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What do college kids leave behind when they move back home?

Our daughter Jennifer Renee Rossignol graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design on May 16th 2009. Her mother and I are very proud of her. She stayed in Columbus last week to finish working at her intern job while she attended college.

This past Saturday Mary Jo, her two brothers Greg and Don and I went back to Columbus to gather all her worldly possessions and bring her back home. We rented a 17 foot U-Haul truck and Jen was worried it wasn't going to be large enough for all her STUFF.

Here is what Jen left behind after 4 years of college: She left many fond memories. She left many friends...who also left Columbus to find their new lives in other cities. She left a city she grew to love and sometimes not love very much in the past four years.

She left co-workers at the advertising company she was interning at. She left a possible career in advertising that may or may not become her new future. She is hoping for a career in package design. 

She left painted over murals on her bedroom walls. She left a TV that would buzz after on for 15 - 20 minutes. She left the remote control for that TV. She left a large very comfy white leather corner sofa, with ends torn up by their cats, but many great memories.

She left teachers and professors that taught her how to find her way in life using her God given talents and skills. She left the comfort of what she was going to do the next day to the unknown of her new future.

She left an apartment where she kept all her stuff for her small room back home and her moms side of the garage where all her stuff is kept for now, and almost got very wet in the down pouring rain.  

She left one of her very best friend Ashley and Ashley's cat Pongo who moved back home to Florida. She left her other very best friend Amanda who also moved back home to Florida.

She left behind many fun parties she had in her apartment. She left her distant relationship with her younger sister, now back together under the same roof. She left her freedom to come and go as she pleases being under the watchful eyes of her mother and father.

She left behind the little girl and came home to West Chester a grown woman, ready to find her way in this world. She left the comfort of school environment and now ready to join the forces of the real world and find exactly who Jennifer is.

Oh...She left behind her two one armed mannequins setting on that large leather corner sofa. No real use for the mannequins and the sofa was tore up...therefor they all went to the trash, or maybe they were rescued by someone looking for FREE stuff.

Jennifer left a large piece of her life last Saturday. Not just stuff! She spent four years, 20% of her life in Columbus attending college and now that is only memories. Good, happy, fond memories.

But she has come away with so much more. She has something many people hope to achieve during their lifetime. The chance for a diploma, and at a brand new life using her skills to make a difference in our world. We haven't left our grown children much of a chance to make good with the world the way it is today. 

These young people will need all the help they can get to change the world and make it a happy fun place to live. We need to stand behind them and continue to help them and trust them to make this world the best place to live.

We are confident Jennifer will do well and make a difference. None of our children have ever disappointed us. We are proud of them all. They have and continue to make a difference. In their own lives and all those around them.

God Bless You and pray for all of our troops to come home safe and for our Country leaders to make the right choices to help us get through this turmoil.

Did you know I have my license in both states, Ohio & Kentucky?...So Please call me if you need help around the house or maybe to buy a new home. I will gladly say THANK YOU! Gary Rossignol, the Realtor with integrity. 513-777-2402 email Gary@GaryRossignol.com.

Also, My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Interest Rates, National Real Estate News, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers. Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes each week.

 

Homearama 2009

Each year some of Cincinnati premier home builders / members of Cincinnati Home Builders Association (HBA) show off their prize possessions at an event called Homearama. Last year Homearama 2008 was in Long Cove from June 7 - 22 for the second straight year. There were 10 homes showcased. These are the elite of the industry. Most homes are priced out of the reach for most of the attendees who paid $12.00 admission to spend a few hours and walk through these marvelous show pieces.

               

This year the 49th annual edition of HOMEARAMA was really up in the air if it was going to happen. Seems they now have a few builders willing to participate in the annual event and have agreed to provide Cincinnati with the traditional festival of homes. Not as many homes this year and admission is less. Only $9.00 admission to walk around and visit only five homes.

The builders participating are Drees, Fischer Homes, K Homes, LLC, John Henry Homes and High Pointe Custom Homes. This year Homearama will be September 12 - 27 and will be in Mason at Carmelle off State Rt 741 near Kings Mills Road.

I happened to be in the neighborhood and of course had my Nikon D70 ready to show you what HOMEARAMA looks like in the beginning stages.

 

 

 

God Bless You and pray for all of our troops to come home safe and for our Country leaders to make the right choices to help us get through this turmoil.

Did you know I have my license in both states, Ohio & Kentucky?...So Please call me if you need help around the house or maybe to buy a new home. I will gladly say THANK YOU! Gary Rossignol, the Realtor with integrity. 513-777-2402 email Gary@GaryRossignol.com.

