Welcome From Spokane And Eastern Washington! - 11:57 PM
Welcome to the Spokane And Eastern Washington Real Estate Network on ActiveRain! I thought I would start the ball rolling by saying a quick hello to all of you out there from those of us located here in the wonderful Inland Northwest. My name is Doug Burke and I am a … (0 comments)
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8,10,12 & 14 W. 10th, Eudora, Kansas 66025 - 11:51 PM
How does $1900 rental income and $1250 PITI sound for this 4plex investment property?
How does living for FREE in a three bedroom unit of the 4plex while the other three units rent pays for your PITI?
This 4 plex is made up of two separate buildings for the asking price of $160,000. Building … (3 comments)
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Average Home Prices in Tampa by Area - 11:42 PM
One of the deciding factors in determining what part of a city you may choose to live in is the average price of the homes in the area. Average sales pricing by area only gives you an idea of the value of homes in an area. Since we are dealing with … (0 comments)
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Benefits of Home Ownership - 11:32 PM
Owning a home is the American dream, providing the homeowner with personal satisfaction and financial advantages. While you enjoy the freedom of owning your own home, you can enjoy tax breaks by writing off interest to the possible appreciation of the home's equity. Benefits of home ownership include:
Tax breaks. Homeowners … (0 comments)
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7823 Manorside Drive, Sacramento, California 95832 - 11:27 PM
Pending Sale
Buyers, want a newer home, built in 2004?
Need 3 Bedrooms?
How about 2 Full Baths?
Yes, a tile roof, a Laundry Room
Brand new neutral carpet is a plus
You say you like tile flooring? Not a problem. Entry, Kitchen, Breakfast area, and Laundry Room all have 12 inch tile flooring.
How does … (5 comments)
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Colorado Springs Housing Market ... November 2006 - 11:20 PM
In a recent post, I commented on the healthy housing market, here in Colorado Springs. (here) I thought that I would check in on the November 2005 - November 2006 housing market has changed, and we have seen some slowing and some pick up. This data was taken from the existing single … (1 comments)
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8596 Mystras Circle, Elk Grove, California 95624 - 11:15 PM
Sold but we have others!Wouldn't you just love to jump right in and take a dip? This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2328 square feet of living space and a 3 car garage with separate garage door openers just SOLD.
Yes, it's too late for this one and oh what a … (7 comments)
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Market Conditions in Tampa - 11:04 PM
Much has been reported about the decline in the housing market. Tampa's housing market in terms of units sold, was super HOT from 2004 through 2006. September of 2006 revealed the fourth best September in reported Tampa home sales ever!*
We have now returned to a market that provides more inventory for … (0 comments)
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Century 21 Slideshow - 11:00 PM
After reading a post by Ravi Shaw called Century 21 & 21Online.com I thought I would share with you guys and gals an idea I came up with to help improve the Slide Show found on 21Online for the agents I work with.
It's not a bad service provided to us by Century 21 but … (2 comments)
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157 E 1250th Rd, Baldwin, KS 66006 - 10:56 PM
Visual Tour and Website are available for what the sellers believe is the best built home in the midwest. Here is his description on how the 3BR home and 3 acre world class bass fishery pond were built by the sellers:
The house plans for 157 E 1250 Rd were obtained over the Internet … (2 comments)
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Central Scottsdale - 10:50 PM
Well about a week ago we told you about Beautiful North Scottsdale. This time it is scintillating Central Scottsdale. This area is bounded roughly by Bell Road on the North and Chapparal Road on the South. Considered the most desired section of Scottsdale for people who want to be near it … (5 comments)
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Keller Williams continues strong growth - 10:43 PM
Amid all of the national media's doom-and-gloom stories about housing slumps, disintermediation and market uncertainties, there is exciting news out of Austin, TX earlier this week. Keller Williams Realty enhanced their standing as the fourth largest real estate franchise in North America, with over 70,000 agents and nearly 600 market centers.
Agents continue to … (9 comments)
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Sleepytime Chicken - 10:38 PM
This recipe is from an old cookbook I have called The Working Mother's Cookbook (the original printing), and is so-named because you can put the chicken in the marinade at night and with only a few minutes work the next evening, have a dinner fit for company.
