - MAUI - HAWAII - 96779
It's a shop in Historic Paia Maui - they sell beautiful handmade wool rugs from Pakistan. It's a family run business that works with refugees, helping them make a living. This outlet in Paia is unique on Maui - there's nothing else like … (0 comments)
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local expert: I-10 Expansion Half Finished in Tucson - 05/11/08 11:28 PM
We call it "the Tunnel." It's a section of Interstate 10 through Tucson's downtown, from Prince Road to the Interstate 19 interchange.
The tunnel funnels traffic past the construction area where our interstate is being widened to accomodate our growth as a city.
The lanes through the Tunnel have been narrowed … (13 comments)
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local expert: Tucson's Version of the Hot Dog: Sonoran! - 05/10/08 11:55 PM
"So," I asked little Galilea at my favorite roadside hot dog stand here in the Tucson Mountains, "Do you run the business while your Daddy makes the hot dogs?"
"No," she grinned. "Actually, I pretty much don't do anything." Not true. She's the salesperson. Galilea claps her hands and smiles when … (16 comments)
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local expert: Local Expresso Entrepreneurs Battle Starbucks and Thrive - 05/10/08 11:37 PM
Starbucks Coffee is getting gray around the temples. It's beginning to show its age, so to speak.
Once the local Starbucks stores reached the saturation point, we began to see Starbucks kiosks in the local grocery chains.
How big can you get before you've saturated your market?
New competitors with great … (9 comments)
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local expert: Long Skinny House Update 1. Spec Home in Tucson 170' Long, 9' Wide - 05/10/08 10:01 AM
Motorhomes (with their slide-out rooms and awnings) are wider than this Tucson, AZ spec house!
Back in January 2008, I wrote a post about this unique home when it was first under construction. Here's the link: Long Skinny House. 170' long. 9' wide.
What you see here on the left of … (19 comments)
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local expert: Jazz at the China Rose, Tucson, Arizona - 05/04/08 12:15 AM
I love Chinese food. I love good jazz. Until coming to Tucson ten years ago, the two never shared the same file space in my brain.
That was before I visited the China Rose on Speedway in Tucson, AZ.
Frank Hartline invited me to join him and his wife Cheryl for dinner … (5 comments)
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local expert: False Advertising and the Bathroom Break - 04/27/08 06:54 AM
Any port in a storm... We were driving through New Mexico last week, and saw the Necessary as we pulled off Interstate 10.
No Key Needed was painted in five inch high letters, but as I got closer, it was apparent that this was indeed, false advertising. LOL
I'm Mike in Tucson, … (22 comments)
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local expert: The Home Inspector Told the Bank I Needed A New Roof - 04/24/08 12:24 AM
This is why we'll always have a job. The buyer in the FSBO transaction paid for a home inspection.
The home inspector told him that the roof was not economically repairable because of the age of the house, and that he shouldn't put much money into something so old.
I guess the … (18 comments)
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local expert: Photograpy on the Fly: West Texas on the Way to Tucson - 04/21/08 10:23 PM
West Texas, driving home to Tucson.
Keep the shiny side up. That's the main thing on my mind.
West Texas is flat, monotonous, and the Interstate runs a straight line to the horizon.
Except for the rumble strips to keep you awake, what do you do to relieve the boredom?
I take photos. Set the … (22 comments)
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local expert: Got a good deal on some batteries... for power on Maui. - 04/16/08 03:53 AM
Got a good deal on some batteries... $20 bucks each.
Somebody knew somebody - they were dismantling a back up power system for a high tech facility on Haleakala, Maui, and hundreds of these perfectly good batteries were being unloaded for cheap. My husband got 20. He got a solar panel from another … (9 comments)
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local expert: Just For (Lenn &) Lenders: Reduced Doc Loans Follow Dodo Bird to Extinction - 04/10/08 08:04 AM
For years, my favorite loan for high FICO borrowers with substantial assets and large down payments has been Suntrust's "Eligible" through Desktop Originator. Fannie Mae gives me its Approve/Eligible, and Suntrust says "regardless of what Fannie says, you do not need to document..."
