Below is a running list of articles and news bites, many related to real estate and a handful covering other topics. Browse over the titles and excerpts below or sort by the categories at right.
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2006 Concerts in the Park Photos - The 2006 Concerts in the Park series, co-sponsored by Dettmer & Associates, is off to a great start. We've been out with our camera clicking away and would like to share those photos with you (as hosted by Flickr).
Real and Personal Property - Generally speaking, real property is that which is immovable by law, unlike personal property such as your computer or automobile.
Filing your Annual Tax Return - The IRS wants you to know they have many programs in place just for you.
Can Decorating Be Spiritual? - I remember thinking, something wonderful is going on here. I love this thing I call my work!
Eye on the Market (Aug. 2006) - With the median price of a home being $783,400., as of September 2005, and the current median sales price in Brisbane being $895,000., there has actually been an increase of almost 9% in market value.
Our Broker... Our Service - Linda has combined her passion and commitment to real estate with a love of interior decorating and not only is the Broker for Dettmer & Associates, she runs the decorating company, Dances with Furniture in conjunction with her real estate company.
Everyone Needs a Home - Abraham Maslow, noted psychologist, created a hierarchy of human needs based on a five stage model. The very first rung of his illustration calls for Biological and Physiological needs being met that are basic to life - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sleep, etc.
The Laws of Attraction, Success and Motivation - Visualize success with passion when using all of your senses, you will be ready to claim your success as it comes to your door. And most certainly, it will. The laws of attraction are not choosy about who can attract what.
Our Changing Real Estate Market - In our changing housing market many real estate brokers, especially the big franchise companies are realizing they now need to personalize their presence and give the consumer much more in the way of service than just their good name in order to entice sellers to list with them.
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Brisbane: Small Town neighboring the Big City - Brisbane is a throwback to the days of small towns and close communities with one major difference: the big city is just around the bend. Article by Megan Lynch and published in the Examiner (10 June 2006)
Pre-Sale Preparation - Preparing your home for sale is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that you will get top dollar. Here are some general ideas, without giving away all my secrets to successful selling!