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Midtown Shopping Center – Auburn’s Convenient Shopping & Real Estate HubIf you’re exploring life in Auburn and Opelika, the Midtown Shopping Center area — anchored by the Shoppes at Midtown retail corridor — is one of those everyday places people love having nearby. With convenient shops, restaurants, professional services, and easy access to major roads, this area plays a big role in the daily rhythm of Auburn living. Auburn Ventures  Everyday Convenience at the Shoppes at MidtownThe Shoppes at Midtown sit right on the main thoroughfare of Glenn Avenue/Frederick Road between Auburn and Opelika, offering prime visibility and quick access for residents. This retail hub blends convenient services with shopping and dining — everything from local spots to well-known retailers — all within a... 12/14/2025

Free Virtual 50+ Employment ExposExpos are designed to meet the needs of all age 50+ jobseekers and age-friendly employers. No matter what your background or experience, you are welcome to join. Each Expo starts at 10:00 am with two workshops created to help the age 50+ jobseeker. Area employers present information about their job openings in the afternoon. Jobseekers will have the unique opportunity to engage with employers and ask questions using the Zoom chat feature, making the experience interactive and engaging. Employers: If you have at least three job openings to fill, thirty minutes of your time can introduce you to smart, accomplished professional employees.  You may register for more than one Expo at a time. Registration is open and complimentary for all the expos.  Jobseeker... 12/14/2025

End of the Year Homer Alaska"End of the Road... As Far As You Can Go Without a Passport" Tom BodettBayRealtyAlaska.com #AlaskaRealEstate #BayRealtyAlaska #HomerAlaskaRealEstateBay Realty Serving Our Community Since 1974!When You Need Results Bay Realty WorksBay Realty Offers You the Knowledge You Need to Sell, Rent or Buy Property on the Kenai Peninsula. Information is Power and We Give You the Power to make the Right Decision for YOU!Our area offers Beautiful Homes, Recreational Cabins, View properties, Private Remote Property, Beach, Waterfront Properties, Islands, Waterfalls, Bluff Homes, Bluff Land, River Property, Small Acreage, Large Acreage, Commercial Land and Business Opportunity. We Have Property Management with a Longstanding Reputation for Good Service to Landowners and Tena... 12/14/2025

Marina del Rey Weekly Market Update December 1st - 7th, 2025 6 Northstar RECENTLY SOLD Northstar Street | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 874 sq. ft. | $1,690,000 Marina Strand RECENTLY SOLD Via Dolce | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1627 sq. ft. | $1,188,000 Villa San Cipriano NEWLY LISTED La Villa Marina | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1660 sq. ft. | $1,195,000 Villa San Remo NEWLY LISTED Fiji Way | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1582 sq. ft. | $1,399,000 Villa Spezia BACK ON THE MARKET La Villa Marina | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1932 sq. ft. | $1,449,000 Villa Velletri RECENTLY SOLD Glencoe Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1544 sq. ft. | $1,199,000 Via Marina Tahiti NEWLY LISTED La Villa Marina | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1660 sq. ft. | $1,195,000 Fiji Way | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1582 sq. ft. | $1,399,000 BA... 12/14/2025

Every agent eventually hits that moment where the grind starts grinding you.That’s when it’s time for a reset — not a vacation, not a day off, but a genuine realignment of your energy, your habits, and your purpose. And, with the holidays coming up, now might be a great time to begin planning your reset!   In real estate, we’re taught to keep moving — new clients, new listings, new deadlines, new fires to put out before lunch. We find ourselves moving at warp speed. We’re wired for the hustle, and it works… until it doesn’t. Every agent eventually hits that moment where the grind starts grinding you.That’s when it’s time for a reset — not a vacation, not a day off, but a genuine realignment of your energy, your habits, and your purpose. And, with the holidays coming up, now might be a g... 12/14/2025

Brentwood Weekly Market Update December 1st - 7th, 2025 Brentwood View RECENTLY SOLD Dorothy Street | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1954 sq. ft. | $1,480,000 Gorham Regency RECENTLY SOLD Gorham Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1641 sq. ft. | $1,025,000 Las Montanas RECENTLY SOLD Montana Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 998 sq. ft. | $735,000 The Brentwood RECENTLY SOLD San Vicente Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2101 sq. ft. | $2,498,000 12/14/2025

