More on Google's Supplemental Index (Yellow Band/Secondary Index) - 11:59 PM
In case you missed it, there was a good debate ongoing in the numerous comments of a recent blog post by Mary McKnight. The debate closed in on a basic question -
Is there more than one class of index in Google?
And if so, if you have a larger percentage of pages … (1 comments)
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Market Data for SEPTEMBER 2006 - Encinitas, CA - 11:55 PM
Here are some summary statstics from the MLS for September for Encinitas, considering both attached and detached homes (I compile these stats each month). Keep in mind that this represents only a snapshot of the market, and you must really look at the trends over a number of months to see what … (2 comments)
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Who's the big tenant going into Chicago Place on Michigan Avenue? - 11:43 PM
Granted, since we live in a penthouse above the mall, I have a vested financial interest in this deal even if I'm not the broker on it, but it's been over a month since ownership last told me that they were in final negotiations with two different tenants and were weeks … (3 comments)
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You are now Pre-Qualified to be Pre-Approved! - 11:43 PM
To put you the buyer in the strongest negotiating position possible, you must get "Pre-Approved." Price is only one element in the negotiations of a home purchase, and not necessarily the most important one. Often other terms, such as the strength of the buyer or the length of escrow, are critical … (2 comments)
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REALOGY REPORTS RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER 2006 - 11:42 PM
Realogy Corporation (NYSE: H) today reported results for third quarter 2006, which were at the high-end of the range ofexpectations that it announced on Oct. 11, 2006. Specifically, third quarter revenuewas $1.73 billion; EBITDA before separation, restructuring and legacy costs ofRealogy’s former parent incurred by the Company (“legacy costs”) was $277 … (0 comments)
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Maintenance Tip #9: Wire Screens - 11:35 PM
Maintenance Tip #9: Wire Screens
Every creature, large and small, is looking for a warm place to bunker down for the winter. The easiest way to deter these vermin is to use wire screens. Use them on any ventilation openings or any opening that a small creature could fit into. The top of the … (0 comments)
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Maintenance Tip #8: Outside Water Taps - 11:28 PM
Maintenance Tip #8: Outside Water Taps
All outside water taps nees to either be insulated before winter or have the water drained out of them. If a person doesn't and the temperature drops below zero, your pipes could burst. Insulating the pipes is self explanatory but draining the water out of the … (0 comments)
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Hokanson Named CEO of Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS® - 11:27 PM
Russell Hokanson has been named CEO of the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors® (SKCAR), moving there from a similar position with Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors.
With more than 8,500 members, SKCAR, based in Bellevue, is one of the 25 largest local Realtor boards/associations in the country, and the largest in … (0 comments)
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CB Richard Ellis to buy Trammell Crow for $2.2 billion - 11:26 PM
Los Angeles–based CB Richard Ellis Group will buy Dallas–based Trammell Crow Co. in a deal worth $2.2 billion. The merger will create a real estate services giant with annual revenue of $4.4 billion. “With the acquisition of Insignia in 2003, we achieved preeminence in our transaction business,” said Brett White, CB Richard … (0 comments)
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Maintenance Tip #7: A Running Toilet - 11:20 PM
Maintenance Tip #7: A Running Toilet
Did you know that one of the biggest ways that households waste water comes from a running toilet. We know that it's happening, but always think that it's only a tiny amount of water and doesn't matter. Well it does matter and if your water is … (0 comments)
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Sacramento Real Estate Market - 11:14 PM
The Sacramento Real Estate Market report for resale in September continued to show the cool down that we have been experiencing for a year. The stats for September show that we are down by 6.7% from August and down 38.1% from a year ago.
The median price for a home in Sacramento is for September … (0 comments)
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Maintenance Tip #6: Mark it on Your Calendar - 11:10 PM
Maintenance Tip #6: Mark it on Your Calendar
Every December we all buy our new calendar for the year. I always take mine and transfer all my families birthday's and special days from the old one. Two more dates that I always add is the day I'm going to change my batteries … (0 comments)
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Positivity Effect - 11:06 PM
Know thy audience. Answer a need. Call to action. Fear of loss is greater than benefits gained. These are the basic rules of marketing we tend to follow. These rules work for this age group:
NOT this age group and there's scientific research to prove it.
Dr. Laura Carstensen, a psychology Professor … (3 comments)
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Maintenance Tip #5: Decks - 11:05 PM
Maintenance Tip #5: Decks
When it comes to your decks there are a few things that any homeowner can do to make sure that there deck is safe for the fall and winter. Make sure that all the railings are secure and don't have any movement. If they do have movement, try … (0 comments)
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Active Rain is averaging 1000 Real Estate Agents Each Month! - 10:53 PM
Active Rain has 5000 Real Estate Agents!
It was July 18th when I posted that Active Rain hit 1000 agents. It seemed like a lot of activity in such a short time. August 14, we hit 2000. Then on September 2006 up to 3000 agents.
And here it is November 1, 2006, not quite 2 months … (10 comments)
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In with the flash, out with the trash. - 10:52 PM
Since I posted earlier and now you can create your own animated GIFs, you might also want to create custom Flash banners or multimedia presentations. Here is another free site that will allow you to do just that. Toufee allows you to create movies, banners, e-cards, and presentations with a point and … (4 comments)
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Sex Offenders as Realtors - 10:51 PM
The Association of Realtors Needs to Clean House, Start Again and Follow-thru
Right now, it doesn't take much to get a Realtor's License. You don't even have to speak English. You can take "Mickey mouse" classes on the internet and open book exams, which most 8th graders could pass. It's a determent … (22 comments)
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How many homes should I look before I buy? - 10:45 PM
There is no set number of homes you should look at before you decide to make an offer on one. That's why providing your realtor with as many details as possible up front is so helpful. The perfect home may be waiting for you on your first visit. Even if it … (1 comments)
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Online cowmunities - it's just the beginning... - 10:37 PM
You never know where these things can lead...
For many of us (those of us that are old in Internet years) our first experiences with online communities came from Prodigy, AOL or Compuserve and the forums that they offered. But, except for getting specific information, they never really grabbed my attention.
