I had to chuckle to myself when I came across a 'world clock' website today. It reminded me of a phone call I made to my seller not too long ago who lives out of town. Not just out of town and not just out of state. Out of country. -- India to be more location specific. My afternoon was in full
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08/28/2008
Put the sign in the yard, talk to some buyers, sell the home. Sounds pretty simple on the surface, but if it were really that easy we'd all be doing it. Although it can be a fine way to save on commission fees, those who try to sell on their own usually develop some appreciation for how realtors
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08/27/2008
If you weren't looking for it, you probably wouldn't even know it's there except for the small sign on the side of the 1920's built former home that spells it out ‘Mini Stitches'. Yet, owner Carol Kusmaul, has managed to obtain a long and loyal list of customers. Mini Stitches caters to quilters
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08/26/2008
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues. I believe that Karen would wish all of us to wear a pink ribbon pin as a symbol to help raise breast cancer awareness. As a supporter of breast cancer awareness, I have 500 or more plastic ribbon
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08/25/2008
Beads, beads and more beads. That's what ‘The Bead Choice' is all about.. And an awesome selection of beads at that - glass beads, seed beads, gemstones, turquoise, coral, peal and shell to name just a few. They also offer a ‘choice' selection of stringing supplies, tools, sterling silver chains
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08/25/2008
Fun, Casual, Chic, Unique! Welcome to Diva Valentine Boutique & Bistro at 306 West Main Street. Established in 2007, Diva Valentines is located in a vintage home on a quiet tree-lined street in the Old Town district of Round Rock, Texas. This irresistible boutique combines a unique blend of shop
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08/24/2008
If you're waiting around for the market to bottom out before making a home purchase, you might find yourself missing out and getting caught in the real estate upswing. Trying to predict the lowest real estate market is, after all, your guess as good as mine. The fact is that even if prices did te
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08/22/2008
Looking for a place to beat the heat on a hot Texas summer day? A true island paradise in Port Aransas, Texas is the perfect place. Located on Mustang Island off the Texas Gulf coast and surrounded by bodies of water, Port Aransas boasts over 18 miles of beaches. (Yes, we do have beaches in Texas
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08/22/2008
We've all heard these words before: Location, Location, Location. Buying a home is a big part of this simple wisdom. While a home can be remodeled, repaired and added on to, the location is something you just can't change. Buying a home that is not the right location fit can lead to much disconte
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08/15/2008
Today I decided break away from my normal morning routine and walk the 3.1 mile trail around Lake Pflugerville, for the fist time. All said and done, it didn't hurt at all. I really enjoyed the walk and even stopped to chat with a family who were fishing off the pier. Coincidentally, they told m
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08/14/2008