It's a game in our family. My husband always wins - we call him "Rain Man" for his ability to remember little details - especially phone numbers. I might be giving away my age, but here is a song from the past...and if you want to play the game - all you have to do is guess what band made this a
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12/31/2007
This is a rather uncomfortable subject. I am posting this reminder to all buyers - before you purchase a home , be sure to check the national registry for convicted sex offenders. At the onset of looking at property with my buyer clients, I provide them a packet which contains information about t
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12/30/2007
The current average selling price in Dutchess County is just over $375,000. So, I am wondering just what this would buy in other areas of the country. I am creating this post to encourage other Realtors to share and compare. Here is what $375,000 looks like in my community - I am hoping to get a
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12/30/2007
Ok, 2 years ago in December I remember putting together a transaction around the holidays and making a statement that I had 10 pending transactions. This year that number dwindled down to 3 pending transactions in December. Yet, when I went to view the sales statistics year to-date, I was pleasan
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12/28/2007
Occasionally, a client will appreciatively make a comment "I could never do your job". This usually follows some intense moment in their real estate transaction or after a client starts noticing my cell phone doesn't stop ringing. The fact that my clients notice how hard I work gives me a great s
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12/21/2007
It happened twice today. First, I was driving behind a motorist who did not completely clear the snow & ice from this past weekend's storm. Five minutes after thinking this was an accident waiting to happen, a chunk of ice flew off another car and went flying into the path of cars behind it - inc
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12/18/2007
Property owners and agents who represent sellers of vacant property should agree in advance about who will check the property on a regular basis. This is especially important during the winter months. While checking on one of my vacant listings today, I discovered the furnace was not functioning
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12/18/2007
Often, relocations are happening this time of year. If you are considering a move to the Dutchess County Area, or are an agent from another part of the country trying to assist somebody with a move here, you might be interested in the link below which provides information for these various school
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12/18/2007
For budgetory reasons, many companies wait until year end (or the start of a new year) to transfer employees. A new job in a new location! The opportunity can open doors and horizons for you and your family. It may be one of the most rewarding experiences of your career. The critical decision to
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12/15/2007
I just remembered another reason why living in Dutchess County, NY is so awesome... the trains! Whether you commute to NY City or just want to get there occasionally for the day (like I did last week on Metro North), the train makes the journey there stress-free! Next week I will be taking the tr
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12/15/2007