What hooked me … (11 comments)
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Gifs in a jiffy. - 10:22 PM
This is one of the coolest things since sliced bread. Gickr is a site that allows you to make animated GIFs on line. It works by taking images from Flickr, you choose images which you’d like to use to create your animated GIF. If you don’t have a Flicker account, Gickr lets … (2 comments)
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Wilmington, NC on MSNBC list of Top 20 Hottest Markets - 10:15 PM
Following on the heels of the Good News from CNN/MONEY,
MSNBC names Wilmington to the Top 2O Hottest Real Estate Markets
Read all about it Here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8475859
the source of the data was the government's Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, http://www.ofheo.gov/ "Wilmington" is actually the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes New Hanover, Pender, … (0 comments)
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Differences Between Men and Women - 10:14 PM
Definitions of word have different meaning for men and women, what something is to a woman, can be completely different for a man. The two are definitely different in a lot of way. Take a look at the definition below and see if any of them apply to you.
1. … (32 comments)
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Help your home sell - 10:13 PM
35 QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS TO HELP YOUR HOME
SELL FASTER….
Get Ready …Start Outside!
Stand across the street, and take a look at your home from a potential buyer’s viewpoint…
1. Too many cars parked in front?
2. Is the lawn trimmed and are spots in need of re-seeding. Get landscaping in top shape. In the … (1 comments)
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RealEstateHomeShow.com - 10:06 PM
Every day I discover new ways and new websites to advertise. This one I've found today. Has anyone use it? It looks pretty good, but I can't afford everything I see. Any feedback on this?
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How you affect others daily - 10:04 PM
As the pace and fullness of modern life serve to isolate us from one another, the contact we do share becomes vastly more significant. We unconsciously absorb each other's energy, adopting the temperament of those with whom we share close quarters, and find ourselves changed after the briefest encounters. Everything we … (1 comments)
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Depreciation How Does It Work? Part One - 10:00 PM
Investors may claim depreciation and other deductions, such as , mortgage interest, property taxes , insurance, management, maintenance, and utilites to reduce the tax bill. In my opinion one of the most important tax benefits of income property ownership is the depreciation allowance. Depreciation is a tax advantage of ownership of … (0 comments)
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Wrestling the unrealistic seller - 09:59 PM
This is part 2 of the story that I recently participated in appearing on Inman News:
Wrestling the unrealistic sellerPart 2: Navigating a tough housing marketTuesday, October 31, 2006
By Matt CarterInman News
Stephen B. McWilliam, Florida State Realty Group Inc. Editor's note: In this three-part series, brokers and agents share tips and insight … (0 comments)
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What to do when buyers won't make a move - 09:57 PM
I was recently interviewed by the real estate news service Inman News about the current state of our market. The reporter was extremely inviting and did a great job in his strory. Unfortuntely for many Inman is a paid subscription news service. The report was kind enough to provide me with a … (0 comments)
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I think we are not seeing the true picture - Are you paying attention to the details? - 09:56 PM
READ BEFORE CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW:Can you see the truth in a picture. Are you really paying attention to the detailsThere are two identical pictures that will appear on the screen.Almost 8,000 people were tested to see if they could find the 3differences in the two pictures and only 19 … (2 comments)
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Washington's Ski Resorts - 09:50 PM
These past few mornings, Old Man Winter has made his presence felt with the frost on the ground and the evenings getting down into the 20s. If you are you like me this is a very exciting time because this means the Cascade Mountains are going to be seeing loads of … (1 comments)
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Lexington Oaks in Wesley Chapel - 09:44 PM
Located just west of I75 on SR 54 in Wesley Chapel is one of our favorite communities, Lexington Oaks.
Lexington Oaks has outstanding amenities and is very well located for shopping and work. The lush, well maintained landscaping and pedestrian friendly design combine for a scenic, peaceful and inviting environment. Roads … (1 comments)
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I want to be a bear....... just for fun! - 09:42 PM
I just wanted to share this with you all, especialy the girl-Rainers. I think it's hysterical......and so true. Anyone else wants to be a bear?
Have a laugh girls, we all need it sometimes :-)
www.DivineFloridaHomes.com
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A little bit about Hampstead New Hampshire - 09:40 PM
Hampstead is a small town that has a lot of community spirit and civic pride.
Very rich in history and often described as a picture perfect postcard town Hampstead has a population of roughly 8,000. Hampstead is located in Rockingham County. The town is 30 miles south of Concord, 30 miles … (2 comments)
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Investor tips - 09:38 PM
Five Strategies that Outperform "Fix and Flip" in Today's Real Estate Marketby Michael Sexton
You've read the new stories. Record numbers of houses are sitting on the market unsold. Prices have sagged. New housing starts in October 2006 fell 17.9 percent behind October 2005. And to make the situation worse, interest … (0 comments)
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REALTORS, DO YOU BELIEVE? - 09:33 PM
As a professional Home Stager I have many opportunities to speak with both real estate professionals and their clients. What I have found over the past several weeks, is that sellers are calling me after their homes have been on the market for quite some time, very upset.
The reason why sellers … (5 comments)
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12641 DOGWOOD DR. MORENO VALLEY "OPEN HOUSE SAT 11/04/06 12-4pm - 09:30 PM
2004 Beauty, 4BR, 3BTH, 1,995 sq ft Living Space on a 7,800 sq ft Lot. Manicured Front and Back MLS #I646658 or View at www.homesbyfrankestell.com … (0 comments)
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What is the Best? - 09:23 PM
Choose the Right Home Equity Financing :
A Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Line Of Credit?
I will suggest to consider the next 3 steps in order to answer this question correctly:
ONE TIME EXPENSES:
Step 1: What do you need the funds for?
The down payment on a property. Bills/Debts consolidation. A major purchase … (0 comments)
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Windham New Hampshire 6.70 Acres In Home Business Potential - 09:23 PM
This property is no longer available
Jay and Monika McGillicuddy
Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham County
New Hampshire Real Estate with Jay McGillicuddy
NH Real Estate Blogs
Prudential Verani Realty
Hampstead NH Real Estate
603-548-7685
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ActiveRain And The Real World - 09:15 PM
Rich's blog tonight about "The Karma of Comments" made me think about my own evolution in this blogging business. I'd made a rudimentary effort at it for awhile, but couldn't seem to treat it with the same sense of immediacy that the rest of my business so often demands. It was only coming here … (7 comments)
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Homeowners Insurace: Protecting More then You Think - 09:15 PM
Close your eyes. Imagine the feeling of the cold metal of your new house key pressing into your warm hand. This is probably the most exciting, and yet nerve-wracking, feeling you will ever have. It's a dream come true.
