http://juliegem.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:32:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Has your stream of water gotten smaller when taking a that morning shower? Clean the showerhead! Put Lime-Away in a 1 gallon plastic bag. Tie the bag around the showerhead. Leave to soak overnight. Before taking the morning shower, remove the bag and lime-away. The ... http://juliegem.com/2012/01/18/crystal-clear-save-on-water/ Here is a link to my "January Real Estate Update": http://realtytimes.com/158/JulieMarshall 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: "Homeownership Still The American Dream, Fuels Economy"; "Buyers: Making the Right Choice"; "Housing ... http://juliegem.com/2012/01/18/juliegem-newsletter-for-january-2012/ On November 1 in the town of Bristol, WI, there were 39 residential listings. During the month of October there were 2 residential sales-one for $360,000 and another for $264,900. There were 46 residential lots listed and no sales for the month of October. http://juliegem.com/2011/11/08/town-of-bristol-wisconsin-2/ The NOSE knows!! 53% of buyers said strong odors influenced their decision in purchasing a home. Here are some tips for making sure your home has good scents: • Don’t mask smells with candles or potpourri. Buyers look for reason. • Keep ... http://juliegem.com/2011/04/11/crystal-clear/ FREE SOFTWARE! Here is a great home inventory software that is easy to use. You can include all house furnishings, artwork, jewelry-and quickly see how much it would cost to replace. You can create a room-by-room inventory of your home with descriptions, pictures, scanned receipts. Download ... http://juliegem.com/2010/09/16/home-inventory/ Place 3 drops of vanilla on the heated oven door for a fresh smell before a showing. You don't have to bake cookies or have a lot of candles burning for the same effect. http://juliegem.com/2010/03/27/preparing-your-home-for-show/ 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 Is your home décor out of date?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/ 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/ http://juliegem.com/2009/08/11/lot-in-town-of-bristol-wi/