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By Patty Clark, Helping Families Move with Care
(Morningside Homes, LLC 720-231-5200)
  Builders of new homes offer or are required to warrant their work for a specified period.  Municipal inspections are generally required during different stages to "ensure the life, health, safety, and welfare of the public" but even if something is missed, the ultimate responsibility for building to code belongs to the builder, even if the municipal inspector misses something. There are four basic stages of residential construction including: The foundation stage begins with excavation, footings, foundation walls or slab, waterproofing, backfill, compaction and underground rough plumbing and electricity.  Municipal inspections are done prior to pouring the foundation while items are visible. The framing stage includes the wood or steel framing, exterior walls and roof sheathing, exter...
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By William Collins, Property and Asset Management
(ERA Queen City Realty)
Introducing Your Dream Home: A Sun-Drenched Condo with Park Views in a Pre-War-Like Building in Highly Desirable Weequahic Section of Newark, close to New York City.Welcome to the pinnacle of contemporary living in the highly sought-after Weequahic section of Newark. Step into a beautifully maintained, sun-drenched two-bedroom condo at 9 Pomona Avenue that offers breathtaking Weequahic park views, all within the charm and character of a pre-war-like building just like New York City condos for sale. This extraordinary residence is a testament to refined elegance and provides an unparalleled living experience.As you enter, you'll be immediately struck by the abundance of natural light that bathes every corner of this meticulously maintained condo. The sun-drenched spaces create an atmosph...
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By Malendaz Coleman, FLAT FEE MLS LISTING SERVICES - LIST LOW AS $69.00
(FLAT MLS LISTING SERVICES )
Preparing for an "internet apocalypse" or a widespread disruption of the internet can be challenging, as it heavily depends on the nature and scale of the disruption. However, here are some general steps you can take to prepare for a potential loss of internet connectivity: Stock up on essential supplies: Ensure you have an ample supply of food, water, medications, and other necessities that can sustain you during an extended period without internet access. Consider the needs of your household and plan accordingly. Communication alternatives: Identify alternative communication methods that do not rely on the Internet. This may include two-way radios, landline phones, or even old-fashioned methods like hand-delivered messages. Establish communication plans with your loved ones in case of...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
If you are looking for a secluded property with access to hundreds of acres of forest, a home, a second cabin, a building project, a chicken coop and a campsite perfect for renting out, 3005 McMannamy Draw in Kalispell Montana might be for you!The MLS listing reads: Have you been dreaming of a private, peaceful and rustic home with potential for a family enclave, room for a garden and projects that are just waiting for you? If yes, this property might be the one! The main home has two bedrooms and two baths plus an additional room that could be used as a third bedroom with sitting area or private office suite. There is also a 40'x60' pole barn, and a dray cabin that is a work in progress. In addition, the property includes a project building, which may be finished or removed. Finally th...
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By Kelly Willey, Florida Keys Luxury Sales, Marathon, Key Colony
(Coco Plum Real Estate, Kelly Willey, FLORIDA KEYS)
Things to do In Key West Florida Everyone one that visits Ket West does the Duvall Crawl but Key West has so many water sports to offer. Take a look and book directly online. e offer pontoon baot rentals, jet ski rentals. parasailing and much more. If you are looking for things to do in Key West you have some to the right page.Key West Pontoon Boat Rentals Keys West Rum Runner Key West ParasailingKey West Jet Ski Rentals
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By MaryKay Shumway, Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert
(The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948))
Door County Home and Cottages for Sale:  12724 Highway 42, Ellison Bay/Gills Rock WI 54210Walk to the WaterfrontI'm going to start this post with the comment that we rarely have homes this old come on market in northern Door County.  So many of our historic homes from early days have been torn down to make way for bigger, newer homes.  It seems as though every few years I'm lucky enough to get inventory like this for Door County home buyers.  This one is truly a gem!The main house at 12724 Highway 42 has all of the charm you'd expect from a home built in 1900 (yes, that 123 years ago!) with hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, a lovely wood burning fireplace and so much more.  The front porch just invites you to sit and watch the seasons go by.  There are four bedrooms and two baths.Over...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Don’t just buy real estate, develop a lifestyle plan.Life happens fast but you can take control of your own destiny with a well thought out plan. Take the ease out of buying and selling your home with the Real Estate and Lifestyle Planning guide.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my San Marcos Home? San Marcos Home Sales for May 2023 The San Marcos real estate market continues to evolve. This report does not include private sales, mobile homes or multi-family housing (the information is taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate at the time this report was published, but not guaranteed). It’s essential for buyers and sellers to have current information about local market conditions in order to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about San Marcos homes for sale. READ MORE: San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential CommunitySan Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San MarcosLake San Marcos – Resort and Residential Community in San Marcos, CA 64 homes sold in May 2023 in San Marcos’ 2 zip codes (92069 and 92078)...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, which is a great excuse to grill up some mouth-watering corn on the cob. Smothered with butter and a light dusting of fresh ground pepper and kosher salt, eating corn on the cob is like enjoying a party in one's mouth. It's easy to barbecue corn on the grill-simply pull down the leaves and cut off the corn silk, then push the leaves back on to cook it on the grill. It seems to take about 15-20 minutes on the grill at our house.  Preparation can be done the same way, then placed in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel. It takes 5-7 minutes per cob in our microwave. Using oven mitts, squeeze the base of the cob to push the cooked corn free of the leaves, then butter, season and enjoy. Be sure to check your own grill and microwave to adjust ...
