A Bird's Eye View

Glimpsing into a Real Estate Agent’s Crystal Ball

Kim Moldofsky — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:52:44 +0000

We asked the agents to look into their crystal balls and predict the year ahead in real estate. We pretty much heard the same thing, the same depressing news.

At Least I Made Enough Money To Hire Carpet Cleaners

Kim Tracy Prince — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:59:33 +0000

I held my first yard sale last month, after the great decluttering project. A veteran yard sale holder, I had the whole process down to a science. I rose at dawn (I’ve always wanted to write “I rose at dawn”), poured a travel mug of coffee, and drove around the neighborhood posting signs with arrows leading the way to my house. Back at home I gradually moved the car-sized pile of goods out to the driveway. Our garage door [...]

Ready, Set, Show Part II: Advice from a mom who’s been there

Kim Moldofsky — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:27:37 +0000

I know people manage to keep their houses clean and well-staged with kids underfoot, but it seems like an impossible task to me.

Philly Theater is Amazing

Anne M Rubin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:44:57 +0000

Philadelphia is known for many things but I don’t think that most people across the country think of us as a theater town. It is difficult to get noticed that way being, literally, at the heals of New York City. But Philadelphia is filled with more theater companies than I can count.

The assortment is amazing, from National Touring Companies, to small local theater companies. We are also home to The Walnut Street Theatre. Founded in 1809, it is America’s [...]

Have You Heard of Fredericksburg, Virginia? You Should.

Sarah Stelmok — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:30:43 +0000

Fredericksburg, Virginia, is “America’s Most Historic City,” so why has no one heard of it? Sure, there will be the few Revolutionary War and Civil War history buffs whom will recognize the name. But, for the most part, no one has heard of this 10-square mile city on the Rappahannock River that helped build this country into what it is today. Okay, maybe that’s taking it a little too far, but Fredericksburg really has been very influential in the [...]

Discover Acton, CA – The Perfect Lifestyle Getaway

Sherry Zander — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:38:50 +0000

Acton is not incorporated. Instead, it is noted as a census designated place (CDP). Over 2,300 people reside in this small community. Naming Acton after a city in Massachusetts, gold miners founded Acton in 1887. Gold, copper and titanium were mined there up until the early 1900s. Just a few short years after its founding, the town turned to ranching and farming for its main livelihood.

Acton’s first saloon and hotel was opened in 1889. The 49er has remained in business [...]

Making the House Pretty: the Yard Sale

Kim Tracy Prince — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:04:01 +0000

It seems like a cliche, doesn’t it? “We’re moving, so we’re having a yard sale.” Or tag sale, or garage sale, or estate sale – whatever you want to call it, you’re simply unloading your neglected crap on somebody else. But you know what they say about one man’s trash being another man’s treasure. Even I have been known to delight at a yard sale bargain more than once.

I used to hold a yard sale just about every August, when [...]

Making the House Pretty: Where Do I Start?

Kim Tracy Prince — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:02:49 +0000

It was all well and good when we set our goal of listing our house in January. We decided on that a few months ago. The first hurdle was the Great Master Bath Remodel, which is coming to a close in the next week or so. I was content knowing that the rest of the work was months away. And by “the rest of the work” I am referring to the gargantuan task of making our house – which has [...]

Ready, Set, Show Your House, Part I

Kim Moldofsky — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:04:25 +0000

There's a lot of stuff to deal with when getting your house ready to show, and I mean stuff. Clutter. Knick knacks. Doodads. The detritus of a full and busy life. Having spent weeks in a process I affectionately refer to as de-crapifying, I have a few tips to share.

Wanta Save Some Bucks? Move to Zebulon

Sherry Zander — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:54:46 +0000

Believe it or not, Zebulon is the seat of Pike County with a population just shy of 1,200. Can anyone say, “Salute!”? Incorporated in 1825, the town hasn’t grown much in the past 1,975 years, but it is growing – by a little over 3 percent per year. Moving into the 21st century, it still has managed to maintain its original character and charm.

Just like the county, the town was named after Zebulon Pike, an explorer, American soldier and hero. [...]