realty world rubbico real estate: New Listing---142 West Union Street, Kingston, PA 18704 - 03/26/08 11:40 PM
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realty world rubbico real estate: Pittston, Pennsylvania Home for Sale --- 18 East Oak Street --- $84,900 - 03/02/08 11:09 PM
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realty world rubbico real estate: Condo for Sale in Newberry Estates --- 620 Meadows, Dallas, Pennsylvania - 03/02/08 10:59 PM
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realty world rubbico real estate: How much more could you possibly want to know about MeMe? - 12/19/07 05:52 PM
I was just commenting on another post the other day about how I actually MeMe'd someone once who had just been MeMe'd a few weeks before. It was quite by accident and the member I tagged was nice enough about it. I was wondering how many times it has happened that … (16 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: So you want to know more about MeMe? - 12/17/07 09:49 PM
While most people don't like to get tagged with a MeMe, I don't have an issue with it. Recently I was chosen by Alexander Harb to be a moderator for his group Christianity and Real Estate, which came as a big surprise to me. I certainly don't hide the fact that I … (18 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Just what I needed...a "Thank You"!! - 11/26/07 07:53 PM
After being fired by a client recently, I needed something to boost my spirits a bit. Life is full of it's ups and downs. I'm grateful for the bad times as much as the good times because there's always something to learn from every situation. My down was that a client … (22 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Beautiful Rental in Wilkes-Barre, PA - 11/26/07 04:49 PM
Looking to rent in Wilkes-Barre and just tired of the old coal houses or run-down rentals? I have the cure for what ails you!!
19 Custer Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
You have to check out this beautifully remodeled 3BR, 3BA home that's renting for just $750/mo!! Inside, you'll find granite counter tops, Italian … (6 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: I got fired today!!! - 11/23/07 10:29 PM
Before you get too concerned about the title of this post, let me say that I am still with Realty World, Rubbico Real Estate. I was fired by a client.
I guess it was inevitable. Sooner or later there will be someone who doesn't want to work with you and that's … (31 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Building a home or building equity? - 11/17/07 11:21 PM
I just finished the remodel of my kitchen. It was a low cost remodel, which basically means that I didn't replace any of the cabinets and I didn't hire anyone else to do the work. I invested a lot of my own time and work into this kitchen. A great deal … (23 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Looking to invest in PA? Look to Wilkes-Barre! - 11/16/07 02:22 PM
I recently visited a group of real estate investors from the Real Estate Riches group. I really had no idea what this group was all about, but with so many real estate investors pouring into the Wilkes-Barre area, I thought it'd be great to check it out. I learned a few things, but … (4 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Mr Telephone Man... - 11/10/07 01:40 PM
there's something wrong with my FSBO's number.
I have a client who's very interested in working with a FSBO in Wilkes-Barre, but he doesn't want to do anything without my help. In this day and age, when loyalties run very low, it's refreshing to have someone like this speak words … (19 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Blogging is dangerous!! - 11/03/07 09:57 PM
I sell Real Estate in the Wilkes-Barre, PA area. Our Association of Realtors, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association of Realtors, is very much a reflection of our market. To put it frankly, it's about 7 years behind the times and doesn't at all grasp the importance of the internet to anyone buying or selling … (23 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Open House this Sunday, October 21, 2007 in Wilkes-Barre - 10/17/07 06:50 AM
This Sunday, October 21, 2007 from 1pm to 3pm is your opportunity to come by and check out this great listing in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It's a 3BR 1BA home on a nice sized lot and in a nice neighborhood. What a great deal for $84,900!! The house is located at 45 W. … (4 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Show me the Money!!! Why are you in this business? - 10/12/07 08:46 PM
That line was a great one from the hit movie, Jerry Maguire. I loved that movie! You might have looked at the title of this blog and thought to yourself, "Here's another money hungry Realtor out there trying to strike it rich". That couldn't be farther from the truth. I was … (15 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Breast Cancer Awareness in Wilkes-Barre, PA...Go Pink!! - 10/12/07 03:13 PM
