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Open house's are "Public Footpath's" that if not conducted right can fail miserably.The seller and Real-estate Professional have one shot at making a great first impression.Preparing for the open house in advance is just as important as the day of the open house. This takes a team approach betwee...

Have you ever viewed a program or an idea after it's been launched, and wonder "Why didn't I think of that?"I like to think that I have a creative side to me. But when I see a cool idea that someone has introduced I always think, wow, so simple why didn't I think of that.I have had many great ide...

Can't we all just get along? It's the unanswered question that weighs in many minds.We as humans, have been provided with the great planet named Earth. Yet, daily occurrence of fighting, violence and convergence on ones land and personal belongings has become the norm.Not only oversea's but on th...

Idyllic views of the marshlands and the river from this extraordinary home. Custom built cabinetry, handmade tiles, and handcrafted stained glass lighting fixtures, stone counter tops, are just a few of the custom touches in this well built home. The curved window wall of the of the living area c...

I was just reading some news clips on AOL and seen that the Monte Carlo Casino is on fire.It appears that they were able to evacuate all the patrons. Large complexes like this have to be tough to confirm everyone has left the building.My hopes and prayers are that the patrons, fire fighters and g...

Each of us have pet peeves that bug the do do out of us. I am bugged by the person that I take the time to hold the door open for them, they walk past me without a simple "Thank you". Also, the person I'm dining with that doesn't acknowledge the server like they are a commodity. These servers are...

Before searching for a home or condo, start off the search by teaming up with a Professional agent or builder that is compatible with your personality and needs.The best approach is to conduct interviews with each agent/builder you choose by utilizing the same question form for each interview. Du...

As I read the Active Rain posts it started the brain cells working. No matter what the economy is throwing at the Profession, it still is a giving group.So many of the Active Rain family has and continues to give what they can to the charities, their communities and the people in need.To that my ...

 St Joe Michigan. These photo's were taken recently by Ted Swoboda of Swoboda Images. Ted has taken the time to photograph and share some of the Light House's of Michigan. The St. Joe area is a beautiful place to visit, take the time to enjoy it's beauty. Located on the West Coast in the Southern...

Pictured is the Light House located in Grand Haven, Michigan.These photo's were taken by my good friend Ted Swoboda this past week. West Michigan has been experiencing lake effect snow and recently seen over a foot of snow blanket the area in a 24 hour period.Grand Haven is a beautiful area for s...