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How to Nibble on Some Dragon

Driving back from the office today and stopping at my local Copps  Supermarket  on Century Ave in Middleton: just to be healthy, I enter in the produce section door. (Another choice is  entering  in close proximity of the liquor and ice cream section-not as healthy.) This is the first thing I see tucked on a shelf under the nectarines. 

Dragon fruit!  (That one on the left looks like it could start start breathing fire!

I am no wimp when it comes to trying new foods or dining in ethnic restaurants of nearly any type. But I have never seen nor heard of this and I sure thought they were pretty cute.

I quickly found that About.com had a step by step illustrated piece on how to prepare and eat dragon fruit in the section regarding Thai cooking. It is even more intriguing looking on the inside and it goes well in a fruit salad or juicer or in smoothies. It would be quite dramatic for entertaining along with fresh pineapple,  and maybe  a mango and a star fruit-should be a real conversation starter (not that I worry too much about starting conversations!) 

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De Soto, WI recreational cabin property

Weekend Get-Away. Undeniably a great place to escape to.... When you walk in, immediately, you will feel right at home and want to make this welcoming 2-bedroom, spacious retreat home your own special place in the woods. It comes with approximately 13.69 rugged acres of unspoiled wooded land. The land is dotted with mature oaks, hickory trees, and maples that all surround this comfy cabin style weekend get-away.  It is certain to become your own private corner of the world away from the hustle of the city.

Located only minutes from De Soto, Wisconsin and nearby the great Mississippi River that from here you will be able to instantly "Go Fishing!" This area of the Mississippi is known for bass, catfish, walleye, and panfish.

  Are you searching for homes to buy in Viroqua or Vernon County Wisconsin

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About the author:

Mary Strang is the Broker-owner of RE/MAX Hill Country Realty located in Viroqua, WI. Home to Organic farming, a small rural city population of about 4000 and a great place to live! Copyright © 2009 by Mary Strang.  All rights reserved... " De Soto, WI recreational cabin property" the blog post was written by Mary Strang is believed accurate but may not be guaranteed

Motivational Monday by Kristin Johnston, Waukesha County Realtor!

You have choices when it comes to a short sale.

For many a short sale is a last ditch effort to salvage their credit rating.  Since so much hinges on the outcome of a short sale, home owners need to make a wise, and informed decision.

One of these choices is, which Real Estate Broker is going to sell the home, and which Agent are they going to use to represent them.  Is the Agent marketing the home like it is their own?  Does the Agent market the best features of the home?  Are the number of pictures adequate to show these features, and of a high enough quality to attract interest from all potential Buyers?  Does the description peak Buyers interest, or does it leave unanswered questions?  Is the home owner satisfied with the effort and details of the marketing plan? 

These facts should be reviewed before signing a Listing Contract.  This contract should also contain the following contingency. 

Seller may cancel this Agreement prior to the ending date of the listing period without advance notice to the broker, and without payment of a commission or any other consideration, if the property is conveyed to the mortgage insurer or the mortgage holder.  Sale of the property is contingent on written agreement to all sale terms by the mortgage holder and the mortgage insurer (if applicable).
Http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/forms/files/90045.pdf

In many cases the Listing Contract will be valid until the property either sells, or is foreclosed.  It may be very difficult to void a Listing Contract and change Brokers.  You will have to consult an Attorney if you wish to alter, or terminate a Listing Contract without the consent of the Broker.  This is why homeowners facing a short sale must be very careful in choosing a Broker and Agent. 

Make certain everything is in writing.  If you feel a need to have a written marking plan before signing a Listing Contract, you have the right to make it part of the contract.  The contract is an agreement between you and the Listing Broker, it should be a comfortable arrangement for the two of you.

Oconomowoc Wisconsin real estate in Lake country real estate; 30 days of real estate market activity

Delafield Wisconsin Real estate and Waukesha County Real Estate:Delafield Wisconsin real estate activity for the last 30 days

Waukesha County Real estate and Lake Country Real Estate:real estate market activity in the last thirty days

What will the August numbers bring?

Dane County home and condo sales will be down significantly from August of 2009, but not to the extent that they were down in July (sales were down by more than 50% last month). We expect August sales to be lower by 30 to 40 percent.

This will be a small step in the right direction. When home and condo sales begin a clear trend toward year-over-year increases, then we can expect sellers to gain some leverage. Until that time expect more downward pressure on prices.

Dan Miller, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com