Daily Archives: July 13, 2009

Do You Like to Haggle and Live Near DC?

July 13, 2009
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A reporter from National Public Radio (NPR) contacted me today about a story she’s doing on consumers and haggling.

While I was able to share some of my own haggling anecdotes with her, ideally what she’s looking for is a regular Joe or Jane in the DC area to interview for her NPR story. She wants to speak with someone who has haggled in the past to get a good price on something and is planning to buy something in the near future–and would allow the reporter to tag along and witness the haggling first hand. She’s looking for “regular” retail haggling, not someone who plans to haggle for a car or home purchase.

If this describes you or someone you know, please drop me an email: leah dot ingram at comcast dot net. Deadline: Thursday, July16, 2009.

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Real Estate Week on Suddenly Frugal

July 13, 2009
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Homes are selling once again. People are qualifying for mortgages. Home sale prices are starting to hold steady.

With this kind of good news on the real estate front, I decided now would be a good time to cover real estate topics. I’ll bet there are a few readers who are buying or selling a house, and/or moving. I mean, isn’t summer the high time for home sales? Chances are if you’re not relocating right about now or getting ready to do so, you know someone who is.

During real estate week here on Suddenly Frugal, I’ll have a guest post from a Realtor® I know, who is one of the smartest business women I’ve ever met. She’ll be sharing her tips for getting your house show-ready on a shoestring.

In another day’s post I’ll explain why paying for home inspections when you’re buying a new house is often the best money you can spend. Remind me to tell you about my Stachybotrys mold encounter.

Tomorrow, I’ll be covering ways to save on moving costs.

Are there other real estate topics you’d like to see me cover? If so, post a comment to let me know.

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