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2008
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What’s a Realtor® to do? The market shrinks, lenders tighten their restrictions, and the customers still expect it all. Is it possible to succeed in real estate today? Not only is it possible, it’s happening every day! Look around you. Not everyone is complaining about a lack of business. I rea...
10/30/2008
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With all the government action regarding the so-called housing crisis. Why is there little or no relief for homeowners? Quite honestly, I don’t think the government knows how to proceed; strangely, the process is much more complex than rescuing the banks, insurance companies, and Wall Street firm...
10/30/2008
So what does the future hold for us? Next week we’ll have a new president and perhaps a further transfer of power to Washington. How will that change our lives? To begin with, the stock market will probably provide some excitement as it projects the policies to come in the next four years. As a...
10/29/2008
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Why don’t we all stay home this November 4th? Half of the country hates one candidate; the rest hate the other. What’s the use? Regardless of who wins, half of the country will be upset or angry. As soon as the election is decided, the media will immediately begin hounding whichever candidate win...
10/29/2008
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An issue which directly affects the marketability and therefore the price of a home is the proximity of the home to high voltage power lines. Such high-voltage lines have been the focus of several studies searching for a link between the electromagnetic radiation emitted by those lines and diseas...
10/28/2008
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According to government data, Americans drove 15 billion miles less in August than in August 2007, the largest year to year drop ever recorded. And, the lessened demand is rapidly showing up at the pumps. OPEC is panicking and has already announced cuts in production. The petroleum exporting coun...
10/27/2008
With the recent reports that granite counters might be an additional source for radon gas in homes, Realtors® and homebuyers are more perplexed than ever. Several questions arise: Is radon in homes dangerous? Are radon tests reliable? Do granite counters pose a health risk? Is there agreement amo...
10/26/2008
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I’ve lived in our great country for more than half a century, and I’ve seen change—dramatic change. I’ve watched as neighborhoods became little more than groups of houses, shelter, but nothing more. Those inside knew nothing of the people around them, and cared less. I’ve seen our inner cities be...
10/25/2008
Is it possible to retrofit older homes to make them both environmentally friendly and less expensive to operate? Yes it is, and many of the changes are simple and will not “break the bank.” There are several inexpensive alterations that can be made that will have a significant impact on a home’s ...
10/24/2008
While the majority of older homes were built with little consideration for energy efficiency—some older homes were constructed with no insulation—and no awareness of green building practices; there are some things to look for in older homes that can make it easier to adapt them to greener more en...
10/22/2008
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John Mulkey
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