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Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

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When You Can Only See a Property Once

If you’re searching for a new home within a tight time frame or searching for an out-of-town property, you may not have time to make multiple visits. In fact, you might only get a chance to view a property once before deciding whether or not to make an offer. In ...

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Pricing Psychology and Selling your Home

Have you ever seen a product at a store and thought, “Whoa. That price is outrageously high. It’s just not worth it!” Conversely, you might have also reacted to another product with, “That’s awfully cheap. The quality must not be good.”Welcome to the psychology of pricing! According to research, people tend ...

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You Say You Want a Revolution?

...Well, you know  We all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well, you know We all want to change the world In November of 1968 John Lennon’s words became an anthem for political protesters against the Vietnam war. In the late 1990’s, Steve Jobs reminded us that “the people who ...

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It’s Still Memorial Day…

I know it's June 1, but for many, everyday is Memorial Day... I grew up in a Military family, and was fortunate to live most of my grade school years just outside of Washington D.C. and in West Germany. My school yards and playgrounds were on Air Force, Army or Navy ...

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Bookmarks….

Graduation. It's happening in a kindergarten, high school or college near you any moment now. Children, youth and adults of all ages are bookmarking segments of their lives with a ceremony. A ceremony that marks a rite of passage leading us from the familiar to the unfamiliar. A final gathering to remember what was, ...

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Why you MUST HAVE a Loan Pre-Qualification to go Home Shopping!

Rarely a week goes by that we don't upset someone by asking them if they have spoken to a lender about a home loan or if they can provide a bank letter for a cash offer on a property. Potential home buyers get irritated for a couple of reasons. Primarily, they have usually looked ...

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