I'm always trying to save paper, cut down on paper work, and get rid of junk mail.  One thing I learned today that never occurred to me before is that you can have the delivery of the yearly phone book stopped.  Every year, I get the new on... Read Full Post

“The Housing Crisis is Over” so says Cyril Moulle-Berteaux, managing partner at Traxis Partners in New York, in his recent May 2008 opinion article in the Wall Street Journal. Who is he and what can he know about it? Previously, he was a... Read Full Post

In their monthly "Marketplace Analysis", the Pinellas Realtor Organization released some figures announcing the first signs of a balanced market in one price range.  According the PRO, "there's been a slight shift in reported MSI ... Read Full Post

I finally found a home for a pair of first-time buyers that took their time (they lost two homes they liked by waiting too long to make their offer - I wrote another post about this) until they finally purchased real estate in Tinley Park.  It w... Read Full Post

Here are the current Bellingham Real Estate Market Stats for the month of April 2008.  Based on the active listings VS. sold listings, there are just under 6 months of inventory on the market.  The average days on the market are hovering ar... Read Full Post

With over 50,000 students there are numerous entertainment venues around the University of Texas. Austin is frequently referred to as the live music capital of Texas. And although when people talk about the music scene in Austin they usually think of... Read Full Post

The Sawzall is great for do it yourself work     Have you ever heard of a Sawzall?  I hadn't until some handymen did some work around my place recently.   I'm one of those old fashioned guys that would use a regular hand s... Read Full Post

Bellingham Home Prices Increase 9% from March to April. The Bellingham real estate market took a turn up during the month of April with 78 home sales. The average price of homes sold in Bellingham increased 9% from $345,735 to $377,083. The media... Read Full Post

  The Best of Both Worlds -- A very hip, vibrant and major city, complemented perfectly by the Rocky Mountains at its doorstep.   Your home does not exist in a vacuum! Quality of life includes what you do when you step outside you... Read Full Post

Pack your sneakers for a fabulous charity event planned for this weekend in Marin County, California.     The 26th annual Marin Human Race to benefit local nonprofit organizations will be held this Saturday, May 10th at the Marin ... Read Full Post