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Goals Instead of Resolutions? Resolve Not to Dissolve!! :-)

December31
"New Year's Resolutions Song" (the google ad preceding the song is great!) New Year's eve is my least favorite celebration.  It can tend to be "amateur night" with too much pressure to make it something special.  I understand the human need to make "new beginnings".  But, I try to remember that every day I wake up is a new beginning and a new chance to make my dreams, big and small, a reality!!  I've never been a big fan of resolutions...you "re-solve", then those resolutions can "dis-solve"!!!  And, that creepy lurker in your life, "procrastination", rears its ugly head!!  As I sai… Read More

Livin’ La Vida Loca! Getting What You Want in Real Estate!!

September18
"Livin La Vida Loca" - Ricky Martin What does this mean?  What is living the good life?  And, since this is not a "philosophical blog", how does it relate to real estate?  And, how does real estate incorporate into your regular life?  If I answer all these questions to your satisfaction, then I've got "skills" and if I start building an ark, join me!  Just kiddin'!! Sorta... Well, in real estate it's getting what you want without having to "win or lose". Like I tell everyone that will listen, I've paid full price or OVER full price for every piece of real estate I've ever owned. A… Read More

Have a Fabulous 4rth of July….Here’s Some Flag Etiquette Reminders!

July3
"You're a Grand Ol' Flag"   Most of us learned basic flag etiquette when we were young but occasionally, it is a good idea to review the procedures so that we treat the flag with the respect that it deserves.  Most of these were familiar to me, but a couple I didn't know.  Interesting.....and have a happy and safe 4rth of July!! The U.S. flag should not be flown at night unless a light is shown on it. The flag should never touch the ground. The U.S. flag should not be flown upside down except as a distress signal. A U.S. flag should be displayed at the peak of the staff … Read More

I See the Light!

February23
"I See the Light" from Tangled Reprinted from ARA Content, with good information regarding light bulbs from one of my favorite mortgage brokers, Rodd Miller at Pacific Residential Mortgage.  Who knew we'd need a guide for light bulbs? Lumens, CFLs and LEDs: A light bulb guide for new regulations (ARA) - You've probably been hearing the talk of federal light bulb regulations for years, but in January 2012, the talk will become reality, and these regulations will begin to take effect. While California residents began the transition in January 2011, the federally mandated phase-out of les… Read More
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