vicky: A New Years Resolution for 2010 - 12/27/09 06:48 AM
Every year this time, people come up with New Years Resolutions. On January 1, they try to make a change in their life. By January 3rd most have quit trying.My birthday is in February, so I used to skip the typical New Years Resolutions (which I saw as being pre-destined for failure) and to make resolutions on my birthday. I had moderate success with this. But, in 2009 on my Birthday I realized I had 2 years before I would be 40. I thought about who I wanted to be when I was 40. Then, I made a list of things … (3 comments)

vicky: Thin Mints: A Key Ingredient - 12/18/09 01:59 PM
Remember, you can only buy Girl Scout cookies once a year... but they freeze well, and there are so many things you can do with these American classics!GirlScoutCookies.org has an ongoing poll, and as of today, THIN MINTS are the second favorite GS cookie.  So, here are some Thin Mint Recipes to get your creative juices stirring...THIN MINT BROWNIES - suggested by Little Brownie Bakers (the bakers that make Thin Mints)THIN MINTS PIZZA SUPREME - leave it to Rachel Ray to come up with this one! Yum!THIN MINTS CHEESECAKE - continuing with my theme from yesterday, I must highlight a cheesecake recipe!DOUBLE … (8 comments)

vicky: Lyme Disease on the Rise in Loudoun - 06/07/09 02:08 PM
"Lyme Disease, On The Rise in Loudoun"... these headlines have caught my eye in recent weeks.  Being a country girl from Loudoun, I am pretty used to ticks being part of life.  I've always had pets, always been in the fields and in the woods, and always been aware of the disease that ticks can carry.  When I was young the big fear was Rocky Mountain "Lyme Disease, On The Rise in Loudoun"... these headlines have caught my eye in recent weeks.  Being a country girl from Loudoun, I am pretty used to ticks being part of life.  I've always had … (0 comments)

vicky: REOs - The Addendum - 05/29/09 02:56 AM
Three or four times a week I get an email inquiry from consumers who have read my prior posts on buying REO's. (See the most popular of these posts at: http://therealestatewhisperer.blogspot.com/2008/08/reos-everything-you-need-to-know.html or http://therealestatewhisperer.blogspot.com/2008/12/types-of-sales-seen-in-todays-market.html). Specifically the email requests are for an addendum that I reference in these posts.
I am always hesitant to give it directly to the consumer. Laws vary greatly from location to location, and I don't want to be accused of giving real estate advice in areas where I am not licensed. Each bank addendum is different, and therefore the addendum should reflect the language specific to the rest … (0 comments)