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2011
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The holidays are a time of candy canes, presents, and, of course, long car trips to visit family and friends across the country. Surviving a road trip can be a challenge even for adults - but with kids? Well, you just have to prepare ahead. Following are some tips to get you started: 1. Smile th...
11/23/2011
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It's difficult to believe that the holidays are upon us once again, but it's time to start the preparations. You can make this year's festive season stress-free and memorable with some simple food ideas. The holiday season should be about having a good time with your friends and family and not ab...
11/22/2011
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These days, a click of the mouse can open a world of dream homes to you. But when you're facing down a determined seller or trying to figure out what to offer, it literally pays to have a buyer's agent on your side. Real estate is all about negotiation. On one side there's the seller and his or h...
11/22/2011
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The best businesses always have something bigger than the pursuit of profit...they have an idea behind them. The unfortunate passing of Apple's Steve Jobs rekindled what it means to be a visionary. For Apple, it was superb design and flawless functionality. They then turned an idea into an empi...
11/22/2011
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If you're not working in a retail environment, chances are the holiday season is a slack time for you.This annual slowdown can be a good opportunity for you to catch up, evaluate the past year and prepare for the one ahead.The following are five ways you can make the holiday slowdown work for you...
11/19/2011
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Perhaps you've just purchased your dream home and have to sell it because you’ve been transferred to another city or you’re overmortgaged and sinking fast. Whatever the reason, there are a few things you should do and a few things you should not do. First, don't go it alone. Second, take care n...
11/19/2011
Savvy investors have created a boom in residential investment properties. Historically low interest rates and a surplus of multiunit properties are driving the charge.Investors who have rental properties in a college town have an opportunity to tap into a stable source of long-term residential te...
11/18/2011
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Historically low interest rates and surplus resale commercial property have made this an ideal time to plan for future growth and make profitable long-term investments in commercial real estate. There are several benefits to having solid investment strategies in any market, but the following five...
11/15/2011
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The Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA’s) 203K loan for repair and rehabilitation of houses is a great program for both real estate agents and buyers. A 203K FHA loan helps clients purchase homes that are often in need of major repairs to the structure, windows and even major components such a...
11/12/2011
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If you’re looking for something different to serve this Thanksgiving, perhaps a little turducken may be in order. Turducken was popularized by NFL analyst and announcer John Madden during a nationally televised football game. It is a variation of a dish that was served by wenches in 18th-century ...
11/05/2011
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