Make Your Backyard the Perfect Spring Destination

Turn your backyard into a springtime sanctuary with these products and creative ideas from Lowe's.

Community Yard Sale Friday April 30 - Saturday May 1

For the second year in a row, Dutchland Woods is covering the ad cost. A list of participating homes will be distributed to shoppers. If you are a resident who would like to be included in the list, contact Sharon Mohan at s.mohan-pierce@fuse.net. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and the kinds of items you will be selling.  

Help for Homeowners Facing Financial Crisis

Earlier this month, after receiving extensive professional training, I earned my designation as a Certified Distressed Property Expert® or CDPE. A Certified Distressed Property Expert® is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry, and the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today’s market, specifically short sales.



The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. The developers of the CDPE Designation believe that the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional. They have the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation. Often, when other options have been exhausted, CDPEs can help homeowners avoid foreclosure through the efficient execution of a short sale.

If you or someone you know are under water on your mortgage, don't ignore the problem. Call me today. I may be able to offer creative, professional assistance that can help you now.