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The Family's All Home

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 2:38 pm
We count seven people (plus a baby) at this home.  But all have not made it a priority to straighten up the house before selling. Supposedly the master bedroom.  Leading by example? Why is the toilet tank lid askew?  Oh, there’s no handle, so they have to pull a string to flush. Laundry roo...
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Pantera Rocks!

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 2:26 pm
Rock on!
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Hide & Seek

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 2:24 pm
Animal hides hanging from the curtain rod.  Are they tanning the hides, drying them, or using them as curtains. How ’bout we hide the hides or we’ll seek another house.
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Cobweb Infested Home

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 12:48 pm
Last night’s Hoarders TV show featured a dirty home covered in cobwebs and dust.  This is a taxidermy deer, believe it or not. Another view.  Oh, deer!
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Let's Block the Fireplace

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 12:44 pm
Fireplaces aren’t selling features, according to these sellers.  They chose to cover them up.  Let the buyer use his/her imagination. What fireplace? It’s there somewhere. Out of sight, out of mind.  From a Reading, Pennsylvania home where you’d think a fireplace would be an asset. Hidd...
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Multi-Screen Home Theatre

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 12:32 pm
He wanted to watch the Super Bowl.  She wanted to watch House Hunters.  And Suzie wanted to watch Barney.  Problem solved.
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Rat Cage

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 11:53 am
Rat or hamster cage smack dab in the middle of a Reading, Pennsylvania living room.  Big dog cage too.
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New Real Estate Reality TV Show

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 11:50 am
They’re shooting the pilot now.  Real estate TV show that shows people while their homes are up for sale.  “Our family welcomes you to our home.  Please come visit.” “OK, where should we start?  Let’s remove the fake flowers on the picture, repaint the wall (by the way, what happene...
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Watch Your Step

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 11:30 am
The fourth step’s a doozie.  Careful.  From a Portland, Oregon home.
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Tippecanoe & Tyler Too

Leif S. posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 3:38 pm
Tyler, Texas home in need of home staging.  Check out the bathroom with its many layers of drapes and shower curtains.  In the window:  vertical blinds plus lace curtain plus pink something.  At the tub:  plastic shower curtain plus blue drapes plus floral valance.  Got grout issues?  Use duc...
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Before & After Renovation Story

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 3:20 pm
There’s quite a history about this Phoenix home in recent years.  Let’s start back in 2006 when the Phoenix real estate market home prices were at their peak.  In fact, the peak was in August 2006, the exact same month this home went on the market.  For $425,000!!!  4 beds, 2 baths, 1349 squ...
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Bad Baths & Beyond

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 2:09 pm
Here are six bathrooms in disrepair.  On a positive note, the sellers have already started the demolition. The ol’ fraternity plastic wrap over the toilet bowl prank!
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Frankie Says Relax

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 2:02 pm
Live those dreams.  Scheme those schemes.
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Shangri La

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 1:59 pm
Your own private Shangri La.  Enjoy. Relaxing and serene.  Please submit your full-price offers immediately.
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Guest Bathroom

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 4:39 pm
The photo’s caption reads, “Guest bathroom.”  From a Tempe, Arizona home.  If you see a bottle of lotion and lots of moths flying around, run as fast as you can!
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Power Houses

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 4:36 pm
Get charged up to visit this Peoria, Arizona home. Feel the buzz of this neighborhood. Feel empowered at this Mesa, Arizona home.
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Product Placement

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 4:32 pm
We have several corporate sponsors today for these four homes. Bounty paper towels and Northern toilet tissue. Brawny paper towels. Victoria’s Secret, Froot Loops, & Apple Jacks. And Listerine mouthwash.
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Help Us Support the Fight Against Internet Censorship

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 3:13 am
Imagine not being able to see links to real estate listing photos online.  No more links to or sharing websites or YouTube videos on Facebook.  Here’s what you’d see if Congress enacts the SOPA & PIPA acts on January 24th. Here’s what website BoingBoing.net has to say about the pending l...
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Hoarding Stage 1

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 2:43 pm
Did you see the new episode of Hoarders last night on A&E TV?  It’s titled “Mary/Annie” and it’s a doozie.  Truly disgusting bathroom.  Cockroaches.  Piles of filth.  Sad. Hoarding starts with filling horizontal surfaces with stuff and then more stuff.  And then it spreads to the floo...
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More Ugly Kitchen Cabinets

Leif S. posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 2:31 pm
The good news is that we’re seeing fewer and fewer of these ugly John F. Long builder kitchen cabinets nowadays.
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Junky Bedrooms

Leif S. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 1:23 pm
How ’bout we clean up the room first before selling? The next bedroom’s no better.
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Bad Paint

Leif S. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 1:20 pm
The secret to doing splash paint successfully is to not get any on the windows. Sponged with actual mustard.
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You May Qualify For a Power Chair Or Scooter

Leif S. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 1:18 pm
Another edition of “TV’s On!” You may qualify for a power chair or scooter at little or no cost to you.  Call today! Nam, nam, nam, nam. Julia! Dora! Cute dog!
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Horse Lover

Leif S. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 4:39 pm
It kinda looks like a horse on the front door.  Is this the mane entrance? Just be glad they didn’t show the horse’s rear end for the back door.
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Take the Plunge

Leif S. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 4:35 pm
I’ve never understood why people keep germ-riddled toilet plungers in the bathroom.  Are they used that frequently?  If it’s less than 2 times a week, then move it somewhere else, like a garage or storage room. Let’s examine this Mesa, Arizona bathroom.  The plunger is right next to body s...
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The Rebel

Leif S. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 4:27 pm
Seven mirrors all hung the same way, all behaving.  And then there’s one rebel in the bunch who has to spoil everything.
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Happy Halloween!!

