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2016 

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Book Recommendation: The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman The Murderer's Daughter (2015) is the latest standalone psychological thriller by New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman. This novel features psychologist Grace Blades. If you can handle a book about troubled souls, ...
02/23/2016

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The agent or company who can demonstrate superior marketing savvy of the local lifestyle has a distinct competitive advantage.    The value of luxury real estate has as much to do with the quality of the home as it does with the home’s proximity to local lifestyle amenities. The agent or company ...
02/23/2016

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Vineyards is one of the premier gated communities in Naples, Florida, and it all started with a family in the produce business. A couple of Italian brothers came to America in 1911 and built a produce business in Camden, New Jersey, which expanded to Southwest Florida when the sons fell in love ...
02/23/2016

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ActiveRain Practices: Welcoming New Members Developing a habit of welcoming some new members each day is an easy way to pay it forward. I go to the Social Roster and make it a practice to welcome a minimum of five new members each day. If you invite new members before they post their first blog, ...
02/23/2016

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Orchids, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, PA IMG 5916 I photographed these beautiful orchids in the conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. If you have an interest in orchids, you may wish to join Facebook group for the American Orchid Society. This group has 13,750 ...
02/22/2016

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Sellers simply need to do what's on the list! I recently received a call from a woman who wanted more information on home staging. Her home had been on the market for 3 months with very little interest. Her agent suggested "decluttering" but didn't provide any specifics on what should be done. Wh...
02/22/2016

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In order to be successful as a real estate agent, I suggest you strive to become the Google of real estate in your market area.  The word "Google" has become synonymous with doing an internet search. Whenever you have a question, want information about anything or want to buy something , don't yo...
02/22/2016

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ActiveRain Practices: Points System The ActiveRain points system discourages members from posting more than ten blogs each week. On the other hand, the points system encourages members to answer 140 questions in the Q&A section each week (20 each day).  Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, ...
02/22/2016

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Orchid Extravaganza, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA On Saturday, Dolores and I made a day trip to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA to enjoy and photograph the orchids in the annual Orchid Extravaganza exhibit. If you enjoy orchids, now is the time to visit Longwood Gardens. Orchids, L...
02/21/2016

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There are many benefits to owning your own home. Potentially saving money on your taxes and netting a return both sound like good reasons to me! Home Buyer Tax Breaks Tax season is here and many consumers are not completely aware of the home buyer tax deductions and breaks they may be entitled to...
02/21/2016
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