4 chicken breast halves without … (7 comments)
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Holiday Edition Newsletter from Splast team!!! - 10:37 PM
Happy Holidays to all. I hope that everyone is having a great time with your friends and family, shopping for gifts and dressing up your Christmas tree.
Ok, take a break now and take a peek at our new Holiday Edition of newsletter with lots of fun information.
Click the link "LINK"
This year … (2 comments)
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Mandated Seller Warranties - 10:29 PM
The Utah Division of Real Estate is changing our Approved" REPC. The biggest change that I hear is coming is the removal of the "Seller Warranties". Currently in the contract the seller warrants some items in the home to be "fit for their intended use". Those include the roof and foundation … (6 comments)
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Chili Lime Ribeye - 10:27 PM
This one you can prepare a bunch of ribeyes, put them in individual freezer ziplocs with some marinade, throw in the freezer, and later pull out as many as you need, thaw, and cook. They not only freeze well, freezing makes them even better!
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons … (7 comments)
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Medford Dickens Festival Postposted To Saturday - 10:27 PM
NOTICE: The Annual Medford Dickens Festival has been postoned from Friday to Saturday (December 2) at the same time due to bad weather.http://www.lawrenceyerkes.com/
Note: See link above for annual announcements, etc. If you have any problems accessing, please contact me.
… (0 comments)
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Identity Theft - How at risk are you? - 10:19 PM
While Blanca did point to a good link (Is Your Personal Information Being Sold? ) on the selling of your personal information, here is a better link that covers the topic of Identity Theft...
Identity Theft Report
Additionally, during my training for the CITRMS (Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist), I found that while the … (4 comments)
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Looking For 'Company' or Broker's Open Fare? - 10:17 PM
Keith, I think this group is a grand idea! All of the recipes in here so far are whetting my appetite. I decided to include a recipe for a dish that can be used for Broker's Opens. I don't know about everyone else's area, but when you serve food you are … (49 comments)
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Naples Florida Weather Forecast 85 degrees and 100% chance for snow! - 10:09 PM
It is official and yes you read that correctly, tomorrow it will snow here in Naples Florida with the 21st annual Naples Snow Fest!
Dig out those boots and gloves you are going to need them tomorrow! There is all sorts of family fun at this event and it kicks into … (2 comments)
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1132 NE 105th Street - Miami Shores, Florida 33138 - 09:57 PM
1132 NE 105th Street - Miami Shores, FL 33138
FOR SALE $875,000
FLORIDA WATERFRONT BUYER'S DREAM! 85' on deep-water canal of sought-after Miami Shores, one block away from Biscayne Bay with one fixed bridge w/ a high clearance. This distinctive Mid-Century home features large gourmet kitchen with granite counters, striking stone and hardwood … (16 comments)
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To Disclose or Not to Disclose.... - 09:55 PM
Even though most people have never had a boulder fall through their roof there are still major factors to consider when filling out a property disclosure when selling your home. I have been asked several times from sellers "Should I disclose that?"
In Idaho you are only required to disclose material … (3 comments)
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Toby Time: Can somone pat me on the back? My Hands are full of money. - 09:42 PM
Catchy title huh? Got someone's attention? And it would be super cool if that where actually the case. In a previous post I mentioned how buyer confidence in the real estate market can be measured with internet traffic. As buyers loose confidence in the market a website that is top ranked can expect to see traffic decrease because people are no … (4 comments)
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Speed of Light - some Big News and some Really BIG news !! - 09:34 PM
This week was busy for me - I did not feel that I put myself out there enough and to be honest - I am wiped out. I was doing new stats, new training program, office meetings and seminars. Did I tell you that I am wiped out?
If I am … (2 comments)
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Owner Occupied Nevada Residents: Take Advantage of the Homestead Exemption! - 09:23 PM
Nevada state legislation (NRS 115) protects your property's equity up to $350,000 against a writ of execution (forced sale) from certain judgments such as: unpaid medical bills, credit card debts and accidents. The website states it protects against bankruptcy but with the new federal bankruptcy laws in 2005, I would definitely check with … (3 comments)
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - 09:22 PM
Ingredients
1 package Bacon, precooked is easiest.2lbs raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled, tail onWrap a half-piece of fully cooked bacon around each shrimp in a spiral fashion. Use a toothpick to hold it in place. Cook on a lightly greased baking pan in a 425 oven for 8 to 10 minutes. DO … (10 comments)
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Man (or woman) The Battle Ships - 09:08 PM
Any predictions for the big Army/Navy game tomorrow? Can we put a hold on AR during the game? … (3 comments)
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Is it Time to Buy in Charlottesville? - 09:00 PM
Is it a good time to buy?
