Are you kidding me?

"Justice Sandra Day O'Connor asked New London's lawyer, Wesley Horton, whether the city could condemn a Motel 6 so it could be replaced with a Ritz-Carlton. He agreed the city held such powers, but disputed the homeowners' claim that upholding the Fort Trumbull plan would presage a wave of condemnation activity nationwide. Condemnations cost money, he said, and city councils are accountable to their local...

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More on Staging homes

Staging a home is not an easy 1-2-3 process. Preparing a home for showings to the public and potential buyers is an extremely important step in the home selling process. Combine a well-prepared home with a well-designed and presented Visual Tour and the first steps of harnessing the internet's marketing reach are in hand.It is truly astonishing the number of Realtors who do not put...

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Pay attention!

This case could have far- reaching effects. Eminent Domain is something that affects all of us. The government ought not have the right to steal one's property rights for the "greater good" - what a hollow argument.From the above link - "The issue being argued Tuesday before the U.S. Supreme Court is whether a city can condemn private property and transfer it to another private...

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