Archives of real estate blog entries for June 01, 2013

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By Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Bristow, VA
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Your Greatest Failure-- An Active Rain Contest for June 2013 Last year, I read a book that captivated me:  ENDURANCE by Alfred Lansing.  It was a true story of the failed Antarctic expedition of English Explorer Ernest Shackleton.   How could a failure be so engrossing?  Well, what Ernest Shackleton set out to do was ambitious enough, even for today, and this started in 1915.  He set out to sail to one side of the Antarctic, take a team by foot across it (the first time the continent would have been crossed by land) and take up with another ship waiting for him and his team on the other side.  What happened is hard to explain in a blurb, but involved the total loss of his ship, crushed by ice, in the Weddell Sea.  He and his team of mean survived living on ice floes for months, then mad...
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By Joni Bailey, Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®
(101 Main St. Realty)
  Square Footage Alone Is NOT How I Came Up With Your Suggested List Price     If I have heard it once, I’ve heard it a million times....   “If the average price per square foot is $X.00, why do you think my house is only worth $X.00?”   There many reasons that can affect the value of your home. Yes, we can figure the  average price per square foot for your neighborhood, but that does not mean your home will get it.   As a matter of fact, your home may get lower than the average, -- OR -- it may set a new record!       Lets take a quick look at a few things that may not matter, and focus on the things that will!       Things that matter to you, but may not factor too much into your home’s value:       What you paid for your home. Unless of course, you just bought it. That is a whole dif...
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By William Bodouva, Jr. Realtor®, 2022 International Top Producer
(Port Washington / Manhasset Regional Office)
Recently, a young Real Estate agent asked me about Buyer Representation, Investing in Real Estate and Higher Education; i.e.; Credentials, Accreditations, Designations and College.  I’m a strong proponent of higher education, matriculated or otherwise.  To make yourself more valuable and diverse as a real estate professional, you should schedule a portion of each day to making yourself an expert in the field of real estate, from historical information to current and future information.  Buyer Representation is my niche; it’s still ahead of the curve thinking.  You’re a true professional when you can take in all of today’s relevant data and apply it towards forecasting.  I’ve been a Buyer’s Rep, Real Estate Investor, Developer and licensed Broker since 1985.  I conservatively observed th...
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By Sally K. & David L. Hanson, WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce
(EXP Realty 414-525-0563)
 No photography of "personal things"....oh my goodness....whatever are those things ?   The tenant had wanted to buy the property....it is well kept and updated and has a track record of reliable tenants...including himself...that would more than cover the expenses...and in fact....as every good investment property should....it will provide cash flow.   As  a matter if fact.....he could have...but discounted  the Sellers' price by a hefty number and never the twain shall meet.     If you ask a tenant about "tenant's rights" you would be easily confused with thinking he was the Seller.  He will determine...          - Where the lock box will be          - When he will "allow showings"          - Where the exterior sign will be placed          - Where agents and propective buyers are allo...
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By Patricia Kennedy, Home in the Capital
(RLAH Real Estate)
 Well, it's Sunday Morning again, and that means time for my weekly "list".  So here goes: Cindy Jones:  Moving With Your Pets To Northern Virginia  This was Willie the Labradoodle's pick.  Moving day it's easy for pets to get out and be confused about how to get home. Vicky Chrisner:  How To Negotiate for a Vacation Rental  This is a good one now that so many of us have beach on our brains! Anna Kruchten:  5 Guiding Principles to Creating a Referral Real Estate Business  There's a lot of wisdom in this post. Richard Weisser:  Porch Mornings and House Needs and Wants!  Like Richard, I'm one of those people who thinks that a front porch is a need. Fernando Herboso:  A Dog Named "BEAR" Attacks Real Estate Agent. .  This is a cool lesson on how to minimally embarrass your kids. Ron & Alexa...
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By Mary Borth, LuxeHomesBN.com
  5 Ways to Tick off a Seller (and Shoot Yourself in the Foot)   By Mary Borth, Keller Williams Realty, Bloomington Normal IL   1.    Make a low-ball offer that is completely unreasonable just to “see what happens”. Sellers leave some room for negotiation, but not as much as you think. As a buyer, your Realtor should be showing you comps and past sales so you have a clear picture of the value of the home. If you make an uneducated low offer, many sellers will completely reject the offer and wait for another buyer.   2.    Counteroffer in ridiculously small increments. With a fair offer, you will usually meet in agreement somewhere in the middle. Don’t counteroffer $500-$1000 at a time just to waste everyone’s time. Remember, both sides want the deal to work so don’t make it harder on ev...
