It always helps to get a well-balanced version of what happened to cause the fiancial collapse that we are still trying to pull ourselves out of. Here's one.Since the frightening days of September 2008, many folks have wondered about events that lead up to Wall Street collapse, which necessitate...

01/14/2011

How to Get Your Featured Post on Active Rain... "Unfeatured"

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It's so refreshing to read a post like this. David Krushinsky has ensured that he will be one of Active Rains most valuable members. David learned a lesson (once again) and admitted it to all of us. He's someone to be admired! Hopefully this will act as a deterrent in case some one thinks tha...

01/14/2011

REAL ESTATE is a TEAM SPORT!

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Real estate is a team sport! Try playing it alone and you'll quickly learn you are playing a losing game. True some homes are bought and sold strictly between the seller and buyer, however most properties are sold using the services of a real estate company. When this is done there are so many...

01/13/2011

Is LOCALISM Really What it Was Meant to Be?

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Is Localism really what it was meant to be? Fortunate to be a member when Active Rain introduced a new marketing tool for us called Localism, I quickly realized the value it could bring us. Reading the purpose of Localism reinforced that impression. I have included the purpose below so those of y...

01/13/2011

Just How Strong is this Four-Letter Word?

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Judy Klem has offered us a reminder of how important it is to not only give but to be open to receiving. Judy is not talking about material things but rather trusting that others are as caring as we are. Open yourselves to her message and the benefits will accrue. Just How Strong is this Fo...

01/12/2011

One Size Fits All Short Sale Advice?

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There are many areas in whic we can help sellers. Before we take on the job of giving fianncial advice we must be sure that we are knowledgable enough. If in doubt, it is much better to suggest that sellers seek the advice of their tax accountant or their attorney. Owners, in these circumstanc...

01/11/2011

Lake Anna's First Traffic Light!

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Lake Anna's First Traffic Light! For 18 plus years I've been living here at Lake Anna. During all of that time we have never had a traffic light here at the lake. In fact, for many years the closest traffic light was 18 miles away. Now I don't live in the wilds of Wyoming or the outback in Au...

01/11/2011

Temple Grandin to Speak on Autism in Louisa, VA

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Temple Grandin to speak on Autism Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 6:15 p.m Louisa Arts Center's Cooke-Haley Theater Best selling author Temple Grandin, Ph.D., will speak on autism and the effect it has had on her life and career. As a person with high-functioning autism, Dr Grandin is also widely ...

01/11/2011

WHERE DO YOU GO GROCERY SHOPPING AT LAKE ANNA, VA?

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Where do you go grocery shopping at Lake Anna? Lake Anna has been waiting a LONG, LONG TIME to have a different answer to that question. Now the time is almost here. Before we know it the grand opening will be underway at the new Food Lion supermarket in our community. Why is this such a big ...

01/09/2011

Ask and You Shall Receive...On ACTIVE RAIN That Is

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Ask and you shall receive...on Active Rain that is. Boy, do I mean that! When I think of some of the blogs I've posted and those that others have posted asking for information I continue to be amazed at the responses we receive. Although why I am amazed I don't know. It happens over and over ...

01/08/2011