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December sales and price report

2012-01-18T19:39:00.000-08:00

http://www.car.org/newsstand/newsreleases/2012releases/decembersales/

'Improving' Housing Market

2012-01-10T17:20:00.000-08:00

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2012/01/10/more-cities-join-improving-housing-market-list

5 dirt-cheap home staging ideas

2012-01-04T13:23:00.000-08:00

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/5-dirt-cheap-home-staging-ideas-6.aspx

Happy New Year!

2011-12-30T18:41:00.000-08:00

Its like a new Sunrise…

of Hope, of Prosperity, of Happiness

Its like a new Beginning…

of Thoughts, of Words, or Actions

Its like a new Day…

of Energy, of Strength, of Ideas

Its like a bunch of whole new things…

of Prayers, of Friends, and of Love.

Did someone say Cold!

2011-12-21T13:49:00.000-08:00

Mooey Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-17T18:24:00.000-08:00

Winter Maintenance For Your Home

2011-12-08T09:22:00.001-08:00

Be Energy Efficient

Since your heating system will be running constantly throughout the winter, remember to change out your HVAC filters every month.If you don’t have double-paned windows, remove the screens and install storm windows to ensure that the heat stays in and the cold stays out. If you’re on a tight budget, pick up an inexpensive plastic-film sheet kit from your local hardware store. These will only last one season, but they do help with energy efficiency and are able to halt the cold flow of winter drafts. If you have a fireplace, burning firewood is another way to save energy costs. When you use the fireplace, reduce heat loss by opening dampers in the bottom of the firebox (if provided) or open the nearest window slightly – about an inch – and close doors leading into the room. That will prevent the fire from drawing warm air out of the rest of the house and replacing it with cold air.

And remember to store your firewood in a dry place at least 30 feet from your home to avoid a fire hazard.

Protect Your Pipes
Pipes located in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and near outer walls can be susceptible to freezing in extreme temperatures. When the forecast calls for unusually cold temperatures, let water drip from hot and cold faucets overnight. Also try keeping cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate in places like below sinks. If you open the cabinet doors, be sure to remove anything inside the cabinets that may pose a safety to hazard to children, such as household cleaners. For exposed pipes in your attic, basement, or crawlspaces, add extra insulation around them.

Be Ready For An Emergency
Blackouts and snow-ins can occur during winter months, so take a moment to prepare yourself and your family for such emergencies. Having the following items ready will help you make it through safely.

Flashlights
Bottled water
Nonperishable food items
Blankets
Phone numbers for your utility companies
Battery backup to protect your computer and other important electronic equipment
First-aid kit

If you have an emergency generator, make sure you have gasoline stored and available to fuel it.

Holiday Decorations
’Tis the season to be festive, but remember to stay safe with your holiday decorations. Inspect the wires of your light display before switching them on: They may be frayed and present an electrical fire hazard. Same goes for the Christmas tree inside; always check the light strands for any sign of wear-and-tear from being in storage. If you have a real Christmas tree, keep it watered, since dry trees catch fire easier. Check with your local municipality for instructions on how to dispose of the tree once the new year arrives.

Winter Yard Care
Even with the cold weather conditions, your yard still needs to be maintained. Make sure tree and shrub branches are well away from the house and windows. Icy conditions can cause branches to break and damage your home. As you walk around your house, check the foundation for small cracks or openings where mice or other pests can tunnel in. Winter is when they seek the warmth of your house, so seal up any possible entrances. While you’re outside, clear snow off gas meters and away from basement windows and your dryer exhaust vent.

How to live to be 100

2011-12-02T10:51:00.001-08:00

1. Stop Smoking
Four years after doing so, your chance of having a heart attack falls to that of someone who has never smoked. After ten years, your lung cancer risk drops to nearly that of a nonsmoker

2. Exercise Daily
Thirty minutes of activity is all that's necessary. Three ten-minute walks will do it

3. Every Day...
Eat five servings of produce

4. Get Screened
No need to go test-crazy; just get the health screenings recommended for your stage of life. Check with your doctor to make sure you're up-to-date

5. Get Plenty of Sleep
For most adults, that means seven to eight hours every night. If you have a tough time turning off the light, remember that sleep deprivation raises the risk of heart disease, cancer, and more

6. Ask your doctor about low-dose aspirin
Heart attack, stroke, even cancer — a single 81 mg tablet per day may fight them all. (Aspirin comes with risks, though, so don't start on your own

7. Know Your Blood Pressure
It's not called the silent killer just to give your life a little more drama. Keep yours under 120/80

8. Stay Connected
Loneliness is another form of stress. Friends, family, and furry pets supply vitamin F

9. Cut Back on Saturated Fat
It's the raw material your body uses for producing LDL, bad cholesterol

10. Get Help for Depression
It doesn't just feel bad; it does bad things to your body. In fact, when tacked onto diabetes and heart disease, it increases risk of early death by as much as 30 percent.