Going through the motions of buying a home can sometimes be tedious. You may be … (1 comments)
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Real Estate is about the people, not the money! - 09:12 PM
I love Real Estate but it is not for the money, it's about the people. I get great satisfaction from helping people find their dream home. I have always been the "social butterfly" and have always enjoyed the people to people contact. I was stuck behind a desk for 40 hours … (0 comments)
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Working with your Colorado CLIENT-Seller as a TEAMWORK - 09:09 PM
Working with your Colorado CLIENT-Seller as a TEAMWORK
Today, I set up everything to a list a Colorado real Estate property, I did everything right, my presentation, paperwork, pictures, listening, etc and I wanted to make something different today, I do not know if you guys have done this before or you … (1 comments)
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No housing "bubbles" in Knoxville, Tennessee - 09:06 PM
I was reviewing the sales statistics for the 3rd quarter of 2006 versus the same time period in 2004 & 2005 to see how we are doing in spite of all the "doom & gloom" news coming daily in both print and TV.
Total Units 3 BR Median Price Days On Market 3rd Quarter 2004 4,219 $129,900 803rd … (0 comments)
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wow, may have another 100 homes to manage! - 08:44 PM
I was reading somewhere on activerain about an individual that was bringing in 300k a year just managing property.
I somewhat just fell into managing property, I hired someone full time to manage my investments, since I just don't have time any longer. In the menatime, to bring in extra income for … (0 comments)
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Zillow.com an Inconsistent Tool - 08:41 PM
As I do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for my clients, I like to compare my results with what Zillow.com posts. I’ve found the prices Zillow estimates to vary widely. On occasion Zillow is close, but more commonly it is off. I’ve seen discrepancies as much as $80,000.00 over the fair … (1 comments)
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# of people in your contact database - 08:40 PM
How many people does everyone have in their contact database?
Ideas on quickly finding additional people that may or may not transact for years to come? I see some people have like 15,000-20,000 people, I have no idea how they can accumulate that many so quickly, I feel behind with only … (5 comments)
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Portsmouth New Hampshire Luxury Waterfront Home!! - 08:40 PM
SOLD!! A wonderful family with 3 little boys bought this gorgeous home and they are loving it and loving life here in Portsmouth NH!!
I have a FABULOUS property listed for sale in Portsmouth New Hampshire! It is a rare offering of a gorgeous large lot - 1.25 acres, a beatiful 3 … (0 comments)
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Just sold! - 08:36 PM
Another home sold by Maureen Staccato of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY! Do you know what your home is worth in today's market? Call me today for your FREE MARKET ANALYSIS.
Maureen StaccatoKeller Williams RealtyVoice; 413-747-4607Mobile; 413-627-7699email; maureenstaccato@kw.comWeb Site: http://a225420.yourkwagent.com/home
62 Mt. Tom Ave, Easthampton, Ma
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Walking with Daisy, Again - 08:35 PM
This afternoon I needed another Daisy-the-long-legged-Beagle fix, so I stopped by the Boardmans and convinced “Boomer” Jack to let me take my step-dog for a walk over to Irvine Park. I kinda think the little critter likes me (beagles are known for their discriminating taste in humans), as she wags … (2 comments)
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Wilmington NC Named to Best Places to Invest in Real Estate - 08:34 PM
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Capital Gains Part Two - 08:33 PM
In the first part of this blog i explained how capital gains were calculated in words now i will show it you mathematically. There are three steps to arrive to the result which is whether is capital gain is a net gain or a net loss. There are three steps in … (0 comments)
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Relocating to Hampden County? - 08:30 PM
Weather you are looking to buy a home, sell your home or find a rental- I can get the job done! Why bother with the worries and stress of trying to find a home or apartment when I can take care of your relocation needs.
Maureen StaccatoKeller Williams RealtyVoice; 413-747-4607Mobile; 413-627-7699email; maureenstaccato@kw.comWeb … (0 comments)
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A Service to Write up Your Offers - 08:28 PM
Are agents really getting this lazy? I just received an email from a lady who started a new service where you can call in and register your buyer and when you're ready to write up an offer, you call them and they write it for you and send it to your … (7 comments)
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3 Bed 1 bath Cape for Sale in East Springfield, Ma. - 08:18 PM
Beautiful 3 bed room/ 1 Bath Cape in desired East Springfield neighborhood with many unique features and updates!! This home has been well loved and cared for. A real bargain for the price. Turn Key home! Not just a drive by! A great deal for $144,900 !!! Hurry- won't last long~
Vinyl Siding1475 … (0 comments)
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Sprites and Virus's and Malware Oh MY! Internet Explorer's Vulnerability - 08:13 PM
Think you know your computer, think again...
Coming from a technology background I thought I was savvy enough to spot a virus or problems with my computer. So three weeks ago when my computer started running slower than normal I attributed to the very high quality Music CD scans I made so … (6 comments)
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Z'Tejas opening in Already Popular Avery Ranch - 08:07 PM
Z Tejas a local "Southwest" Style Restaurant here in Austin is opening a new location in late summer of 07 in Avery Ranch Subdivision.
I've only lived in Austin for about 5 years and with 2 young kids (both 3 years old until another week, when my eldest turns 4...that's 11 months … (1 comments)
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Do you know what your home is worth? - 08:06 PM
In today's Real Estate market, it is important to know what your home is worth. I can offer you a free Market Analysis. Weather you going to sell your home today or tomorrow, it is important to know what is going on in today's market.
Here are a few tips;
Don't over price … (0 comments)
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LSU-Tennessee Game in Knoxville this Saturday - 08:06 PM
LSU will try to break their losing streak of losing on the road this year. This is the 3rd top ten team LSU has played this year. Both teams are good. The game will be on CBS at 230 CST this Saturday. No real estate for me that afternoon. SEC football has … (2 comments)
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The New Market - 07:56 PM
The market has changed to a buyers market as opposed to a sellers market that we saw in the late 90's up until August of 2005. Once gas prices topped $3.00 a gallon we saw that buyers were no longer coming out in droves to buy homes. Home prices had skyrocketed … (1 comments)
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Magazine Place Condos, 760 Magazine Street - New Orleans, La 70130 - 07:51 PM
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Oct. 30, 2006 - New member ethics class - 07:41 PM
I taught the new member ethics orientation class for our state association on Oct 30. We hold this class once a month and have 2 sessions one in the morning and one in the afternoon . Interesting that the member numbers are way down this month. Usually we have about 100 + … (9 comments)
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Austin Area's Appreciation through Oct 2006 - 07:20 PM
Althouhg
Although the Austin Area continued to have more home sales YTD compared to last year at this time, there are beginning to be more homes on the market than there were last year at this time.
