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    A well-chosen word will engage your audience, and allow you to communicate more effectively, and economically. This is an exciting prospect, so every week I pick, and ruminate about a normal, average word that I think is under-appreciated, this week's word is BELIEF. BELIEF is an umbrella wo...
04/29/2012
  The last time I wrote a blog post with the words "Picking Paint Colors" in the title was over a year ago. Since, I've written over 100 other posts...yet, per Google Analytics, that post is my #2 all-time draw-only recently nudged out of 1st place by a post about Michelangelo. So yes, it'd seem...
04/28/2012
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One in five people will move this year, and 45% of these moves will happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day. If you plan to be one of the 8 to 10 million households that are expected to move this summer, here are some tips that could save you drama, heartache, even some bucks. A little pre-pla...
04/24/2012
  No matter the ZIP code, the size, or style of the house, there are three design elements that throw homeowners. Last time we covered lighting, today let's talk about window treatments. Now before you roll your eyes and moan- I HATE DRAPES !! (And yes, I know you are doing that!!)-let me ask- di...
04/19/2012
FIRST, DO NO HARM: When A Stager Isn't The Answer Being able to create a pleasing aesthetic is mistakenly thought to be the most vital of tools a Stager can possess. But as a physician evaluates and determines the best treatment option for each patient, an effective Stager does the same: looks at...
04/18/2012
Adopting A Dog? Read THE CHOSEN PUPPY First Who doesn't love spring? OK allergy sufferers aside...who doesn't love spring? There is just so much going on, and so much to like about this time of year. One thing I'm seeing and hearing a lot about are pet adoption events. Pet stores, volunteer rescu...
04/14/2012
Thank you Roger Mucci for coming up with this great idea for a contest-the movie that is most like your business.  If you haven't heard of this yet, follow the link, and check it out. Lots of fun, and plenty of time to get on board. Many teriffic entries already, here is mine.  In 1991 Meryl Stre...
04/13/2012
Doing More, With Less: Easy, High-ROI Tips To Get Occupied Properties NOTICED! The last few weeks have got me caught up in, and really excited about the current mood in our market. While buyers are still approaching this decision with caution, they want more than a price point. Things have evolve...
04/12/2012
Do The Best You Can: "Secrets" To Get Your Vacant Property NOTICED! I get a lot of calls from owners of vacant properties, and agents representing them. (Presumed) cost is usually the main reason they are vacant. First I assure them that preparing a property for sale doesn't always mean bringing ...
04/11/2012
Word Of The Week: QUIET A singular word can be very powerful. Doesn't have to be extraordinary, either. There are SO many words available to us, sometimes we don't hear them anymore. That's one of the reasons I do this series, to focus on all that a single word can be. The word I've chosen this ...
04/07/2012
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