MARY IACOVELLI

I woke up June 29th like any other day in 2009. Kids, Food, Cleaning house, whatever came I went with it. That after noon I received a phone call from my current Broker in Charge saying I would not be getting my paycheck and a lame excuse when I asked why. I decided at that moment that I was going to work for myself! I was tired of being jerked around by bosses!!

June 30 th in the wee hours of the morning, I wrote my resignation letter. I couldn't sleep anyway so why wait! As soon as I awoke after falling asleep, I sent the letter off by e-mail...WHEWWW!

What a great feeling of stress being relieved! I arranged to pick up all my things that my broker had removed from my sales center while I was out on sick leave. Yes I had just had surgery and been out with a doctors note for two weeks. While I was out on sick leave all my personal belongings had been removed and put somewhere that I was not made aware of.

After hours of 'discussing' my license, the items that I had of theirs and my items; I was finally able to head to Columbia SC to change over my license (we started this meeting at 8:30 am BTW). I got to Columbia by 3 pm which is a 2 hour drive. By 5pm I had my new license that said Mary Iacovelli Realty, LLC Broker In Charge! WOW! I did it! Spur of the moment as is most of my life but I did it! No turning back now.....

WOW! A friend sent me this e-mail below. KFC is giving away GRILLED chicken on April 27th, 2009. I couldn't even read this without saying 'FRIED' to begin with! That's all I think of when I think of KFC. I LOVE their Original Recipe Fried Chicken just so you know ;-)

What a great deal that we can get some free food during this economy! Our local Chick-fil-A gives away breakfast items the week of their anniversary (which was in March here). Moe's gives free kids meals with an adult purchase on Tuesdays for sure, maybe more days that I'm not aware of. All of this is in the Upstate of SC where I live but if you know of FREE food in your area, comment on my post and let's see what all is out there!! Zaxby's also has deals on their food but I don't have the flyer in front of me AND Quaker Steak & Lube is giving 6 Jumbo Wings for $.35 on April 20, 2009!! Their flyer said it is in celebration of their 35th Anniversary.

I get things like the Wings, KFC and others by e-mail but alot of these are just by going by and looking at their signs like Chick-Fil-A. Thanks for letting me know what you find!!!! Mary

My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping channels.

She asked, 'What's on TV?'
I said, 'Dust.'
And then the fight started...


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My wife and I are watching "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" while we were in
bed I turned to her and said,
"Do you want to have sex?"
"No," she answered.
I then said, "Is that your final answer?"
She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying, "Yes."
So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend."
And then the fight started....


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Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, grabbed the
dog, and slipped quietly into the garage. I hooked up the boat up to the
truck, and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour. The wind was
blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and
discovered that the weather would be bad all day

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I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed. I
cuddled up to my wife's back, now with a different anticipation, and
whispered, "The weather out there is terrible."

My loving wife of 10 years replied, "Can you believe my stupid husband is
out fishing in that?"
And that's how the fight started...


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I rear-ended a car this morning. So, there we were alongside the road and
slowly the other driver got out of his car. You know how sometimes you just
get soooo stressed and little things just seem funny? Yeah, well I couldn't
believe it.... He was a DWARF!!!
He stormed over to my car, looked up at me, and shouted, "I AM NOT HAPPY!!!"

So, I looked down at him and said, "Well, then which one are you?"
And then the fight started.....


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My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She
said, 'I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds.'
I bought her a scale.
And then the fight started...


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When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace
expensive...
so, I took her to a gas station.
And then the fight started...


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After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social
Security The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license to
verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at
home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home
and come back later.

The woman said, 'Unbutton your shirt'. So I opened my shirt revealing my
curly silver hair. She said, 'That silver hair on your chest is proof enough
for me' and she processed my Social Security application

When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social
Security office.

She said, 'You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten
disability, too.'
And then the fight started...


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My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept
staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby
table.

My wife asked, 'Do you know her?'
'Yes,' I sighed, 'She's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking
right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been
sober since.'

'My God!' says my wife, 'who would think a person could go on celebrating
that long?'
And then the fight started...

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I took my wife to a restaurant.

The waiter, for some reason, took my order first.
"I'll have the strip steak, medium rare, please."
He said, "Aren't you worried about the mad cow?""
Nah, she can order for herself."
And then the fight started...