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By Cindy Westfall, ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate
(Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon)
So..My Buyers Want To Purchase A Limited Listing Home The Portland real estate market is HOT and if you're a buyer looking in the price range of under $250K, you are in for some serious competition. Well, just like when the market was hot in 2006, I'm starting to see more and more Limited listings, or For Sale By Owners (FSBO) popping up because selling a home is easy peasy in this market..sign up..house sold. Whether we like working an unrepresented seller, they are back, and will of course have homes that your buyer will want. Recently, my buyers wanted to see a home that was a "limited representation". In this case there was a "listing agent" on the listing sheet, but the  private agent remarks said "Deal directly with the seller's contact person, no need to list agent or list compan...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
When Is The Best Time To Write Blogs?   When do you write yours?         Following other members, I find they have a pattern or routine. Some write first thing in the morning or write certain posts on certain days. Some write ten...a full week's maximum and post them all at once. Some write a lot of posts and keep them in draft. Others write  various back-up posts.  With the new ActiveRain feature, members can choose what day in the future to make them live. Some members write on "the fly" using voice recognition, iPad or iPhone. Some start lots of different posts, put them in draft and never go back to them. My preference is to write after work is done, when the phones are not ringing and there are fewer distractions. I never seem to have a shortage of ideas. These ideas come from an e...
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By Mark Delgado, Benicia and Vallejo, Property Management, rental h
(houses for rent, Solano County & Glen Cove)
  Perfect credit, great income, yet we won’t sign off on the lease, yet   Yes, much to the chagrin of our leasing agent, we won’t sign off on the application for a prospective tenant to move forward with the lease on a Benicia Rental Home.    The prospective renter has perfect, spotless, credit.  Good work history, great income.  In short, everything checks out on paper.  I bet that most individual landlords and even many property managers would jump at the opportunity to move this tenant in right away.  Yet, this is where experience and following our own procedures comes into play.  We won’t proceed further.   The prospective tenants are a couple that came to view the Benicia Rental Home.  This in itself is not germane except that only the female of the couple had her photo ID to show ...
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What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain- May 26 -June 1, 2013.   I learn something new every day at ActiveRain!  With this series I try to highlight one post per day that gave me that “lightbulb” moment.  It could be something techie, about Real Estate, about a place or person! May 26:  Michael Caruso   A Patriotic Light Display Honors Our Soldiers-A Memorial Day Tribute Outdoor display lights aren’t just for the holidays.  Take a look at this patriotic light display that Michael shares with us.     May 27:  Dick Greenberg   Make Your Own Magazine in Flipboard I’ve been on Flipboard for a while but never did much with it, other than “flip” around.  Trust Dick Greenberg to find another way to make it fun!       May 28:  Gary Woltal    He who Laughs Last ~ A Lesson and a Smile I encourage ...
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By Potranco Realty, "Sold with Potranco Realty"
(Potranco Realty)
Backyard Barbecues and Unwanted Pest Summertime is here and many will be enjoying the warmer weather with family and friends entertaining with outdoor parties, cookouts and gardening. One guest we don’t want to invite to our recreation is the dreaded Mosquito. An unusually warm winter and rainy spring in 2012 for Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and other areas  in Texas had provided ideal conditions for breeding mosquitoes, West Nile carriers, officials said. Be prepared for this year whether you live in Texas or other states to protect your family while enjoying backyard barbecues, or backyard entertaining family, friends and others. Last year in 2012 Dallas County officials declared a state of emergency after the West Nile virus infected at least 190 people, killing 10, as the nati...
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By Barbara Todaro, Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team
(RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired )
An agent in my office asked me how to handle a situation where she was one of several other agents who were asked to give a listing presentation to a potential seller.  She’s a seasoned agent and was competing with other seasoned agents. The problem was that the other seasoned agents were not only boasting about themselves but they were belittling the value that the agent in my office could bring to the table compared to them.  None of it was true, but once it’s spoken, the seller will remember the statements. The only reason any real estate agent “bad mouths” another is because that agent is insecure about his/her own ability to close that seller.  The seller must understand that thought.  When one is insecure about the possibility of closing a seller, some agents go to extreme measure...
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By Toni Weidman, 20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL
(Sailwinds Realty)
  Internet Safety Tips For Kids     It’s important in these “everybody knows everything about everybody” times that we keep our kids as safe as possible.  The last post covered  stranger danger. This post will cover some internet safety tips. These tips are shared by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.         When online, always assume that everyone can see what you are doing and read what you are posting. What goes on the internet, stays on the internet-don’t post anything you don’t want known by the public everywhere. Never give your full name, your mailing address or home address, your phone number, your school name, or any personal information that could help someone identify you. This is important for everyone including your parents and other family members. As parents or grandparents, yo...