Before I learned to use DO, Countrywide's Fast and … (13 comments)
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local expert: Greenspan on Home Price Stabilization: 2008! - 04/08/08 06:52 AM
Alan Greenspan has taken a lot of heat for believing (and acting on his belief) that bubbles are okay, and that they will sort themselves out. No matter. He's retired.
He still has one of the most acutely perceptive minds in the business, however, and when Alan Greenspan talks, I'll listen. At … (16 comments)
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local expert: Two New Active Rain Referrals in One Weekend! - 04/07/08 03:55 PM
If you're young enough to ask the question "What is a broken record?" you'll have to forgive me.
I'm starting to sound like a broken record when I tell you that Active Rain relationships result in real business!
The most recent referral came this weekend, from Kent Simpson. Kent wrote about it yesterday … (84 comments)
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local expert: In This Real Estate Market, You Need Deep Roots - 04/05/08 10:22 PM
"Bloom where you're planted." I saw this Barrel Cactus high up on a rock outcropping in the Tortillita mountains.
Not all success comes from being planted in fertile, cultivated soil. The tiny seed that is now this hundred pound giant fell between the rocks.
It found enough wind-blown soil, moisture and shade to … (21 comments)
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local expert: Local Expert: Look What You Can Find Under the Bridge! - 04/05/08 09:54 PM
Tucson (rather, greater Tucson) has passed the million mark in terms of human habitation. With that number of people comes a greater requirement for infrastructure. Things like this concrete bridge spanning one of our many arroyos.
Thousands of cars pass over this bridge each day, commuting to work, going to the grocery … (15 comments)
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local expert: How Many People Do You Think Read Your Blog Silently But Never Respond? - 04/03/08 11:44 PM
How many people read your blog silently, but never respond? Is there a silent majority out there that are reading your posts but never responding? In a conversation not to long ago with a fellow active rainer and good friend, John Ford mentioned to me that he already had gotten a … (24 comments)
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local expert: When the times get tough, the tough get a TEAM - 03/30/08 03:09 AM
I don't think I have to tell anyone about the challenges of the economy, and the role of the real estate market as villain and victim in this continuing saga. The dollar is extremely weak, and job outlook not all that secure in this area so reliant on the vagaries of markets. We … (2 comments)
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local expert: When the times get tough, the tough get a TEAM - 03/30/08 03:08 AM
I don't think I have to tell anyone about the challenges of the economy, and the role of the real estate market as villain and victim in this continuing saga. The dollar is extremely weak, and job outlook not all that secure in this area so reliant on the vagaries of markets. We … (0 comments)
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local expert: Belt and Suspenders: Pima County, AZ Road Signs - 03/26/08 07:26 AM
I had to stop and take a photo. The irony of this is downright funny!
I doubt that ice has formed on the roadway known in Tucson, AZ as Gates Pass Road, at least not since the Jurassic era. Maybe not even then.
But there it is. A sign (not one that folds … (15 comments)
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local expert: Local Expert: Gates Pass at Sunset in Tucson, Arizona - 03/26/08 07:07 AM
People from all over the world converge each evening at sunset to watch the lovely approach of night.
Drive west on Speedway, cross under Interstate 10, and within a few short miles you'll be surrounded by a forest of saguaro cacti, the predominant trees of the Arizona-Sonoran Desert.
Wend your way past ancient … (8 comments)
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local expert: Zillow can be your tool - why not use it? - 03/25/08 03:30 PM
I went to zillow.com today just to see if anything was new in "my towns". It's quite amazing that it's such a blank slate still. I'm going to use it as a tool to connect with buyers and sellers of Maui real estate. I don't care if their zestimates are inaccurate … (26 comments)
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local expert: Spring Farmer's Market, Downtown Panama City, FL - 03/23/08 10:12 PM
This is one of the best ideas I've heard about in a long, long time! With all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown in our local area in the spring and summer, this event is going to be a success! This is a great idea for local families and … (31 comments)
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local expert: Maui County Tax Assessments are out - How to Appeal - 03/22/08 11:25 PM
ASSESSMENTS Maui County property tax assessments have been mailed out recently. If you own property on Maui you've probably already seen yours. Were you shocked? I know a lot of people who were surprised at the new higher amounts. If you think you have been overassessed, here's what you can do...
