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Pook Bellini 
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Pook's E-News contains up-to-date articles and information about real estate and other topics of interest. It is sent out as an email to those on my mailing list and then posted to this site.  If you would like to receive Pook's E-News and are not currently on my email list, please contact me. Also, please know that your feedback is both welcome and deeply appreciated!  Feel free to leave comments or email me directly.

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You can also scroll down below to see previous postings, however, since there is a limit to how many postings appear on a page, you will need to click on "older posts" (lower right corner of each page) to see older posts.  There are lots of posts hiding there... don't miss them! 

5 Tricks to Keep Your Pipes from Exploding this Winter

Courtesy of HOUSELOGIC
Article by Jamie Wiebe

Learn how to prevent your pipes from freezing, even if you think they may already have started to freeze.

It's best to winterize your pipes before the snow sets in.  But don't fret if you forgot — there are still ways to help keep pipes from bursting, like running your faucets and opening cabinet doors.

 Below are the main points.  Click HERE to read the entire article.

• Turn On Your Faucets
• Open Cabinet Doors
• Wrap Your Pipes
• Pull Out Your Hairdryer
• Frozen Pipes? Shut Off The Water   

Where Are Americans Moving?

Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters/the KCM Blog

 

Some Highlights:

• For the 4th year in a row the Northeast saw a concentration of High Outbound activity.
• Oregon held on to the top stop of High Inbound states for the 3rd year in a row.
• Much of this Outbound activity can be attributed to Boomers relocating to warmer climates after retiring.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

I'd like to thank someone for this adorable photo, but I found it on Facebook and there was no credit given.

Wishing you a cute puppy kind of day!

Adventureland Opens at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park

 Oh, what fun!!  

Here's a link to ABC15's report on the opening of the new"Adventureland" at Wildlife World Zoo.

 

Kiplinger's 10 Best States for Taxes on Retirees

Source:  Kiplinger.com 
Article by Sandra Block

"Retirees have special concerns when evaluating state tax policies: Are Social Security benefits taxed? Does the state impose its own estate tax? Are there property tax breaks for seniors? The answers can greatly affect the financial well-being of someone living on a fixed income."

Click HERE for Kipplinger article on 

10 BEST STATES FOR TAXES ON RETIREES.

Click HERE for state-by-state guide to taxes on retirees.
You will be able to click on any state. 

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