http://juliegem.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:00:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter. This month's issue includes topics such as: "The Offer: There's More to It Than Just The Price"; "Taxpayers Seeking Homebuyer Tax Credits, Refunds Must File Paper"; "Buyers: Why Green ... http://juliegem.com/2010/03/03/juliegem-march-newsletter/ http://juliegem.com/2010/01/11/super-bowl-pretzels/ If you would like to receive a newsletter from Lowe's and a 10% off for supplies at Lowe's, send me an email with your name, address, and email address. http://juliegem.com/2010/01/02/lowes-10-off-coupon/ Did you know? At the end of December, there were 31 residential homes listed, 2 expired listings, and 1 home sold for $179,900. If you would like more details, please contact me at juliegem at charter.net. http://juliegem.com/2010/01/02/town-of-bristol-wisconsin/ Before putting your home up for sale, it pays to take a good look around. Is your home décor out of date? Will it appeal to prospective buyers, or send them running out the door? Barbara Ballinger, architecture coach and columnist for the Style, Staged and Sold blog, says that while ... http://juliegem.com/2009/10/09/home-design-turnoffs/ * Add salt to water softener. Check smoke/fire/CO alarms. * Check all sindows for dryness and weathering along sills and framing. clean and apply varnish or paint to cracking areas. * Clean and inspect furnace. Change air ... http://juliegem.com/2009/09/18/fall-winter-preparations-for-sun-prairie-homes/ JulieGem Tip- Wash tomatoes, remove core out(optional). Place in gallon freezer bag. Freeze. To use, remove the number needed for your cooking, run under cold water-The skin will fall off! Put into your hotdish and cook. http://juliegem.com/2009/09/18/tomato-surplus/ In the Town of Bristol, Sun Prairie had 3 sales of residential houses in the month of August. The average days on market was 52. For September, the Town of Bristol, Sun Prairie has 39 active listings with 127 average days on the market. This information came ... http://juliegem.com/2009/09/12/hows-the-real-estate-market/ http://juliegem.com/2009/08/11/lot-in-town-of-bristol-wi/ In this challenging real estate market, curb appeal is particularly important for a home seller. Here are some tips for hiring a landscaper who will do a good job at a reasonable price. Review a portfolio. A neighbor's recommendation is a good starting point, ... http://juliegem.com/2009/08/10/good-landscaping-attracts-buyers/