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Why A Condo May Be Right for You

July 16th, 2006
  An option often overlooked by those desiring homeownership is purchasing a condominium or condo. The traditional detached single family home is not the ideal situation for everyone. For those just starting out, affordability may be an issue.  An empty nester may want to downsize and not have the hassles of yard work and other maintenance.  Or it can simply be that the traditional family ho ...

Dogs

July 11th, 2006

When a dog runs at you, whistle for him.

- Henry David Thoreau

Doing

June 15th, 2006

It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing.

- George Washington

Living

May 27th, 2006

All of us tend to put off living.  We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon - instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.

 - Dale Carnegie

Retirement Living

May 16th, 2006

Be sure to check out my May Newsletter for information that will help you choose the right community to spend your Golden Years.  Just click the silver tab marked "Newsletter."

Just trying to matter

March 9th, 2006

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.

- Albert Pike

Spring Maintenance

March 9th, 2006

Be sure to check out my March newsletter!

Big and Small

February 7th, 2006

Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt.

- William Van Horne

Practical Wisdom

February 7th, 2006

When a dog runs at you, whistle for him.

- Henry David Thoreau

5 Hints for Good Credit

January 28th, 2006
    Limit your number of credit cards. Own two to four credit cards: According to most credit-scoring systems, less is bad and so is more. Other factors to consider: how close are you to the limits on your various cards? How much do you carry in balances?   Pay your bills on time. If you don't, you may be reported to a credit bureau, while also being charged a late fee. When it come ...

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