Once again, the second month in a row indicating a slow down of some sort … (0 comments)
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Who is trading? - 07:05 PM
If you recognize these let me know..found an interesting website that Matt might like but then not sure just exactly what kind he collects or if he is interested in selling.
The link to this is here for those interested.
Now back to business thank you today for business referred to us from … (2 comments)
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From Active to Pending - 06:53 PM
I never thought much about when you turn your listing from Active to Pending.
I was talking to another agent wondering why a listing of his, that I am the buyers side is not advertised as pending after the offer to purchase is signed by both parties.
Other agent - Says he does … (2 comments)
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Market Trends in New Hampshire - 06:50 PM
As we watch how the real estate market has changed here in New Hampshire over the past year a great resource is located at the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS (NHAR) website. Click on MarketTrends in NH and enjoy the hard work created by Peter Francese and his staff.
Jay … (2 comments)
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Las Vegas NV, MLS Stats as of 11-1-06 - 06:50 PM
November brings us........"Changes in the Air!" This week brings us one of the largest decreases in the amount of inventory I've seen for several weeks. We are down by 185 net listings in the Las Vegas MLS for a total of 21,461. I've been reading some of the different predictions for … (0 comments)
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Creative selling? Buyers (agents) beware. - 06:47 PM
I know you have seen the stories on the need to be more "creative" when trying to attract buyers in this increasingly tight selling market. Obviously there are many ways to be creative and even more definitions of the term "creative".
A TV news segment featured a homeowner who had tried in … (2 comments)
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New Hampshire Real Estate Market Trends - 06:41 PM
The New Hampshire Association of REALTORS website has an awesome section about Market Trends written by Peter Francese. Check it out... you do not need to be a member to access this section of the website. Enjoy.
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Lake Travis level fluctuation challenges - 06:38 PM
Lake Travis, just west of Austin, is a fabulous place to own waterfront property. What some people don't realize is that the level of the lake almost never stays the same. The full level of Lake Travis is 681 feet above mean sea level. The highest it has ever been was … (0 comments)
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Pumpkin Fairy in Boone Colorado - 06:37 PM
Boone Colorado is one of those 'don't blink' towns or you will miss it. It's a quite farm community just east of Pueblo. Driving past Boone makes you feel like you have been on an old fashioned 'Sunday Drive'. The article below is from the Pueblo Cheftain, a 'good news' sort of … (7 comments)
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Finally the Tolls are opened...well, some of them at least. - 06:32 PM
From Thisto This
I've been piping about it for a while and I'm one of the few who is looking forward to them opening. It will make it much easier for me being that I live in North Austin/Round Rock Area and my family lives in Cedar Park.
The Austin Business Journal writes … (2 comments)
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Austin suburb town of Round Rock is SSAAAAAAFE! - 06:21 PM
In a recent report the Austin/ Round Rock Area has been considered a safe place to live! Austin was reported as the safest city in Texas and Round Rock, (The home to DELL, Inc.) meanwhile, was ranked the 13th safest city in the nation.
Round Rock City Manager Jim Nuse … (0 comments)
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The True Heart of Home Staging - 06:19 PM
OK – I’m going to start by waving a white flag, not to surrender but to call a truce. There has been plenty of debate surrounding home staging, covering many different points, but I think that both real estate agents and stagers alike can agree:- Home staging has been around for … (9 comments)
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Time to get ready for winter! - 06:15 PM
Every night it seems like the chill creeps in a little more, winter must be right around the corner, even here in California. I thought it would be a good time to touch on one of the biggest cold weather dangers we deal with every year, carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s … (0 comments)
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Anyone get their leads strictly from the internet? - 06:15 PM
I recently took a class and one of the students said that she is solely web based. Her business comes from the internet. Is anyone doing this also? What are the tricks of the trade to coming up on the first page of the major search engines? You can pay for … (5 comments)
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Pausing on a Crisp Morning - 05:57 PM
This past Wednesday morning, it was again cold for this time of year—mid 20’s, the sky was clear and the wind, calm. Crisp. Crisp is how I describe a day in winter when the sky is clear and there is little or no wind. It won’t be winter for more … (1 comments)
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Miami Listings - 05:47 PM
800 NE 195th Street, #112 – Canongate Condo - Beautiful 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condo on the ground floor overlooking pool. This unit has been meticulously cared for and has Parquet floors throughout. It’s close to Aventura Mall, I-95 and schools and building amenities include 24-hr security, valet parking, party … (4 comments)
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this is a stroy about my heater guy frank - 05:25 PM
So I was forced to "signed up" for the job to manage my relative's rental property. And just my luck now there is a new tenant and basically they call me every other day because something doesn't "feel right." Because it's a property considered a high-end rental, I pretty much always … (0 comments)
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Reasons why people move to Southern Colorado - 05:07 PM
Southern Colorado boasts over 300 days a year of sunshine. No matter your life style there is some thing here for just about everybody. The Pueblo and Canon City areas are the best kept secrets in Colorado. And Trinidad is often called ‘The Victorian Jewel of Southern Colorado" Wether you are … (2 comments)
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Under the Bus - 05:01 PM
Great site. I have been fighting with a company for about a year now. So I found this site on the web where I was able to post my story and every time someone clicks on the link the owner gets an email. I normally don't throw a company under the … (3 comments)
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Winners - 04:59 PM
Bob Uecker, the former major league catcher turned broadcaster and actor, made periodic appearences on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." During one interview he told Carson, "You know, I made a major contribution to the St. Louis Cardinals pennant drive in 1964." "What did you do?" asked Carson. "I came down with … (1 comments)
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new to active rain! - 04:59 PM
hello! i am new to the profession and new to the community, looking forward to learn more about everything!
best,
chris
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Politics and Real Estate Network. - 04:59 PM
For any broker it’s important to go out and network with the people of your community. It’s great for keeping up with current industry information and hearing the views and concerns of the local community and government officials. Also, the input of some high volume Realtors that know the Denver … (0 comments)
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Visit Newport RI - 04:54 PM
If you have ever visited Newport and fallen in love with the area, ( I was born here so I'm a bit biased), please visit our website to check out property listings. www.chapmanenstone.com
Thank you.
Arthur Chapman
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Communication with Understanding - 04:49 PM
Communication comes from the Latin root commune, which means "held in common". Communication works when those we are talking to understand what we are saying. Consider the folowing:
A construction worker walks up to a doctor's office receptionist. The receptionist asked him why he was there. "I have shingles." he said.
