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2012
What Ever Happened to Sweat Equity? In my recent post Does Anyone Remember Sweat Equity Part I, my trip down memory lane had me recalling when I bought my first home when I was 19-years old. As mentioned, that was many moons ago. To recap: At that time, some 30 years ago, a buyer looking to get i...
01/10/2012
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How do you spell "T-R-U-S-T"? Did you realize that "YOU" are right in the middle of "TRUST"? Not sure about other folks, but I can't spell TRUST without YOU! The thing with TRUST is that it's a two-way street. I trust YOU. YOU trust me. If either one of the "Yous" aren't in sync . . . there is...
01/06/2012
Credit Suisse Monthly Survey of Real Estate Agent December 2011 survey results As if there are any surprises . . . yawn. To highlight a few of the findings: Sellers lower prices in an attempt to sell before Winter sets in (and that's in some areas . . .) Rising rents pushes some buyers off the fe...
01/06/2012
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What ever happened to sweat equity? Many, and I mean MANY moons ago I bought my first home. I was 19, married and we used my (then) husband's VA benefits. The house WAS NOT in a really great area. It was not in the best condition. It didn't have everything I dreamed of. But the house WAS NOT ...
01/04/2012
Paul Bartnik Portland Jeweler Extraordinaire ~ Bling'ing In the New Year~ Bling'ing in the New Year 2012 It was a pleasure to spend time with Paul Bartnik in his studio in the heart of Downtown Portland the Pearl District . . . and to talk to him about his latest designs. What better way to spend...
01/02/2012
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