Luxury handbags take spotlight at major auction houses
Hermes Chanel Louis Vuitton lead a growing auction category driven by celebrity trends. Heritage Auctions reports strong demand with Birkin and Kelly bags breaking records, while Christie’s plans a London sale of 70 bags. Online sales start at $1 with rare pieces fetching top prices.
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Handling a vacancy with Heloise tips for condo care
Kate in Salt Lake City asks how to maintain a vacant condo while away a year. Advice includes monthly visits, running water, flushing toilets, airing appliances, unplugging and storing the fridge, and asking management for the furnace AC temperature for cost efficiency.
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Kate
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Siblings face estate split with enabling brother in need
Dear Annie guides siblings through settling their mother's estate amid an alcoholic, nonworking son who has enjoyed an all expenses life. Advice covers risks of gifting the house, potential sale, seeking legal counsel, and leaning on Al-Anon for coping strategies. Also includes wedding guest notes on handling children at receptions.
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Alateen.org
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