Susanna's Blog

  Right now with the economic meltdown going on, or not going on, depending on if it's Monday or Friday, I think we all want our individual success to depend on us, not on the economy, not our employer, and certainly not the government!  So here are a few keys to consider:   "You have to be befor...

Improve Your Chances In this season when inventory diminishes and some multiple offers are being taken, it is of great importance that you position yourself to have the best chance to get your offer accepted and make your dream come true. I'm grateful actually that I have written several contract...

P.M. Forni is the cofounder of the Civility Initiative Project at John's Hopkins University. He has written the best-selling book Choosing Civility which offers twenty-five rules of considerate conduct - at home, at work, and in our daily encounters.                                               ...

Motivations From Financial Author and Speaker Dave Ramsey:  Think back to December 2007. Doesn't seem very long ago, does it? Well, now we're finished with 2008. We're all making the new year's resolutions that will last to mid-January-lose 20 pounds, get out of debt or maybe even read a book. St...

  Virginia Tech Hokies are headed to the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida! The game is tomorrow, New Year's Day, against the Cincinnati Bearcats. I think it will be a really good game! We will be celebrating with friends at their home for this exciting event. It is sure to be a fun evening!  As big ...

FLAMINGOS & CHRISTMAS It was great spending Christmas unexpectedly in Orlando with my family and friends! It was a different experience for Christmas, but we truly enjoyed ourselves. The hospitality our friends shared was awesome!                                                              Savin...

It was an exciting time for the little town of Bethlehem where life was usually quiet and predictable. But ever since Caesar Augustus had ordered everyone back to his birthplace to be counted in the census, life had begun to stir!  Housewives cleaned and baked in preparation for the arrival of re...

I just helped out with the local Radford "Meals on Wheels" organization. The experience is a pretty awesome thing. It really doesn't take very long at all. I usually partner up with someone in my office. Today, it was Diane, who is so faithful to the organization. After picking up and organizing ...

My family and I are going to Orlando for Christmas! We received a phone call from friends inviting us! Apparently, some of their family will be unable to make the trip. And they said they thought of us! We are very surprised to say the least. Now, most people would just use the extra room and enj...

  Recently, someone asked me how important curb appeal and home staging is when getting ready to list a property. If you have plans to sell your home, over the next few months is a great time to do so. This important process involves careful and honest evaluation of the interior and exterior. In...