Diane Daley's (dal6830) Blog

A new, and very successful,  scheme being used to gain entry into cars.  Tactic -- there is a device that robbers  are using now to clone yoursecurity code when you lock your doors on your car  using yourkey-chain locking device as you are outside the car.The dirtbags sit a distance away and wait...

YOU MUST KNOW #77I knew about the red light on cars,But not the #77It was about 1:00 pm in the afternoon, and a gal was driving to visit afriend when an UNMARKED police car pulled up behind her and put his lightson.She had always been taught to never to pull over for an unmarked car onthe side of...

With school well underway know, I thought this might be appropriate... Ben Franklin once said that nothing is certain but death and taxes, but students know that homework runs a strong third.  "Work" gets most of the attention, but "home" also plays an important role, and may even enhance a stude...

I have to share this... From a Romanian Newspaper       We rarely get a chance to see another country's editorial about the U.S.A.Read this excerpt from a Romanian Newspaper. The article was written by Mr. Cornel Nistorescu and published under the title 'C'ntarea Americii, meaning 'Ode To America...

Tips for Handling Telemarketers  Three Little Words That Work!!  (1)The three little words are: 'Hold On, Please...'  Saying this, while putting down your phone and walking off (instead of hanging-up immediately) would make each telemarketing call so much more time-consuming that boiler room sale...

I love moose and this captrue from Dale Baker is just priceless... I have no choice but to share it... The poor fellow must have been hot this past week... Heres Looking at You Kid Speechless Sunday         Have a good one Dale in New Hampshire   Localism information by Baker Home Energy Audit an...

6. Failure to make the pets disappear. While pets are a loving member of the seller's family, for the buyers their presence, food and boxes are generally a turn-off.  Every trace of their presence should be removed so, once again, the buyers are not distracted from the prime objective - viewing t...

Mistakes Continue.... 4. Failure to use neutral colors when painting both inside and outside. While the seller's favorite colors may be the exact complement to their living style, the shades and hues may be a complete distraction and turn-off to the buyers.  Their favorite wall paper may not be o...

2. Failure to de-clutter your entire home. Clutter, both inside and outside, makes it extremely hard for the buyers to visualize moving in.  The disorganization will directly affect the buyer's ability to focus on the house and they will most likely overlook its key selling features.  In addition...

In real estate, beauty is in "the eye of the buyer" and many consumers fail to recognize that fact.  They continue to make of the same basic mistakes -  Do you know any sellers guilty of any of these potential deal breakers? 1. Failure to thoroughly deep clean your home - especially the kitchen a...