Eric Michael's (ericmichael) Blog

Old School Summer. I just read a post on FB that said something to the effect of "it's time to sign up the kids for summer activities." I do sign my kids up for a few things during the summer, but it made me think back a little. When I was a kid, parents didn't sign us up for anything. Our summer...

300,000 points. What does it all mean? First, it means that my months cost to blog on ActiveRain will drop by $10 per month. Pretty cool Second, it means I'm being consistent. How many people join ActiveRain but never come close to hitting a number this big? Kudo's to everyone who has more points...

Cell phones, computers, laptops, GPS's, printers, etc. How many of you just throw out your out-dated electronics? Here's another option... Do what you can to recycle your old stuff, Okay?    Why Throw Away Your Old Electronics? Check Out These Other Options Do you have a pile of obsolete (to you)...

Today's Email Scam. 5-18-2012 I know what you're thinking. It's been a while since I've posted an Email Scam. Well, there's a reason for that. I switched over to gmail. I have all of my emails going through there, kinda like an old school Outlook, but Way Better! Anyway, here's the email... "hey ...

So, you've found the perfect house. The one that you'll raise a family in, retire in, spoil your grandchildren in. BUT, the're something wrong. Check this out...Anyone that has ever sold real estate for a living has had this happen more frequently than you would expect: A buyer views a house in t...

Appraisals. Specifically appraisals that don't come in where you expect them to. Here are some reasons why they might have been different from what you thought...  Have you ever gotten an appraisal back on your home for a refinance (or sale) and found that it did not appraise for what you thought...

Viewing homes with out-of-control children. Most of the time kids are no big deal when looking at homes for sale. But sometimes, they can be a pain. Not only a pain, but a liability. Check this out...   I'll never forget the day I met Jack and Jill and their two young hellions...  I mean kids.  T...

Overrated and Underrated. May 5, 2012   Overrated - Cheap, generic pizza. Little Caesars has a $5 pizza, ready and waiting for you to crush. Have a sandwich instead. Underrated - Joe Rogan. Yeah, the Fear Factor guy. Believe it or not, he's changed my thinking. Check out his podcast on iTunes or ...