After years of experimenting, without critical acclaim, I have given up on deciding picture placement in our house. I have a scientific approach. Hers is artistic. Mine is somewhat mathematical requiring a measuring tape, a level, and a pencil. Hers is all eye and study with mumblings of Balance.
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03/30/2009
Priceless Homes in Charlotte indeed. They're everywhere ! I was on one of my missions yesterday and found quite a few homes were in the priceless category. Many were priced less than they were just a few months ago. And a couple were in need of a lesser price. Many of these priceless gems were gr
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03/29/2009
After putting on my gorilla suit this morning I realized I had forgotten something. what was it? Oh yeah, this is casual Friday. Well I'm already dressed. I know what I'll do , I'll just act very casual today. But then that little voice sprang up in my head and told me not to casually go about my
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03/27/2009
For all those frustrated, a fishing analogy that helps me. If you placed all your lines in the water and still are waiting for a bite, a few things may be going on. Are you screaming at the fish to hurry-up and bite? This method works poorly. Are you fishing near the waste water trea
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03/25/2009
Well they looked like royalty. Peanut butter and banana sandwiches aside. They strolled through the place, talking of renovating the mansion. I asked if they were interested..... They gave "the nod". And when they exited the building they said they wanted to think about it. My mind raced. The ma
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03/24/2009
In the wake of grim economic news, a flashlight of hope has risen. FEDEX has decided to open a distribution center right on the SC/NC border just minutes south of Charlotte. The area is called Lakemont and FEDEX is planning on opening a 112,000 sqft facility in October. They are planning on 22 fu
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03/24/2009
Not that I need to. I have just purchased the clapper. So when I want business to pick up or slow down I just clap on.. or clap off. I have been applauding my efforts as of late. My modified version of the clapper is enhanced with Active Rain. So when I want people to find me or hear about thing
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03/23/2009
Tell the house to say cheese when the camera snaps. Ok, now you are ready to measure. Or are you? People measure and the results vary. Fortunately here in Charlotte,N.C., we now have a range to which we advertise listings in square footage. This helps keep legal action from the "suit industry" a
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03/22/2009
How much earnest money should we put down with the offer? Isn't that always a fun conundrum. 1%, 2%, %%%, none, or an option. What is the right answer? The right answer is basically dominated by local custom. Sounds quaint doesn't it? The buyer always asks " what if the deal goes bad...can I ge
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03/21/2009
We had too much stuff A couple weeks prior to moving you stage a garage sale and expose your "stuff" to the enquireing public. People mull over your past choices and reward your decisions with meager offers. Most likely you accept the offer and watch a once precious item scurry off in the clasp o
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03/16/2009
