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The Sponge

Sponges are funny things. They come in all manner of shapes, sizes and colours. They’re very amenable, ready to serve whenever needed and never complain.
Carol DormanJanuary 19, 2006

U.S. Homeowners Oppose Proposal To Replace Home Mortgage Interest Rates Deduction With 15% Tax Credit

Only six percent of homeowners said they favored the proposal. The remaining nine percent said they were undecided.In addition to replacing the home mortgage interest deduction – an important component of the U.S.
Monte HelmeJanuary 19, 2006

Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Property in Florida

Moving to the "Sunshine State" is a dream for many retirees, families and singles. With tropical weather in most parts of this giant peninsula, and miles of beaches, it's easy to daydream about a home with orange and palm trees,...
Bob LipplyJanuary 18, 2006

Selling Your Home on Your Own?

If you have Tampa Bay Florida real estate, Pinellas County real estate or Clearwater property and are looking to put your home up for sale, you have a thousand questions that you need to ask yourself.
Bob LipplyJanuary 18, 2006

Buying a Home versus Renting a Home in Tampa Bay Florida

Renting a home is not uncommon as it is clear that some people cannot afford to buy their own home. The natural assumption is that it works out cheaper to buy a home over a long period of time.
Bob LipplyJanuary 18, 2006

Tampa Bay Real Estate Bubble Burst? Unlikely

With property prices seemingly on the rise and rising quickly in Tampa, there is a lot of talk about a real estate bubble in the US and dire predictions that the so-called bubble could burst, leading to a lack of confidence on the part of investors...
Bob LipplyJanuary 18, 2006

How To Get Homework Done

Why do teachers give out homework when all it does for many children and their families is cause stress? Does your child's homework cause you both stress every time it must be done?
John EdmondJanuary 13, 2006

Teacher - Learn How To Write The Best Resume You Can

It should come as no surprise that there is a currently a shortage of teachers in the United States. This unfortunate trend has been seen for well over a decade.
Laura AdamsJanuary 12, 2006

Make New Year Resolutions for "Family Traditions".

My Grandma Tauali'i didn't know how to read or write when she came to this country...which was fine with me, 'cause she knew how to do everything else perfect!!!She was the best cook, never using recipes, but could taste a dish and...
Dee EppersonJanuary 11, 2006

How to Avoid the Post-Holiday Financial Blues

Are you financially prepared for the HolidayShopping Season?Will you be making your purchases with cash orcredit?Do you have a planned amount of money you will bespending on gifts?If you owe $5,000 of more on your credit card orknow someone who...
Joan PeterkinDecember 26, 2005