I'm probably a bit late on the change, but I needed some technical learning for getting my ribbon to stick!! I have it right now, so I've gone pink too for Breast Cancer Awareness month. While I don't know anyone with breast cancer, I do know plenty of people with cancer … (8 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Need to get rid of Your Junk? Freecycle it!! - 10/09/07 07:06 AM
Selling a home usually entails getting rid of, for lack of a better word, some junk. This can be handled in a variety of ways, from kicking it to the curb to hiring a service to remove it for you. I'd like to share something I use that's absolutely free and … (21 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: 50,000 points! Where's my prize??? - 10/09/07 12:35 AM
I signed on today and realized that I had surpassed the 50K mark. There was no fanfare, no alarms going off to tell me that I had won a prize. I mean, what's going on? Isn't this what Active Rain is all about? That's what I thought when I first joined … (24 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: It's not Personal, it's my Duty. - 10/05/07 10:22 PM
I had a rough day today. I guess you could say that it's the accumulation of a few rough weeks with one particular transaction that I have been dealing with. The transaction started out just fine. I had a customer come to look at one of my listings and decided to … (17 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Price Reduction in Wilkes-Barre, PA to $75,900!!! - 10/05/07 12:10 AM
64 N. Grant Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA is so close to schools and shopping that you almost don't need a car at all. This house is totally remodeled from the heating system in the basement to the roof. There's new paint, new windows, new carpet, new kitchen and a new bath. … (0 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Who's Answering Your Phone? - 10/04/07 03:14 PM
Getting people to call me back is a huge pet peeve of mine. I spend most of the day every day with my Bluetooth buzzing in my ear as I try to get through the day on one charge. I have sign riders with my name and number on them so … (24 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Luzerne County, PA and the Growing Homeowners Initiative Program (GHI) - 10/04/07 02:15 PM
Did you know that you can get a grant that will help you make your downpayment to buy a home in Luzerne County, PA? The program is called the Growing Homeowners Initiative Program, or GHI. There are some guidelines that have to be met, but the program is failry simple to … (0 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Halloween in North East Pennsylvania - 10/04/07 12:08 AM
I've been thinking about Halloween as the time draws closer. I've lived in many different areas of the country and have seen a few Halloweens in my time. I loved Halloween as a child, mostly because of the candy, but maybe a bit because of the excitement that it brings. All … (10 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Buyer Liar - 10/03/07 01:30 PM
When I first heard that phrase, I shrugged it off as the result of a bad transaction between the agent and his client at some point. Then I heard it again, and again, and again. I still have to fight the urge to argue the point. After all, I have great … (12 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Do You Offer Same Day Service? - 10/01/07 01:06 AM
Weekends are my Prime Time. They're usually the times when I make my money because that's when my clients are ready to look at houses. The majority of my clients are from the NY and NJ markets and are looking to move to Wilkes-Barre, PA or the surrounding areas. This makes … (10 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: I Like to Get a Feel For a House, But Not This Way... - 09/30/07 10:54 PM
I have to laugh at myself. I really do, because there's nothing else for me to do about it. I received a sign call this morning on my cell phone from an out of state buyer who drove in to Wilkes-Barre for the day and wanted to see one of my listings. I … (12 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Another Great Listing...Pended. - 09/28/07 10:56 PM
Yes, it's true! This home is off the market. This was one of the most looked at houses on my website, www.wilkesbarrehomesales.com. It was literally viewed over 1000 times since I put it on the website. I'm almost sad that I sold it...almost. If you are looking to sell your home in … (3 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: All of This Because I Signed up on Active Rain!! - 09/28/07 10:35 PM
I still remember the day I got the call. I was at my desk in my home office when my cell phone rang. I answered it, not recognizing the number and I heard a voice not unlike my own grandmother's voice when she was still alive. "Is this Andrew Trevino?"
