As a parent and a homeschool parent I am very proactive in parental rights and the rights to choose the school for your children. I also believe that as parents we have the right to tell our children what time to be home at night, who they can hang out, whether they can take drugs or not. We ha
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12/28/2008
It's hard to believe a whole year has passed. I know for some more than others it has been a real hardship, financially and at times emotionally. One thing I have noticed through this trying year is that we as Americans, as a whole are good, loving, caring, people. I have seen many generous thing
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12/28/2008
Make Your House Sparkle For Buyers A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained. From experience, REALTORS® also know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher pr
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12/24/2008
One of my lenders sent me theses numbers today: Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 24, 2008 Loan Type Rate Change+- Points Owner Occupied 30 Year fixed 4.625% - 1 15 Year fixed 4.500% - 1 5/1 Adjustable 5.375% 1 With rates this good and the price of houses NOW is th
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12/24/2008
A Reason For Every Season When I stop to THINK about Christmas of course I think of family, friends, holiday parties, and presents. But when I stop to define the MEANING of Christmas everything changes. There is a young woman, a virgin, almost a girl she is so young given this enormous responsi
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12/24/2008
Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath with an office. This home offers a large kitchen with nook and built-in desk area, Plus a separate dining area. Second building site has 360 degree views. Don't pass on the chance to see the view from the top. Unbelievable panoramic views from the top of this proper
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12/16/2008
This was too good and true not to pass along! Lisa Long www.centralCAliving.com OK, stop! Please don't send me anymore emails that say, do this in the next ___minutes or terrible things will happen to you. If I could figure out how to eliminate those without reading them I would, but they're c
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12/14/2008
Protecting Your Home while Your Away When you're away what can you do to make sure your home stays? See the list below. Newspapers: Call your newscarrier to discontinue deliveries. Mail: Notify the post office of your absence and have them hold your mail. Yard maintenance: Arrange for your yard t
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12/14/2008
Retirement Housing Trends ►59% of younger Boomers (ages 41-49) and 50% of older Boomers (ages 50-59) plan to buy a new home for their retirement. ►36% of younger Boomers and 49% of older Boomers who move plan to downsize their home in retirement. ►Of Boomers willing to move at retireme
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12/14/2008
YOU INSPIRE ME I'm impressed with all the men and women on ActiveRain. There are Realtors®, Brokers, and various other people that I have become inspired by, their professionalism, diligence, and their will to go forward in this struggling economy is amazing to me. The willingness to share wis
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12/12/2008