Article From Houselogic.com By: Douglas Trattner Published: August 28, 2009 When deciding to repair or replace appliances, consider age, repair cost, pricing, energy efficiency, and whether to modify your kitchen to accommodate a new unit. When your refrigerator, dishwasher, or washing machine act out, you may feel torn about whether to call a technician or junk the unit in favor of something new. In times of plenty, it's easy to convince yourself that a product requires replacement when all it really needs is a m... read more

Thanks to all the folks that submitted photos to Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty's Pet Pix Contest! We received more than 500 contest entries, so Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty will donate $500 to Paw’s Place Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Winnabow, NC! We appreciate your participation and your support. Want to do more to help Paw’s Place Animal Rescue? We’ll be accepting donations for Paw’s Place at all of our offices August 2-5, 2010. Needed items include dog food, toys, blankets, towels, and especially ... read more

1. Store your documents online. "Scan, upload, digitize, or e-mail your docs to SlideShare, Posterous, or Google Docs. You'll never have to worry about computer crashes. And try Microsoft OneNote. I don't know how I lived without it for so long," says Stephanie Crawford of Zeiltin InTown in Nashville, Tenn. 2. Minimize Distractions. "Your office space should be dedicated only to things that help make you money or are for the practice of your profession," says M. Colleen Klimczak, certified professional organizer... read more

Real estate professionals share with us their favorite home scents that are sure to please buyers. "I recommend using lemon or citrus scented candles for showings and running a few lemon wedges through the garbage disposal." -Christine Spitale, Sunflower Staging, Highland Mills, N.Y. "Covering up the smell is not the answer. Sometimes it takes a thorough cleaning of carpets, drapes, and upholstery. It also helps to open windows to get air flowing and to clean out the air ducts." -Barbara Linick, ERA Troy, REALTORS... read more

Edward Wood of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty recently earned the professional designation, "Graduate, REALTOR® Institute" (GRI), signifying mastery of an intense training program of classroom instruction. Wood earned the GRI designation by attending a specific, intensive series of a minimum of 90 hours of classroom instruction, covering a variety of subjects including: contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, and risk reduction. He joins other top producers in the residential real esta... read more