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May
22

Foraging for Lamb's QuarterIt takes less than ten steps out my back door to find ten kinds of wild food; dozens are within the boundaries of the farm, and I love foraging for free food you can't buy at a supermarket.

One of the earliest treats, and one of my favorites, is Lamb's Quarters (Chenopodium album). I usually find it along the edge of the creek bed in dappled sun, or down my long driveway. The leaves are distinct, due to the white, powdery coating on the center of the young leaves.

To gather Lamb's Quarters, I cut them off at the stem about 6" from the ground and strip off the leaves. I find them from mid-spring, through early fall. Because it's considered an invasive weed, there's no danger to its sustainability.

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May
21

If I had a buck for every time a prospective seller told me what they "needed to get" for their house, as if it were a value carved in stone, I could takes us out to dinner.

Now, I know that sounds harsh so let me say: I want you to get what you need out of your house. I want you to get what you need with a cherry on top. It's an investment into which you've poured your sweat, love, and wallet over the years. And, after all, you're paying me a percentage of the sales price when I sell it for you; the more money you make, the more money I make. I want you to get what you need and be happy because then you'll tell all your friends what a great real estate broker I am, and they'll list their houses with me, too. While lowering your listing price may bring a buyer faster, if I think we can legitimately get more fo...

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May
19

"Every licensee shall disclose in writing, on the Notice of Agency form promulgated by the Commission, whether the licensee represents the seller, the buyer or both. The disclosure shall be made prior to any person signing any contract for representation by a licensee or a contract for the sale or purchase of real estate." The State of West Virginia, Code ยง30-40-26(d)"

According to West Virginia law, the Notice of Agency form has to be signed by all parties before any other kind of contract can be signed. But a lot can go against your end of the deal before a contract is signed if you don't know who's working for you or, for that matter, whe...

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