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2013
Morning has broken, like the first morning. What are you going to do? “Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline.” – Jim Collins“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” – Ralph Waldo ...
12/12/2013
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These are a Few of My Favorite Things! We all have things that speak to us more than others. In my case, whimsy appeals to me. Playful and fanciful representations are reminders to view the world with eyes of wonder, perhaps with a good dose of humor. And, since nature is associated with quaint b...
12/11/2013
A Brand New Day! My Real Estate Theme Song for the Year. 2013 ushered in a brand New Year. Another fresh start in life and real estate. New beginnings bring so much promise and hope to the landscape. A fresh start is especially effective when coupled with a good plan of action, and outside factor...
12/10/2013
Calling all home inspectors - why is this a problem?Recently, I wrote a post about the Inspection process making it easy for buyers to change their minds about a home purchase. My frustration was aimed at the buyer’s agents, and the Inspection forms in Washington state that give buyers a huge loo...
12/10/2013
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Snow Angel Monday! Elf on the Shelf is a tradition my grandchildren love. When a family adopts an elf and gives it a name, the elf receives its Christmas magic. Each night, the elf flies back to the North Pole to report the children’s daily behavior to Santa. This helps Santa manage his naughty a...
12/08/2013
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Selling the Warmth of Yellow Windows.At night, the soft glow of lights shining through windows of homes conjures up visions of comfort. It’s easy to imagine a cozy scene with children in front of a fire, or the smells of something wonderful simmering on a stove in the kitchen. Selling homes is mo...
12/08/2013
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Water Resources Education Center - Vancouver, WA When you visit the Water Center in Vancouver, you’ll find things for all ages to see and do. There are interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, aquaria swimming with fish, toddler-friendly Puddles Place, environmental artwork, nature gardens, wi...
12/07/2013
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And the Pantone Color of 2014 is...
Move over Emerald, there’s a new hue in town. Pantone has announced its 2014 Color of the Year ... Radiant Orchid. An executive director of the Pantone Color Institute says, “Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly ...
12/06/2013
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Clark County WA - Record Sales For The Year Clark County continues to experience a surge in home sales, reflecting a trend experienced by the rest of the country. The Census Bureau reports there is a boom new home sales. Sales of new single-family houses in October 2013 were at a seasonally adj...
12/06/2013
Inspections. Do they make it too easy for buyers to walk? The positive momentum was going great for on of my recent sales. Listed and pending in 10 days, plus the cash buyer wanted to close in 10 days. I jokingly dubbed it the perfect "10," a well priced property, a motivated seller, and a motiva...
12/04/2013
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