Susan Mangigian, Chester County Realtor

I think the word intolerance gets a bad rap.   It's is defined as an unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect contrary opinions or beliefs, persons of different races or backgrounds, etc.  There are other definitions, but this is the one I want to write about today.  I like to think I have...

The day after my birthday.  55 years old and 1 day.  Holy cow.  I have so much to be thankful for and so many folks to thank. First and foremost, my two girls Leann Murphy and Liz Facenda, who every year, make sure that my birthday is as big a deal as possible.  When it comes to my birthday, I am...

The world got less bright on Monday morning when a dear man, loved by many, closed his eyes for the last time.  Many of us, I guess most of the internet community that we all share as a result of friendships formed here on Active Rain, were unaware that Russell Lewis was not well.  He's that kind...

Yes.  It's my birthday.  How self serving can a post be?  I'm ridiculous about my birthday.  The year sometimes bothers me but the actual day.... I have a blast.  I'm blessed with friends who call, text, take me out to eat.  It's always a ton of fun.  I celebrate for the entire month of September...

It's been a very sad week for the world.  I don't usually cry when celebrities pass on, although I do feel sad if the world loses one of my favorites.  The world lost a bright light this week, and to a suicide, which makes the loss so much sadder, and I did indeed cry.  With each news story, each...

I love Hershey's Mill, the premiere over 55 community located in East Goshen Township.  The landscaping and entrances are lovely, it's a gated community, and there are homes in every size and price range. While there is usually a large group of homes to choose from, currently there are only 7 act...

In case there was any doubt about the men in my life, here's a photo of one of my favorite little men, enjoying August in Chester County, PA.   I'm a summer woman and in my humble opinion, this summer is going by WAY TOO FAST.   Just as soon as the signs for the Goshen County Fair go up in July,...

In many townships in our area, in order for a seller to convey their home at settlement, they must provide the title company with a Use and Occupany Permit, or as some townships refer to it, a Certificate of Resale.     Each township's inspection is a little different but for the most part, safet...

I was tagged on Facebook today by none other than one of my all-time favorites, Tanya Nouwens, a RE/MAX agent in Montreal.  For the next 3 days we are posting 3 things that we are grateful for.  Tanya's list was 1. Her front porch where she enjoys coffee in the morning, expressing her inner Klamp...

July is the birthday month of my two babies.  Well, babies would be stretching the truth, just a bit.  They are currently 18 and 25.  We had a blast at our annual family vacation, where tradition is that I take each boy out for breakfast in Ocean City.  Max likes Bob's on the boardwalk.  Mike lik...