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By Katerina Gasset, Get It Done For Me Virtual Services
(Get It Done For Me Virtual Services )
It is bad enough that third party aggregators get the MLS feeds and then sell the leads to the listings that you worked to procure back to you, the agent.   1. But did you know that a homeowner can list their property as a FSBO on Zillow too? Yes, for FREE, they can list their house for sale by owner on their website, in case you did not know that.  2. If you have a widget from them ( see, I don't want to use their name over and over again- because that helps their branding on Google) on your website you are telling Google that they are the authority for homes for sale. Of course, you are not as big as they are, so the authority benefit goes to that link to them and not back to you.  3. They bought Postlets. Did you know that whenever you create a postlets flier and you have that on the...
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By Chrissy Doremus ~ US Inspect ~, Residential Property Inspections
(US Inspect)
As beautiful weather sweeps across the nation, many of us are opening the windows to let the fresh air in. But if you, your buyers, or the sellers of your prospective home are conducting a radon test this week, it's not the time to let in a breeze. Did you know that opening windows, even for a short period time, can not only impact the test results, but render the test invalid? Be Sure Everyone Knows The Facts About Radon Testing Closed-House Requirements If you are conducting a short term test (less than 4 days), which is typical for a real estate transaction: Close all of your windows on every level and all outside doors at least 12 hours before beginning the test. Throughout the test, "closed house conditions" must be maintained. This means keeping all windows closed for the duration...
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By Craig Rutman, Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor
(Helping people in transition)
Another Home Sold by Craig Rutman, Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent! This adorable home in Cary, NC is now sold. But don't worry folks. Even though this one is no longer available, YOUR new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home is out there. If you're looking to buy or sell a Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home, you're just a click or a phone call away. Prefer to click? www.justNChomes.com is your one stop resource for all your Real Estate needs in the Triangle area. If you prefer to call, 919-349-9530 is the number! I'm here and I'm ready to help you get your home sold, or to help you begin the search for your new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home. About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real...
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By Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers, Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!
(RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage)
What To Do In Brampton Ontario Saturday June 8th, 2013 Looking for something to do Saturday June 8th, 2013? Then come to the 2nd Annual Water Front Festival at Loafer's Lake in Brampton, Ontario at Sandalwood Parkway and Conestoga Drive! It's going to be fun from 11:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.with paddle boats in the lake, rock climbing wall, inflatable games, air brushing tattoos and of course fishing in the the lake and more. If you have never walked the trails at Loafer's Lake you are in for a treat. Behind the lake are more trails, soccer field, baseball diamond and even outdoor exercise equipment!       Pack your lunch & blankets, bring the kids, dogs on leashes, don't forget your water and sunscreen and get ready for a fun filled day! For more information call 905-846-2370. What To Do I...
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By David Beckham, Your Louisiana Real Estate Connection
(Realty Executives Bayou Properties)
3 Bedroom Homes For Sale In Deville La 71328 Quality built 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Acadian-style home nestled on 1.5 acres. This unique home offers 2 large Bedroom suites & a 3rd Bedroom for guests. Nice wood floors; amazing wrap-around porch for relaxing; wired for generator; Workshop on slab. Full Details http://davidbeckham.centrallahomes.com/listing/mlsid/535/propertyid/C127985/syndicated/1/cgltguid/677D7109-5782-49EC-A436-3BE780FE5EFC/?ts=crg Click on photo to see more photos! Listing Courtesy of DAVID BECKHAM, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CENLA PARTNERS
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By John & Irma Nelson, San Antonio Real Estate Agents - San Antonio Homes
(San Antonio Real Estate Broker/Agent with Get It Sold Realty)
Are you looking for new listings for sale in the San Antonio Zip Code 78258 commonly known as Stone Oak?   If so than you have come to the right place.  Below you will see a link to our website displaying all the new home listings that have been listed for sale or rent in the last 24 hours.   If you come back next week and you click on the same link it will show you the new listings for that recent 24 hour period - so you will always have up to date information on San Antonio's newest listings in the area of Stone Oak and Zip Code 78258. It's all about having current and accurate information at your fingertips when you need it!!  If you create a free account on our www.homes01.com website you can have searches set up for new home listings delivered to your email every day - with the Rea...
