Did you know that the world’s largest gummy bears are made in North Carolina?
Being a lover of gummy bears, I think this is a big deal!  And, for me, it was the perfect birthday present for my best friend, Sally, who lives in Wellington, New Zealand.  Let me fill you in on how the [...]

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Does the following scenario sound familiar?
You’ve had several showings on your home and no one has commented directly on price. You’re hearing:

“Need another bedroom.”
“Need bigger backyard.”
“Want a little more space.”

What do these comments mean? It may be that potential buyers are seeing other homes in the same price range but with additional features (another [...]

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What is it about these long summer days that keep us moving? If you’re like me, you’re always trying to fit in just one more thing. Sometimes there are just not enough hours in the day, even though the days are longer. Maybe I’m remembering those cold December days and I want to savor every [...]

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When I was a kid, my pre-vacation ritual was washing and waxing my Dad’s car. I follow the same routine today. Why I feel compelled to have a clean and shiny vehicle before I face the grime, dust, mud, and suicidal bugs of Interstate travel is beyond me. But, it’s my habit…and I’m sticking with [...]

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I’m sure there has been a day when you have wished for more hours. The more technology we have and the more we opt to take-on, the more challenging it becomes to manage our time.
Here are a few time management tips I have learned over the years that have served me well:
Sticky Notes. Do you [...]

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Starting your home search can be extremely exciting  – and nerve-wracking. You are about to embark on a great adventure. It can be easy to get caught up in all the excitement and lose track of the many different moving parts you need to keep in place. One of the most important moving parts is [...]

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Whether it’s a foreclosure, a short-sell or a home neglected by a cash-strapped owner, homes that need work are often a smart buy.

But how do you finance the fix-up on your fixer-upper?
Consider an FHA 203(k) Loan. This renovation/rehab loan program combines a traditional home mortgage with a home repair loan, giving you the flexibility to [...]

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Last year, I found myself in the very unfortunate position of being laid-off. I had thought that with the downturn of the economy I could find myself in this situation, but I really thought I would have some idea it was coming before it happened. Well, I didn’t. I had no idea.
The first of many [...]

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Knowledge is king for sure. Part of knowing your market is to know where it begins and ends. Who are you competing with and who is your direct competition?
There are many factors that determine the actual geography. It is a school zone, crime stats, or a highway corridor that folks won’t cross? Is it a [...]

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As a consumer, I’ve often wondered what I should be asking my real estate agent when buying or selling a home. At one point, when I was purchasing my first home, I wondered if I even needed an agent – how hard could it be after all? I did try to purchase a home without [...]

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