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A woman is standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror.
She is not happy with what she sees and says to her husband, 'I feel
horrible; I look old, fat and ugly.
I really need you to pay me a compliment.'
The husband replies, 'Your eyesight's damn near perfect.'
And then the fight started.....

"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude toward us." LIVE YOUR DREAMS, GET PAST YOUR FEARS...T.E.A.M...
"TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE!" THE POWER OF POSITIVE ATTITUDE...NEVER GIVE UP..TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS!REFUSE TO ACCEPT DEFEAT.HUG YOUR FAMILY DAILY...
Age does not matter, the decisions about your life do!
Life is too short,
Forgive quickly,
Love truly,
Laugh uncontrollably,
Never regret anything that made you smile.
XXOO, Enjoy the labors of my e-mail friends

Living in The Upstate of SC is AWESOME!! But We have to discuss the Great, the Good and the Ugly! This is One of the Uglies! In 2006 the state rallied for Tax Reform which the Realtors of SC disapproved of but the general population voted into effect. Why did the general public vote it in you say? Well they were not aware of the effects of this reform in my opinion. The public was told all the Good Things about the tax reform (better parks, lower taxes, etc) and almost nothing about the Ugly Things this would do (inequities, increased taxes when you sell, etc)!! Below is information from the SC Realtors Association about a the new Study showing some of the effects. It's unfortunate that this passed in the first place now lets work together to get it reversed and back in line with what WORKS for our state! Find out ALL the facts before making a decision,VOTE, & TALK to your Politicians!!! THANKS!!!!!

Study reveals inequities in South Carolina's property tax system

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 23, 2009) - A research study conducted by Professor Tim Allen, Ph.D., Director of the Carter Real Estate Center at the College of Charleston, concludes there is considerable inequity in South Carolina's property tax system. Changes made to South Carolina tax laws in 2006, particularly Point of Sale Assessments, create different tax rates for property owners.

Under the South Carolina Real Property Valuation Reform Act, the taxable value of property that does not transfer ownership is limited to an increase of 15 percent over five years. However, when a property does transfer owners, the taxable value is then based on the value of the property at the time of sale (commonly referred to as Point of Sale Assessment).

Point of Sale Assessment results in different tax rates for properties of the same value. When properties of similar value are taxed at different effective tax rates, the property tax system is classified as "inequitable." The inequity can influence decisions to enter into real estate transactions, and affect supply and demand conditions in the real estate market.

The results of the study showed:

• Under the current property tax system in South Carolina, property owners face different property tax burdens relative to their properties' values. Thus, the system is "inequitable."
  
  
• Point of Sale Assessment exacerbates the inequity in the state's tax system. When property values are rising, the taxable value of the property may increase without limit.
  
  
• Values increasing: Point of Sale Assessment leads to the "Lock-In Effect" and decreases demand for property. The owner is reluctant to relocate to a property of the same value because the move will trigger an unlimited reassessment on the new property.
  
  
• Values decreasing: Point of Sale Assessment leads to the "Motivator Effect" and increases the supply of property. The owner is encouraged to relocate to a property of the same value because the tax liability of the new property will be lower.
  
  
• Extending the 15 percent limit on increases in assessed to properties involved in assessable transfers of interest will improve the equity of the state's tax system.

For more information on this study and property tax inequities in South Carolina, visit www.getrealsc.com.

http://www.getrealsc.com/

Entire Study - An Analysis of the Impacts of Point of Sale (PDF)

Conclusion - Point of Sale Analysis (PDF)

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South Carolina REALTORS® is the largest professional trade association in the state, serving as the voice of real estate for more than 19,000 members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a professional in real estate who subscribes to a strict code of ethics as a member of SCR and the National Association of REALTORS®.

Easiest delicious chocolates you'll ever make!

1 package butterscotch chips - a name brand seems to make it taste better than store brand
1 package chocolate chips- semi-sweet
1 can of spanish peanuts

In heavy saucepan or double boiler mix and melt both package of chips at one time. Stir constantly and don't let it scorch, as they melt quickly. As mixture gets smooth, pour in the spanish peanuts. Have wax paper on trays ready and drop spoonfuls of mixture onto wax paper, each one being the size of a turtle chocolate you would buy at the store, or larger if you like. Chill in refridgerator until firm. These are melt in your mouth good and my family gobbles them up. They can't sit out too long at a party, as they will start to melt if left at room temp for really long periods of time.