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Idyllic views of the marshlands and the river from this extraordinary home. Custom built cabinetry, handmade tiles, and handcrafted stained glass lighting fixtures, stone counter tops, are just a few of the custom touches in this well built home. The curved window wall of the of the living area c...

I was just reading some news clips on AOL and seen that the Monte Carlo Casino is on fire.It appears that they were able to evacuate all the patrons. Large complexes like this have to be tough to confirm everyone has left the building.My hopes and prayers are that the patrons, fire fighters and g...

Each of us have pet peeves that bug the do do out of us. I am bugged by the person that I take the time to hold the door open for them, they walk past me without a simple "Thank you". Also, the person I'm dining with that doesn't acknowledge the server like they are a commodity. These servers are...

Before searching for a home or condo, start off the search by teaming up with a Professional agent or builder that is compatible with your personality and needs.The best approach is to conduct interviews with each agent/builder you choose by utilizing the same question form for each interview. Du...

As I read the Active Rain posts it started the brain cells working. No matter what the economy is throwing at the Profession, it still is a giving group.So many of the Active Rain family has and continues to give what they can to the charities, their communities and the people in need.To that my ...

 St Joe Michigan. These photo's were taken recently by Ted Swoboda of Swoboda Images. Ted has taken the time to photograph and share some of the Light House's of Michigan. The St. Joe area is a beautiful place to visit, take the time to enjoy it's beauty. Located on the West Coast in the Southern...

Pictured is the Light House located in Grand Haven, Michigan.These photo's were taken by my good friend Ted Swoboda this past week. West Michigan has been experiencing lake effect snow and recently seen over a foot of snow blanket the area in a 24 hour period.Grand Haven is a beautiful area for s...

You have to check out this awesome way to fold a shirt in a matter of seconds. The technique is amazing.I know this doesn't have anything to do with Real-estate, but the time management you will save can get you back to your real-estate sales quicker.I received this via an e-mail awhile back and ...

The past couple of days I have been tagged by fellow Active Rain family members for a MeMe. As I'm not use to talking about Me. I'll give it a shot.My name is Duane Marlink from the West Michigan area.My personal background:I was married for nearly 25 years to what I thought was my high school sw...

There's nothing worse then the fangs of a seller being exposed. Today's market has produced more tension between the Seller and the agent. Seller's want lighting fast action when it comes to the home they are looking to sell. Today, it's most likely not going to happen. Longer listing periods whe...