I have been asked many times lately is this a good time to buy a home?As of this morning in the Charlottesville Multiple Listing Service there are 1203 homes active (on the market and available for purchase) in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City.We … (1 comments)
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Always Be Prepared!!! - 08:59 PM
If there is one thing that two and half months on ActiveRain has reinforced in me, is that if you are going to be in the Real Estate Industry, then we MUST always be prepared. Both of my boys are Eagle Scouts, and the Boy Scouts Motto of “Be Prepared”. … (10 comments)
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Here's To Ultimate Service - 08:57 PM
Let's Face it; it is just too easy to become a licensed real estate agent. The Union Tribune article states"There's a good chance that the person who cuts your hair has received a higher level of training than the person who sold you your home", according to California Association of Realtors … (0 comments)
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Parrot Head Club - 08:54 PM
Celebrating margaritas, shorts and flip-flops the Central Virginia Parrot Head Club has pulled together a social club, Jimmy Buffett's music, and they pitch in for community service projects."On April 23rd the Club traveled to Lynchburg to watch the local Carolina League team take on the Salem Avalanche! The weather was … (0 comments)
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Welcome to Our Group - 08:50 PM
Do you have any questions about Charlottesville? How about answers to questions that visitors and even residents who have been here a while would love to know about? How about neighborhood information, community events?
This is where we can share everything about our beautiful area. Whether you are a Realtor, Lender, or anyone … (0 comments)
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Charlottesville's Grand Illumination - 08:29 PM
I love Christmas! Every year I look forward to watching "Charlie Brown's Christmas Special", and "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" )(the original Dr. Suess edition). I love to listen to Christmas music. We have a station here, that the day after Thanksgiving goes Christmas music 24/7, until New Year's. I love … (0 comments)
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TRIX FIX 12 PIX - 08:22 PM
For both the realtor and a stager... GOOD photography of the property for sale is a necessity. For the realtor, the photos you take of your listing show the product you are trying to sell. For the stager the photos of your work capture and chronicle your staging skills.
Therefore it is to BOTH … (38 comments)
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Consumer Beware: Some Housing Information Has Strings Attached - 08:22 PM
Real Estate Agent Beware: Leads From Lead Generators May or May Not Use Your Services In a highly entertaining article and comments section, Greg, over at BlueRoof savages real estate lead generator HousValues.com like what my Michigan Wolverines did to Notre Dame this year.
For consumers of real estate information, you need to read … (2 comments)
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My home town of Northborough, Ma. - 08:21 PM
Hi friends, Northborough, Ma. is my home town located close to Routes 9 & 495 just outside of Worcester Ma. Northborough is still bulding, 55+ has come to town, plus many new home sites. Most lots are .5 acre plus with a wide range of prices. If I can help you … (0 comments)
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Where Are the Buyers? - 08:14 PM
Does it Seem as Though Buyers of Real Estate Have Disappeared? Where Are They? As a real estate agent in today’s market, there are times when I wonder where the good times have gone. Used to be a time when it was simple enough to get buyers and sellers to come to … (6 comments)
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Foreclosures: Bad for owners but a bargain for investors. - 07:58 PM
Isn't it always the same pattern?! every problem anywhere is bad for someone, and at the same time, it is someone else opportunity for profit...War time, for example, nations in war are badly damaged, others profits from increasing weapons sales. Home foreclosures are not different...
