Florida couple using essay contest to unload Danville house

DANVILLE – If you have $100 and a good story, you could be the new owner of the house at 621 N. Collett St.

Debbie Yacoubian and Rafael Marrero of Homestead, Fla. are holding an essay contest to unload the Danville property, which they bought in March 2006 and haven't been able to sell since moving nearly two years ago.

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