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The headline above was in the paper recently with an article about  Abal Auctions. It said they will sell a house in 13 min ... for market value.   Oh, not really 13 minutes, that's just how long the auction takes. They market for 29 days first and take bids through the internet the entire time u...

For a listing with new construction in an older neighborhood, there are three plans users can select from at different prices.  It's a very small subdivision of 11 lots whose plat was recorded over 20 yrs ago, but no construction was done. I created a single property website that shows the three ...

I viewed the Michael Moore video, Capitalism: a Love Story yesterday. It's worth watching.  It was disturbing, but not because he brought to light anything I didn't already know, but because his conclusion was that capitalism is evil.   He suggests it be replaced by democracy. Huh? Capitalism is ...

I was excited to read recently about B (benefit) corporations in The Nation online magazine in their Reimagining Capitalism series.   The article describes a new type of corporation that's been written into law in Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and Vermont, and hopefully will take hold in other ...

Eleven months ago, the City of Tallahassee implemented  a  Red Light Safety Camera program intended to cut down on the number of motorists who run red lights.  According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, running red lights is the leading cause of urban crashes.  Tallahassee knew it ha...

I haven't run into anyone yet who isn't concerned about our country's National Debt. Most of us have learned how badly personal debt can affect your life and think that it's the same with our country. (I wonder how much our govt spends/wastes annually on interest payments, assuming we are making ...

The title is my favorite of the city mottos that were submitted recently by call-in listeners to the Tallahassee Morning Radio Show.  Even though it's the capital of FL, Tallahassee doesn't have any beaches, few palm trees, and is generally not considered a tourist attraction. There are things to...

If you're planning on staying in your home for more than 5 years, it might make sense to spend money on high-end renovations that you will enjoy and will make your life more comfortable.  If the potential exists for a move in the near future, however,  keep in mind that the money you spend doesn'...