Monday, July 6, 2009

It's A Buyer's Market For Collectibles

Care For Those Trees: The Toronto Globe and Mail says add tree care to your to-do list in order to prevent property damage and injuries. "Everyone who knows trees emphasizes the need for regular inspection and care. A tree may look as strong as the Rock of Gibraltar, but it may be suffering from disease or have been damaged and susceptible to disease. A rotted-out tree will be more vulnerable."

Treasure Reduction: The Worcester Telegram says that antique and collectible retailers are experiencing a boom in their business as the economy worsens and people are turning family heirlooms into cash to pay medical bills and the like.

The company pays cash for antiques, jewelry and other items of value people bring in from their attics and basements and — in these times — cherished possessions that they wouldn’t otherwise part with. “Our shows have been pretty popular since the economy has taken a downturn,” said Ms. Thompson. “Our business has doubled, partly because we pay in cash.”

There are some pretty tough stories in that article. It's worth a read if you have the time.

Count Your Blessings: You know someone else who needs to complete a personal property inventory (besides you)? Churches! So says ChurchSafety.com, a public relations and marketing site of Brotherhood Mutual insurance company. Church buildings are every bit as much at risk of damage from fire and theft as residential structures, perhaps even more so since the buildings are unoccupied for longer stretches of time.

Farley Home Services produces home inventory documentation for homeowners, landlords, tenants, small business owners and even churches! Please visit EverySingleItem.com for details. Thanks for reading today!

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