Maryanne Smith
I am a married Christian woman,mother to my beautiful 19 year old daughter. Born and raised in China, I came to US at 24. I've been working as a licensed realtor/mortgage consultant for 10 years.
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Am I Yellow or Am I White?Am I Yellow or Am I White? Could it be defined by Big Mac or fried rice?
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To My New BabyA baby is a gift from heaven
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Capture Buyers in a Buyer's MarketWith an overwhelming number of homes for sale on the market, how can you make your house stand out and make an unforgettable impression to potential buyers?
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Steamed Fish with Ginger and Green OnionsMost fish provide us with a good source of protein, which makes them a great choice for a healthy diet. My favorite way to eat a fish is to steam it in a steamer with julienned ginger and green onions drizzled with sesame oil. Here is how you can do it.
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Need to Print a Few Books? Use Microsoft WordDesktop publishing has become readily available to those who can use Microsoft Word. We know we can design letterhead, invitations, brochures and catalogs, etc.. With a little planning and instruction, you will be on your way to print your own books, too.
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Article ExposureAs we get paid most straightly by the count of views we generate, knowing how to submit our articles to search engines will boost our articles' exposure.
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How to Get State Housing Credit in CaliforniaThe powerful lobbying practice in California seemed to be even more effective than it is in Washington. After the disappointment by the federal stimulus bill, Californian lawmakers have approved a $10,000 home buyer tax credit. -
Can You Benefit from the HASP If You Are Current on Your Mortgage?Under the Housing Affordability and Stability Plan, you may get some benefits even if you have been current on your mortgage payment.
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What Are Considered Closing Cost?Traditionally, closing cost is a variety of costs associated with a real estate transaction above and beyond the price of the property itself incurred by the buyer or/and the seller. These are the typical fees included.
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Successful Spring Cleaning Garage Sale TipsAs human beings progressed, we have more gadgets to collect and outfits to change into, we manage to clutter our home with more things we don't need. Spring cleaning Garage sale has become a more complicated process.
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Bringing Closure to a Forever Open Case for a Little Pink Princess Named KatieI always have a soft spot for children; but never thought of or dreamed of becoming a foster Mom. I did. Katie just came into my life with a 13 gallon white trash bag full of her outgrown boy jeans and t-shirts. She left a 13 gallon hole in my heart. -
How to Have Fun for Spring BreakSpring Break is intentionally set as a time for college and graduate students to take a break and catch up with school reading or just have fun relaxing. There are many ways to achieve that goal without the help of alcohol or drugs.
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How to Recycle Your Christmas CardsEvery year we receive tons of Christmas cards from families and friends. Some of them are really exquisite and too beautiful to be tossed away. I have come up with some ways to put them to good use. -
Culture ShocksAt the age of 24, with a sudden turn of fate, I ventured out into the United States as a foreign student and started my life's new journey. Armed with a BA in English Language and Literature, I was ready to conquer the world.
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How to Be Happy in LifeHappiness is commonly desired by mankind. As defined by Wikipedia, "Happiness is a state of mind or feeling such as contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy". How can we be happy in life regardless of our circumstances?
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Refinance 1-2-3Homeowners have different reasons for refinance their mortgages. There are some basic guidelines to ensure you will get the best mortgage rate and services during the process.
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How to Avoid Toddler Temper TantrumsMany parents dread the thought of going shopping with their toddlers. They can't enjoy an uninterrupted dinner at a restaurant. They avoid going to house parties. Here are a few tips to avoid toddler temper tantrums. -
How to Calculate the Taxes Deducted from PaychecksWhether you get paid weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, you receive paychecks. There are different deductions. How do you calculate the taxes from your paychecks? -
How to Improve Your Credit Scores InstantlyWhen you are in a hurry to get a loan or a mortgage and your credit scores are not quite where you need them to be, there are a few tricks you can use that can bump them up instantly.
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How to Know If You Need to Refinance Your MortgageTo refinance or not to refinance? That is the question. There are many reasons people decide to refinance their mortgages. Here are a few for you to consider. -
How to Make Fried Rice in MinutesFried rice has always been my last minute popular solution to any occasions. Weather it is for a potluck party, after school meal or a quick fix meal, it never fails. You can make it simple or fancy according to what you put in the rice.
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How to Make a Nutritional Thai Crunch Chicken SaladThis delicious crunch salad is easy to put together and packed with nutrients. It's a complete meal! It is full of vitamin C & D. It's rich in protein. Crunchy and refreshing! I have had it for three days straight and can go for it tomorrow again. -
How to Make a Mexican Tortilla DipThis is one of my daughter's favorites. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious and packed with nutrition's. It's great for parties, snacks, teen hangouts and potlucks. It's so easy to make even a caveman can do it.
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How to Pray so Your Prayers Can Be Answered Part 2Praying is God given privilege for His children.Prayers help us communicate with God. God reveals his plan for us through His words and our prayers. God also fulfills His promises to us through our prayers. -
How to Take a Carnival CruiseCruising has become a very popular and inexpensive way of traveling over the last decade. First time cruisers tend to miss out on a lot of fun and benefits not knowing what to do.
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Solutions to Make Your Teen Drive SafelyWe cannot stop our teenagers from driving eventually nor parents from having nightmares regarding our children's safety. Reasonable solutions can be explored to minimize teenager car accidents. -
How to Pray so Your Prayers Will Be Answered Part 1Praying is an important part of Christian life. It's how we communicate with God in an intimate relationship. How do we pray effectively so our prayers will be answered? -
Minimizing Teenage RebellionUnderstanding the cause and sharpening our parenting skills might be a better route to take to minimize teenage rebellion. The result can be very rewarding both in the short and long run.
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Chinese New Year CelebrationThis year, Chinese New Year arrives early instead of its usual February -March schedule. "Longing for beloved ones quadruples around festival times", as the old saying goes. -
How to Make a Potato Salad Your Friends Will Love and Hate You ForThis is a delicious and rich potato salad. All your friends and family will love you and hate you for it. Kids are the most gracious and grateful creatures of the bunch. They just love you for it!
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Would You and Could You Still Be Mine?A Valentine's Day Poem