11. Manage Stress
The doctors we surveyed say that living with uncontrolled stress is more destructive to your health than being 30 pounds overweight.

12. Have a higher purpose
As one physician advised, "Strive to achieve something bigger than yourself." By giving back, you give to yourself.

ThanksGiving Greetings

2011-11-23T17:10:00.001-08:00

Veterans Day

2011-11-11T09:36:00.001-08:00

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave

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2011-11-10T10:27:00.001-08:00

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Autumn tips

2011-10-25T18:25:00.000-07:00

Bring Winter Linens out of Storage

Clean Gutters

Dust Ceilings, Walls, and Baseboards

Winterize Garden

Remove Winter Clothes from Storage

Clean Chimneys

Check Your Home for Drafts - Check for cracks in siding and shingles, and for window drafts. Plug air leaks with caulk or weather stripping to limit heat loss in your home.

Check Smoke Detectors Test batteries in smoke detectors twice per year; daylight savings time is an excellent reminder to do this task.

Bring Garden Furniture Inside

Cover Firewood

Check Outdoor Lighting Make sure your porch and walkways are well lit

Winterize Your Entryway - Place a rough mat (coir, wood, or rubber) outside for wiping off mud and snow and an absorbent mat inside to soak up moisture.

Vacuum and Rotate Mattresses

Stock Up on Candles

To "Stage" or not to "Stage"

2011-10-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2011/03/21/staging-a-home-to-sell-faster-and-for-more-money/

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2011-09-21T19:59:00.000-07:00

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Leadership

2011-09-13T11:23:00.000-07:00

The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

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2011-09-01T18:09:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-16T16:57:00.000-07:00

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Top Google apps for Android

2011-08-13T13:40:00.000-07:00

http://www.inman.com/news/2011/08/5/top-google-apps-android

"Main Entrance"

2011-08-12T16:11:00.000-07:00

A broker was dismayed when a brand new real estate office much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read 'BEST AGENTS.'

He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading 'LOWEST COMMISSIONS.'

The broker panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest sign of all over his own real estate office. It read: 'MAIN ENTRANCE'

Summer Selling Tips

2011-08-10T16:13:00.000-07:00

Here are a few things you can do help attract a summertime buyer who might be leaning instead toward lying in a hammock and sipping lemonade.

Mow the Lawn Twice a Week
Don't ask me why but grass grows faster in the summer. Don't explain it to me, either, because I don't want to think about photosynthesis or chlorophyll. Your hair grows faster in the summer, too. Every other lawn cutting, try mowing on the diagonal to add dimension and curb appeal.

Create Summer Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is what makes fairy-tale land leap from the pages of a landscaping book and into your front yard. Curb appeal creates lust, happiness and contentment. Trim the bushes. Plant flowers. Scatter mulch. Paint your house number on the curb. Sweep the walk. Make your entrance welcoming and warm.

Decorate With Summer-Influenced Accents
Look around your yard for color inspiration. White is a pure summer color. Vivid blues have a calming affect. You can sweep away the cobwebs of winter by replacing accent pillows or throw rugs with brighter, summer hues.

Bring the Light Inside
If you have heavy drapes, remove them. They tend to make rooms look smaller anyway by encroaching on space. Pull all your blinds to the top and tape the strings underneath. Consider tie-backs if you don't already have them for holding open lighter drapes / curtains. The only time you would leave blinds closed is if there was an undesirable element on the other side of the window, i.e. a neighbor's trash can, and even then, open them slightly..

Deliver the Sparkle
Gold or silver or brass or pewter? Doesn't matter. Mix them, if you like. Old rules don't apply. Metals are summery. Vases, picture frames, mirrors, utensils, goblets, hanging planters to garden gnomes.

Utilize Natural Scent Sparingly
Sometimes, people go hog wild with the air fresheners. Vanilla is a popular scent but it can overwhelm sensitive noses. Try filling the air with natural fragrances such as those from cut roses or honeysuckle vines.

Control the Air Temperature
The only thing worse than a stuffy room on a hot day is a hot room. Circulate air. Even if you have to place floor fans about the home, keep the air moving. Turn down the AC to a notch below your comfort zone if the air outside is hotter than your comfort zone. Not so cold that your visitor's arm hair stands up. But chilly enough that they don't want to go back outside.

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2011-07-28T09:54:00.000-07:00

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2011-07-22T10:46:00.000-07:00

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Teach

2011-07-14T16:04:00.000-07:00

What nobler employment, or more valuable to the state, than that of the man who instructs the rising generation.

Marcus Tullius Cicero

We now offer property management too!

2011-07-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

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