She took down … (1 comments)
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It’s Working! It’s Working!!! - 04:46 PM
Many of us have been blogging for some time and using this great forum to express our views, interact with our peers, discuss and learn about our industry, and…um... oh yeah… increase our online presence and search engine rank. Well, for me personally, my continual commentary on all things real estate … (0 comments)
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WHAT ABOUT THE GOOGLE SANDBOX AND OTHER SEO STUFF - 04:44 PM
WHAT ABOUT THE GOOGLE SANDBOX?Shhhh ! ! ! Don't tell anyone. I participate in a few other blogs and listserves. Not of the quality and interest level of Active Rain, which wins hands down in the level of discussion of all things real estate. That said, since I've been on the … (8 comments)
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THE JOYS OF COLD CALLING - 04:39 PM
IN TODAYS MARKET, COLD CALLING IS ONE OF THE ESSENTIAL METHODS TO GENERATE BUSINESS;ESOECIALLY IF YOU ARE A ROOKIE L.O. THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE DONT ANSWER THEIR PHONES, AND THOSE WHO DO, USUALLY COME BACK WITH SOMEHTING LIKE "I HOPE A BUS RUNS YOU OVER ON THE WAY TO THE MARKET". … (4 comments)
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Does Your Full Coverage Auto Insurance Protect Your Home? - 04:31 PM
Have you ever had a close call in traffic that left you with a pounding heart and sweaty palms? Once your racing heart slowed, did you comfort yourself with the thought that your full-coverage car insurance would have been there if things had been worse? You are not alone; we have … (2 comments)
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Real Estate Donations - 04:13 PM
Why donate Real estate?Of course, most Americans do not have a large real estate portfolio. But many can enjoy significant financial benefits and provide a charitable benefit to the community at the same time. One of the advantages to the donor is that the size of the tax deduction is determined … (1 comments)
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Glendale Neighborhood - 03:30 PM
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Hernando Beach Market Report - 03:29 PM
Homes
Currently on the Market: 115
Low: $165,000 Median: $474,000 Average: $529,967 High: $1,900,000
There are currently six luxury waterfront properties available starting at $1,000,000
Under Contract: 4
Low: $250,000 High: $650,000
Sold in September/October: 5
Low: $360,000 Median: $489,000 Average: $546,480 High: $699,500
Home Sites
Currently on the Market: 241
Low: $55,000* Median: $195,000 Average: $234,733 High: $899,000
*lower range may not be waterfront property
Under Contract: 8
Low: $110,000 High: … (0 comments)
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Political Fallout - 03:28 PM
So, Bush and Kerry are at it again. After John Kerry fired a bunch of one liners the entire GOP is up in arms and ready to tar and feather the Senator. Can't anyone take a joke anymore? What ever happened to free speech?
I can hardly wait to see … (4 comments)
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Blog topic #3, Real Estate Technology - 03:24 PM
The pros and cons of Technology
Sometimes we can get completely overwhelmed with the new gadgets coming out the new software that is out there. We have not even begun to use the features of the new toy and we are ready to take on a new one. I think technology can … (0 comments)
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6 ½ Reasons NOT To Stage (Part II) - 03:22 PM
This time in reverse order, Letterman style! (A followup to 6 ½ reasons To Stage)
#6 You have a fabulous sense of style and know that your home doesn’t need staging. The faux zebra pillows and bronze monkey chandeliers are the IN thing. <--
#5 You are secretly afraid that you’ll like the … (23 comments)
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interesting idea - 03:08 PM
Okay, I thing buyers and sellers feel allianted already, but look at what I just read in the newest edition of Indiana REALTOR.
"10 Safety tips for showing properties". Here is one of them.
"instead of meeting new clients at the property, ask them to stop by your office and complete a Prospect … (3 comments)
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Gulf Access Cape Coral and Lehigh Lots for Sale - Way below Accessed Value - 02:56 PM
Lehigh Acres Half Acre lot, Accessed Value of $49,500, this is a half acre lot, your price only $26,000 – http://www.buyahousefromray.com/1008north
Gulf Access lot in Cape Coral, FL. Assessed at 254k, projected appraisal is around 230-250k, your price a low, low, $155,000 - 2372 NW 38th Place, Cape Coral, Fl 33993. … (0 comments)
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Don't use listing and buyer agents - Contact sellers directly and avoid the commission! - 02:41 PM
Before you all ban me from AR, this is what a new online company is telling consumers to do. I am not in favor of this company nor the practice of consumers contacting sellers directly to make an offer. They even provide the links to local appraisers' offices to get the names … (5 comments)
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Plano, TX – Convenient & Luxurious Lifestyle…by way of Dallas - 02:34 PM
West Plano, TX - is a luxury community just 20 miles north of Dallas. Named one of the two BEST places to live in the western United States and for good reason, excellent schools, world class shopping, a short commute to downtown Dallas, luxurious homes and preservations of natural surroundings along with … (3 comments)
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Market is coming around... - 01:57 PM
I am not sure about anyone else, but the last 4-5 weeks i have seen an increase in just about every aspect of my business as a realtor. Calls are ciming on on my listings, listing appointements are coming in 3 times as fast as they were over the summer and … (3 comments)
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YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU WILL MEET AT AN OPEN HOUSE - 01:54 PM
I held an open house for another agent and one of the tenants is a published artist. He illustrated this book and it came on the market last Spring. Since he is one of those "poor starving artists," I thought it may interest you as a Christmas gift. It is a … (3 comments)
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Staging Profession Inquiries - 01:48 PM
For some reason I get these a lot, probably because I serve as the San Francisco chapter president for International Association of Home Staging Professionals.
I received another one yesterday. This was a fairly common question, so I figure I should post and de-mythify some of the misconception about interior design vs. … (4 comments)
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Knowing When To Walk Away... - 01:34 PM
I have an acquaintance of mine who came to me as a potential customer. He and his family wants me to find them a duplex (within less than 5 years old) for seriously 1/2 price (I wanted to say that's next to impossible since there are not many of them on … (2 comments)
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Commercial Loans - 01:24 PM
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What you should tell your realtor about the homes you look at! - 01:14 PM
Tell the sales professional everything you like and don't like about each home you see. Don't be shy about discussing a home's shortcomings. Is the home too small for your needs? Let the sales professional know. Was the home perfect except for the carpeting? Let the sales professional know.
However, remember … (1 comments)
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Pro's and Con's of a Paid off Mortgage - 01:11 PM
I have read online comments about people having their mortgage paid off. May I suggest this is not a wise thing to do? May I suggest that the best thing to do is use your equity and invest it in something that makes more money than your mortgage interest rate?