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By Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Bristow, VA
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Waterfront Condo in Belmont Bay OverviewMapsPhotosNeighborhoodMarket Stats $500,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,826 sqftYear Built: 2004MLS #: VAPW2052714 Location 440 Belmont Bay Drive203Woodbridge, VA 22191USA Chris Ann Cleland Long & Foster Real Estate(703) 402-0037chrisann@chrisanncleland.comhttp://www.UncompromisingValues.com      Listed by: Long & Foster Real Estate Our recent listings Waterfront Condo in Belmont Bay | $500,000 | Woodbridge, VAActive Adult Condo in Haymarket | $419,000 | Haymarket, VA Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By Craig Daniels, Technology Instructor/Project Consultant
(Tech Training for You!)
In last week's ActiveRain zoom, we showed a couple different case studies to illustrate how using a spreadsheet could be a very useful tool. I have recorded one of the case studies, "Shopping for a Laptop" so that you can playback the tutorial when you have a little time to watch. The video tutorial is 20 minutes long.In this video tutorial, we look at some very useful Excel essentials. After we fill in the item description and price, then we look at how to add the sales tax. This requires using a formula. Don't worry, it's very easy once you see how. In formulas, we can add/subtract/multiply and divide to get results.In the case of sales tax, we'll create a formula to multiply the price times the sales tax rate.Once you have the formula created, you can quickly replicate it to the othe...
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By Phil Parisi, Specializing in Florida's Treasure Coast
(Sea Flag Homes)
$91,000 - Large Vacant Lot in Cambridge of Hobe SoundCleared Vacant Land, 50 Wide by 100ft Deep with Concrete Pad, Electric and Sewer. Lot Can Accommodate a 28ft Wide by 60ft Deep Modular or Mobile Home and It Would Leave Room for a Carport and Shed. HOA Includes Cable, Community Pool, and Active Club House. The Seller has a Recent Survey. Sea Flag Homes Real EstatePhillip A. Parisi, REALTOR®, GRI, CRS, PSA, e-PROwww.JensenBeachHomeSearch.com | 772-215-8661 | Contact Us
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By Phil Parisi, Specializing in Florida's Treasure Coast
(Sea Flag Homes)
$554,900 - Brand New 4/3/2 Beautiful CBS HomeJaw Dropping! Check Out This Brand New 4/3/2 CBS Home. Features: 10-Foot-High Ceilings, Open Kitchen with Quartz Countertop and Wood Cabinets, Master Room with Individual Walking Closet, The Master Bathroom Has a Jacuzzi Tub, Two Sinks, And an Enclosed Toilet. Laundry Room With Its Cabinets and Sink and Quartz Countertop, This House Has a Nice Back Yard with A Porch Patio, New Appliances, Modern Fans in Each Room with Its Control, Impact Windows and Door 8 Feet High, Foam Insulation and Crown Molding in The Celling and Around. Don't Miss the Opportunity to Have the House of Your Dreams. Sea Flag Homes Real EstatePhillip A. Parisi, REALTOR®, GRI, CRS, PSA, e-PROwww.JensenBeachHomeSearch.com | 772-215-8661 | Contact Us
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On June 7, 2023, Realtor.com reported that in Montrose, California median list price was $950,000 in May of 2023 dropped from $887,000 in April of 2023, and fell 13.0% from $1,074,499 in May of 2022. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $1,000,000 in May of 2023, down 2.0% from May of 2022 in Montrose, California.Houses stayed 38.00 days in the market in May of 2023 higher from 36.00 days in April of 2023, but dropped from 45.00 days in May of 2022 in Montrose, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $697.00 in May of 2023 gained from $651.00 in April of 2023, and jumped 13.0% from $609.00 in May of 2022 in Montrose, California.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest homes and a condos real estate market tre...
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By MaryKay Shumway, Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert
(The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948))
Do you know what's going on behind the scenes in real estate today?  Only one of my clients has brought up the topic of this class action suit to me over the past few months, even though we, as REALTORS, are watching this very, very intently.  Buzz does an EXCEPTIONAL job of explaining the lawsuit and how it will change things, as well as how we moved away from the practice of being solely Seller agents.  The graphics do an excellent job of explaining how this will ultimately hurt Buyers (especially first-time home buyers) and even Sellers.  We are hoping common sense prevails, but this is a great read.  I am also an Accredited Buyer Representative under the National Association of REALTORS, so if you want to discuss this matter and other facets of the Door County, Wisconsin real estate...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Planning your real estate future? I help my clients plan for their real estate future. Ask me for a copy of my Real Estate and Lifestyle Planning Guide.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
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By Amy Steele Realtor SRS CNE NHS MRP LUXE epro, Principal, Amy Steele Estates Group LLC
(JPAR Real Estate)
Granbury June 2023 Market ReportGranbury TX is the Best Historic Small Town in America and that certainly is true if you have ever made it here to visit! Such a quaint historic downtown square, so historic that parts of 1883 were filmed here in the streets and buildings! This is quintessential small town Texas, while still having all of the amenities you need. We are close to Fort Worth, only a 35 minute drive if you need the bright lights of a larger city. If you have any questions about purchasing a home here, our Group's Realtors are here to help!
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By Amy Steele Realtor SRS CNE NHS MRP LUXE epro, Principal, Amy Steele Estates Group LLC
(JPAR Real Estate)
North Richland Hills market report June 2023Here is the June 2023 market report for the city of North Richland Hills, also known as NRH TX. If you have any questions about interpreting the data or have any questions about your home, our team is ready to assist with your real estate goals. Our desire is to put your and your goals first, helping you to make smart decisions with your greatest asset! 
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