(Blog) Why You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector: Keeping it Real (Estate) with Deanna

Make sure your home has a carbon monoxide detector

How to Garden the Same Way You'd Layer Lasagna

Want some new garden space, but don’t have the time or energy to prepare the bed?

A Warm Spring Allows us to Divide our Perennial Plants Early

One of the positives to this weirdly warm Spring is that many perennial plants are way ahead of schedule so you can get an early start on dividing perennials. Here are some tips!

How Dust, Industrial Pollutants and Algae Can Color Our Snow and Spread Pollution

Did you hear about or see any brown snow this winter? Find out why it's brown here.

Choose and Stick With a Real Estate Professional

Choose a Realtor that works for you and stick with him/her for a seamless transaction

Blog: Should I Be Present at My Open House or Showing?

Is it a good idea for a seller to be present during an open house/showing?

(Blog) Speed Cameras and Red Lights, Revenue or Safety?

Red light and speed cameras? or Unconstitutional Scameras? Revenue or Safety?...You decide!

Buried Beauty!

This is a great example of how important getting the right type of layering for your hair type is.

Who Will Get the 2012 Youth Vote? (Blog)

This years 2012 presidential election is the hottest most talked about in my lifetime. Read to find out just exactly what the highly coveted youth vote is thinking and talking about.

Keeping it Real (Estate) with Deanna - If you know something is going to be a problem, fix it.

Yes, buyers can replace things, but rest assured they rather have you do it. Fixing problems before listing will save headaches.

Keeping it Real (Estate) with Deanna - Should sellers order home inspections?

Is it a good idea for a seller to order their own home inspection?

Do's And Don'ts In Hair For Spring/Summer 2012

A quick and easy run down of what TO do and what NOT to do in hair this spring and summer.

(Blog) My worms almost escaped!

I usually feed the compost bin at my office on Thursdays or Fridays.

Skip A Trip to the Grocery Store and Get Your Salad From the Ground

This is a container garden I tried last year and had good luck.

How to Easily Collect Gallons of Rainwater

I use 3-5 gallons weekly to water houseplants in the winter and I was getting down to a couple of months left.

You've Accumulated a Lot of Stuff, How Do You Decide What to Toss Out?

A quick way to declutter.

Pending Home Sales Are Up Locally - Keeping it Real (Estate) with Deanna

Good news for sellers: pending sales are up.

The Glory of Two Drawer Dishwashers — Keeping it Real (Estate)

The luxury of a two drawer dishwasher. Singles, busy professionals find the two drawers make life easier.

(Blog) Don't Let the Early Spring Fool You

This week’s unseasonably warm weather is a flat out tease – experienced gardeners know it’s still too early to be out in the garden.

Preparing Yourself for Black Swan Events

Learn to thrive despite, and perhaps because of, the unpredictable.

Preparing Yourself for Black Swan Events

Learn to thrive despite, and perhaps because of, the unpredictable.

How Public Television Taught Me Sustainability

Being conscious of our choices is the best practice for sustainable living.

Multidimensional Color Gallery For Tresses

Hair color is a beautiful, wonderful and magical thing…

What Type of Home Loan are You Approved For?

Some foreclosed properties may only accept cash or coventional funding, know what you're approved for.

(Blog) Don't Lose a Sale, Take Notice of Gutters

Yes, buyers notice gutters. Make sure yours are working correctly.

Should You Become a Real Estate Investor?

Thinking of becoming a real estate investor? Now is a good time to move.

(Blog) How to Avoid the Dreaded Triangle

From triangle to terrific! Taking the poofy, "triangular" hair shape to a terrific looking slim cut.

Save Money and Grow Unique Plants: A DIY Kit to Growing Seeds Indoors

Starting seeds indoors isn't rocket science but it does have a few challenges. The key is to provide a thriving environment.

(Blog) Top Ten Questions Your Stylist Should Ask You

These are the questions I as a stylist feel are most important to ask a client when they sit in my chair, in order to find the perfect style that fits their individual needs.

(BLOG) The Spring Real Estate Market is Kicking in Early

Marion's Spring Real Estate Market is kicking in early. Great time to be a buyer.

Keeeping Real (Estate) with Deanna - Why Homeownership Matters in Marion

Benefits of owning a home

Own Your Curls!!

This post is a great example of how important it is for people with naturally curly hair to get the right cut.

(BLOG) Urban Vintage Hair Studio - Jess Mapel

Helping you rock your look all year long!

Keeping it Real (Estate) With Deanna - The Mortgage Settlement broken down

Breaking down the Mortgage Settlement to what it really means

Keeping it Real (Estate) With Deanna - Some Down Payment Know How

Did you know you can give your child or grandchild a gift to help with their downpayment?

More Small Fruits for Next Year’s Garden Plan

This week we'll take a look at two other small fruits that aren't as common as blueberries but which are just as fun to grow in Marion - gooseberries and currants.

My Favorite Tree

When we are connected to nature, it becomes an extension of ourselves. This love relationship inspires us to take care of nature, protect it and find ways to be in it as much as possible.

Keeping it Real (Estate) With Deanna - Consider energy efficient bulbs, timers to save money

Two bright ways to save money in your home.

Keeping it Real (Estate) With Deanna - Know a Vet? There are some great financing options available to them

VA financing is a good deal

Keeping it Real (Estate) with Deanna - Marion is a State of Iowa “Great Place”

Another reason to want to live in Marion. The town has a "Great Place" designation.