Greg has posted this weeks short list of nominees for the Odysseus Medal competition. As usual, it's a brilliant collection of posts from across the RE.net.One of our posts on the Aaron Anglin tragedy, Tragedy Begets Triumph: Why I Love this Community, was nominated. I've never voted for one of my own posts before, nor encouraged anyone else to do so. But this week I'm going to … [Read more...]
Cool Commodes : Terrific Toilets?
Into The Box TV, brought to you by Rachel Natalie Klein -- a New York City Realtor Video Blogger (vlogger) -- has some interesting video clips on New York real estate. The latest is titled, "Cool Commodes".... yep, "high end" toilets are becoming all the rage. Now I love remote controls, but I honestly don't really think I need one for my toilet...For more info on the "Toto Washlet" … [Read more...]
Cramer Comments on Housing; and a NJ Realtor Group Gets Whiny
So a couple of days ago, Jim Cramer is on the Today Show, saying "Don't you dare buy a home now, you'll lose money". Fine, his opinion. He's clearly entitled to an opinion and has never been shy about sharing one. Personally, I think it is silly to make a blanket statement like that -- swiping a wide brush across the country and every possible buying situation -- and proclaiming "you'll lose … [Read more...]
How to Save $94 on Refrigerator Service
You learn something new every day (hopefully...) Ever had a 'fridge that slowly over time gets warmer and warmer? Here's a handy tip that may save you roughly $94 on a service call.... If the freezer is cold, but the refrigerator isn't, you have an air flow problem. The most likely cause is a "blocked damper" -- the little flapper thing that controls the flow of cold air out of the … [Read more...]











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