APPEALS If … (3 comments)
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local expert: Coastal Systems Station Relocation Guide - 03/22/08 02:33 AM
Congratulations! "You have been selected!" You just got the dream assignment ... whether you are active duty military or a civilian contractor... it's a great assignment!
Welcome to the Coastal Systems Station on Panama City Beach, FL!
The first thing you'll notice is all the water ... St Andrews Bay, the … (17 comments)
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local expert: LOCAL EXPERT ~ New Group Guidelines - 03/20/08 06:49 PM
Now that the Relocation Package contest is completed, I wanted to discuss the future of the LOCAL EXPERT group. As is the case with many groups on Active Rain, this group has become a place where many arbitrary posts are placed. Many of these posts are very worthy of exposure throughout … (44 comments)
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local expert: What It Takes to Be a Local Real Estate Expert - 03/18/08 03:52 PM
Being known as the "Local Expert" for Crofton Maryland Real Estate requires substantial investment of time and money. It doesn't just happen! At times, over the years, I've been that Go-To-Gal in my community for all things real estate - but not always. It's an ongoing effort because of never-ending turnover and growth in … (32 comments)
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local expert: LOCAL EXPERT ~ Relocation Package Contest Results - 03/13/08 12:22 PM
When the announcement for the LOCAL EXPERT Relocation Package contest was made, I had no idea that we would get such an interesting mix of relocation packages. Unlike most contests on Active Rain, this was a very open format, and it was designed to increase the business of each member that … (63 comments)
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local expert: Commercial Real Estate Redo in Tucson: The Drawing Studio Takes Over Johnny Gibson Gym Equipment store - 03/12/08 10:58 PM
January, 2008. The Tucson Citizen ran the following headline: Craving for art classes drives studio's expansion. The article, by TEYA VITU, highlights the growth of a unique art community and school founded by Andy Rush. Vitu's article will give you the particulars of the past and present growth of The Drawing Studio. I … (4 comments)
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local expert: Relocating to Winchester, VA? Beyond Real Estate – WINDROW Antiques, Home & Garden! - 03/12/08 11:46 AM
Relocating to Winchester, VA? Beyond Real Estate – Windrow Antiques, Home & Garden!
Nestled on Boscawen Street, just a stone’s throw away (not recommended) from City Hall, you’ll find a wealth of choice for decorating your home, vacation home, bed & breakfast or even place of … (11 comments)
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local expert: Got Grammar? A RE/MAX Blogging Kind of Day - 03/11/08 08:30 PM
7:30 yesterday morning, and I was pulling into the parking lot at my office. The window was down (the temperature was a balmy 64 degrees, Jesse in Fairbanks) and I heard the unmistakable WHOOSHH! of a hot air balloon passing overhead. There it was, passing over my office, and moving down the … (19 comments)
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local expert: Local Rag: Tucson Wildflowers Best in 30 Years! - 03/08/08 08:51 PM
The Arizona Daily Star headline sent my Darlin' and me down 86, west of Tucson, looking for the poppies, bluebells and other wildflowers that blanket stretches of our Arizona-Sonoran desert after the December rains. The morning was cloudy, but by lunchtime, the sun pushed the clouds south. It was beautiful, and we want … (26 comments)
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local expert: Athens Georgia Relocation Package - 03/04/08 11:51 PM
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local expert: Kihei and Wailea Relocation Package - New Home on Maui - 96753 - 03/01/08 08:47 PM
MOVING TO MAUI INFO - SOUTH SHORE - KIHEI, WAILEA, MAKENA - 96753
So you want to move to South Maui, and you've decided you need some help. Let me be of assistance.... I hope these links will be just what you're looking for. When you're ready to buy a first home … (3 comments)
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local expert: Athens GA: Experience a Bed & Breakfast Inn! - 02/28/08 10:58 PM
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local expert: Relocating to Winchester, VA? Here's a Relocation Blog for the Kids! - 02/28/08 09:52 PM
We all know that children can experience a tremendous amount of apprehension when their family moves. Whether they move across town or across the country, those little nerves need a lot of encouraging words. Hopefully, you will find this blog helpful when reassuring your child that Winchester, Va is for kids, too! Pictures … (11 comments)
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local expert: BUS - A MAJOR PLAYER IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION - 02/28/08 09:16 PM
Every day thousands of Northern Virginiansuse TRAINS METRORAIL and CARPOOLS to commute to work. Since these systems are modern, efficient, well maintained and cost effective they enjoy continued growth.