Nationwide, 318,355 properties entered some stage of foreclosure during the … (4 comments)
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Christmas has come early at my house! - 07:52 PM
This is a bit off topic but I wanted to share the first photo of our new kittens. Christy & I got both of them this week. They look bigger in the photo but they are still quite small, both of them are Bengals. We named them Leo & Chloe! They've … (8 comments)
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Seven Hills Hampton Inn - 07:42 PM
This photo was taken on December 1, 2006 of the new Hampton Inn in Seven Hills, Henderson, NV. It looks like it is getting very close to being complete but I don't think it will be in time for all of the extra family visitors this December. For everyone in the … (1 comments)
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Updated inventory for San Elijo Hills Real Estate - 07:29 PM
Dec. 1 -- Inventory for CONDOS / TOWNHOMES in San Elijo Hills is down (2) this week with 32 available. The "Average Active Listing" has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,438 sq.ft. -- and is listed at $470,920 (up) with a market time of 64 days (down). 3 homes are currently "Pending."
Dec. … (0 comments)
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Mediterra Golf Checks in on "Short Game" and "Learning Center" - 07:28 PM
December 2006
Recently there was an announcement made regarding the short game area and golf learning center being completed at The Club of Mediterra. These new additions are between holes 10 & 11 on the south course. The wide open space provides ample room and a much needed addition for members who … (0 comments)
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Inspirada in Henderson NV, Moves Closer to Opening! - 07:23 PM
Inspirada in Henderson NV nears a grand opening! Both of these photos were taken on 12-1-06, if you go to this link you will see some of the photos over the past months, the progress is quite amazing! The models by KB are going to be unique for Las Vegas as the … (2 comments)
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Mediterra Matters...The Club - 07:23 PM
November, 2006
The Club
Recently we interviewed Kristin Cavella, the Membership Sales Director from the Club at Mediterra. In what is constantly reported as a soft real estate market in Southwest Florida, we inquired about membership requests coming from prospective buyers. "Many of the requests, up to 75%, are from potential buyers who … (0 comments)
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Five Gifts That Will Make Your Kids Rich - 07:09 PM
"Hmmm, Shakespeare or gardening . . ."
I was checking out Yahoo Finance (which is a daily occurrance) and found this article Five Gifts That Will Make Your Kids Rich that I thought some of you may find of interest. Looks like contributing to a 529 plan is all that I can … (3 comments)
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Annual Real Estate Update for Kitsap County WA - 06:40 PM
Each year I send out an update letter to my clients to wrap up the current year and perhaps give a hint of the year to come. Below is this years letter:
I hope this annual letter and calendar find you and yours doing well. Please note that … (4 comments)
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An update on The Infinity - SF Condo building - 06:34 PM
I took some pictures today of The Infinity - a new condo building in development in San Francisco. The tower is starting to look very nice. Here is one picture. I added a new feature to my site to show the pictures in a better. Check them out at mauryproperties.com.
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Macomb County REALTORS® - 06:32 PM
Macomb County Michigan is a great place to live, work and play! Macomb County Michigan offers 4 seasons of beauty. The housing is affordable and the quality of life is good! Now is a good time for home buyers to move up or into Macomb County Michigan. The sellers are motivated … (0 comments)
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Let me help you! - 06:26 PM
Hello everyone!
I am thrilled to become a new member of this friendly community. Every once in awhile I read something on my travels through cyberspace and when I came across Craig's blog "Rants and Ravings", I just fell in. I had to let him know how much I enjoyed his posts … (7 comments)
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Foreclosure Hotline- Now Available! - 06:17 PM
Coloradoans facing foreclosure? Help is in the way..... STOP FORECLOSURE … (1 comments)
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Westwood, New Jersey - The Hub of the Pascack Valley Area - 06:15 PM
At the center of the Bergen County area of the Northeast corner of New Jersey, you will find the quintessential Family town of Westwood. This quaint town is one of the towns that comprises the area named "The Pascack Valley". Westwood, named the "Hub" because of it's location at the center … (3 comments)
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Don't Believe Everything You See & Hear - 06:13 PM
We might as well just buy our graves sight's now. If you are a property owner or plan on being one in the not too distant future, you may be seeing all the negative headlines and saying to yourself, "I'll just wait and see how things shake out". The negativity, in … (2 comments)
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Confirming Appointments - 06:13 PM
Sometimes it just doesn't make sense to have a client come to your office and go with you to see one of your listings. If they live near the house they want to see, and it's your listing and you want to sell it, you aren't going to make the prospect … (2 comments)
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Why I'm Optimistic About Real Estate in Northern Colorado - 06:11 PM
If you have read the newspaper lately, it's amazing to me that we still choose to eat, sleep and breathe. Why not just end it now? Bubble this, bubble that, the market's in the tank, the sky is falling, blah, blah, blah, blah.
