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I am 38 years old and happily married with two children. I have been employed in Consumer Finance and Real Estate fields for over 15 years. I also work as a 911 dispatcher.

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Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Should police have to submit to routine drug and alcohol testing?: 5 of 55
I have been around law enforcement all of my life. My father was a police officer when I was born. My husband was with the Sheriff's Department when I met him. I have a huge respect for anyone that puts on that uniform and badge on. My respect is based on how these people are suppose to act. They are suppose to be honorable, ... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Five things you should know before buying a house: 15 of 144
Here are 5 things that you should know before buying a house. This is quite possibly one of the largest investment that you will ever make. A little homework can help you avoid buying a home that you are not happy with.Tip # 1Find out the history of the house you are interested in. By history I am referring to several differe... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonials: Humorous stories from of job loss and unemployment: 8 of 71
This is an example of having a boss that just thinks she knows everything. Whenever I hear someone is having difficult times at work because of a boss like the one that I had, I share this story with them.I was working for a mid sized Consumer Finance Company. I had been employed there for almost two years. I had been in the ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable country love songs: 3 of 19
There have been many different types of love songs written. Of all of them the ones performed by country music artist really stand out the most. They can make you reach deep down inside yourself and pull out emotions that you never knew existed. Some have happy endings and others do not. Some you may have an idea of what the ... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Top five mistakes first-time home buyers make: 11 of 56
First time home buyers often make mistakes that prove to be costly. As a Real Estate Agent I spent a lot of time with first time home buyers, and here are the top five mistakes that I noticed.Mistake # 1Not hiring a Buyers Agent - A Buyers Agent is an Agent that will represent only the Buyer. Why is that important to first ti... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Home buying: Understanding offers and counteroffers: 1 of 5
Once you find a home that you want to buy you enter a bargaining campaign with the owners. Understanding how offers and counteroffers work will give you a leg up. Almost no one makes a full price offer on a home. Most people look for reasons to offer less than the seller is asking. The seller of course should have been ready ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Mineral makeup: Sheer Cover vs. Bare Minerals: 1 of 5
I was instantly attracted to the concept of Mineral Based makeup after viewing a late night info-mercial by Bare Minerals. Even still it took me several months to actually try the product. My skin is very dry and I suffer from allergic eczema. There are periods of time that parts of my face become dry and scaly looking. This ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is illegal immigration good for America: 8 of 38
Every person deserves the chance to live the "American Dream". That said I also understand that the immigration process is costly and exasperating to say the least. There has to be an acceptable alternative. Either the U.S. Government needs to simplify the immigration process or they need to create a process that would allow ... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) How to make an effective emergency phone call: 1 of 4
The 911 Emergency Response System is a vital part of public safety. Everyone should know the basics for making an effective 911 call. However many 911 centers find themselves over loaded on a daily basis because many people do not understand this process. Many people do not realize that cell phones will still dial 911 even if... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate What is the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate agent?: 5 of 18
What's the difference between a Real Estate Broker and a Real Estate Agent? As far as the services that they provide to you, there is very little difference. You will find a difference in the educational background and the responsibilities they each assume. For more details, read on.An Agent or Salesperson is licensed by the ... More..