Carol Harris, Realtor, ABR, e-PRO

Okay, I know I have a lot to learn, but what is the listing router? I have tried to figure it out but I guess I have had too much going on and I am missing something cause I cannot figure it out. I have added listings, linked listings and I still don't get it. LOL I guess I am having a blonde day. How about somebody comment back to me and let me know how it works... it would be much appreciated. I entered a listing the other night and I thought that would get me somewhere but it did not. HELP!!! Don't forget to check out my Brickhouse Landing Subdivision Info....

	CAROL HARRIS Realtor, ABR, e-PRO
Carol Harris 4609 Courthouse Road,, Prince George, VA 23875 direct: 804-722-0412 cell: 804-731-4113 fax: 804-541-7258 equinerealtor@msn.com carolanneharris.com

Check out this link to the county. It has all the requirements for horse owners and keepers. This could really be helpful if you are planning to move to the area with horses, or if you plan to buy horses in the future. Horses are a fun hobby. If you ask us current owners we could tell you that it is more of a disease than a hobby. I think you are born with this disease, you don't aquire it you just have it. I hope this is helpful to someone out there. I have had many questions from prosepctive clients about the requirements for keeping horses in Prince George and so here they are. Enjoy

Be sure to check out all of my horse pictures linked here... I have lots... I have the disease. Check out my Real Estate Website too...

	CAROL HARRIS Realtor, ABR, e-PRO
Carol Harris 4609 Courthouse Road,, Prince George, VA 23875 direct: 804-722-0412 cell: 804-731-4113 fax: 804-541-7258 equinerealtor@msn.com carolanneharris.com

Hermes Alpacas

Wendy and Dan Hermes -- 12410 Bailey Bridge RD. --Midlothian VA -- 804-304-2839 or email me at wendy@hermesalpacas.com

I have a friend that breeds alpacas and harvest the fiber. It is the coolest thing. If you have never been to an Alpaca Farm you should really take the time and visit one. Hermes Alpacas is located in Midlothian VA, and is one of the nicest I have visited. The Alpacas are so friendly, yet shy when meeting new people. If you're worried about being "spit" on, don't! These Alpacas have been so "hand raised" and friendly that they normally do not spit on anyone. It is amazing to me how the animals are sheared on site and the fiber is processed at a processing facility and everything is ALL natural.. No chemicals, no dyes, no processes. If you have ever had anything woven from alpaca fiber you will know how warm it is. It is internationally know for it's warmth and durability. The softness of it is beyond belief (like angora). So Give Wendy Hermes a call and go to visit her farm, Hermes Alpacas, you will be glad you did. Ask your Tax advisor about the benefits of starting your own alpaca Farm.

The fiber is just gorgeous.

Call Carol Harris for all your Real Estate Needs in the Richmond and Tri-Cities Areas in Virginia.

I know the economy is not doing great right now, but here in my home town of Prince George County in Virginia, things could be a lot worse. We have so many exciting things going on it is like a light at the end of the tunnel. With the expansion of Fort Lee we have growth that not many other areas are seeing. Yes, we have our share of foreclosures but not as many as some areas. It is still a Buyer's market, but at least we have some buyers. We also have families moving here as a result of Philip Morris closing down Cabarrus Facility in Concord, North Carolina. This will bring approximately 150 of their employees to the Richmond area. We have the Rolls Royce Plant coming along and supposed to be fully operational by October 2010 (if I remember correctly)and employing more than 500 in the end according to the article I read in the newspaper. Most of these people that will be coming are in higher salary categories so we are looking forward to higher sales figures for the years of 2009 and 2010 in my opinion. What all this means is that even in a slumping economy our newest subdivision, Brickhouse Landing, should do well. We currently have 6 house plans all with at least 2000 square feet, attached 2 car garages, ALL BRICK, and with a Standard Features List you just won't believe, and if you don't like one of our plans bring your own and we will be happy to price it out for you. With over 75 lotsof one acre or more to choose from, open or wooded, hardwood trees or pine trees, we have something for everyone. Abundant wild life also exists in this area and adds a feeling of rural bliss. I am looking forward to Spring this year, with new growth in Real Estate and the new green growth of Mother Earth, I don't know how life could be more positive. In these times of economic recession, we only need look for the golden linings. They are here..... we just have to look for them.

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	CAROL HARRIS Realtor, ABR, e-PRO
Carol Harris 4609 Courthouse Road,, Prince George, VA 23875 direct: 804-722-0412 cell: 804-731-4113 fax: 804-541-7258 equinerealtor@msn.com carolanneharris.com

As I prepare to go to the barn to feed my furry four-legged friends, I am chilled with the thought of yet another dreary day. It is gray, bleak and absolutely freezing outside with a chance of freezing rain and then snow, and I am not looking forward to leaving the warmth of my den which is complete with a warm fire. Living sort of between the cold north and the warm south I often wonder how people that really live in cold climates tolerate it. I don't want to go out or work or anything when it gets this cold. I guess it is because I am not used to it. We normally have very mild winters but there are years like this one where we have extreme temperatures for long periods. I know, it really isn't a long time at all. I am talking days, not weeks or months. I guess we are just soft here. We are not used to long periods of freezing temperatures, or snow or ice for that matter. Everything seems to just about stop when we get this frigid weather. My friend Julie said it correctly "everytime the newscasters call for snow, everyone runs to the grocery store and buys everything in site leaving nothing but empty shelves." She is right. We all go into "hibernation" when the weather attacks us. I don't mind cold weather, just not this cold. But, having horses and other outside animals I have no choice but to go out and feed, clean the barn and thaw frozen water troughs not once but several times during the day. Horse Blankets go on in the evening and off in the mornng as well. My barn is fairly closed but the cold arctic air can blow through if it comes from the northeast. I know this is the coldest wind we get so you ask why it can blow through? Well, we don't get a cold NEer more than once or twice a year, but we get cold west winds daily during the winter. But have no fear, the blankets protect the horses just fine from this frigid air and they are much appreciative for the extra warmth. Some of the horses don't ever get cold blanketed or not, but they get their blanket at night just like everyone else. The dogs and cats often seek the warmth of the garage with its little heater run just for their comfort. It stays about in there so not too warm but warm enough. Well, share your cold tales with me ... I would love to hear how some of you Northerners are laughing at me with my wimpy little cold self. You would probably be here in shirt sleeves and nothing else. I hope you enjoy yourselves in the wonderful winter weather. I promise, as soon as I get the hang of all this blogging I will start blogging about something important.