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Wednesdays Unplugged – Corned Beef Hotdish

NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes...
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A Common Problem With Roof Caps For Bath Fans

I start every home inspection by giving myself a quick tour of the inside of the house to get an idea of what I need to be looking for while...
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Memorial Day – Honoring the Brave

"Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave." ~ Muhammad   
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Sunday’s Site – Highway 100: Lilac Way

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area I have been enjoying the beautiful lilacs in bloom recently, and remembered that a stretch of Highway 100 was once...
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How Long Should You Keep Records

Most of my blogs are about staging.  But I also work with people on decluterring and downsizing.  I think the #1 question I'm asked is "How long should I keep...
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First-Time Homebuyers and Foreclosures…a good fit?

Both foreclosure and first-time homebuyer sales are up…both good signs for the market and a sign that many first-time homebuyers are buying foreclosed homes. According to a recent survey for Trulia Inc. and...
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Mortgage qualifying….

Everyone is wondering these days – how do I qualify for a mortgage?  Or can I qualify for a mortgage?!!  If you are a first time homebuyer, it can be...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Barbequed Baby Back Ribs

NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes...
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The Worst Electric Panels Ever

Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panels have long been known to be problematic, and I've always called them out as a potential safety hazard, but I've recently become much more 'agressive' with the way I...
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Sometimes It Feels Like a Seller’s Market

Working with buyers lately I have been reminded more and more of the early 2000's…when you diligently watched the market and ran to be the first to find a good...
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