Virginia Railway Express, METRORAIL and Carpools are not always easily accessible to commuters and they most certainly are not practical for intracity travel
HERE COMES THE BUS !!!! … (6 comments)
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local expert: Relocating to Winchester, Va? Glen Burnie Gardens...Sigh...Just lovely! - 02/28/08 05:01 PM
Relocating to Winchester, VA? Let's take a stroll through Glen Burnie Gardens!
Winchester is rich with history and you'll find many ways to enjoy this city. Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, its warmth and charm just sings out and brings you in. Drink in the beauty and imagine you're actually warm, … (4 comments)
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local expert: Relocating to Winchester, VA? Beyond Real Estate: A peek at Dining! - 02/27/08 09:51 AM
Relocating to Winchester, VA? Here is a small sampling of some great places to dine!
Your mouth is sure to water and your stomach is sure to growl as you join me for a virtual tour around town! Winchester's dining choices deserve to be explored! In the … (0 comments)
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local expert: Bucks County, Pa. Relocation Package Courtesy of Gita Bantwal,ReMax Centre Realtors - 02/27/08 06:29 AM
Bucks County, Pa. , a suburb of Philadelphia offers many options in housing - single homes, townhomes, and 55plus communities.
If you are considering a move to Philadelphia metro area I welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your relocating needs.
Here are some articles that will be helpful if you are moving … (0 comments)
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local expert: Relocating to Winchester, VA? Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! - 02/27/08 12:10 AM
Relocating to Winchester, VA? Here is a small sampling of the local retail industry!
Winchester's shopping cannot possibly be covered in one blog! Okay, maybe it can, but I'll try to give you a virtual tour around town! My goal will be to blog on other retail options, like the … (10 comments)
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local expert: Wondering where to get a great seafood dinner on Panama City Beach? - 02/25/08 08:54 PM
When you plan your vacation to Panama City Beach you must treat yourself to the wonderful seafood dinners that await your visit. If you are a "Northern Visitor" from Canada or one of the many icey-cold states like Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, New York, or Maine, you will love our warm Southern Hospitality, hot she-crab … (27 comments)
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local expert: SPRINGFIELD AIRPORT - PROGRESS RAN OVER THE RUNWAY - 02/25/08 06:01 PM
This is the 5th in my series of reports on extinct Northern Virginia airports
At the end of World War II Carl Allen opened the Springfield Airport with a 2,200 foot unpaved runway. In addition to providing refueling and other services he planned to open a flying school to serve the postwar interest … (5 comments)
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local expert: Captain Anderson's Restaurant - A Spring Break Family Tradition - 02/25/08 01:06 PM
Locals know when it's almost time for spring break on Panama City Beach........ that's when Captain Anderson's Restaurant re-opens from a short winter holiday. They open the big front doors just in time for our winter guests to enjoy the delicious fare of this highly acclaimed restaurant and right on time for the spring break rush.
Captain … (19 comments)
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local expert: CROSSROADS AIRPORT - IT ACHIEVED A "HIGHER" USE - 02/25/08 10:33 AM
This is the 4th in my series on extinct Northern Virginia Airfields.
In 1941 E.C. Germain purchased a 350 acre site along Route 7 just east of Bailey's Crossroad. He operated the Washington Air Charter Service and planned a 3,500 foot unpaved runway.
The airport began to achieve greater commercial success when it was purchased by the Benn … (4 comments)
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local expert: Relocating to Crossville ? Come and explore the Cumberland Caverns...Your cave awaits you ! - 02/23/08 09:13 AM
CUMBERLAND CAVERNS is one of the most extensive caves known in Tennessee.
Aaron Higgenbotham, a surveyor, discovered Higgenbotham Cave in 1810. Venturing into the cave alone, he was trapped for three days on a high ledge when his torch went out. According to local legend, when a rescue party reached … (9 comments)
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local expert: Relocating to Winchester, VA? Winchester Impact - Great, Family Entertainment! - 02/22/08 11:59 PM
Relocating to Winchester, VA? This team is going to IMPACT you!
