Susan 's Blog

This may be a touchy subject for some, but regardless of how you feel about the war in Iraq, the following pictures will have to at least make you think and maybe even make you smile.  The first cracked me up - one of the most popular TV shows in Iraq is Pimp My Ride.  And their new found freedom...

Today I spent several hours at my seller client's home.  She is a single woman and before I took the listing, I had made several recommendations to spiff up the place.  She seemed a little overwhelmed, but agreed it needed done.  I had noticed the shutters on the front of the home were in direr n...

OK, so tropical storm Bertha is far away in the Atlantic.... Of course, the experts have no idea where it is headed and we can only hope that it stays away from the US.  With oil at $146 a barrel and rising, one can only imagine the effect a hurricane heading through the gulf and disrupting the o...

Meet Milo, my finicky cat.  Milo the cat will only drink water right out of the faucet or he must witness me changing it in his bowl.  He will sit on the counter near the sink and stare until I turn on the water - but it has to just like it is in the picture, real slow, but not dripping.  He wil...

There is a new tax credit for First time home buyers in the Mortgage bailout bill that is now in Congress. First time home buyers (married, filing joint) would receive a 10% tax credit up to $8000 on their purchase.  There is a max of $4000 for singles.  However, you would be required to pay the ...

With the 4th of July just around the corner, see if you can answer these two questions..... 1.) 3 US Presidents died on the 4th of July.  Which one of the following was NOT one of them? Thomas Jefferson Woodrow Wilson John Adams James Monroe     2.) One US President was born on the 4th of July.  ...

Just a little nostalgia.... I ran across these great quotes from my favorite President, Ronald Reagan.  For many, they will bring back fond memories and leave a smile on your face. I hope you're all Republicans." -speaking to surgeons as he entered the operating room following a 1981 assassinatio...

There is a huge internet campaign going on right now sponsored by MoveAmericaForward.org and Michelle Maulkin.  The goal is to send the largest amount of care packages to our troops in Irag and Afghanistan EVER!  You can pick a package starting at $15.99.  Anyone interested can go to http://www.t...

These are some challenging and uncertain times we face.  We should all keep in mind that it is really a Blessing in disguise.  Facing uncertainty can be a good thing, as it forces us to step out of our comfort zone and finds ways to be creative and resourceful.  Many things around us are changing...

Good news for investors of foreclosed properties!  The Federal Housing Authority has temporarily waived it's "anti-flipping" rules and will now insure mortgages on properties that have been owned by the current seller for less than 90 days. The idea, according to the FHA Commisioner, is to help g...