Also, My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Interest Rates, National Real Estate News, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers. Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes each week.

We had fun in Columbus Saturday

Saturday May 16, 2009 was an exciting day in the lives of the Rossignol family. Especially for my 22 year old daughter Jennifer. She graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). Jennifer called me on the phone last Friday and said "Dad, I just walk out of school for the last time". I asked her how she felt about it and she said she was sad and happy all at the same time.

Columbus Collage of Art & Designfounded in 1879 is a private, four-year degree-granting institution of higher education. CCAD is a recognized leader in visual arts education with major areas of study in advertising and graphic design, animation, fashion design, fine arts, illustration, industrial design, interior design, media studies and photographyaphy. CCAD is one of the largest private art colleges in the country with 1,400 students form more than 40 states and 30 countries.

The commencement was held at Ohio Theatre that was designed by Scottish-born Thomas White Lamb in 1927. Lamb also deigned the original Madison Square Garden, the Albee in Cincinnati and the Palace in Columbus as well as many other theaters around the world. In 1978, the Ohio Theatre was declared a National Historic Landmark, placed on the National Register of Historic Places and named the "Official Theatre for the State of Ohio."

Jennifer Renee graduated with a major in Advertising & Graphic Design. She finished with a 3.4 GPA (all A's and one B).

The photo on the left is Jennifer accepting her diploma and the photo on the right is Jennifer in the middle, her older sister Aimee on the left and Stephanie her younger sister on the right.

Then we all went out to eat at PF Chang's at the Easton Mall and that ended our little trip to Columbus.

What is Jennifer going to do now? Well, we are going back to Columbus to gather all her worldly possessions and moving her back home in West Chester. She is applying and interviewing with several companies. Jennifer is very talented and focused and I am sure she will land a decent job, hopefully in the Cincinnati area in packaging design of some sort. That is what she wants to do.

So if anyone is looking for a career oriented young lady that is very talented in design please contact me.

God Bless You and pray for all of our troops to come home safe and for our Country leaders to make the right choices to help us get through this turmoil.

Did you know I have my license in both states, Ohio & Kentucky?...So Please call me if you need help around the house or maybe to buy a new home. I will gladly say THANK YOU! Gary Rossignol, the Realtor with integrity. 513-777-2402 email Gary@GaryRossignol.com.

Also, My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Interest Rates, National Real Estate News, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers. Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes each week.

Friday's are for Fun

I shot this photo the other day and just downloaded it on my computer. I didn't know what I was shooting at the time. I was just shooting.

WOW is this a fun photo or what?

It's as if they are all posing for my camera. It is so three dimensional and colorful.

Some times photos like this make me chuckle.

I just had to share this with everyone.

What do you think it looks like?

 

God Bless You and pray for all of our troops to come home safe and for our Country leaders to make the right choices to help us get through this turmoil.

Did you know I have my license in both states, Ohio & Kentucky?...So Please call me if you need help around the house or maybe to buy a new home. I will gladly say THANK YOU! Gary Rossignol, the Realtor with integrity. 513-777-2402 email Gary@GaryRossignol.com.

Also, My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Interest Rates, National Real Estate News, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers. Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes each week.

This is a Feebie

Saturday from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm I will be participating in The New Homebuyer / Homeowner Information Symposium being held at and co-hosted by The Urban League of Greater Cincinnati and Humphries Mortgage, Inc. The address is 3458 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.

I would like to Thank Larry Brown of Humphries Mortgage who invited me to participate in this years conference.

There will be many topics discussed and presented throughout the day by various speakers and presenters. However, the main focus will be on Home buying and home ownership.

They will have Free gifts, giveaways and several drawings. You will be able to listen to the presenters, ask questions and make appointments with the professionals that will be of value to you.

We will provide a solution to all of your individual housing needs from purchase to refinance. We will also answer questions about what to do when you get behind on your mortgage payments and/or what steps to take if you are currently in foreclosure.

We will be set up in festival style for you to roam around to the many vendors participating and gather their information, business cards and ask questions.

God Bless You and pray for all of our troops to come home safe and for our Country leaders to make the right choices to help us get through this turmoil.

Did you know I have my license in both states, Ohio & Kentucky?...So Please call me if you need help around the house or maybe to buy a new home. I will gladly say THANK YOU! Gary Rossignol, the Realtor with integrity. 513-777-2402 email Gary@GaryRossignol.com.

Also, My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Interest Rates, National Real Estate News, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers. Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes each week.