Winchester, Va has its own semi-professional, indoor soccer team,The Winchester Impact! Don't let the words semi-professional fool you. These players mean business and provide a lively, sometimes, intimidating performance. Part of the Premier Arena Soccer League, most of … (8 comments)
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local expert: WHERE DID THE WOODBRIDGE AIRPORT GO? - 02/22/08 03:32 PM
The Woodbridge Airport opened for business in 1959. At the time it was in the "middle of nowhere" on the north side of Old Bridge Road just east of Smoketown Road.It was considered a difficult airport since there were trees at either end of the 2,246' runway with a substantial dip in … (6 comments)
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local expert: What's HOT about our SPOT? Lake Livingston Real Estate... - 02/21/08 09:03 PM
What's HOT about our SPOT? Lake Livingston Real Estate...
I've been asked so many times, "why would I want to live by Lake Livingston?" Now, that's quite a question. I am a Realtor and you may think my answer would be tied in to Real Estate. It is some, of course, but … (16 comments)
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local expert: Land of Falling Water - 02/21/08 06:19 PM
Cumberland County Tennessee and surrounding area's offer some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in Tennessee and the U.S. Since moving to Tennessee in 1998 I made it a point to travel and discover the wonderful falling water beauty of the Tennessee waterfalls. The falls listed I have personally visited and can … (21 comments)
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local expert: Relocation Package : Crossville TN Real Estate : Your Home is your Castle....Have a Home Inspection - 02/20/08 02:54 PM
Home buyers are as unique as the homes they plan to purchase and no two are exactly the same.When pre-owned homes come onto the market they are rarely in perfect condition and most of them have that "lived in look " Both financially and emotionally, your new homes is one of … (6 comments)
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local expert: BEACON FIELD AIRPORT IS NOW BEACON MALL SHOPPING CENTER - 02/19/08 05:55 PM
In all the years we lived in Mount Vernon and shopped at Beacon Mall I wondered where the name originated.
The original 74 acre tract was purchased by an Alexandria businessman in the 18th century. It changed hands over time and became the site of City View, an impressive 19th century estate.
The site (elevation 249 feet) … (2 comments)
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local expert: FORT HUNT PARK ALIVE AND WELL IN MOUNT VERNON VA - 02/19/08 04:27 PM
Fort Hunt (Sheridan's Point in Washington's Day) served as a fort to defend the settlers against Indians in the 17th century.
In the latter part of the 19th century gun batteries were installed to defend Washington, D.C. during the Spanish American War along with Fort Washington in Maryland.
It served for a brief time as an ROTC … (0 comments)
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local expert: Banks County Georgia Guide - Relocating or Visiting the Commerce, Georgia Area - 02/17/08 03:10 AM
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local expert: Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate (Shopping) - 02/14/08 05:45 PM
There are many reasons for the popularity of Springfield in addition to the fact it is a mature, well balanced community with many home styles - Central Location, Fairfax County Schools, Numerous Commuting Options, Access to Major Fairfax County Parks and Convenient Shopping.
