Truman State University.... A Solid Choice!

More College Bang For Your Buck!

As your kids start thinking about colleges, you might want to consider one of the best values around, with Truman State University, located in Kirksville, Missouri.  This university is a great value and easy on the pocketbook, relative to today's standards, of course!  This is a great school with great programs and athletics!  Add this one to your list!  Click on the link above to take you to an great article and other links to introduce you to Truman State University!  (Look for Truman at #30 on the list!) Attending Truman was one of the wisest decisions I have made in my life!

TBT- 1987, My First Home!

TBT takes me back to my first home.  Purchased in 1987 for $49,000, this lovely 900sf 2BR 1 BA home with a detached 2 car garage on a 30ft wide, 125 ft. deep lot, in Riverdale, IL.  It is a 1952 post-Korean War bungalow, typical in many of the Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs.  Lathe and plaster walls, real brick, gravity heat (big old octopus arms in the basement with a huge chamber, NO air conditioning.  First project was to build a bar in the basement, followed by the deck off the back, then creating sliders from the kitchen to the deck.  I loved this house!  One of the favorite things here was to decorate and entertain for Christmas.  I have included a few different shots of the exterior at the holidays and the first "village" I did in the basement, which stayed up all year, but was added to, each year.  Many of you were in this home, jam packed, on occasion, as I remember over 110 people in the house for one party!!  It was after that one I decided to have multiple parties, focusing on different groups.  One never forgets their first home purchase.  I lived here for 9-1/2 years.  I sold this home for $69,000, just couldn't crack that $70,000 mark!! haha

Amazon Seasonal Positions Available!

Anyone looking for employment should look to Amazon in Ruskin and Lakeland.  See the information on the photo to tell you when and where!  Also see the website to get a jump on seasonal employment.  You never know.... it could lead to full time employment!

NEW LISTING! Nettlow Lane, Wimauma, FL $209,900!

This home has it all! NO DEED RESTRICTIONS and over an acre lot! Bring your boat and your toys! This 1657sf 3 bedroom 2 bath POOL home is situated in a cul-de-sac, has its own electronic gate entry, and plenty of room! Upon entering the front door, you are greeted with the renovated and updated floor plan. Gone is that boxy, ranch feel, but now is open to the living room, dining room, kitchen and screened lanai and pool area. The open kitchen has quartz counter tops, center island and plenty of cabinetry with draw pullouts and a lazy susan. The owner's retreat has been updated and expanded to include a 9x9 walk in closet, walk-in shower and updated fixtures. It also opens up to a semi-private lanai and the screened pool. The secondary bath has been updated as well and includes a jetted tub. The expansive yard is over an acre and a quarter, has a utility shed and can accommodate a boat, RV and other items you wish. The utility room, located off the garage is air conditioned and includes more storage for items you wish to keep out of the Florida heat! Home has vinyl EE windows, new AC in 2013, new solar heat for the pool in 2013, zero energy water heater, using heat from the AC unit to heat water, and much more! You will truly be impressed with this home and is move-in ready!