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Jean Boggio

Belmont, Maine

Author, teacher, nurse, gardner, renovator, public speaker

Interests: gardening, pets, entertaining, cooking, movies, writing, books, france, publishing, renovating, north carolina, speaking to groups

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After gnashing my teeth after everytime I receive a report that another potential buyer has loved the house, hated the neighborhood, and after doing some research to learn that there is nothing inherently the matter with the neighborhood. I have... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2012 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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MONTHS LATER -- and MISCONCEPTIONS

Here we are in February, 2012. Lots of showings of the little house on West Allen St. in Hendersonville, NC. But no offers. You may ask why. It seems that everyone loves the house but hates the neighborhood. Have I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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STATE OF OUR ASSETS AFTER THE DOWNGRADE

Watching British films, I've often heard a phrase, "Safe as houses." I heard it in Howard's End among others. The housing market may be rocky right now but a house isn't likely to curl up and disappear. I've been watching... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2011 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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THE APRIL TRIP TO ALLEN ST.

The last step was landscaping and staging, both of which were mine to do. Both required a lot of shopping (fun). The landscaping also involved a lot of back-breaking labor! The house was practically new by now and the neighbors... Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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THE SECOND TRIP TO ALLEN ST.

Robin was good at keeping me updated on everything. Actually, he lectured me on keeping my cell phone on -- something I usually didn't do when I wasn't traveling. He said in his heavy southern drawl was, "That we have... Continue reading

Posted Jul 27, 2011 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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THE "AFTER" AT W. ALLEN ST.

This was the end result after a lot of money and a lot of hard work. I've been away from the blog for months but I've been busy in the meantime. It took 2 months to work magic at 954... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2011 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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CLOSING - THE NEXT STEPS

The deal for the little house on West Allen Street in Hendersonville, NC closed successfully on December 21st. Between my wonderful attorneys Elkins & Elkins and my wonderful realtor, Bill Millwood, everything got done and I barely had to lift... Continue reading

Posted Dec 26, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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AFTER THE AUCTION

I don't like the term "flipping" when referring to buying, upgrading and reselling houses. It sounds a little callous to me. While it's important to maintain a business-like attitude, I still feel that it's okay to love each little house.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 7, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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AUCTION SUCCESS

What a rush! It was very exciting even though I wasn't physically there. Bill called me on his cell phone when he arrived. The auction was held at another property that was being sold and only a few people were... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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SHORT SALE, AUCTION and OTHER REAL ESTATE EVENTS

My recent experience with short sales has been quite a trip. I made an offer on a sweet little house in North Carolina for the full asking price of the short sale. The owners accepted, but it had to be... Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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SHORT SALE, AUCTION and OTHER REAL ESTATE EVENTS

My recent experience with short sales has been quite a trip. I made an offer on a sweet little house in North Carolina for the full asking price of the short sale. The owners accepted, but it had to be... Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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PROBLEMS AND FRUSTRATIONS

I knew the well was "slow." I had hoped it was due to corroded pipes as that's a common problem with old houses. But my plumber, Ira, has broken the news that I will eventually need a new well. I... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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MY LEGACY -- AND LESSONS LEARNED

I recently saw a quote from Karen Kaiser Clark: Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely. Although I'm sure I have grown, I haven't always chosen wisely. Who has? But at least I believe I've learned from the unwise... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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OLDER WOMEN REINVENTING THEMSELVES -- THEIR LEGACIES

Aging is a difficult challenge for everyone. Some people do it gracefully (I'm not one of those), and some do it kicking and screaming with face lifts and tummy tucks (I'm not one of those either). I struggle to find... Continue reading

Posted Jul 4, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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NAMING THE PROPERTY

It must be my British heritage, but I like places with names. The quaintness of this property certainly merits one. There is a small windmill in the front yard and I was trying to figure out what color to paint... Continue reading

Posted Jul 2, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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DIFFICULTIES OF WORKING FROM AFAR

Once home, one of the things on my To Do list was to plan the next trip. Nancy and my cousin Joanie are planning to visit in August but don't necessarily want the joy of camping out in the house.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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Lola and I were up early on leaving day. From Hendersonville, North Carolina to my sister's on the Jersey shore, it would be at least eleven hours. I was trying a different route. I took a last look around the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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TUESDAY - THE LAST DAY

There was no way I was going to get everything on my list for this trip done in this last day. I would just go through and do what I could. One thing that had to be done was go... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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When I got up Monday morning, I found that there was no water. The pressure had been low the evening before, but now there was nothing. There was nothing for it but to call Ira. He told me that the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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Jun 27, 2010

Up early again the next morning, I fed Lola and threw on some clothes. The day before, she had gone back into the opening between floor and ceiling right after breakfast. Once she came out in mid-afternoon, I was ready... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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SATURDAY IN NORTH CAROLINA

The next morning I was up early as the sun came in through the east-facing window of the temporary bedroom I had chosen. Lola had already been awake and running around, exploring. Among today's tasks would be a trip to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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NORTH CAROLINA: NEIGHBORS AND THE TEAM

Before going to the house, I stopped up at the American Pie Company up on the highway (Rt. 25 - Asheville Highway) to say hello to my friend, Merri Tyndall who owns the bakery, and to get my breakfast. Lola... Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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GETTING TO NORTH CAROLINA IN MAY - DETOURED PLANS

This was to be another driving trip. I was set to enjoy it as there would be no threat of snow storms this time and I would be overnighting at my sister's in New Jersey. When requesting my days off... Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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WAITING FOR GODOT AND THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

Do you remember that play? I think it was by Pinter quite a few decades ago. The focus of the play is these guys standing around waiting for Godot to show up. I don't remember why they were waiting for... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2010 at UNDER THE MAINE SUN

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