Do you want to walk to the store, school, park, bus stop?

Many buyers want to find a home that is within walking distance to certain attractions. How do you know if a certain home is in close enough proximity to leave the car in the garage?

I have searched and found the answer. Just to the right and below my photo albums is a handy little gadget we call a widget. This widget will measure the walking score for any address in the country. Try it! You may get hooked. Just enter any address including the zip code and click "GO". What it will tell you is the walk score 0 to 100. Zero being worse and 100 being the best. If you are car dependent, somewhat walkable or very walkable.

It will also list all the grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, parks, schools, libraries, drug stores, etc. and there distances from the address in 10ths of a mile. Plus it will show everything on a visual map. How cool is this?

What a great tool.

               

This photo is so serene. It is a small man made lake in the center of a condo complex near Middletown. Just looking at this photo helps me sit back, take a deep breath and relax for a few minutes.

God Bless You and pray for all of our troops to come home safe and for our Country leaders to make the right choices to help us get through this turmoil.

Did you know I have my license in both states, Ohio & Kentucky?...So Please call me if you need help around the house or maybe to buy a new home. I will gladly say THANK YOU! Gary Rossignol, the Realtor with integrity. 513-777-2402 email Gary@GaryRossignol.com.

Also, My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Interest Rates, National Real Estate News, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers. Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes each week.

Home Sweet Home ...in the woods.

Buyers dreams...building a new home, a log home or buying a home on acreage with woods surrounding them for privacy. Dennis and Kris are among these whose dream is about to come true. We found them their dream lot and home all in one.

          

This home sits on over 7 acres of woods and hills. The single lane gravel driveway is about 400 yards from the main road. It is a total cedar sided home with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished walk out basement, 2 car attached garage and an over sized 3 car detached garage. There are walking trails and lots of woods.

While there one afternoon I saw 3 deer roaming around the side yard.

This is a photo of one posing for my camera. WOW, what a shot.

Dennis loves nature and privacy and yet he will be within 20 minutes of his office. This is exactly what he has dreamed of for months and months.

Along with the woods and nature comes the little critters. With this all cedar sided home the down side is Carpenter Bees. 

John Woods of Complete Termite and Pest Control, the best darn bug man in the Greater Cincinnati Area told me about carpenter bees. Basically they look like bumble bees, don't sting but will burrow a perfect 1/2 inch hole deep into wood to lay their eggs. Then the pesky Wood Peckers will dig into the siding to get to the eggs for a snack to eat.

This creates a major problem if not caught in time and kept in check. The only way to avoid major problems is to keep regular yearly maintenance program to eliminate the carpenter bees. And that is something John Woods of Complete Termite and Pest Control can do very well.

If you have any critter problems call John Woods at 398-3340.

God Bless You and pray for all of our troops to come home safe and for our Country leaders to make the right choices to help us get through this turmoil.

Did you know I have my license in both states, Ohio & Kentucky?...So Please call me if you need help around the house or maybe to buy a new home. I will gladly say THANK YOU! Gary Rossignol, the Realtor with integrity. 513-777-2402 email Gary@GaryRossignol.com.

Also, My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Interest Rates, National Real Estate News, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers. Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes each week.

Friday's are for fun...check this out.

Friday's are for fun and I am trying to make my blog more fun for everyone.  If you look at the top right of my blog you will notice my photo albums. The second photo album is of the Sharonville Car show from Last Sunday April 26, 2009.  This photo is especially fun.

                 

This really brings back fond memories. It is just like the second car I ever owned in my life.  It was the very first brand new car I ever bought.  1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This car is the exact color and top. The same wheels and interior. Everything except mine had a 283 V-8 engine and not the 350 hog in this car.

Mary Jo (standing next to the car in the photo) and I went on our honeymoon in my Black Cherry Monte Carlo with the black vinyl top. When I saw this car I had to take several photos of it.

Just imagine driving buyer clients around in a black cherry 1970 Monte Carlo today.  If I could ever find one like this for sale...In this great condition I would seriously think about buying it.

Whoops! there's another addition to my life goals.

God Bless You and pray for all of our troops to come home safe and for our Country leaders to make the right choices to help us get through this turmoil.

Did you know I have my license in both states, Ohio & Kentucky?...So Please call me if you need help around the house or maybe to buy a new home. I will gladly say THANK YOU! Gary Rossignol, the Realtor with integrity. 513-777-2402 email Gary@GaryRossignol.com.

Also, My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Interest Rates, National Real Estate News, Mortgage Advice, Question & Answers. Plus much more. It is "real time" and changes each week.