In Colorado we have been in a stagnate market … (0 comments)
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Ada County Sales for November - 06:06 PM
The Ada county real estate market continued to slow in November, as it usually does (except last year). A quick check of the numbers shows that at the end of the month there were a total of 4309 active Single Family and Single Family with Acreage listings in Ada county. … (2 comments)
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Title Companies Under Fire - 06:06 PM
I read a great post from a fellow real estate blogger today. In actuality, I should have written a post comparing my experiences as a former California real estate agent and now, a Colorado Broker.
I have found that the relationship between title reps and agents here (in Colorado) is more cut … (2 comments)
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Medical Center of the Rockies- Coming Soon - 06:04 PM
Northern Colorado will soon be a regional hub for high tech firms the medical industry. The Medical Center of the Rockies will be open for business in February, 2007 but the hiring process started months ago. Think the local economy and housing market will benefit from the new Hospital? Umm, yes! … (0 comments)
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Measurement Part II - Time - 05:52 PM
Caesar was the first to introduce the idea of a 4-year leap year (30 day February) to make up for the extra fraction of a day over 365 that the earth takes to complete its annual cycle.
Caesar's Julian calendar lasted well. it was much more accurate than its predecessors. But it … (1 comments)
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Realtors Are A Hassle - 05:41 PM
I was scanning through http://nh.craigslist.org/ as I periodically do and came across another post from someone requesting a piece of property but with a negative connotation towards realtors. The post read.. "...If your a motivated buyer looking for a quick sale without the hassle of Real Estate agents please contact me." Are we a hassle? This … (6 comments)
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The Measurement of Real Estate - 05:31 PM
Remember those things you had to learn to get your license, but probably have not used since. We know the grief caused by legal descriptions. They have to be precise, and no deviations is permited. Legal descriptions are contained in most of our documentation: Mortgage, survey, deed, title policy, contract (PIN … (0 comments)
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Decent People - 05:27 PM
I had the pleasure of witnessing families behaving nicely yesterday at two closings....each was buying the other's home. The noon closing was the sale of my client's who still had so much to move out of the home.....the 4pm closing was the purchase of his buyer's home. While they had agreed … (1 comments)
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Why Our Industry Has A Bad Name - 05:13 PM
Here is an example from today, something I am still steemed over.
Clients coming in from out of state, actually flying in from California to meet with us tomorrow to view investment properties. We called listing agent to schedule appoitments. Guess what? She said she was on vacation and she will not … (9 comments)
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Blog Interview from Biznik - 05:11 PM
Here is a quick Blog Interview that I did for my friend Dan McComb over at Biznik.com
For those of you in the greater Seattle area, Biznik is a fun buziness networking group to share ideas and commentary with. For individuals out of the Seattle area, they have groups opening up in … (0 comments)
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Cranford Real Estate Market Report for Month Ending Nov. 30 - 04:33 PM
The real estate market in Cranford has adjusted in a similar fashion to surrounding towns, with prices easing off historic highs from one year ago. There are currently 73 single family homes and 8 multi family homes on the market for sale. These numbers have stayed relatively stable over the past … (0 comments)
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To list or not to list? That is the question. - 04:29 PM
Do you ever take postdated listings? What I mean is, a potential Seller calls you up and wants to get together and discuss placing their property on the market, the catch is, they are currently listed with another company. What do you do? Well, I'll tell you what I do, I … (37 comments)
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Welcome - 04:17 PM
Welocme to my portion of Active Rain. I encourage all to look around. I look forward to working with anyone that might have a question or answer for me. … (0 comments)
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Why Insurance on AR? - 04:15 PM
Someone asked me today why I would have an insurance related blog on a real estate website. My answer, "Why not?!" Over the past few weeks I have found AR to be a great resource and a very helpful networking tool. Above all that, however, is the fact that I feel … (4 comments)
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HOMES IN AVENEL, POTOMAC, MARYLAND - MARKET REPORT DECEMBER 2006 - 04:14 PM
THE AVENEL STORY
AVENEL UPDATE HERE - April 10, 2008A very popular location for luxury homes in Potomac Maryland is Avenel, luxury communities and buyers for luxury homes in Maryland. One of the more popular communities for luxury home buyers is AVENEL. With an average list price for ACTIVE home listings in the $2,000,000 plus price range, Avenel … (0 comments)
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Internet Marketing for Realtors Podcast - 04:09 PM
As you ponder marketing opportunities for the upcoming year during this transitional time in the real estate industry, you might want to consider if your website is 1) bringing you the traffic that you feel it should 2) bringing you qualified traffic and 3) converting that traffic to real, live leads.
