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Greetings!
Thanksgiving has already come and gone, and Christmas & New Year's are right around the corner!
In keeping with the holiday spirit, this month my feature article provides techie tips to help you save money while shopping. Read on and, if you aren't already, become one of the 72% of consumers who use their mobile device to receive product deals, price alerts, and coupons.
My successful Home Buyers' Workshop series will resume in the spring.
As always, feel free to forward this e-newsletter to friends, colleagues, or family members.
Don't forget to check out my other informational resources on my blog, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and website!
Wishing you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons!
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 5 Free Apps That Will Save You Money This Holiday Season
Price Grabber (for iPhone, iPad, and Android)
Developed by Pricegrabber.com, a leading website for online comparison shopping, these apps allow you to scan barcodes, compare products, read reviews, and create a "favorites list" all from the palm of your hand.
 SnapTell (for iPhone and Android)
The SnapTell app searches for product information using an image of the product, regardless of the photo quality. It returns price information as well as the name of a store nearby with the best deal. The app for Android supports barcode scanning.
ShopSavvy (for iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 7, and BlackBerry)
You can simply scan a product barcode with the ShopSavvy app and you are able to add a product to the ShopSavvy database; share product prices with friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter; and access additional coupons, rebates, and sales through ShopSavvy Deals.
RedLaser (for iPhone and Android)
RedLaser compares product prices using TheFind.com, Google Product Search, eBay, and Half.com and finds stores that carry the item. However, the app offers more than just product comparisons. Book lovers can use it to locate books in their local libraries or online; gamers and electronics afficionados have instant access to product reviews; and people with allergies and special dietary needs can view allergy and nutritional facts about food products. If you can't find the barcode, RedLaser also accepts UPC and EAN codes.
Amazon Mobile (for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry)
The Amazon app gives you access to products on Amazon and other merchants. In addition to accessing existing Amazon account settings, you can also create a visual list of products through Amazon Remembers. The app searches for similar products using the photos on the list.
* Source of statistics: Experian
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LGK NOVEMBER E-REPORTS
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Blueprint for the New American Home
Expanding the Spaces a Family Really Uses,
More Practical Doesn't Have to Mean Smaller
Just as the housing boom stamped a distinctive "McMan-sion" style on neighborhoods, tougher recent years are causing a shift to more practical features in new construction and remod-eling, rather than the aspira-tional.
Rather than formal living and dining rooms, two-story foyers, and second staircases, families are opting for more space for shoes and sports equipment, schoolwork and textbooks, wrapping paper, and scrapbooking supplies - and in some cases, even an elevator shaft for grandparents.
Here are some of the fading features, and the new designs that are replacing them:
THEN: Grand Foyers
NOW: 'Drop Zones'
THEN: Formal Living RoomsNOW: Open Family Rooms
THEN: Second Staircase
NOW: Room for Elevator
THEN: Dad's Office
NOW: 'Lifestyle Center'
THEN: Soaker Tubs
NOW: Steam Showers
THEN: Breakfast Nook
NOW: Outdoor Living Space
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Tapping Into Our Local Talent
I'm continuing with the next featured clip from my ongoing video series dubbed "Tapping Into Our Local Talent" in which I interview local experts.
This month, I'm pleased to introduce you to real estate attorney Kenneth Goldberg of the Law Offices of Kenneth J. Goldberg. Click on the video below to watch his interview.
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Tapping Into Our Local Talent:
Kenneth Goldberg of the Law Offices of Kenneth J. Goldberg
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Ken works primarily with buyers or sellers of houses or condos in residential closings.
- For sellers, Ken tailors the purchase & sales agreement to their particular transaction, handling everything from soup to nuts (even attending closings for them).
- For buyers, he can review the P&S to make sure the buyer is protected (of particular importance in the complicated case of foreclosures). He assists with refinancing if needed.
Ken is accessible, responsive, and in frequent communication with clients - having been known to review offers over the weekend if needed. His office is based on Torrey Street in Brockton, but he'll travel anywhere in MA.
For more information, contact him at 508-588-8300, email him at ken@kglegal.com, or visit him on the web at www.kglegal.com.
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My goal throughout this video project has been to let the public know about available options and to help business experts I trust to grow their businesses.
If you know of someone who could benefit from the knowledge or services of one of the local experts interviewed, please forward the video links to them. The videos are also posted on my blog, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel. Tune in regularly to see our latest episode.
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 Connie White has worked as a full-time Realtor for over 20 years. During her career, she's earned the following certifications: ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert - meaning she's a certified expert in helping homeowners facing short sales).
Connie has been affiliated with RE/MAX (an international organization) since 1990. Her motto is: "Delivering Excellence" - Your South Shore Realtor for Single-Family, Condos, Multi-Family, Oceanfront, Luxury, and Distressed Properties.
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320 Washington Drive
Norwell, Massachusetts 02061
RE/MAX Realty Advisors
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Movie Review:
Pay It Forward
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Thank you, Paul Weber, for the gift of the movie Pay It Forward starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, and Haley Joel Osment. You listened to my life and business philosophy and sent me this deeply moving DVD. Imagine the possibilities if each of us did a favor for three people, who in turn did a favor for three people, and so on.... What an impact we could make! I highly recommend this film - one that I'll view many times over. |
Featured Property
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1000 Pleasant Street, Unit #4, Weymouth, MA
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It used to be Location! Location! Location! Then, it was Price! Price! Price! Here you have both: Location and Price!
1000 Pleasant Street,
Unit #4
Weymouth, MA 02189
$235,000
Virtual Tour
Click here to view additional photos and listing details.
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In the News...
7 Deadly Sins of Overpricing
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"We can always go down, but we can't go up." Have you ever heard or said that? The best way to increase your odds of a successful sale, however, is to price your home at fair market value. Stay away from these seven deadly sins of overpricing: 1. Appraisal Problems 2. No Showings 3. Branding Problems 4. Selling the Competition 5. Stagnation 6. Tougher Negotiations 7. Lost Opportunities Read more on my blog. __________
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Intriguing Quote
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Jim Rohn, Business Philosopher, recommended The Richest Man in Babylon by Clason:
"The millionaire says to a thousand people, 'I read this book and it started me on the road to wealth.' Guess how many go out and get the book? Very few. Isn't that incredible? Why wouldn't everyone get the book? A mystery of life."
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Home Buyer Workshop
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