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Bank takes woman’s parrot in foreclosure mistake

March 12th, 2010 · No Comments

After a long career in real estate, I can personally attest to how ineffective and feckless lenders can be in handling their business. But this one takes the cake!
An article in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal described how a contractor hired by Bank of America mistakenly entered the home of a woman who lived near Pittsburgh, [...]

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Tags: Oh, Please · Pets · Real Estate · Real Estate Newspaper Articles · The Economy

Green Ways to Clean

March 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment

Want an eco-friendly way to clean countertops? Use half a lemon to scrub and create a paste from lemon juice and soda.
How about a green disinfectant? One spray bottle filled with three per cent hydrogen peroxide and another filled with distilled white vinegar will do the trick. Spray either one first and wipe, then do [...]

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Tags: Around the House · Environment · Going Green · Pets

Hangin’ with the Big Dogs

December 10th, 2009 · No Comments

A couple of days ago, I was taking exterior photos of an upcoming listing when two dog-walkers passed. I had a laugh – hope you do, too.

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Tags: Community · Oakland Neighborhoods · Pets