Usually with … (1 comments)
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VISIT OUR BOOTH, FALL HOME SHOW! COME BY AND SAY HELLO! - 01:07 PM
CT EXPO CENTER ~ FALL HOME SHOW
NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!
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The Value of Training - 01:06 PM
Just finished a 1 hour training session with the folks at VisualTour. Well worth the time. A couple of the team members have been struggling with the software (without the benefit of training) for a couple of weeks. Having someone who thoroughly knows the product step you through it helps everything … (1 comments)
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Florida Mortgage Company Dedicates Portion of Earnings to Clients’ Choice of Charities - 01:03 PM
Solid Rock Mortgage is leading the way in community involvement by giving 10% of its gross compensation to worthy charities and churches. They have gone one step further and allowed their clients to decide which charity receives the portion from their loan.
“I don’t know how many mortgage companies are … (9 comments)
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To paper train, or not to paper train... - 12:57 PM
For those in the 'burbs this isn't an oft-pondered question, but for those of us in high-rise downtown buildings, this is an important consideration with any dog. Many a person goes through the get dressed up (especially when it's cold), get the leash, go down the elevator and through the lobby … (4 comments)
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Barrier Island Bilge...A tale of the barrier islands!!! - 12:52 PM
The SAGA of "SANSIBELLE & CAPTIVIOUS"...Lovers to the end !!!!!!!!!!!!!
LEGEND HAS IT !!! The Goddess SANSIBELLE and her lover CAPTIVIOUS rose from the Gulf
waters CIRCA 2000 BC...(Before the Causeway)...these were "EXTRAORDINARY GODS" in
every way...at a mear 35' in height (the LEGAL LIMIT for the Islands) they were a … (1 comments)
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The Blue Book - 12:34 PM
An excellent follow-up read to The Red Book (Millionaire Real Estate Agent) is the Millionaire Real Estate Investor a.k.a. The Blue Book. This takes a slightly different approach than the MREA does, and opens the door for non-licensees to follow a tried and true road map to wealth through real estate investing.
There … (2 comments)
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Lending Tree is Bearing Bad Fruit - 12:33 PM
Lending Tree Accused of Unfair Business Practices
<-- Now you know why....
Unless you are 'in' the industry, news like this gets shuffled into the abyss.
I wrote a quick post recently regarding the caveats of dealing with e-lenders or online bankers and mortgage lead aggregation sites. The point of the post was that … (3 comments)
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Free International phone Calls - 12:21 PM
Being a Virtual Assistant, I'm always looking for up-to-date technology or tricks to assist agents. We have some great voip companies out:
A great site I stumbled on today is www.FuturePhone.com. The site has a gateway for a caller to dial internationaly. "Simply call one of the domestic USA phone numbers from … (3 comments)
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Chairman of the Federal Reserve - 12:19 PM
(Ben Bernanke is on the right and his predecessor Alan Greenspan is on the left)
The name is Ben Bernanke.....
Have you heard his name?
Do you wonder what he does?
And more importantly...How does he affect each of us as consumers?
Well, for starters, he took over the position that the well … (2 comments)
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The Red Book - 12:13 PM
Ken had an excellent idea with "The Red Book" Club. The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. To fully implement all the ideas in the book takes months, if not years. The benefit of following the road map that others have followed before us is … (4 comments)
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What's your time worth? - 12:07 PM
What is
“A Few Moments of Your Time”
Worth?
If You could literally earn
Thousands of Dollars
on Your next purchase transactions,
would that be worth
“A Few Moments of Your Time”?
Before you refer your Buyer to any settlement service provider…..
Before your Buyer commits to any settlement service provider…..
Find out how You can literally earn
Thousands of Dollars
on Your … (0 comments)
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Welcome to REAX Solutions! - 12:05 PM
Thank you for exploring the fantastic business opportunities of REAX Solutions!
I really do appreciate the opportunity to present a program that will change the way settlement services are provided to your customers. I believe you'll see such a fantastic opportunity here that you'll want to begin participating in our program right … (0 comments)
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Procrastination - 12:02 PM
Doesn't it just drive you wild when you hear that team members are choosing to do anything and everything other than activities that fall into the category of "productive"?!
This afternoon will be a "come to Tony" meeting with some key players on the team. Bottom line will be - I'm … (1 comments)
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Law and Order - 11:34 AM
G. Adrain Harris
P. O. Box 58261
New Orleans, La 70158
Harris@RealtorHarris.com
October 28, 2006
The President of the United States of America
The United States Legislature
The City Council of New Orleans
We the People
Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The City of New Orleans seeks a holistic approach to reducing crime in our streets. A genuine holistic approach should … (1 comments)
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Skogman Realty - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - October Sales Report - 11:26 AM
Sales in Cedar Rapids, Iowa continue to rise, at least for one realty company; Skogman Realty. October Sales Report figures are in and Skogman Realty participated in 35% on the seller side, and 38% on the buyer side. Rarely does any one company reach the elusive 40% number of sales volume, … (1 comments)
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I said Can not Should, May not Must! Buying Into Trouble 101 - 11:15 AM
This may get offensive. If so I do not apologize :)
I, like any other self-respecting business person, make more commission on a higher value deal that on a lesser value deal. So you would think that as a lender/broker I would want the highest loan amount I could possibly squeeze out … (5 comments)
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Loan Foreclosures continue to Increase.... - 11:10 AM
According to RealtyTrac, The company's quarterly foreclosure report shows that 318,355 properties entered some stage of foreclosure nationwide, this is a 17 percent increase from just a few months earlier. What does this means? Basically, that one in every 363 homes was in some stage of foreclosure. The leading states for foreclosures … (1 comments)
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St. Paul Realtor Fails Human test - 11:04 AM
Sorry, you failed the human test. Please enter what the graphic says.
An actual active Rain error message
The picture is an error message I get on my laptop that makes me chuckle, because in the scheme of things, the total failure of my laptop would just mean using another computer until it … (18 comments)
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Halloween Howl in Miami Shores - 10:51 AM
Every year, the Village of Miami Shores sponsors a Halloween event that brings in people from everywhere around Miami. Our main street in downtown Miami Shores is blocked off (NE 2nd Avenue) from 95th street to 103rd street and the local community sets up booths and sponsors rides for kids in the … (4 comments)
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Sharper Agent & Sour Grapes - 10:45 AM
I subscribe to Sharper Agent a newsletter postcard emailing service. I used to subscribe to Realty Times email newsletter service. Realty times is far superior. So far at least 20 and more have removed their name from my mail list, thru Sharper Agent. When I was with Realty times I never … (3 comments)
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CHEROKEE COUNTY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM - 10:39 AM
Cherokee County has limited funds available to provide grants for housing rehabilitation repairs and improvements to qualified homeowners. The funds maybe used to fix dangerous health & safety problems around the house as required by current HUD standards. To Qualify: You must own and live in your home Your family income … (0 comments)
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Justin Smith Thank You! - 10:36 AM
I had a really nice surprise in my e-mail today from Justin Smith, and want to thank him for his kind congratulations and acknowledgements. Justin who works with his father Bart an owner in the ReMax system since 1987 had vision for a Christian Real Estate Network.
