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10 Quick Fixes to Move Your House

February 26, 2010

We are just about to put our condo back on the market – not one offer!!!  WTF!  So – as we and maybe you prepare to sell our home here are 10 quick fixes to help move your property!!
1.  Declutter and customize your shelving.!!!  Take anything that doesn't have to be in the room OUT!!!  [...]

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Decisions Decisions: Credit Cards or Your Mortgage?

February 9, 2010

Wow.  I have to admit to be being depressed lately.  Just when the economy didn't seem like it could get worse – it did.  Unemployment is still at an all time high, the threat of layoffs is still looming around, and the economy doesn't seem to be moving.  During these times and under these conditions, [...]

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Happy New Year!!!

January 1, 2010

What are your real estate resolutions this year?  Mine is to unload my horse farm to the highest bidder!!!  YEAH BABY!

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Who Doesn't Love Peeps!

October 13, 2009

I was very annoyed this morning when I read the article in The Plain Dealer about Just Born Inc., the Peeps People, suing Recycled Paper Greetings Inc. for using the word "Peep" in its greeting cards.  Just Born Inc is upset (and rightfully so) because the word "Peep" is a registered trademark. 
Before we move on, I have to [...]

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Fashion Week: What Your House Needs This Fall!

September 18, 2009

So – back to my travels.  (See Hot Hoods: Carmel IN)  Last week I had the pleasure of being in NYC during fashion week!  The parties and celebrities were amazing (I didn't see any of them or attend any of it  HA)  BUT- I was there to see various retail spaces and this is what I learned [...]

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ID My Bug

July 6, 2009

Hi All – I keep finding this bug in our livingroom.  I tried looking it up but don't seem to be finding a solution.  Any suggestions?

What is this?

 
UPDATE: We had the exterminator over yesterday to get rid of our petting zoo.   I couldn't meet them but The Mr did – it is a spider, a run of [...]

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Hate Crime in Fort Worth Texas: "That F***t had it Coming"

July 2, 2009

I hope my title made you as sick as it made me when I read it.  While my source for this story was originally Perez Hilton, I went onto the link and read this story in its entirety.  I am completely saddened about it – I'm sorry I don't have the power to reach more [...]

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Greece to Stop Smoking?

July 1, 2009

When hell freezes over!  I was in Chicago this morning watching the news – they were reporting that Greece was going to try to pass another smoking ban in public places. (ie: Buses, restaurants, and stores)  Not surprisingly, this ban has failed two other times.  Greece is the most nicotine addicted country in the WORLD!!  
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Top 20 Cities – Bedrooms/ Bathroom

June 25, 2009

I was searching for some quirky real estate facts when I came across the "Top 50 Cities with the Most Bathrooms per Bedroom."  Being obsessed with the bathroom – how could I not share the list!  There was only one Ohio city!!!  RIDIC  It was Bratenahl, OH having 1.09 bathrooms per bedroom.
 
 
 
 
Here are the top 20 – for the [...]

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Akron U President to Live on Campus?

June 23, 2009

Question:  Should The University of Akron President live on Campus?  OR in a Downtown Akron location?
I was reading the Plain Dealer and there was an article about Cleveland State's new President, Ronald Berkman.  The article talked about Berkman's background as well as his salary, car allowance, and housing allowance.  (Among other perks)  Berkman is planning on living [...]

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