Cardinal Forest Plaza is located on Old Keene Mill on … (6 comments)
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local expert: Amador County area weather - 02/13/08 02:20 PM
Here in Amador County you can find quite a spread of climate zones. From Camanche area of Ione, in the lower, warmer, edge of the valley through the hills communities like Sutter Greek and Jackson with more trees and a bit cooler weather, on up to the mountains above Pioneer, covered … (2 comments)
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local expert: Amador County Public Transportation - 02/12/08 04:24 PM
Amador County doesn’t have all that many options in the way of public transport, but what it has it does very well. Being a rural country area with just a few small towns, public transport is tough. In large metropolitan areas the shear number of people make it economical to have … (4 comments)
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local expert: Amador County Area Golf Courses - 02/12/08 03:23 PM
Mace Meadow Golf Club
Voted the best Golf course in Amador county for four years out of the last five by readers of the Amador ledger Dispatch, Mace Meadow Golf Club public course consists of an 18 hole, par 72 course measuring 6,310 yards. The course has a rating of 69.9 with … (0 comments)
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local expert: Amador County Public Schools - 02/12/08 02:06 PM
Amador County Public Schools
Jackson area Schools
Jackson Elementary
Public school · Grades K-6 · 415 students
220 Church St., Jackson, CA 95642(209) 223-0450 Jackson Junior High
Public school · Grades 6-8 · 377 students
333 Rex Ave., Jackson, CA 95642(209) 257-5310
Argonaut High
Public school · Grades 9-12 · 620 students
501 Argonaut Ln., Jackson, CA 95642(209) 257-7700North … (0 comments)
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local expert: Property taxes in Amador County - 02/12/08 01:05 PM
In Amador County, just like the rest of California, property taxes need to be paid on time to avoid penalties. Also like the rest of the state property taxes on Amador County real estate are due in two installments; the first installment is due on November 10th and is delinquent at … (0 comments)
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local expert: Earthquakes in Maple Valley? Absolutely! - 02/10/08 05:54 PM
Hobart was shaking. At least that's what the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network tells us happened last Monday February 4 when a series of 4 small 2.0 magnatude Earthquakes occurred. The quakes were centered in the Hobart area, a rural community located South of Issaquah Washington and East of Maple Valley, WA. Personally, … (13 comments)
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local expert: Trips offered by Warwick township In spring 2008 - 02/06/08 05:06 PM
Philadelphia Flower Show
Saturday March 8,2008
Cost $50/adult residents, $60 Adult non- residents
$42/ children ,residents age 2 to 16 yrs, $52/ children, non- residents.
Cost includes motor coach transportation and tickets to the show.
Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival.
Saturday April 5th 2008.
Cost $35/residents of Warwick and Doylestown, $45/ non residents
Cost includes bus trip, tip and … (0 comments)
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local expert: Bucks County Buyers. Here are some condos priced under $330,000 In Centennial School District - 02/05/08 06:23 AM
It is a Buyers market. Rates are low and there are some good buys out there.If you are looking to Buy a condo and want a Buyers agent, please call me .I am an Accredited Buyers representative. You can look up all available homes at www.gitabantwal.com.As of today there are 13 … (0 comments)
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local expert: Attention Seniors ! There are some good buys in 55plus communities in Bucks County. - 02/05/08 06:14 AM
It is a Buyers Market. There are a lot of good buys around . If you have been thinking of moving in the Spring and would like information about the 55 plus communities please call a Seniors Real estate specialist.If you are looking in Newtown, Richboro are of Bucks County ( … (0 comments)
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local expert: SECRETS TO WINNING IN REAL ESTATE REVEALED - 02/05/08 05:24 AM
"It's a buyers market" we hear it all the time. Much has been written about this term, however, the public perception and the Reality of Realty are quite different indeed. The secrets to competing to win in todays market is about to be revealed...
BUYERS: You are NOT alone. Clearly, the resetting … (4 comments)
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local expert: TV SHOWS are NOT ENOUGH - 02/04/08 02:36 PM
The recent issue of REALTOR® magazine has an ad by a title insurance company with the title, My training was watching reruns of "E.R." overlaid on a big photo of a "doctor." The ad is pretty effective in that it certainly gets across the point that it takes more than "watching" … (3 comments)
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local expert: A BUYERS MARKET MEANS YOU HAVE COMPETITION PEOPLE- SURE FIRE TIPS TO FAIL AT GETTING THE ONE YOU REALLY WANT. - 02/04/08 02:21 PM
The term "Buyers Market" does not mean the sellers are going roll over completely. In fact, in certain price ranges, you are likely to lose out on the house you want by making a low ball offer. It may have played in 2007 but the tide is turning. Buyers are … (14 comments)
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local expert: Cracking The Tough Nut in Real Estate - 02/02/08 12:40 PM
Think buying Real Estate is a tough Nut to Crack? Maybe not. Because so many people bit off more than they could chew, the emerging market is very palitable. What is coming back to the market at least in Osceola County are beautifully done new homes, and recent renovations of … (3 comments)
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local expert: 484 Reasons You CAN afford a Winter Home in Florida - 02/01/08 10:15 AM
I get asked all the time "Are Homes Really Affordable" in Osceola County, Florida. The resounding answer is YES! I am delighted to report that after a quick market survey I found for one customer 484 possible choices for a Winter Retreat all under $250,000. Upon a closer look of those; … (3 comments)
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local expert: Annual Tucson Folk Festival in May: Two Days of Music and Fun! - 01/31/08 11:40 PM
Active Rain is home to some fine musicians. Real Estate and the professions that support it seem to attract some very creative people.
