New year's resolutions are not for me. Instead, I have goals, dreams, and ambitions. Some of which I renew on January 1st, some I adapt to changing circumstances, and then there are some that I let go of.I choose a theme for each new year based on one of my core goals. Some years I set the theme
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01/03/2023
The Savage Mill historic district includes the former cotton mill which was transformed into a vibrant shopping and entertainment district and is also home to many small (artsy) businesses as well as the housing that was built for its workers. Besides bungalows and colonials, you'll find several
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12/29/2022
the other night in DC#nofilter♥ It's always been the vintage, the old house charm and the original details that I adore the most, that draw me in, make my [REALTOR®] heart flutter, and prompt me to pause, to listen, and then to retell their stories. I specialize in finding and marketing charming
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12/28/2022
It's been another difficult Christmas (season) courtesy of COVID (aren't we all tired of these 5 letters?) and sky high airline tickets. I've been flying between Germany and the US for two decades now and have never seen prices as high as this time around. Craziness. Christmas is just not the sam
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12/27/2022
Since 1947 (the same year the Christmas movie was released) the owners of the 700 block of the 34th street in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood go all out decorating their 2 and 3 story rowhomes, drawing quite the crowd night after night. It's an unwritten rule that one must love the holidays, or
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12/24/2022
I am participating in Active Rain's December Challenge: Guide to Successful Blogging hosted by Jeff Dowler, CRS and Brian England because I wish I could have had a roadmap when I first started out back in 2009. Following are a few tips what not to do to ensure your blog becomes a smashing success
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12/22/2022
Working at a local boutique brokerage has many perks, usually for our awesome clients (we have the best ones), but when you are consistently producing, and investing time and lots of effort to see this family brokerage thrive, your broker sometimes spoils you. Last week, on the gloomiest of days,
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12/21/2022
I have been a member of ActiveRain since 2009 and have been actively blogging since 2011. It took me quite some time to finally jump in. I learned a few to-dos and not-to-dos from perusing the site and following other bloggers. I learned much more by just doing it. December's challenge, the Activ
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12/13/2022
I have one of the prettiest drives to the office. Along the winding road of Oak Hill is a collection of custom homes on sprawling homesites: from historic farmhouse to timeless center-hall colonials, from not-your-average rambler to 1940s bungalows, from brick Cape Cod to expansive Manor homes, f
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12/09/2022
When I woke up this Monday morning, the first message I saw was that of another 5 star review on Google. Besides ratifying a contract, or having a settlement to attend, this is my favorite way to start the week! I am so appreciative when my clients take the time to pen a few words and make it pub
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12/05/2022