I … (0 comments)
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Norco, CA 92860 October 2006 Market Report - 04:00 PM
Norco, CA 92860 October 2006 Market Report
October 2006 Comparison to October 2005
October Comps Sales Trend
2006 2005
18 23 -21.7%
October Average Price Average Price Trend
2006 2005
$571,000 $618,130 -7.6%
FYI No Comment Necessary
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How do you handle this.... - 03:50 PM
I just came back from visiting with a client who needs to refinance his home. I felt the need to share this story with all.
I was to meet with his wife and him to sign papers to get started. She had just left with an excuse of errands that must … (2 comments)
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Austin's Mild Weather - 03:45 PM
Want to know another reason people move to Austin? The temperature two days ago was about 80. This morning it was 24. Right now (about 3:42 Central Time) it is about 60 and the sun is shining. The reading of 24 is pretty low for here. I have lived in the Ausitn … (1 comments)
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Transferring into Whidbey NAS? Consider Anacortes! - 03:37 PM
I was once on your shoes. My wife and I were stationed in Keflavik Iceland when we got the call to Whidbey Island. On house hunting leave we decided to live about half an hour away from the base in Anacortes.
That was about fifteen years ago, and … (1 comments)
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Snowmageddon Chicago 2006: Eh? - 03:36 PM
Snowmageddon Chicago 2006: Eh?
My back decksMy view from the sun room/officeManor ParkNorth Branch-Chicago RiverManor Estate on the River
There is no better sales pitch for this city than the snow removal. I swear, I'm not in any politicians pocket... and if one more family member gets appointed or politico "retires" so … (13 comments)
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Home Buying Advice - 03:31 PM
Buying a home can be one of your most significant investments in life. Not only are you choosing your dwelling place, and the place in which you will bring up your family, you are most likely investing a large portion of your assets into this venture. The more prepared you are … (0 comments)
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Selling with Soul for Real Estate Professionals - 03:10 PM
Selling with Soul has nothing to do with new age philosophies, holier-than-thou attitudes or even learning to dance. It's really just a catchy phrase for following the Golden Rule in your day-to-day practice of real estate. That you treat your clients and prospects respectfully, as you would like to be treated. … (2 comments)
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Breaking the Ice - 03:09 PM
12/01/2006
I received information about active rain today....and I have joined. With our daily schedules sometimes meeting new people in our community can be hard. I am always looking for new ways to meet with new people.
I wanted to take a minute to say Hi - read more about me and invite you … (6 comments)
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940 Corona Avenue - Corona, CA 92879 Century 21 Olde Tyme 3 Bedroom Home For Sale - 02:40 PM
940 Corona Avenue, Corona, CA
Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Home with a Pool and View ( Horse Property )
MLS# K654846
Year Built: 1970
Sq Footage: 2100
Bedrooms: 3 With A Den
Style: Single Story
Parking: 2 Car Attached
Lot Size: .38 Acre
Description: Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath with a Den Corona Horse Property not only with a … (0 comments)
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Advice is like Snow - 02:34 PM
"Advice is like snow -- the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon,and the deeper it sinks into the mind."
~Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Yes I know this is coming from a Florida girl, but I wanted to share the thought all the same.
Only bringing this up as the end of … (6 comments)
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10% Home Depot and Lowes Coupons - 01:58 PM
Here's an extra little touchpoint you can have with a client just before or after closing.
