Recent Blog Posts

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The newest blog posts on ActiveRain

By Dan Rochon, Top Realtor in Northern Virginia
(Greetings Virginia with eXp Realty)
THE HIDDEN GEM OF OLD TOWN MANASSAS - NORTHERN VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE Discovering The Beauty Of Old Town ManassasWelcome to Old Town Manassas, where history meets home. Picture yourself strolling down cobblestone streets, surrounded by the timeless beauty of 19th-century architecture and a community that feels like family. This charming town in Northern Virginia isn't just a place to live; it's an experience.Imagine mornings at local cafes, afternoons exploring boutique shops, and evenings filled with the stories of the past. Old Town Manassas isn't just a destination; it's an invitation to be part of a community where every corner has a tale.Discover the warmth, character, and unique charm that make Old Town Manassas more than just a location – it's a place to call home.  Things To Do In...
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By Bob Crane, Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
(Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified)
The Wisconsin Woodland Report March 2024 Dane County Land; Hunting, Timber, Investments!  Market Snapshot for 20+ Acre Properties     Available Properties Report Price Total Acres $/Acre Original MLS # Status Municipality County $109,900 33.5 $3,281 1952202 Active Dunkirk Dane $299,900 34.7 $8,643 1971999 Active Vermont Dane $309,000 25.8 $11,977 1970007 Active Blue Mounds Dane $365,000 26.8 $13,619 1971406 Active Montrose Dane $699,900 27.47 $25,479 1866805 Active Springdale Dane $730,000 51.82 $14,087 1970408 Active-W/Offer Black Earth Dane $749,900 50.9 $14,733 1963051 Active Montrose Dane $799,000 58.8 $13,588 1959794 Active Mount Horeb Dane $900,000 33.5 $26,866 1844903 Active Deforest Dane $1,149,000 137 $8,387 1963042 Active Rutland Dane $1,200,000 80 $15,000 1960579 Active Black...
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By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones
(Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)
Life is an adventure, with peaks and valleys. Surrounding ourselves with cherished friends is a must, expressing gratitude strengthens those bonds. Take time to celebrate both major milestones and small joys, spreading brightness wherever you go. Release grudges, embrace forgiveness. You hold the magic to become someone's lucky charm. This Irish proverb resonates deeply for me with its timeless wisdom.
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Clintonville home buyers now can access the entire inventory of Clintonville homes for sale by using the link below. Once you open the link, you get the exact data as displayed in the Columbus MLS database. By clicking on the photo, you can get additional photos. By clicking on the address, you get a map of the property’s location. By clicking on “Franklin,” you get access to tax information, mortgage amounts, and transfer dates on each property. Hopefully, this is a way buyers for Clintonville homes can get up-to-date information and make an informed purchase. We can show you any of these homes,so please contact The Jackson Team at 614-431-1220 Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of Clintonville Homes for Sale!
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
 University District home buyers now can access the entire inventory of University District homes for sale by using the link below. Once you open the link, you get the exact data as displayed in the Columbus MLS database. By clicking on the photo, you can get additional photos. By clicking on the address, you get a map of the property’s location. By clicking on “Franklin,” you get access to tax information, mortgage amounts, and transfer dates on each property. Hopefully, this is a way buyers for University District homes can get up-to-date information and make an informed purchase. We can show you any of these homes,so please contact The Jackson Team at 614-431-1220. Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of University District Homes for Sale!
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By Nic Stohler, Commercial Property Owner & SEO Consultant
(Gateway Private Equity Group)
As a real estate agent listing a rental property, your goal is to help your client's space stand out in a competitive market. Creating a strong listing is key to attracting the right tenants quickly.This guide will walk you through the steps of creating a strong rental property listing.We'll also cover the important tenant screening process to find reliable renters and draft a strong lease agreement to protect your client's interests. Using these approaches will help you optimize your rental listing to achieve the best results for your client.Key Takeaways To make your rental ad stand out, you need a catchy title and a story-like description, as well as highlighting the amenities the property offers to pull in people who are looking to rent. To set rental prices, look at what others are...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
To the Long Gray Line and all United States Military Academy Supporters: Observations by a Beverly Hills Realtor on Duty, Honor, Country.  As I take a small piece from, and reflect back on, FDR's speech of December 7, 1941 - March 11, 2024, will live in “infamy".  For that is that day that the 61st Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point penned a letter justifying and announcing a change to the Academy's official long-standing Mission Statement of “Duty, Honor, Country”.  He shrouded himself by using the word "updating" when in reality the statement has been eliminated and replaced with the wording “… To build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of servic...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Worthington home buyers now can access the entire inventory of Worthington homes for sale by using the link below. Once you open the link, you get the exact data as displayed in the Columbus MLS database. By clicking on the photo, you can get additional photos. By clicking on the address, you get a map of the property’s location. By clicking on “Franklin,” you get access to tax information, mortgage amounts, and transfer dates on each property. Hopefully, this is a way buyers for Worthington homes can get up-to-date information and make an informed purchase. We can show you any of these homes,so please contact The Jackson Team at 614-431-1220. Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of Worthington Homes for Sale!
