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2016
The Pareto Principle is a phenomenon that proves over and over (in every commisioned sales industry) that 20% of agents do 80% of the business. That leaves 80% of the agents competing for the remaining 20%. The real estate business is a dog-eat-dog world. The big dogs eat the little dogs... and s...
08/03/2016
Home Title Options for Same-Sex Couples in MarylandCo-ownership of a residence As same-sex partners get married in Maryland, one of the questions is how they should take title to a co-owned residence.There are three basic options for married co-owners to take title in a residence in Maryland. Co-...
08/03/2016
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Kentlands Residents Love Flowers One of the benefits of living in the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland is that home owners plant an abundant supply of flowers for all to enjoy.Kentlands is a walking community so it is very easy to develop a photowalking habit when flowers are bloomin...
08/03/2016
Butterflies Live! At Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden When Dolores and I are in the area of Richmond, Virginia, one of the places we love to visit is Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The gardens are beautiful and we enjoy photographing the flowers and plants. We are annual members and try to go there ...
08/02/2016
I call thermal imaging the sharpest arrow in my quiver. Things we did not know about insulation before thermal imaging. I got into thermal imaging about 14 years ago because my son was on his second all-expense-paid-trip to Iraq and told me about some of the fun tools he used. Some of those too...
08/02/2016
The Endless Caverns were discovered in 1879 by two little boys chasing a rabbit. As they moved some rocks out of the way, they discovered the cave. It is located at the base of the Massanutten Mountain, and there are six miles of caverns. Much of it has not been explored and is untouched. Hot an...
08/02/2016
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Thieves Target Homes for Sale When the unemployment level is high or the economy is sluggish, thefts from homes for sale tend to increase. The favorite targets for thieves are vacant properties including, especially, foreclosures. Vacant foreclosures are preferred because the previous owners are ...
08/02/2016
Home buyers being photographed while viewing houses for sale Home owners recognize the importance of home security. In addition to the typical window and door alarms, some residents are using security cameras that have audio capability as well. The cameras can be used to show exterior and indoor ...
08/01/2016
New construction was always my niche and my favorite type of real estate, and it provided me with a consistent flow of business. New construction was always my niche and my favorite type of real estate, and it provided me with a consistent flow of business. There are few agents who have the same ...
08/01/2016
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Passion, once ignited, will burst forth in all its glory and bubble over in an exuberant display of enthusiasm. "Passion cannot remain in hiding for long...Passion, once ignited, will burst forth in all its glory and bubble over in an exuberant display of enthusiasm... Passion turns the mundane i...
08/01/2016