Thank you two small words with heartfelt thanks. … (0 comments)
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PMI or No PMI that is the question - 10:23 AM
Private mortgage insurance is a type of insurance that helps protect the mortgage company against losses due to foreclosure.
This protection is provided by private mortgage insurance companies and allows mortgage companies to accept lower down payments than would normally be allowed.
Borrowers that pay PMI do not gain any tax … (5 comments)
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Helping "Thin Files" Get Loans - 10:07 AM
Doing some of my morning reading, and came across Peter Coy's blog on BusinessWeek online "Credit Where Credit is Due."
It appears that a collection of organizations are working to allow for "thin files" to receive prime rate loans which will hopefully decrease their chances for default and help them stay in … (0 comments)
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Home ownership overall up to 69% according to report - 10:02 AM
The homeownership rate inched back up to 69% in the third quarter due mainly to a sizable increase in black homeowners, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Census Bureau reported that the nation's homeownership rate rose from 68.7% in the second quarter to 69.0% in the third quarter. The last time … (1 comments)
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A CHANGE OF PACE - 10:02 AM
According to a Greek legend, in ancient Athens a man noticed thegreat storyteller Aesop playing childish games with some littleboys. He laughed and jeered at Aesop, asking him why he wastedhis time in such frivolous activity.Aesop responded by picking up a bow, loosening its string, andplacing it on the ground. Then … (1 comments)
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Housing for All Ages: Safety and Design - 09:57 AM
As baby boomers age and enjoy longer lives than their previous generation, there is becoming more awareness of, and emphasis on, the need to have living environments that allow people to be independent for as long as possible. This includes looking at home safety as will as design issues to better … (2 comments)
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"Live Your Best Life" - 09:53 AM
I was doing a 2nd showing on one of my listings here in Portsmouth, the other day, with the buyer having brought their builder with them so they could figure out if some renovations could be made, etc. On 2nd showings, we usually let the buyer and their agent go back … (2 comments)
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Real Estate vs. Sex - 09:42 AM
I posted the lower part of this blog on Nov. 1 and with the new group, thought I'd bring it back to life with a face-lift.
I recenlty finished reading Sex and Real Estate: Why We Love House, a book by Marjorie Garber, and it was an interesting concept. But a bit over-blown. The … (4 comments)
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When Seller's Attorney and Buyer's Attorney Clash - 09:40 AM
The beginning of this story is rather simple. Investor wants property. Broker finds property which is a foreclosure. Buyer makes an acceptable offer, Seller accepts offer. Awh… this is really easy. Closing set for three weeks. Buyer’s attorney receives contract and begins title search. Abstractor for the buyer’s attorney finds a … (0 comments)
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Listen to your Gut Feeling... - 09:05 AM
Have you ever had a gut feeling that made you go against what you normally do? Or have you ingored a gut feeling that you ended up paying for later down the road?
I just had one come back to me the other day. Fortunately, it was in my favor.
I got a … (2 comments)
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October 2006 Market Update for Charlotte NC - 09:03 AM
For data entered between October 1 2006 and October 31 2006 for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County NC.
1264 single family properties sold. Average list price of $230,400Average sale price of $226,069Average days on market, 69 days
Against the same period last year...
Increase of 9 properties soldDecrease of 1% in avg list priceDecrease of 1% … (0 comments)
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How Mortgage Originators Lie to Borrowers - 09:00 AM
Mortgage originators constantly advertise that they will find "the perfect loan for you" and that they will "work hard to find you the absolute best terms". You may find, after reading the compensation agreement, ....that is bunk.
It has been said that the "devil is in the details" and in mortgage origination … (4 comments)
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Guide to Getting Listed in DMOZ.org - 08:58 AM
A listing in DMOZ is a must for any website owner. Every Search Engine places a high importance on any link that comes from this human edited directory.
This guide will give you tips on how to get listed, and help you to avoid the most common mistakes
Real … (9 comments)
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October 2006 Market Update for Cabarrus County NC - 08:57 AM
For data entered between October 1 and October 31 2006...
228 single family properties sold. Average list price of $183,294 Average sale price of $180,173Average of 37 days on market. For the same period last year...
241 single family properties soldAverage list price of $187,405 (decrease of 3%)Average sale price of $184,163 (decrease of 3%)Average … (0 comments)
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How to Submit Quality Content to Wikipedia - 08:44 AM
Quality links are essential in helping you with your quest for a number one search engine ranking for high trafficked keywords. Many people continue to assume that any backlink is a good link to have. This is not the case, especially with ‘Big Daddy’, the latest Google infrastructure update that occurred … (6 comments)
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Is this the bottom! - 08:27 AM
Every market has its ups and downs. Are we coming up to the bottom? I think so. The real estate market is typically slow in November and December. With a slow market since July and abundance of homes for sale has brought prices down. However, looking forward to the first of the year and Spring, … (0 comments)
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To Buy or Not To Buy....That is the question... - 08:18 AM
About two months ago, one of my dear customers informed me that her sister-in-law was planning on moving to Florida. Finally, her sister-in-law visited Florida for the first time last month. The called me on the night she came into town and told me she would like to start looking at … (1 comments)
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Golfing at the Beach - 08:17 AM
Many people do not realize how many golf courses there are in and around Carteret County, NC. If you are an avid golfer or just like to get out on a beautiful course and smell the fresh air and ocean breeze, this is the place for you. What an awesome feeling … (4 comments)
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Pssst, hey buddy, I'll give you 500 bucks for your keys. - 07:59 AM
For those of you who own or manage rental properties, evicting a non-paying or disruptive tenant is a very time consuming and dollar intensive process.
One quick & easy potential solution to your dilemma could be to make a "keys for cash" offer to the tenant to move immediately.