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
During the pandemic, my state did not consider Real Estate an essential business. Therefore, Real Estate Offices were closed, and we could not show houses. Some agents tried to sell them virtually, but that was different from how to sell a house. People needed to walk inside and get a feeling. Plus, I felt that buyers would rush once the ban was lifted, and the prices would go up, and I was right. My sellers trusted me and waited. Meanwhile, I could not post on Active Rain for some strange reason. Then I heard wonderful, exciting news: A Zoom session would happen. Finally, I could communicate with my Active Rain family. It was so enlightening to see and speak to my dear friends. Best of all, we decided to meet again the following week.  Thus, the birth of Active Rain Weekly Zoom Session...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
 Central Ohio investors now can access the entire inventory of Central Ohio Bank Owned properties for sale by using the link below. Once you open the link, you get the exact data as displayed in the Columbus MLS database. By clicking on the photo, you can get additional photos. By clicking on the address, you get a map of the property’s location. By clicking on “Franklin,” you get access to tax information, mortgage amounts, and transfer dates on each property. Hopefully, this is a way buyers for Central Ohio Bank Owned properties can get up-to-date information and make an informed purchase. We can show you any of these homes,so please contact The Jackson Team at 614-431-1220. Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of Central Ohio Bank Owned Properties For Sale!
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
Not sure where I heard about this drink, as this recipe is written on a random piece of paper, so maybe I found it on Facebook or somewhere.   Sure is delicious, and a deep green color - perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.  It is called "The Grinch". It works best if you make this in a pitcher, and I use an orange juice pitcher with a plunger to make it easy to mix it up!   3 oz. peach schnapps3 oz. Bacardi 151 rum12 oz. orange juice4 oz. Sprite or 7-Up3 oz. Blue Curacao You could garnish each glass with an orange slice or cherries or an umbrella and pretend you are on a beach somewhere!  Be sure to serve with food, as these puppies do pack a punch!   Drink responsibly and don't drink & drive, call someone instead!
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By Matthew Klinowski, PA, Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle
(Downing Frye Realty)
Heritage Bay Price Reduced $20,000Heritage Bay price reduced by $20,000 on this Turnkey Verandah unit which includes a FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP in one of the best-bundled golf communities in Naples, Florida. This is the best priced Veranda unit in Heritage Bay!10230 Heritage Bay Blvd. Unit 413 Naples, FL – New Price $539,000  More About this Heritage Bay Price Improved Condo:FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED with this 1st floor condo in Heritage Bay. This spacious verandah home is WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE CLUBHOUSE. The unit offers a spectacular view of the golf course and tranquil lake all from the comfort of the screened in lanai and living area.From the moment you walk in this TURNKEY furnished unit you’ll see it is in immaculate condition. The kitchen includes stainless steel applianc...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
It's Selection Sunday for College BasketballFor college basketball junkies, guilty as charged, this is a day to pay close attention as the playoffs are here. It's one and done time to see who will become the NCAA Champions.It is even more anticipated here in CT as our men's team is the overall #1 team due to the hiccups created by others seeking that position in the conference finals this weekend.Not only is the men's team the overall #1 team, but as defending National Champions, they are also the favorites to repeat as champions. They have had an exceptional year going 30-3, and their path to the Final 4 in Phoenix is through the regionals, starting in Brooklyn, NY and then to Boston and if they win out, it's to the Final 4.Not to be overlooked, even though their past few years have be...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Did you ever hear of the Silver Moon?  Did you go there?It was in Newport AR and it hosted soon-to-be-famous stars like Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Louis Armstrong, Conway Twitty, Sonny Burgess and many others. The club had alcohol, gambling, and live bands and could seat 800.I found this poster in a drawer in my house and I think Hubby was a patron back in the 50's.  Not me.  I didn't live in Arkansas.  He was familiar with the area and now there is a rock-n-roll highway that remembers it and other night clubs along the highway. I found this picture of it online.  Perhaps a Searcy Sleuth can give us a memory of attending this club or others on the rock-n-roll highway!
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By Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert, Call me at 850-517-7098
(PMI. Destin)
It's time to make your own luck when it comes to real estate!Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by finding the perfect real estate agent to help you find your dream home at the end of the rainbow.  I have decided to become Irish Today.  I am working so if you have a question, give me a call and we can chat.  🌈#realestate #stpattys #realestateagent #listreports #buying #selling #realestateexpert #homeowner #financehub #dreamhome #homeownership #homebuying #homesearch #buyingahome
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By Bill Salvatore - East Valley, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
It's time to make your own luck when it comes to real estate! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by finding the perfect real estate agent to help you find your dream home at the end of the rainbow 🌈 #realestate #stpattys #realestateagent #listreports #buying #selling #realestateexpert #homeowner #financehub #dreamhome #homeownership #homebuying #homesearch #buyingahome
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
🍀🍀🍀 St. Patrick's Day blessings, toasts and quotes! 🍀🍀🍀 Wishing you a wonderful day of celebration, may you continue to be blessed. We will be feasting on corned beef, cabbage with carrots, potatoes and onions while playing some Irish tunes in the Silo plus a frosty beverage in-hand.  Irish BlessingMay the Good Lord take a liking to you... but not too soon! Author UnknownAnyone acquainted with Ireland knows that the morning of St. Patrick's Day consists of the night of the 17th of March flavored strongly with the morning of the 18th.  Daryl StoutWhy should you never iron a 4-leaf clover? You don't want to press your luck.   Irish SayingThere are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were. Irish SayingThere are many good reasons for drinking,One has jus...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Let’s Talk Renovations - Chic Changes, Champion ROIs 💰 Your home is, as you know, one of the biggest investments you'll make in your lifetime. So you want to make sure you're making smart improvements over time. Not all home projects are created equal, these are some that provide the highest ROI. Are you ready to get the best bang for your buck on home improvements? Check out these picks for renovations with great returns on investment! We all know that major bath and kitchen renovations, new flooring and lighting, painting and landscape are top picks for increasing your home’s value.But, there’s more! From sprucing up the kitchen to boosting curb appeal with a snazzy new garage door, these upgrades are also surefire ways to increase your home's value. Let's dive a little deeper:  Repl...
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