Monthly Archives: January 2013

eBay Tries Two New Ways to Sell: Drop-Off Points and Home Pick-Up

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Gail Weber had never sold anything on eBay, but she was interested in the concept after inheriting a number of antique vases, platters and plates. “I’m not intimidated by going on eBay, but I don’t know how to sell, and PayPal is another deterrent,” she said. But the San Jose resident lucked out after hearing about eBay’s new pilot program on the radio. The program offered to send an eBay employee to her home to pick up the items and deliver them to an expert, who would attempt to Read more [...]

City Housing Projects Issue Calls for Environmental Help

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“It’s a lot of politics,” Ms. Paniagua, 26, said. “You’ve got to go through so many people, just to get something simple done.” Five years ago, the New York City Housing Authority, the city agency that provides subsidized apartments to over 400,000 low-income New Yorkers, decided to “go green.” It set up a Web site devoted to environmental sustainability, encouraged residents to create green committees in their developments and planned new recycling programs. But Read more [...]

Cities where homes are the most expensive

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This is the most expensive house for sale in the nation's most expensive housing market: Los Altos, California. …U.S. home prices have begun to rebound in the past year. And in the most expensive markets, where the average home sells for well over $1 million, recoveries are among the strongest, increasing between 20% and 50% in most cases. According to Coldwell Banker Real Estate, there are at least 10 U.S. cities where the average listing price for a home in the first six months of this year Read more [...]

For sale on eBay, the Christmas presents no one wants: Gifts from ex-partners …

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More than 3,000 rejected gifts have been listed on eBay since ChristmasSome are unopened leaving bidders having to take a gamble on what’s inside By Emine Sinmaz PUBLISHED: 01:18 GMT, 3 January 2013 | UPDATED: 01:18 GMT, 3 January 2013 They reckon the average adult receives at least two unwanted presents at Christmas. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that thousands have ended up on auction websites over the last few days.What might be particularly upsetting for the giver, Read more [...]

1.03 Calendar of events

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The Calendar of Events is a daily feature of the Faribault Daily News. You are invited to submit items for publication. Calendar items are open to the public. Deadline is by noon at least four business days prior to the event. To submit, call 507-333-3130; mail to the Daily News c/o Calendar; email to editassist@faribault.com. Looking for support groups? Find them listed on our website at www.faribault.com, in the Community News section (listed under Features). Note: The Read more [...]

Fifth Avenue South to Host Numerous Events in January

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January is a busy month on Fifth Avenue South! Mark your calendars and plan to make it to one – or all – of the many events planned along this historic street. A full events schedule is listed below. Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair Fifth Avenue South is pleased to host the Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair on Saturday, January 5 and Sunday, January 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fair will take place on Fifth Avenue South from Third Street to Ninth Street South and Read more [...]

Houses for Sale in Jacksonville, FL Now Listed Online for Buyers at …

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Houses for sale in Jacksonville, FL are now listed online for home buyers at HomesJacksonvilleFlorida.com. This non-realtor website has included these solely owned homes for direct sale to those seeking to purchase a house in North Florida. Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB) January 02, 2013 The HomesJacksonvilleFlorida.com website has now listed a new series of houses for sale in Jacksonville, FL online. These new listings are owned by owners and no realtors are required before purchase is Read more [...]