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Comment on At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years, Book 1) by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:26:21 +0000

58 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

Pure escapism at it's best!, February 26, 2001

Dianna Johnston "Compulsive Reader" (Joplin, MO) -

This review is from: At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years, Book 1) (Paperback)

Call me crazy, but I'd LOVE to live in Mitford--a place where nothing happens but your occasional dog-napping, jewel-thievering, and finding strangers in your attic.

Sound boring? Oh, but what a nice, calming change of pace that would be! Jan Karon has written a terrific, wholesome story about a small village in North Carolina where wonderful and sometimes strange things happen. Written through the eyes of the Episcopalian priest, Father Tim shows us a refreshingly old-fashioned life where goodness and kindheartedness prevails. You get to meet many lively and eccentric characters who quickly become your friends and who make life in Mitford such a pleasure and a privilege.

At Home in Mitford is the perfect diversion from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. A calm, relaxing novel full of charm and sassy wit that "celebrates ordinary people leading ordinary lives." Though not for everyone, especially for those who need lots of action in their reading, this novel goes down like a cool glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. Enjoy!

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Comment on Real Estate investing tips from Phil Falcone #1 by addictedtorealestate

addictedtorealestate — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:36:15 +0000

Kool video Great tips

Comment on At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years, Book 1) by Dianna Johnston "Compulsive Reader"

Dianna Johnston "Compulsive Reader" — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:34:36 +0000

56 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

Characters, dialogue, funny predicaments...it's all here., September 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years, Book 1) (Paperback)

I absolutely loved 'At Home in Mitford'. It is probably the best book I have ever read. As a mother of three small children, I rarely get to read anymore. I was surprised by a friend with a gift of this book. When I started reading - I just couldn't hardly put it down. I looked forward to my quiet reading moments with an unquenchable enthusiasm and finished it in record time (finishing a book is alone a record for me)! The characters were so vivid - I felt I knew each one. One negative reviewer criticized the character "Catherine" when the name is actually "Cynthia" (makes me wonder whether THAT interviewer actually read the book) and she is a character so full of life,so quirky, happy, and fun-loving; she reminds me of my incredible mother. Another one of the few negative reviewers said that it was boring. Well, I don't want to give any of the many interwoven plot lines away so I will just say that a lot of real "action" doesn't happen on the show 'Friends', for instance but you watch it for the characters. It is more 'on par' with "Steel Magnolias" than "Hunt for Red October". Another great asset of this book is it's DIALOGUE. I just laughed throughout the entire book. I would LOVE to meet Jan Karon. And finally, this book was an incredible blessing to my Christian walk. To read a 'picture' of caring people SHOWING their love was so uplifting. I pray that it will bring many blessings to many others. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the Mitford series.

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Jennifer N. Germanotta — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:23:47 +0000

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Visiting Mitford is a peaceful retreat!, May 15, 2000

Jennifer N. Germanotta (Philadelphia, PA) -

This review is from: At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years, Book 1) (Paperback)

As a voracious reader, having read hundreds and hundreds of books over the past twenty plus years; I can honestly say the Mitford series has been the best yet! Never has a fictional book touched my heart as these have. As I began reading the series, I found myself making changes in my life brought about by Ms. Karon's writings. Familial relationships, friendships, my faith, and my personal contentment have all been enriched by Father Tim, Barnabas, Dooley, and the residents of Mitford. In her writing, Jan Karon empowers her readers to find peace, happiness, and contentment in their own lives through the lives of her gentle characters.

The series of five books begins with "At Home In Mitford" which introduces the reader to Father Tim, a cherished Episcopalian rector in the town of Mitford. The residents of Mitford will surely come to take up residence in your heart as you read through this heartwarming series of miracles, love, mysteries and everday life which take you into the lives of Mitford's charming, eccentric, and lovable citizens including Father Tim's big black dog, Barnabas, who can be instructed to behave with a mere verse of scripture!

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addictedtorealestate — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:09:32 +0000

Nice video

Comment on Short-Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing: How to Buy “No-Equity” Properties Directly from the Bank — at Huge Discounts by Gale Armel

Gale Armel — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:08:44 +0000

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Great Book from Great People!, July 16, 2008

Gale Armel -

This review is from: Short-Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing: How to Buy "No-Equity" Properties Directly from the Bank -- at Huge Discounts (Paperback)

I love this book and the fact that Dwan and Sharon were so kind to include forms that I could download and uses in my business. More bang for my buck. I have their Short Sale and Wholesale programs and closed my first real estate deal using their system. Simply put, IT WORKS!!! I've seen many other programs and none of them come close to explaining the "how to's" in a step by step manner as they do. I highly recommend their books and programs.

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Comment on Short-Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing: How to Buy “No-Equity” Properties Directly from the Bank — at Huge Discounts by Cindy Y. Auer

Cindy Y. Auer — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:38:09 +0000

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

informative, June 24, 2008

Cindy Y. Auer (Nashville, TN) -

This review is from: Short-Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing: How to Buy "No-Equity" Properties Directly from the Bank -- at Huge Discounts (Paperback)

This book is a must read for anyone in this business or for anyone wanting to get in this lucrative business. With the market the way it is today, the timing of this release couldn't be better. Their book guides you step by step to empower you to make your deals. I would highly recommended this book for both the experienced and especially for all beginners. I wish I could have read it when I first started. It would have saved me a lot of grief and money.

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Comment on Short-Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing: How to Buy “No-Equity” Properties Directly from the Bank — at Huge Discounts by S. Kristofer Voigt

S. Kristofer Voigt — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:42:53 +0000

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Okay for beginners - Mostly fluff for anyone experienced, June 28, 2008

S. Kristofer Voigt (Atlanta GA) -

This review is from: Short-Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing: How to Buy "No-Equity" Properties Directly from the Bank -- at Huge Discounts (Paperback)

The book does a "decent" job discussing the "big picture" of short sales to someone that has little knowledge of the subject. However, someone looking for an investment strategy in short sales with exact steps layed out to follow and duplicate would be disappointed in this read. A lot is left for the reader to figure out on their own. For example, with respect to marketing for potential sellers, the idea of mailing postcards is discussed, which is good, however, there is little instruction/advice on how to put together an effective mailing list or what the postcard should even say. Also, there is little "real life" information regarding the exit strategies of short sales. The book discusses using an "assignment" as an exit strategy, however, most if not all lenders will not approve purchase contracts that have an assignable clause included. Therefore, this exit strategy is not effective. The book briefly discusses "subject to" transactions and fails to mention that when taking title to property "subject to" an existing mortgage staying in place, this is a direct violation of the "due on sale" clause, in which the original lender now has the right to call the loan due in full. In my opinion, this is another example of how the book lacks certain information that a reader should be told.

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Comment on Private Lender – Real Estate Investor Credibility Kit To Attract Private Lenders by raeppli1

raeppli1 — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:35:21 +0000

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Comment on Private Lender – Real Estate Investor Credibility Kit To Attract Private Lenders by 820Jeanne

820Jeanne — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:11:43 +0000

You referred to some more information below. Where is it?
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