Beverly Ackles - LET THE HUNT BEGIN!

Spring is here and this is one of the most exciting times of the year. For Sale signs are popping up all over and also Pending and Under Contract riders as well.

It is an exciting time for first-time home buyers as well as those who have not purchased a home in over 3 years. Why? Because of the $8,000 tax credit! That's pretty wonderful.

All of us who have listings are excited because our phones are ringing off the hook with potential clients looking for their new dream home, and sellers anxious to relocate.

The economy is slowly, slowly, slowly getting better with more good news around the corner I am sure.

Enjoy your busy Spring -- I sure will!

LET THE HUNT BEGIN!

Oh my goodness! If you read about my previous Blog about vacations, this is a follow-up. I went on the Dave Koz and Friends Cruise from Sunday, November 2 to Sunday, November 9, 2008. This was a sold out major chartered jazz cruise that was absolutely fantastic. This is my 3rd jazz cruise and not my last. As a matter of fact, I signed up for the 2010 cruise.

If you are a jazz cruise addict like I am, you will understand why I signed up for 2010. Go to DaveKozCruise.com and check out the ports of call but most importantly the artists who will be performing. The bonus is that Dave Koz will be teaming up with Wayman Tisdale to put on a cruiise like no other.

What is so fantastic about this cruise is that you get free concerts in the evening and special concerts during the day as well. Gifts from the host are placed in your cabin each night. The artists "roam" the ship and are ready and willing to give you their autograph or a photo opportunity.

This is a once in a lifetime cruise. To get more information, please go to www.davekozcruise.com.

With summer now a passing thought and fall right around the corner, it is time to think about upcoming holidays (not Columbus Day). You guessed it folks, Halloween!

Last year, much to the chagrin of my grown daughter, I decided to pass out my business cards with the candy. I placed a piece of candy (or several pieces, depending upon how soon I wanted to "run" out) in each trick or treaters bag along with one of my business cards. I thought this would be a great way to market myself to not only my farm area (I use my neighborhood as my farm area) but to those people who transport their children from surrounding neighborhoods who probably think our candy is better than in their neighborhood. What a great marketing tool I thought and it's a free way to advertise.

The result you ask? Nothing, nada, ziltch, zero. Not one phone call. But that's okay; I am sure my business card is somewhere in their junk drawer in the kitchen -- ready to be pulled out at a moment's notice. Keep hope alive!

Have you ever been fingerprinted? Well, I don't expect you to answer but it is an interesting experience.

I recently had to be fingerprinted as part of the process to become a licensed Public Adjuster. As I sat in the waiting room anticipating my name being called and what was going to be done to me, I had an opportunity to speculate about the other people waiting for their turn. There was a man sitting to my left who had a form in his hand similar to mine but for the life of me I could not see what was on the paper without him knowing I was trying to be nosy. For some reason, however, he left before his name was called. What was that all about? Was he a criminal and was there at the request of the police but thought now was a good time for a fast getaway? No, that could not be as there were no policmen in sight. Was it then because he did not complete the paperwork properly? I will never know. Then, there was the guy to my right who also had a form in his hand but it was all crumpled up. Why was he there? Was he getting his fingerprints done for a licensed profession as well or was it for something else?

Before my imagination wen wild, my name was called. When I walked into the room, my mind was at ease. The technician had on some nice relaxing music and I didn't have to place my fingers onto some cold, messy, ink pad. Instead, she placed each of my fingers on a scanning machine, much like a copy machine. The light came on and scanned my fingerprints as she rolled each finger onto the machine. It was painless and not messy at all. What a relief!

I have a fantastic vacant lot for sale at a mere $190,000! It has 2.41 acres and ready to be sold. This lot is in a great location, about 400 yards from Route 130 on Pennypacker Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey. Building posibilities could be a bank, a church, warehouse, fast food chain -- use your imagination. The only restriction is that no single family homes, townhomes, or apartments are allowed to be built on this property.

I am looking forward to hearing from anyone who is interested in purchasing this prime piece of real estate so please contact me. You can visit my website to see that this is a featured property at www.homehunterz.com with a photos and additional description information.

I look forward to receiving your offer.