Long Beach Weekly Market Update December 1st - 7th, 2025 838 Pine RECENTLY SOLD Pine Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 770 sq. ft. | $430,000 Cedar Gardens RECENTLY SOLD Cedar | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 599 sq. ft. | $279,900 Clair Del RECENTLY SOLD Clair Del | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 586 sq. ft. | $298,000 Clark Avenue Villas RECENTLY SOLD Clark Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1310 sq. ft. | $598,000 Country Club Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Country Club Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1120 sq. ft. | $625,000 Marina Pacifica NEWLY LISTED Marina Pacifica | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 787 sq. ft. | $699,000 RECENTLY SOLD Marina Pacifica Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1852 sq. ft. | $975,000 Mystic Cove RECENTLY SOLD Euclid Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 843 sq. ft. | $485,000 Sea Gate Village RECENT... 12/13/2025

McCormick Ranch in Sunny Scottsdale Arizona is where you want to live! Check in daily for Homes For Sale In Scottsdale on and near McCormick Ranch. Always up to date!A former horse ranch and is said to be the first multiple builder property owners association in America starting the late 1970s. It is still where People Want To Live! Do you like living among bike paths, lakes, golf courses and resort hotels? Here are the latest McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale Arizona homes for sale and UPDATED DAILY! McCormick Ranch was the first multi builder Property Owners Association in the United States in the 1970s and yet is STILL THE PLACE TO BE! Views of local landmark Camelback Mountain are prominent from McCormick Ranch one of the best places to live in Scottsdale Arizona. It is where YOU WANT T... 12/13/2025

Hancock Park Weekly Market Update December 1st - 7th, 2025 Maplewood Regency NEWLY LISTED Maplewood Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1200 sq. ft. | $665,000 12/13/2025

Culver City Weekly Market Update December 1st - 7th, 2025 French Quarter NEWLY LISTED Sumner Way | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 772 sq. ft. | $479,000 Lakeside Village RECENTLY SOLD Summertime Lane | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 730 sq. ft. | $409,000 12/13/2025

Sherman Oaks Weekly Market Update December 1st - 7th, 2025 14600 Dickens St BACK ON THE MARKET Dickens Street | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1731 sq. ft. | $829,000 Chateau Oaks RECENTLY SOLD Benefit Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1072 sq. ft. | $469,000 Coldwater Creek RECENTLY SOLD Coldwater Canyon Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 865 sq. ft. | $549,999 Consulate RECENTLY SOLD Hesby Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 606 sq. ft. | $435,000 Dickens Street Townhomes RECENTLY SOLD Dickens Street | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1631 sq. ft. | $889,000 Kester Estates NEWLY LISTED Kester | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1493 sq. ft. | $599,000 Paradise Castle NEWLY LISTED Mammoth Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1499 sq. ft. | $799,000 Regency NEWLY LISTED Benefit Street | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1803 sq. ft.... 12/13/2025

  the median list price for Chandler, AZ is $584,950 with the market action index hovering around 38. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 38. Inventory has held steady at or around 654 The market remains in a relative stasis in terms of sales to inventory. Prices have not been moving higher for several weeks. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up persistently, prices are likely to resume an upward climb. The market is hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.   Check out this link from our local Realtors + MLS, below for the newest homes to come on the market.                     ... 12/13/2025

Are Foreclosure Auctions Still Worth It in Florida?A Real Investor’s Perspective After 3,500+ DealsForeclosure auctions used to feel like the cheat code of real estate investing. Show up with a cashier’s check, bid confidently, and walk away with a property way below market value. For years, that story was true. Investors built entire portfolios off courthouse steps and online auctions.But Florida in today’s market is very different.After more than 3,500 transactions, multiple market cycles, and personally diving deep into foreclosure auctions with my team, I can tell you this honestly: foreclosure auctions have changed. And not always in a good way.That does not mean auctions are dead. It does mean they are misunderstood, oversold, and far riskier than most people realize. Especially f... 12/13/2025