On the … (7 comments)
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Glastonbury, Portland, East Hampton Market Update - 07:47 AM
Central CT Inventory as of 11/1/2006
Glastonbury - 217 Listings
14+ Over 1 Million
11 inbetween 900K - 1 Million
Portland - 56 Listings
7 Capes
35 Colonials
2 Contemporaries
7 Ranches
East Hampton - 130 Listings
11 under 1000 sq ft
19 inbetween 1000 - 1500 sq ft
38 inbetween 1500 - 2000 sq ft
48 inbetween 2000 - 3000 sq … (1 comments)
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DRIVE-BY Comment HITS one of my Blogs... AGAIN! - 07:38 AM
Well for the second time this week one of my blogs has been “hit” with a comment from someone outside Active Rain.
This time the anonymous comment hit a blog I posted way back on August 10th entitled Stepping on "accredited/certified” stager’s toes…
And while I could let just the anonymous comment … (16 comments)
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Columbus Ohio college town - 07:36 AM
Coldwell Banker issued a report yesterday about the relative affordability of America's 'college towns.'
Tulsa Oklahoma get's top billing:
TULSA, OKLA., TOPS COLDWELL BANKER® STUDY AS NATION'S MOST AFFORDABLE COLLEGE TOWN but the news release mentions Columbus Ohio prominantly:
"Columbus, Ohio, home to Bowl Series Championship leader Ohio State University, was number 62 on … (5 comments)
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Come to Palm Beach county. - 06:59 AM
I wanted to share this link with you because I found it to be extremely useful especially if you have customers that are coming to Palm Beach even if it is to visit., it contains a wealth of information and best of all it is free. It includes videos and … (0 comments)
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New Cherokee County Land Plan - 06:43 AM
Cherokee County has finally released their new land plan. This will outline development for the next 20 years. Green Space is located in the Dark Green areas. Yellow is the suburban growth areas and neighborhood living. The purples are the urban core which will consist of high density housing such as … (2 comments)
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RALPH ROBERTS on A Simple Thank You Goes a Long Way - 06:33 AM
A Simple Thank You Goes a Long Wayby Ralph Roberts<!-- Body --> Over the years I have used thank-you's to cultivate more futile ground for business. Although not everyone mines for gold this way, there are many who understand the value of being pleasant and letting everyone know who you are … (1 comments)
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Never Stop Learning - 06:27 AM
Last week I found myself in the hospital twice with pneumonia. What I first thought was a bad batch of gumbo turned out to be a serious asthma attack. A couple of days later, I was back in the hospital to stay awhile. It was a scary experience, but it reminded … (1 comments)
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Quotes Matter - 06:02 AM
Sunday morning I had an e-mail from a couple who own several luxury properties in our area, asking if I had buyers for any their properties. It seems they had read an article in the Sunday New York Times by Kevin Brass and I was quoted in the article and identified … (2 comments)
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Forepaugh Mansions - 05:38 AM
Tuesday woke up cold and windy, a real change from Monday, the temperature was about 0ºC (gotcha! That would be 32ºF). Still, being the hardy Minnesotan that I am (or, would like you to believe), I shambled over to the coffee shop, and for once, was the first one there. Sandy, … (1 comments)
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280 Richmond, St. Paul MN - 05:30 AM
Got duplex? Now is the time to invest in the real estate market if you are the type of investor who wants to buy low and sell high.
For sale $204,900 Just Reduced!
Up/down duplex, two bedrooms in each unit. Great for an investor or for an owner occupant. Collect rent on … (1 comments)
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El Paso County Growing - 04:57 AM
El Paso County Growing
By John Rogers
El Paso Tx Real Estate
I first came to El Paso after being stationed here in 2002. I got out and decided to sell homes because it is what I’ve always wanted to do. I love this city and want you to know what going on in … (6 comments)
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November is really 2007. - 04:10 AM
Wow it's already November. Seems like this year just flew on by in a flash. The real estate year is pretty much over and most new escrows opened after the mid of this month wont be a paycheck till 2007.
Not sure about you but 2006 was very different. Buyers and … (7 comments)
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Gaa Gaa over Google. - 03:13 AM
I love these guys, they just don't stop at awesome when it comes to cool stuff. And now Google has made it easy to add content to your website with new "Google Gadgets ." These are all mini-applications that you added by copying and pasting some text from the Google website … (2 comments)
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10 Mistakes That Can Delay A Quick Sale... #3 - 02:20 AM
Mistake # 3: Insisting that Your Home Is Shown only When It’s Convenient for You
While no one wants dinner frequently interrupted or wants to spend Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon outside of their home, often the only time buyers can see your home is after work or on weekends. Plan … (0 comments)
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Put Your Best Face Forward... - 02:07 AM
The face of your house, that is. Curb appeal can mean the difference between a drive-by and a sold home.
Take down the Holiday Lights. Make sure the doorbell works! Does the trim need paint? Is the kick plate rusty? Do the plants look good? Have the weeds been pulled? Is the … (0 comments)
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I have been doing this for over 14 years now. Helping those to finance their new dream, may it be purchasing that new home or refinancing their current home for several reasons. Even helping those investors that want to add to their portfolio. 
Today I met with another pre-foreclosure Seller. I sure am getting a lot of these lately. Anyway, I spoke with this gentleman yesterday and could tell he was really stressed out. Life had dealt him a bad hand this year, health wise, and he has found himself disabled and unable to … (32 comments)
As an attorney who also practices real estate buyer agency, I sometimes chuckle when I read the latest risk management advice proffered by our trade association, the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The latest advice from NAR, which stems from a recent case in Texas, is "Don't Volunteer Information."
This blog information has been removed due to the implications to the company highlighted. The website we reviewed regarding this company was an unauthorized site which provided incorrect information. A new blog will be posted when we have a chance to review the CORRECT information. 
We have some great entries for the Carnival of ActiveRain. But its not too late to participate.
...or New Delhi, for that matter. I am leaving for China next week, and was struggling with how to handle cell phone calls (with no caller ID) at $1.29 per minute. Additionally, I don't want to be bothered with calls when I am on vacation. At the same time, I don't … (33 comments)
Yesterday, Realty Thoughts launched eppraisal.com, it's online home valuation tool even as Zillow comes under heavy fire (legitimate or not) over not only the accuracy of its zestimates, but the larger (more headline-driven) question of whether those zestimates are artificially lower in certain neighborhoods.
The golden rule of blogging: think before you type A real estate blog is a marketing tool and marketing IS a science that can be managed methodically. Each post should be planned in advance so that your time spent blogging is efficient and each post builds on one another to create … (23 comments)