"Yes", … (37 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Do You Have a Double in the Plains, PA Area for Sale? - 09/26/07 06:25 PM
I wouldn't normally resort to advertising for a listing on my blog like this, but I'm desperate. I have a client who's looking for a double or triple unit property in the Plains, PA area. My client's hope is to live in one of the units and rent the other(s) out … (0 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Do Good, Because it's the Right Thing to Do. - 09/26/07 08:06 AM
I haven't been in Real Estate all that long, a little over 2 years now, but I've seen a lot in that time. I'd have to say that overall my experience has been a positive one. I have helped a few families to find a new home. I've helped a few … (74 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Did You Choose Your Mortgage Lender Wisely? - 09/24/07 09:24 PM
Wilkes-Barre, PA is a little over two hours from New York City and NJ both. Houses in our area are dirt cheap compared to those markets, so more and more people are getting squeezed out into our market from those other markets. Add to that the fact that I speak Spanish … (16 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: The Hot Dog Vendor and Real Estate...Revisited - 09/23/07 09:43 AM
A while back, while we were in the midst of the gloom and doom forecasts for the Real Estate market, I posted a story about a hot dog vendor that was a great parallel for today's Real Estate market. I admit that my skill at writing a blog was a bit … (18 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Make Sure You Want to Sell Before Signing That Contract!! - 09/22/07 12:28 PM
I have had two instances over the last three weeks where I was representing buyers in their attempts to buy properties and the seller has decided, at the last minute, not to sell. I am amazed that someone could get to the week before closing and decide not to perform the … (15 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Bloomsburg Fair Sep 22-29 Don't Miss It!! - 09/20/07 04:04 PM
Hello all. I just wanted to stop by and invite you all out to the Bloomsburg Fair from the 22nd to the 29th of September. The fair is just a short ride from Wilkes-Barre, PA (about 35 minutes) down Route 11, in Bloomsburg, PA.
This is the 153rd annual fair and … (4 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: How do I break in to the Big Time? - 09/20/07 12:09 PM
When I first joined AR about 4 months ago, I had no idea what it was all about. I heard about the opportunity to market myself through this format and was eager to get some free marketing, so I signed on. I didn't dive right in. It was all so new … (35 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: It's perfectly normal to miss a closing date by a day or two, right? - 09/19/07 10:21 PM
I have to say that I was utterly amazed today by what I was told by a mortgage broker. I have a sale pending and very close to closing. The sale is with an out of state client who brought his own out of state mortgage broker with him.
I generally don't like … (11 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: WHat's the scoop on internet fax? - 09/19/07 07:05 PM
I have come to the realization that I'm in need of internet faxing. The problem is that I really don't have a clue which is the best one to use. I don't mean the cheapest, I'm looking for the best. I use Free Fax now when I'm in a bind, but … (15 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: The home-buying process...the not so abbreviated version. - 09/19/07 06:01 PM
I have a client who wants to buy a house. He took my advice and did his homework first. He got his pre-approval done and was set to buy a house. He went on to my website, http://www.wilkesbarrehomesales.com/, and looked at some of the homes I sent him to check out. … (4 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: All the research in the world doesn't matter... - 09/17/07 11:12 AM
That's essentially the response I got from a buyer today, and I have to agree. For this sale at least.
My buyer is an investor. The building's positioned to make some money right away and has the potential to be a real earner after some upgrades are made. You can't ask … (8 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Another Great Listing...SOLD - 09/16/07 08:13 PM
Well folks, it's gone...sold...off the market!!! Remember this listing? 252 East Thomas Street This one, although the official number is 10 days because I changed brokers in the middle of the deal, was on the market less than 60 days and sold for pretty close to list price. There were some … (0 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: 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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realty world rubbico real estate: My Florida Vacation...the 2nd Start. - 09/11/07 02:24 PM
OK, so I left off in my story that we had returned home and were now on our way again in the Jeep. It's now a day later than we had planned on leaving and we're one car down, but we were still in good spirits. We got all of our … (6 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: My 100th post!!! Man, it's been a crazy 2 weeks!!! - 08/31/07 09:49 PM
OK, OK...so I didn't write 100 posts in two weeks, but this is my 100th post. I have been thinking all day about what I could possibly write about for my 100th post. It's not that I don't have any ideas for posts, I have plenty of those, it's just that … (16 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: But, why do I need a pre-approval letter? - 08/30/07 04:30 PM
I get this response all the time when I have potential clients call me for help in looking for a home. I get it because one of the first questions I ask (after, Are you working with now or have you worked with any other Realtors in your home search?) is … (14 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Referrals are my business...Thanks!!! - 08/30/07 03:51 PM
I was just talking to my wife this week about how things have slowed down for me lately. Don't be concerned for me, I still have a few listings and I have 4 deals closing next month alone. I'll be OK! It is a bit disconcerting when the phone doesn't ring … (5 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: A follow-up to "My Seller's out of town". - 08/26/07 06:19 PM