Got to share a twelve Days of Christmas post. Good post by Charles today, and worthy of our daily Re-Blog.BillGILBERT ARIZONA HOMES FOR SALE, Bill Salvatore, AZVHV / HelpingArizona Heroes, New-Construction Advantage, Realtor, sell my house, 2026Market, Chandler  A Partridge in a Pear Tree   Buyers: Research neighborhood amenities before falling in love with a house. Sellers: Fresh greenery at the entry sets a welcoming holiday tone. Investors: Cash flow is king—always run the numbers first. Seniors: Single-level living makes daily life easier and safer. Why Choose Charles Stallions? Since 1995, with Charles's experience and certifications, including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Buyer Specialist (CBS), and Certified Senior Specialist (CSS), Charles Stallions has help... 12/13/2025

 This Sunday’s All About Real Estate radio show is dedicated to the memory of Mike Pallen.Mike was someone who mattered deeply to me. He believed in people, in kindness, and in the quiet power of giving. He lived the very values behind the You Get By Giving philosophy, founded by Floyd Wickman and rooted in a positive attitude, selfless giving, and courage.   One of the greatest honors was receiving the award above from Floyd.Floyd WickmanWhat made it even more meaningful was that it was a complete and total surprise. The night before the award, Lee and I had dinner with Mike, never suspecting what the next day would bring.Mike PallenWhen it was announced, I was in total disbelief.  I walked up to the stage and took the microphone to accept the award. Instead of saying Thank you, I said... 12/13/2025

What’s the Value of My Del Mar Home? Del Mar Home Sales for November 2025 Del Mar is a small beach town and one of the more expensive communities in North San Diego County. According to the MLS the highest priced San Diego County property sold publicly was an oceanfront estate in Del Mar (sold last month for $49,999,999). It’s important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information on local housing market conditions in Del Mar so they can make educated decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. The information in this report is from the MLS (the data are believed to be accurate at the time this report was written, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private/non-MLS sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar – Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 11 homes sold in Del Mar in November, d... 12/13/2025

AR Zoom meeting this past Tuesday I missed as I was in Houston. I hated missing because they had a round-table discussion that touched on all sorts of topics and those attending had a fun hour! For homework, their assignment was two-fold. First, to use an AI platform and ask it to do a comedy roast about us and two, to ask for a photo of us in our environment. I just had to give it a try!First, I went to ChatGPT and used the prompt "Do a Comedy Central roast on me, Dorie Dillard, of Austin Texas"Here is the unedited roast of me:Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the roast of Dorie Dillard of Austin, Texas —a woman who knows more about Canyon Creek home values than Zillow, more about community than City Hall, and more about grandkid schedules than Google Calendar.Dorie is a Coldwell Banker... 12/13/2025

On December 8, 2025, Realtor.com reported that in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California median list price of a home was $1,085,000 in November of 2025, lower 4.0% from November of 2024.Houses stayed 58 days in the market in November of 2025 higher 5 days from 53 days from November of 2024 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California.Active homes listed in the market rose 13.3% in November of 2025, from homes listed in November of 2024 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California.The new listing declined 1.7% in November of 2025, from new homes listed in  of 2024, in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California, according to Realtor on November 8, 2025.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California real estate trends for November o... 12/13/2025

I have been quietly researching the whole PEMF phenomenon. What does this stand for you, you ask? Well, let's get into the fascinating topic of Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields.In a nutshell, these 4 components must be carefully arranged in a balanced manner. When introduced into the body, an optimum wellness-promoting effect can be experienced. We are constantly exposed to electromagnetic signals that are not beneficial for our overall wellness. These factors can include computer systems, cell phones, WIFI, Bluetooth, microwaves, power lines, and so much more. There is a term called 'electrosmog', which is the unhealthy exposure to the above-mentioned frequencies.Just as our bodies can be signaled to perform new and different functions by stimulation with nutrients, they can also be sign... 12/13/2025

Last January (2025) I went to a national franchise craft store and purchased paints, brushes and canvases to do some personal painting. Another craft store was going out of business; I then purchased many skeins of embroidery thread to complete my collection as I enjoy doing counted cross stitch. Now almost 12 months later, no paintings have been created and a few counted cross stitch projects have been completed or are a work in progress.In November of this year, I reflected on my inability in making time for me.  Probably because I have been in sales for over five (5) decades and always lived by ‘time is of the essence.”  Calls, texts and emails have always been answered immediately or withing 12-24 hours.  Any requests from those communications again are answered promptly.This reflec... 12/13/2025