Lydie Ouellet Dickinson's (lydieo) Blog

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown   With the spring we have seen so far in our area, this is truly a message I want to share with all my Real Estate peers. Do not give up. This season has brought us so many good deals, great listings, wonderful...

What an amazing find right here in Bellingham! Light and bright describes this well maintained ranch.  Numerous updates were made to this fantastic deal. They includes: new electrical, new roof, a circular pump, all new windows (except the Picture window), new slider, updated bathroom vanity and...

  Yup! This was the view from my car window while waiting in line at the Canadian/ US Borders, earlier this week. The weather was absolutely delightful. Perfect for our annual family reunion organized by my father with the Maple Syrup theme. My dad makes his own maple syrup for well over 40 year...

“Caravan has been cancelled for April 11th, for lack of broker participation. The market has picked up considerably, so remember the more realtors that see your properties the more activity you will get. Please send me your listings for next caravan before April 23rdat 5:00pm, Caravan is April 25...

The Easter Bunny came and so did some 100 Bellingham (and surrounding) kids. And no, you are not seeing "things". Yours truly was indeed wearing her Bunny Ears (no tail!) along with Sherri. I am very fortunate to belong to our office "C.A.R.E. Group" with all these wonderful women which are (fro...

  Easter Egg Hunt held tomorrow Saturday April 7, 2012     Presented by the C.A.R.E. Group of Realty Executives.   At the Bellingham Public Library.   From 10AM to 12PM.   For children up to 10 years old.   Bring your basket along with an adult!   The Easter Bunny will be there to greet you and b...

Today, I took part of a web-seminar/ interview with one of my new favorite people in the business: Barbara Corcoran. I have been a fan for quite some time now, watching her on the “Today” show (which I only tune-in for her… my other “girl” being Robin Roberts on GMA).  I also catch from time to t...

I was “covering some true real estate” last week while hiking some 5+ miles… I told you I was “covering true real estate”. In any case, during this long excursion I was once again amazed of the things one may find deep in woods. Ever wonder: how could this thing could have possibly got here? Here...

If you think the dream of homeownership is lost; think again! The American dream of homeownership is quickly becoming more and more feasible in 2012. There are many benefits of owning a home. Due to negative press about the real estate market, buyers are skeptical of purchasing with the uncertain...

  Updates on Salt and Pepper. I know. It looks bad but this was all fun and play. My Salt is now having such a great time with her new “sister” Pepper. The “Toggle War” game is now a daily event. They pushed things as far as sleeping side by side. Slow progress but steady. The future looks brigh...