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 3:19 pm
Have a Happy Halloween! Seems kinda sacrilegious, dontcha think?  Mesa, Arizona. Chandler, Arizona home.  Went up for sale in October 2010 as a short sale listing. They didn’t update their photos once Halloween was over.  The house finally went under contract in April 2011.  And since it’...
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Mirrors & Bright Colors

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 3:30 pm
Where else but Muskegon, Michigan would you find acid green and acid yellow paint with mirror tiles?
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Waarom?

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 3:24 pm
The Dutch word for why is waarom.  So waarom did this Dutch home seller include a photo of a teddy bear and a Minnie Mouse doll in his/her listing? Waarom did another Dutch home seller include a photo of plumbing valves?
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Diamond In the Rough

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 3:19 pm
Here’s a Meridian, Mississippi home in need of major renovation.  But it has a really cool vibe to it.  Just needs someone with vision to make it a super home. Back deck.  Offered for only $58,500. Built in 1975.  That’s a trippy chandelier.  Looks like a giant spider.  The overall feel ...
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Absolute Perfection

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2011, 4:37 pm
Would this Houston, Texas seller be willing to include the furniture and furnishings with a full price offer?
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Needs a Few Updates

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2011, 4:33 pm
Muskegon, Michigan home neglected over the past three or four decades. Should the buyer keep the carpet and the wood paneling? It’s cable ready!
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Free Hot Dogs At the Open House

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2011, 4:23 pm
Stop by this Houston, Texas home today and enjoy a hot dog or two.
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Pray America Pray

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2011, 4:18 pm
Cinder block bedroom wall painted black and white in Muskegon, Michigan.
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Ugly Carpet

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 1:55 pm
Hutchinson, Kansas home with ugly carpet.
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Home Remodeling - Before & After

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 1:50 pm
The sellers tried unsuccessfully sell their home as a short sale earlier in 2011 at around $120,000.  It went to foreclosure.  The bank sold it to an investor for $46,000 cash in June 2011. The investor remodeled the home inside and outside and sold it for $150,000 in October 2011. Before Exteri...
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A Peelin' Wallpaper & Happy Skulls

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 8:20 pm
If you’re a pessimist, the wallpaper’s half on.  If you’re an optimist, the wallpaper’s half off.  So is the sales price. Happy skulls!  Smiling at you. Tasty waves in the happy skull room. Redrum in the next bedroom?
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A Throne of Shells

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 8:14 pm
Toilet seat made of sea shells and glitter. From a 1959 Phoenix home I showed to clients today.  The mural is above the toilet! Looks in perfect shape.  Never seen the light of day.
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Sponge Blob Square Paints

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2011, 2:43 pm
Green sponge paint mess.  Dirty carpet.  Is that a mouse hole in the corner? They sponged gold paint over red paint in the next bedroom.
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Not Very Entertaining Entertainment Centers

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2011, 2:39 pm
Let’s look at five homemade entertainment centers and/or media niches. The Laugh In Wall.  Ruth Buzzi is in the upper left opening.  Goldie Hawn in the lower right. The Clam Shell. The Dominator.  Makes the fireplace look puny. The Fireplace Surround.  Just what electronic equipment needs:...
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Gaudy Fireplace

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 2:24 pm
Maybe a tad over done with the fireplace design?
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Is This the Living Room?

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 2:22 pm
Big sectional couch.  Looks like the living room.  Or is it? Nope, it’s the master bedroom, according to both photos’ captions.  Maybe they invite people over to watch them sleep?
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Let's Take a Closer Look At Four Homes

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 2:17 pm
Buyers have an eye for detail, so let’s show them close-up photos of the house. A close-up of a corner.  Houston, Texas. Close-up of grass.  Another Houston home. A close-up of wall trim.  Yet another Houston home. Close-up of a wood floor.  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Houston Is Filled With Life & Culture

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 12:07 am
One of my friends has a high-powered job in Phoenix and is well respected.  He recently had dinner with a rich friend who asked him, “Why are you living in Phoenix?  There’s no life there.  And no culture there.”  He criticized Phoenix as a nothing city.  Nothing interesting. Boring.  Wh...
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Baked Beans!

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2011, 11:54 pm
According to the hoity toity, Houston is full of life and culture.  And fine dining!  They have the best baked beans in the country. Gourmet kitchen too. Can’t wait to move in here! I’ve decided that this de-sided home is what Houston’s all about.  I’ve been a fool for living in Phoen...
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Eight Houston Homes With Incredible Curb Appeal

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2011, 11:46 pm
Remember, Houston, Texas is filled with life and culture.  Please consider moving to Houston and buying one of these eight delightful homes. Ooh, I like this one. This one’s great too. So many wonderful choices. It’s hard to pick just one. I’m so confused. I love them all. That’s it....
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Outdated Home With Ugly Green Carpet

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 3:02 pm
This Phoenix home could use some updating.  Ugly green carpet soiled and worn out over the decades. It was fashionable at one time to have green carpet? Wallpaper border stuck to the kitchen cabinet drawers.  Worn-out flooring.  Bric-a-brac back splash. Wood paneling!  Tres chic. More wood p...
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Take Out the Garbage First

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 2:55 pm
Is it too much to ask to throw out the garbage before taking the real estate promotional photo?
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Horsing Around

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 2:52 pm
Why is there a horse blanket in the master bedroom?
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More Hats On Display

Leif S. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 4:05 pm
Sellers seem to really like displaying hats when selling their homes.  Please make it stop. Phoenix.  Enough is enough.  Notice the liquor bottles next to the bed! Mesa, Arizona.  Only five hats hanging up?  Amateur!  Would Marilyn Monroe approve? Alexandria, Louisiana.  In case you go hun...
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