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By Mark Murad, Virginia Realtor-Loudoun/Fairfax/PW (703)623-7626
(Samson Properties)
  SUMMARY     The current inventory level for South Riding remained  increased to 29 active listings. With 5  listings and 7 homes which went under contract last week last week with an average days on the market of  12. 3 homes sold and went to record with average days on the market of 27 and average net sales price of  99.2%. Looking back over the past 5 weeks which had sold homes the average net to list price has been 99.2%, 99.1%, 99%, 100.1%, and 98% for an average of 99.1%.  CLICK HERE for entire post...
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By Mark Murad, Virginia Realtor-Loudoun/Fairfax/PW (703)623-7626
(Samson Properties)
  SUMMARY     The current inventory level for Stone Ridge  increased to 8 active listings. There were 5 new listings, 1 homes receiving contracts and 1 homes reported sold last week.  CLICK HERE for entire post...
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By David Beckham, Your Louisiana Real Estate Connection
(Realty Executives Bayou Properties)
4 Bedroom Home For Sale at 807 Tioga Road Ball, LA 71405 Nice 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home situated on 1 acre. Lots of updates, real wood floors, open Kitchen & Dining Area, large living room plus screened patio. 100% rural development financing! Space for everyone! Full Details http://davidbeckham.centrallahomes.com/listing/mlsid/535/propertyid/C127973/syndicated/1/cgltguid/BEDDE480-EC65-4A86-9974-976CCB69C451/?ts=crg Click on photo to see more photos! Listing Courtesy of DAVID BECKHAM, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CENLA PARTNERS
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By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
Very popular floor plan & well maintained. (could be 5 bed home) Impressive 22ft+ vaulted entry way (imagine the xmas tree!). Gourmet kitchen with upgraded 42'' Maple Cabinets (staggered w/crown molding), gas stove, quartz counters, recessed lighting + all appliances stay! Eat-in Kitchen + formal dining. 3CG + huge driveway + RV gate w/2 large side yards. Relax in your huge Shasta pool - low maint & self cleaning SALT WATER + pebbletec pool. Walk distance from elementary School & close to park. Home is modeled as a 3 bed/2.5 bath - but loft has bedroom closet & Den can both easily be changed into bedrooms making this either a 4 or 5 bed home.Click Here For Photos and DetailsHomes for Sale in Chandler, AZ - Chandler, AZ Homes for Sale For Up To Date Info Contact The Valley Solutions Team...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
May 31, 2013 Definitive Source Cinco Ranch Katy and Market Information Cinco Ranch West   Katy homes for sale in Cinco Ranch  is the focus neighborhood for this report and Cinco Ranch is a master planned community in the Katy area that many call the premier community in this if not the whole Houston area and beyond.  Cinco Ranch is being developed by Newland Community and there are still over 30 builders constructing new homes in Cinco Ranch with most having model home(s) in the model home parks. Any  neighborhood discussions about Katy would not be complete without including Cinco Ranch in the mix. In my opinion, the majority of the master planned communities in the Katy and surrounding areas except for maybe Grand Lakes owe their creation and success in many ways to Newland for starti...
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By Richie Alan Naggar, agent & author
(people first...then business Ran Right Realty )
This bears repeating...For months now I have been going to different places to shop for groceries....I do not want to name them specifically. What I have noticed was also pointed out to me by another person too. Now, I just want to check in with the public and find out if you noticed it also and become aware of the subtle changes around you while shopping THE RECESSION AND THE ECONOMY.....CAUSES THINGS TO CHANGE The manufacturers of products have been seeing a drop off in their sales. That means at their weekly sales meetings, department heads are being asked for ideas to boost sales, profits, and lower expenses. This is not a social meeting...you better come up with something or you will have two problems. The original and perhaps the secondary one...No job. That makes the consumer the...
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By Judi Boad
(ACCURATE REALTY GROUP)
      ACCURATE REALTY GROUP      Your Seattle Real Estate Experts 
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By June Piper-Brandon, Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Pigtown Festival Saturday, June 1, 2013- 12 noon to 7 pm 700 & 800 Blocks of Washington Blvd.in Baltimore's Pigtown Washington Village/Pigtown is located in southwest Baltimore and is bordered by Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. on the east, Monroe Street on the west, Russell Street on the south, and the B&O Railroad on the north. Neighboring communities include Barre Circle, Ridgley's Delight, Federal Hill, Morrell Park, St. Paul's, Roundhouse Square and Union Square-Hollins Market. Pigtown's biggest draws are its diversity (social, economic, and racial) and location. The neighborhood is gaining in value but is very affordable, attracting students, retirees, and singles, and young couples and parents. Those who live in Pigtown love its convenient location being close to downtown, I-95, Fe...
