recent blog posts from John Rathbun
Posted by John Rathbun | on August 9, 2009, 1:45 amIt has been a while since I have taken the time to write. An article in the Florence Morning News this morning prompted me to take the time. The article was about the fence sitters who have taken advantage of the “Cash for Clunkers” program that our government has instituted. The article claimed that many » Read more
Posted by John Rathbun | on April 2, 2009, 4:00 pmThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorize a tax credit of up to – $8,000.00 for qualified first time home buyers purchasing a residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. This is true tax credit. The amount of the tax credit is determined by using 10% of the » Read more
Posted by John Rathbun | on March 24, 2009, 4:00 pmThere has never been a time in history, in Florence, that was prime than now to buy a home, and especially for first time home buyers. The inventory of existing homes is high. That means there is a great choice of homes to choose from and sellers may be more flexible in there selling price. » Read more
Posted by John Rathbun | on March 20, 2009, 6:26 pmSite Selection Magazine Ranks Florence, South Carolina 5th for 2008 ranking of top metropolitan areas, for new and expanding facilities in the United States. Florence, SC 5th place ranking is for communities in the United States with a population of 50,000 – 200,000. There were eight announced projects expected to create 1,500 new jobs and » Read more
Posted by John Rathbun | on March 18, 2009, 5:06 pmDe-clutter – Go through all key rooms picking up all clutter. Do not be concerned about where it should go. Put it all in a closet: catalogs, bills and newspapers, pet toys, handbags, shoes, sports equipment, stray DVDs, etc. 4 minutes Wipe Down – use a small cleaning caddy with all the products and gloves. » Read more