Brainerd, MN

By this time we are now well in to the workings of the trillion dollar & still adding spending stimulus package, others beside myself should be questioning what is going on. The majority of the funds are for future use which does not even qualify it to be a called a stimulus package (call a porker a porker and be done with it). It should be called what it is - STUPID.

WE should be learning the lessons that history has already given us about using government spending to stimulate the economy and thus create jobs. President Franklin D Roosevelt, during the Great Depression, gave it a try with his New Deal programs. They never drove unemployment down lower that 20 percent and the rate of unemployment actually climbed during the second phase. World War 2 is the stimulus that actually started America's economic resurgence.

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A few short months ago our then soon to be President assured the American citizens that this was a time of hope and later his advisors were reported stating "this will go from being a crisis to a disaster, if it ( the trillion$ package) is not passed". What changed in a few short months? Will the scare tactics continue to work? Probably. We like sheep are easily led astray.

Kathleen Lordbock

REALTOR/Staging Specialist

Licensed in Minnesota

Keller Williams Brainerd Lakes

Top Brainerd Agent

Enlist in the Lord's Army: Mark your calendar for February 22 at Heritage Assemblies of God Baxter, MN. The Battle will begin at 8:00 AM to Noon. Men across the Brainerd Lakes area are called to enlist in the Lord's Army to fight for their purity at The Battle. The Battle is the first of a four stage strategy for sexual purity for men and teens called Every Man's Battle for Purity. Is the battle just for those with sexual problems or addictions? NO! It is for every man because every man experiences attacks on his sexual purity. We need one another is the Lord's Army to win the war for Purity.

For more information or to register call 218-829-3209 or visit the website at www.heritageagchurch.org

Coming this Spring: One Night that Could Change Forever by Allison Lordbock for the women warriors.

Hey everybody, my new blog featuring virtual tours of homes for sale in the Brainerd Lakes Area is here:

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Thanks for looking!

Statistics say that the best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks? Experience has shown that this is true. These studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net upon the sale. It is so very important to price your property at a competitive market value at the signing of your listing contract.

Our present market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell.

An Overpriced Home:

• Minimizes offers
• Lowers agents' response
• Limits qualified buyers
• Lowers showings
• Lowers prospects
• Limits financing
• Wastes advertising dollars
• Nets less for the seller

When you are ready to list, contact me for honest advice on how to get top dollar for your home! A home that shows well and is priced to sell – will sell!

The big question is: Do you want to sell or stay??

Is the market price less than what you owe ? We need to have an honest conversation on Short Sales and other options. Do not walk away - there is hope there is help!

Kathleen Lordbock

REALTOR/Short Sale & Staging Specialist

Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes

218-831-8001

resaledesign@gmail.com

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