In my humble opinion, any group worth its salt needs a fiddle player. Larry Morris is ours, and he can make that electric fiddle talk! The four of us were practicing in my … (25 comments)
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local expert: I'm going to be an e-Pro ~ finally! - 01/24/08 09:20 PM
I signed up to be an e-Pro!
This week we had a free workshop with Joeann Fossland, a certified coach and e-Pro, at our Realtors Association of Maui. After she spoke, everyone was quite excited to sign up for the course. I did too, even though everyone tells me..."but you already know … (30 comments)
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local expert: Wilmington NC Neighborhoods: Spotlight on Emerald Forest - 01/19/08 01:11 AM
The first homes in the Wilmington NC Community of Emerald Forest were built in the late 90's. Homes are for the most part Colonial style, with a few Low Country, and Ranch style homes mixed in. The sq ft ranges from 1300 to around 3000 sq ft.
Most of the homes are vinyl … (4 comments)
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local expert: FISCHER'S HARDWARE IN SPRINGFIELD VA - 01/02/08 12:58 PM
This is the fourth in my series about family owned and operated hardware stores in Northern Virginia.
My first association with Fischer's was in the early '80s. Our family enjoyed camping and we were constantly on the lookout for items that would make our stay in the woods a bit more enjoyable. … (5 comments)
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local expert: RIPPON LODGE circa 1725 - 12/30/07 04:01 PM
Rippon Lodge is thought to be the oldest colonial home in Prince William County and quite possibly in Northern Virginia.
It was built about 1725 by Richard Black-burn of Ripon, an old cathedral town in England. Colonel Thomas Blackburn, his son, was a contemporary and fought with George Washington. In that period … (4 comments)
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local expert: PITKINS - A FAMILY RUN HARDWARE STORE - 12/27/07 03:57 PM
This store in the Glendale Plaza on Dale Boulevard has survived the arrival of The Home Depot and Lowe's even though they are less than 10 minutes away.
It is a hardware store of the type you remember before the hardware super stores came to town. When you go into Pitkins and say, "How … (4 comments)
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local expert: Pukalani Superette - Pukalani Maui Hi 96768 - 12/24/07 03:37 AM
Pukalani Superette is a great little store in upcountry Maui. It's on Makawao Avenue, at the intersection with the old Haleakala Highway. Locals know where it is. If you can't find what you're looking for in this grocery store, you better head down the road to the Pukalani Terrace Center.
This store has … (8 comments)
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local expert: FAMILY OWNERSHIP BY THREE GENERATIONS OVER 71 YEARS - 12/19/07 03:48 PM
On December 16, The Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger ran a cover story about the J.E.Rice Hardware Store which is located in the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue.Their saying is, "If we don't have it you don't need it or they don't make it."J.E.Rice, Sr. opened the store in … (2 comments)
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local expert: THEY'RE STILL WORKIN' ON THE RAILROAD - 11/05/07 05:01 AM
Manassas has a rich heritage and the rairoad has played an important part in that heritage. The Orange and Alexandria Railroad from Alexandria to Gordonsville was completed in 1850. Both sides in the Civil War coveted control of the railroad line and much of the track structure was destroyed.
Over the … (7 comments)
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local expert: Relocating to Bucks County? Look up these resources. - 11/04/07 11:40 AM
If you are relocating to Philadelphia area and would like information about Philadelphia and suburbs email me at gita01@aol.com. I will be glad to send you my relocation package. In the mean time feel free to look up these resources. I have lived in Bucks County for over 30 years. Bucks … (11 comments)
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local expert: Was it Manassas or Bull Run? - 10/26/07 12:14 PM
If you were in the Confederate Army you fought in the 1st Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1862 and the 2nd Battle of Manassas from August 28, 1862 to August 30, 1862.However, if you fought in the Union Army these were the Battles of Bull Run. The Confederacy named battles after nearby … (0 comments)
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local expert: Bucks County, Pa School districts. - 10/20/07 07:21 AM
If you are relocating to Philadelphia area and would like information about Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties please contact me . I will send you my relocation package. I have lived in Bucks County for over 30 years. I live within 10 minutes of bordering Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. Some people who … (8 comments)
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local expert: Tagged For A Meme! Jungle Boy--Mike in Tucson - 10/05/07 02:09 AM
I got Memed! Mike Mueller, a lender in California, notified me with a single word: "Sorry." He's a great lender. Go check him out.