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Grayslake IL Real Estate - Grayslake's Most Expensive Homes for Sale: 6/1/13 Most Expensive Homes in Grayslake Get this widget Zillow Click here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale.  Jim Starwalt   Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeFinders.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Registering is quick and easy! Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at StarHomeFinders.com Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate RE/MAX Center Phone: 224-627-7581 Jim@StarHomeTeam.com Find Me Online        Grayslake IL Real Estate - Grayslake's Most Expensive Homes for Sale: 6/1/13
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Here's an awesome post from Jana in Arizona regarding a real estate transaction for a buyer from Conract to Closing. While a few items and timelines may be slightly different here in Louisville, KY, this provides a basis for what to expect when moving through the transaction...usually the 2 biggest obstacles to get around is the home inspection and the buyers financing!  Congratulations!  Your offer was accepted!  Now what? Your realtor will send copies of fully executed contract to the title company and your loan officer to begin processing of paperwork. You will need to: 1)Deposit your earnest money with the title company.  Get a certified check made payable to the Title Company.  Be sure to note the address of the property you are purchasing on the check.   2)Schedule your home inspe...
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By David Beckham, Your Louisiana Real Estate Connection
(Realty Executives Bayou Properties)
3 Bedroom Homes located In Iris Park Subdivision Pineville Louisiana Well maintained 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath home situated in the cul de sac. This home offers a nice office with plenty of windows, large Bedrooms, formal living/dining area, open kitchen & living room, plus many great updates. Loads of storage space. Beautifully landscaped yard. Lots of heated square footage for the price! Home owners warranty in place! Full Details http://davidbeckham.centrallahomes.com/listing/mlsid/535/propertyid/C127877/syndicated/1/cgltguid/55F22CF8-103E-42A3-A247-F1C4026DA5D3/?ts=crg Click on photo to see more photos! Listing Courtesy of DAVID BECKHAM, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CENLA PARTNERS
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Gurnee IL Real Estate - Gurnee's Most Expensive Homes for Sale: 6/1/13 Most Expensive Homes in Gurnee Get this widget Zillow Click here to search Gurnee Homes for Sale.  Jim Starwalt   Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeFinders.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Registering is quick and easy! Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at StarHomeFinders.com Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate RE/MAX Center Phone: 224-627-7581 Jim@StarHomeTeam.com Find Me Online        Gurnee IL Real Estate - Gurnee's Most Expensive Homes for Sale: 6/1/13
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By Kenneth Cole, NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
(Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com -)
My problem was with Firefox, not my computer After doing all sorts of "tricks" with no positive results, I logged on with google chrome.  Wow!, no problems here.  I wonder what the problem was.  I even went to system restore, disk de-fragmentation, disk clean up, etc, etc, and no positive results. My computer was so slow when I was on line I was thinking of replacing my clock with a calender.  When I was off line I had no problems, so I thought let me try another internet service.  I already had google chrome installed but did not use it because I can't find a way to import my bookmarks.  Any suggestions on that?  Have you also had slowing performance with Firefox?  What did you do?
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Lindenhurst IL Real Estate - Lindenhurst's Most Expensive Homes for Sale: 6/1/13 Most Expensive Homes in Lindenhurst Get this widget Zillow Click here to search Lindenhurst Homes for Sale.  Jim Starwalt   Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeFinders.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Registering is quick and easy! Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at StarHomeFinders.com Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate RE/MAX Center Phone: 224-627-7581 Jim@StarHomeTeam.com Find Me Online        Lindenhurst IL Real Estate - Lindenhurst's Most Expensive Homes for Sale: 6/1/13
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By Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust
(Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)
Lake Villa IL Real Estate - Lake Villa's Most Expensive Homes for Sale: 6/1/13 Most Expensive Homes in Lake Villa Get this widget Zillow Click here to search Lake Villa Homes for Sale.  Jim Starwalt   Thinking of making a move? Log onto my website at www.StarHomeFinders.com and search Northern Illinois Homes for sale. Registering is quick and easy! Easily search Northern Illinois Homes for Sale with photos, open houses and virtual tours at StarHomeFinders.com Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate RE/MAX Center Phone: 224-627-7581 Jim@StarHomeTeam.com Find Me Online        Lake Villa IL Real Estate - Lake Villa's Most Expensive Homes for Sale: 6/1/13
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Here is an old picture taken on East Race Street (you can tell me where) and I am wondering about the date. There are several interesting things in the picture. The girls are most likely fair queen entries and the sign if it were readable would tell us who they were. I also like the hippy-type van in the background with a boy sitting on the top of it for a good view. Girls wore lots of curly hair during this period.  All four in the car are all curled up!  Brings back a lot of memories, doesn't it?
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