I was reading Lola Audu's post today on a simple, nice closing we had yesterday, when midway through the post she mentioned a Mortgage Lender who had come to an Open House I had at this home (Grand Rapids, MI) and "scared off" my one and only potential Buyer for that day. He arrived outside, chi
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08/30/2007
I closed on my first HUD Home last week and I must say, all went quite smoothly, much to my surprise. Anytime you're buying or selling an "as is" home, things can get a little scary. But aside from the fact that HUD has their own complete set of paperwork to fill out (not too complicated, ju
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08/07/2007
I had the wonderful privilege of being the guest of Mary Bigelow at the VIP party for the projected Platinum certified LEED Herkelrath Project in Onekama, MI as a kickoff for the Energy Fair. What a blast!! And what an experience to see firsthand this home (with newly installed windmill) that Ma
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06/25/2007
DATELINE: Sunday, June 10, 2007. Had just left a family reunion, this was a make-up golf day because we had downpours last Sunday. Par 3, Hole 3 at Hidden Valley Golf Course in Shelbyville, MI. AND I used a 7 wood:) It's almost embarassing to say that, but I've finally deduced (along with my
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06/12/2007
When I first met Shawn back in '89 the first words out of her mouth to me were "Forgive me if I treat you like you don't know anything, because I'm assuming you don't." It was my first day working in the office of a home improvement company where she worked and the boss was notorious for hi
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06/05/2007
Ed Vogt | Audu Real Estate | edvogt@grar.com | 616-304-0549 8287 Marathon Way, Alanson, MI GREAT Indian River Vacation Home (near Petoskey) completely furnished w/ 100' on Crooked River! 3 Bdrm Single Family House $875/week Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,400 Parking Unspecif
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06/04/2007
It's another official sign of spring in West Michigan, when the local Farmer's Markets begin opening up in the area. The farmer's bring their fresh-picked fruits & vegetables, gardeners bring their gorgeous flowers and locals bring their home-made foods. Grandville's Market opened officially to
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05/08/2007
Hello AR!! I'd love for you to extend a warm and wet welcome to Robert L. Brown. I met Robert earlier this year at God's Kitchen, where we both do volunteer work for the Meals on Wheels program in lovely downtown Grand Rapids, MI. He's a riot!! His very first post is something that's common sh
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05/04/2007
I'm really directing this post to Mr. Random Real Estate Agent and Mrs. I Don't Own a Camera agent. I've been trying to reach you for the last 5 days to set up a showing for one of your listings. This is the SECOND time I've done this. With the thousands of homes on the market, me calling you
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03/05/2007
I've been commenting on quite a few posts lately and am still referring to myself as a Newbie. I've been blogging for a little over a month now, which in dog years would be 7 months, still a pup. I'm using the dog years analogy because in the internet world everything happens at lightening speed
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02/27/2007