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This week's BLOG features some updated real estate market information - a little lesson on "Investing in a Down Economy," a few tips to start the "Green Spring Cleaning" series (learn how to be "eco-conscious" while getting your home neat and tidy for spring), and details on another great home in Wendy's Featured Listing section.
"Real Estate Investing 101 - Investing in a Down Economy"
Video provided by the Today Show
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Today show's Real Estate contributor, Barbara Corcoran, discusses why now is the time to invest in the real estate market to make some "serious cash." Even with foreclosures up 40% from last year, she says that if you're on the "other side of the fence" of a foreclosure, now is a great time to invest. Her advice is to find a good "starter property" and "stick to what you know." Meaning, search for properties in your "own backyard" and neighborhoods/areas you know well.
For more Real Estate information and videos, visit the Today Show website.
Simple Steps to Eco-Friendly Spring Cleanin
gOK, so its not technically spring just yet. But the warm weather that's hitting most of the U.S. over the last few weeks had me itching to clean out the cobwebs, throw open the windows, and wave bye-bye to winter. Here’s how its done:
Reduce: The first step in cleaning is to get rid of all of that stuff that’s just in your way every day. Declutter your house by going from room to room and getting rid of stuff that you no longer need. (It’s just collecting dust anyhow!) Donate it to local charities or have a yard sale to make some extra cash! See list below for places to donate most household items.
Reuse: As you’re cleaning, don’t fill up your trash can with paper towels and single use wipes. Use cloth rags, old dishtowels, or cut up a ratty t-shirt to get your cleaning done with less waste.
Rethink: I’m not sure when we became convinced as a society that we need to spend tons of money on toxic chemicals packaged in wasteful plastic bottles in order to clean our homes. Vinegar and baking soda make a cleaner so powerful it will cut through any grease and grime your kids can throw at it. And lemon juice is a natural disinfectant that will easy clean germs and other gunk from countertops, door handles, and toilet seats. Click here to learn more about making your own green cleaners.
Where to donate all your used "goods"...
Appliances: Most thrift stores, including Goodwill and the Salvation Army accept small appliances for donation. Contact them first if you have something large to drop off or consider listing the item on Freecycle to see if someone in your local area might be interested. Also check with your local women’s shelter or group home.
Books: Contact your local library to find out their policy on donations. Most will accept virtually any book or magazine (within reason, of course.) Other options include children’s museums, women’s shelters, hospitals, or your local thrift store.
Cars: Got an old jalopy clogging up your driveway? Contact area high-schools, colleges, or vo-tech programs to find out if they could use your old car. Advertise the heap in Freecycle to see if anyone in your local area is interested in it for parts. Or look into donating it to a charity programs such as The National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Cars or Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes.
Cell Phones: Donate old cell phones directly to your local women’s shelter, or check out The Wireless Foundation’s Call to Protect Campaign or Verizon Wireless’s HopeLine, where money raised through phone sales are donated to domestic-violence shelters.
Clothes: Click here for a recent post on donating (and fixing, selling, or swapping) old clothes.
Computers: Check with your local schools, libraries, or charity organizations to see if they could use your old computer. If not, contact The National Cristina Foundation, Computer Recycling Center, or The World Computer Exchange to make sure your computer gets in the hands of someone who can use it.
Eyeglasses: Don’t toss your old frames, donate them instead. Check out The Lions Club’s eyeglass recycling program or New Eyes For The Needy, an organization that distributes glasses, sunglasses, and hearing to those who need them.
Furniture: Freecycle your old furniture or contact your local thrift store to see if they will accept it and/or pick it up.
Information provided by The Green Parent
Wendy's Featured Listing -
7821 Fisher Lane - Wilmington, 28412
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
| Single Family Home | |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Bathrooms: | 2 Full |
| Square Feet: | 1,848 |
| Year Built: | 1995 |
| MLS Number: | 430757 |
For more information on this property and other featured listings, email me wendy@seacoastrealty.com or visit my website
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