That smiling fellow on the left is not Mike Mueller. It's a Three Toed Sloth from the jungles of Suriname, South America. Top speed: .15 mph But I digress...
If … (31 comments)
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local expert: Jamison, Why people love living in townhomes in Windrush / Woodfield - 09/22/07 01:42 PM
Townhomes in Windrush and Courts at Woodfield offer several floor plans with 2 , 3 and 4 bedrooms and garage and many have basements. They are less than 10 years old, some may be slightly older. They have gas heat and central air .In the last 6 months homes have sold from … (4 comments)
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local expert: Five items I include in a relocation package.Relocating to Philadelphia, Bucks or Montgomery County? Call Gita bantwal. - 09/16/07 07:23 PM
1. Map of the area and information about some sight seeing places to visit , while in the area..2. School reports and pertinent information. for townships within a certain distance from place of work.3. Information about local shopping, restaurants, and recreation.4. Listings for sale and recent sales in the area and market … (18 comments)
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local expert: Real Estate is Truly Local! - 09/12/07 10:16 AM
While on vacation last week in Florida, my wife and I decided to go out for a nice steak dinner. We went to the front desk on our way out to ask the desk clerk about where we could go for dinner. I was very surprised when the clerk told me that she … (47 comments)
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local expert: Moving To DOYLESTOWN ,BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. ? - 08/29/07 09:10 AM
If you are thinking of moving to Philadelphia area and would like my relocation package please contact me at gita01@aol.com.I have live in Bucks County for over 30 years and am within 10 minutes of bordering Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties.Please read Relocating to Bucks County? Look up these resources at http://activerain.com/blogsview/261375/relocating-to-bucks-countyIf … (0 comments)
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local expert: Tourism- Localism- Professionalism Where To Go To Sightsee? - 06/29/07 06:20 PM
Time off. That rare commody many Real Estate Professionals forget is an essential key to productivity. Guilty as charged. Most days the computer goes on at 5am. Check MLS, read updates from the local board, and trying to stay current with what is going on locally, as well as professionally. My … (2 comments)
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local expert: St. Cloud Florida First Time Home Buyers Making a Return As Prices Drop - 06/26/07 07:48 AM
The recent Media reports of sluggish sales in the Housing Market have had a positive impact locally. While sellers lament at the prospect of having to lower prices to achieve sales, buyers are returning to the market in search of opportunities. A recent surge in first time homebuyers who are postioning themselves by … (4 comments)
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local expert: VISIT JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM WHEN YOU COME TO BUCKS COUNTY,PA - 06/06/07 06:05 PM
James A Michener Museum is located at 138 South Pine street, Doylestown, Pa 18901 and at 500 Union Square Drive in New Hope. The museum is an independent non-profit institution. it opened in 1988 . The old Bucks county jail was located on that site. The warden's house and stone walls … (0 comments)
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local expert: Deb's Lake Livingston Real Estate Blog! Realtors are people too! - 03/20/07 03:55 PM
Yes, Realtors are people too. So many of my customers/clients (at least in the beginning) jokingly remind me that Realtors are like car salesmen. How on earth did we get that bad wrap? Why is it a bad wrap anyway? We have to buy cars! I, like most other Realtors, put my … (3 comments)
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local expert: How does a Home Seller choose a Real Estate Agent? - 02/03/07 04:20 PM
According to Virginia Association of Realtors 2006 statistics 25% of home sellers interview more than one agent before selecting one to list their home. Now if you are in competition you want to make sure you come out on top. There are as many suggestions on how to win the listing as … (3 comments)
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local expert: How To Become "The House Whisperer" - 02/01/07 06:37 AM
I would like to thank Lloyd Nichols who inspired me to write this post. "What's she doing?" "I dunno" "How long has she been there?" "A long time" "Well will you look at that!" The buyers are smiling. "What did she say?" "I dunno" She is coming over..."Mr. and Mrs. Seller....you have … (11 comments)
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