This post is a follow-up to a recent post I did, http://activerain.com/blogsview/177479/My-seller-s-out. If read that post, you'll know that I was trying to get a full price contract signed for a property, but the seller was out of town and the selling agent was using the week's wait to continue to … (10 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Do you really need an inspection? - 08/25/07 05:09 PM
So, you found a house you like and you're ready to put an offer in. You sit down with your Realtor and discuss how the contract is going to read and you get to the part about inspections. You might be wondering, "Do I really need an inspection?", as a lot … (4 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Have you seen the Mariachis at La Tolteca in Wilkes-Barre, PA? - 08/25/07 10:44 AM
Most people who know me know that my wife is from South America, Uruguay to be exact. I was also adopted by my legal father at age 14, giving me my last name of Trevino. My father was a true Mexican man and loved Mexican food. He introduced me to spicy foods … (5 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Do you want to work WITH a Realtor or AGAINST them? - 08/22/07 08:46 AM
I have always seen that there is a certain amount of distrust toward Realtors but it's grown even worse lately. This is communicated in various ways, from body language to straight forward vocalization. I expect to see this from For Sale By Owners who definitely don't see a value in what we … (12 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Pended, but I have more!!! - 08/20/07 09:17 PM
Ok, remember this one? New Listing---252 E. Thomas Street, Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 Check out this new listing in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It's a nice 2BR, 1BA home on a large corner lot in a nice neighborhood. The address is 252 E. Thomas Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Check out these photos... … (0 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Thanks for the referral, I'll take it from here. - 08/20/07 08:59 PM
I was given a referral from a loan officer I know recently. He was a Realtor until this year, when he turned in his license to become a loan officer. We actually competed with one another at one point, as we both deal with the Hispanic community in the Greater Wilkes-Barre … (5 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: I need houses to sell in the Greater Wilkes-Barre Area!!! - 08/19/07 02:31 PM
I'm running out of inventory!! If you are thinking of selling your home in the Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA area, give me a call!!! I am quickly running out of good houses to sell in my area and need to find some homes for my current clients to buy.
My dilemna is … (1 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: My seller's out of town... - 08/18/07 10:27 AM
I try to trust in most people. This has become more amd more difficult over the last couple of years as I have gotten burned a few more times than I care to. I'm dealing with a situation now that I am having a hard time being satisfied with and would … (16 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Seller Assist, what is it and why do I care? - 08/16/07 10:21 PM
The Seller Assist is actually quite common in my market (Wilkes-Barre, PA) but is something that everyone isn't familiar with. If you are buying or selling a home, it's important to know what it is, how it's used and how it affects you as a buyer or seller. A Seller Assist is … (0 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: How do you AR? - 08/14/07 03:29 PM
As there are more and more people joining AR daily, it's kinda hard to read even just a small percentage of the posts that are done every day. So, how do you keep track of it all?
I have found that, as I read posts, there are some great bloggers out … (14 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Out of Area Owners...know your property. - 08/14/07 11:02 AM
I am dealing with a buyer who wants to buy a duplex in Kingston, PA that has an absentee owner. I run into this occasionally, as our area has lots of owners who live outside the area, and it can cause problems for the seller if they don't know the condition … (1 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Because I love what I do!!! - 08/12/07 04:35 PM
My wife and I were discussing the fact that I quit a very nice full-time job to sell Real Estate. This was a move that she didn't agree with at first, because of the uncertainty of getting paid and subsequently paying our bills, but she has since changed her stance a … (8 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: I'm officially moved... - 08/11/07 12:35 AM
I've done it. I have officially moved on to my new broker, Realty World Rubbico Real Estate. It took me quite some time, but I have gotten all new contracts written and signed, moved all of my listings, edited my website (www.wilkesbarrehomesales.com), changed my profile in the MLS, ordered new … (10 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Hardwood floors vs Carpet - 08/10/07 12:42 AM
I've seen a definite trend in the types of flooring that I find in houses and was wondering what the rest of the world thinks about the hardwood vs carpet floors debate. I have a great new listing in Wilkes-Barre, PA that has carpet throughout and was wondering what would drive … (4 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: Buyer Agency Agreement...why not sign? - 08/09/07 10:00 PM
I was talking with a client this evening, a buyer client, and the subject of FSBO's and buyer agents came up. I thought that it'd be interesting to ask a consumer of our services about why someone wouldn't want to have a buyer agent. She told me there is no good … (6 comments)
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realty world rubbico real estate: I made the move!!! - 08/09/07 09:36 PM
I have a new broker, Realty World, Rubbico Real Estate!! I know, what does this have to do with you? Nothing. I'm just excited about it and I wanted to share. If you've been following my blogs, you know that I have gone through a recent struggle because my old broker … (13 comments)
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