Send an email with the following links. They are special pages where your client can get a 10% coupon from Home Depot or Lowes.
www.HomeDepot.com/tenpercent
www.Lowesmoving.com
Many people spend a lot of money there after they buy a home. … (3 comments)
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Commercial Loans "Stated Income" With as Low as 580 Fico! - 01:54 PM
If you or one of your client's are considering purchasing a commercial real-estate property, I have some excellent "Stated" commercial loan products to offer. That's right, stated, no more red tape, no more mounds of documents upon documents to gather. This program is as streamlined as residential underwriting guidelines. All property … (4 comments)
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Book Review: The Book of Questions - 01:49 PM
Here's a great book that will help you learn about yourself and others. Great material for an office meeting!
THE BOOK OF QUESTIONS asks 265 questions which will enable you to explore your fundamental values and beliefs. Some of them explore "value-tested hypothetical situations."
To understand what this book is all about, … (19 comments)
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Christmas Happenings in Geist Area this Weekend - 01:43 PM
If you have animals and would like to come out to the Log Cabin Animal Hospital on December 2 & 3rd Legacy Portrait Studio will be there for pictures. Free treats for the pets and treats for the owners. Here is a flyer about the event. Call 570-4575 to reserve your … (0 comments)
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Snow Day in Boise... - 01:43 PM
While we have been reading about record amounts of rain and snow in Seattle, Colorado, and the midwest, we here in Boise have been enjoying a long, dry, drawn out fall. Last night we got the first snowfall to cover the ground. It's only an inch, but hey, it happened on … (0 comments)
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Christmas in the Geist Area - 01:18 PM
Christmas is always a great time to drive through the neighborhoods and see what interesting or unique Christmas lights and decorations are on the homes. On my street, a few of the neighbors have spent a lot of time decorating the fronts of their homes. Just take a drive down Geist … (0 comments)
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Buying a home with Resale value - 01:09 PM
Location - Local Community, Town or City
Before you can actually pick out a house, you need to choose what cities or communities you would like to live in. There are many factors you should pay attention to, not only for yourself, but because you intend to eventually sell the home to … (0 comments)
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Truly Scary Listings - 01:07 PM
Found this on Zillow.com
Truly scary homes.....
http://www.zillow.com/howto/FamousScary.htm
A Mr Krueger called and wanted you to show him this home .....
… (2 comments)
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Avoiding Real Estate Pitfalls - 01:05 PM
In the course of representing real estate investors, particularly those just entering into the business, some completely avoidable title and zoning problems consistently arise, usually as a result of the investors' desire to minimize acquisition closing costs. Depending upon the exact nature of the problem, solutions - IF feasible - can … (4 comments)
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A NEW KIND OF LOAN: IN REVERSE - 12:56 PM
A New Kind of Loan: In Reverse
A "reverse" mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live there. With a reverse mortgage, you can turn the value of your home into cash without having to move or to repay … (1 comments)
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Suffolk County Year To Date Stats - 12:55 PM
Long Island(Nassau County and Suffolk County) Listings are up +82 % from last years
Sales are down 12.3%
The average home sold for $530.7K which is +1.6% over last year
And the average days on the market(listing date to contract) went up 14 days.
Suffolk County
2006 2005
Listings Taken 34,573 18,686 +85%
#Sales 25,586 29,624 -14%
Average … (0 comments)
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Long Island - Year To Date Stats - 12:54 PM
Long Island(Nassau County and Suffolk County)
Listings are up +82 % from last years
Sales are down 12.3%
The average home sold for $530.7K which is +1.6% over last year
And the average days on the market(listing date to contract) went up 14 days.
Suffolk County
2006 2005
Listings Taken 34,573 18,686 +85%
#Sales 25,586 29,624 -14%
Average Sale: … (1 comments)
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Holiday Shopping - Hot Products to consider - 12:47 PM
VIDEO CONSOLES
Nintendo WIIMicroseft X Box 360 HDSony Playstation 3TOYS
Elmo TMXLego Mindstorms NXTV tech V. Smile Learning CenterElectronics
Portable GPSDigital CamerasPlasma/BIG Screen TVsIPOD Video/Shuffle/NanoNew Music Phones/Devices … (2 comments)
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Military Relocations: Getting Down to "BASE"-ics - 12:38 PM
Greetings to all of the Military Relocations Group Members! I trust this finds you joyfully anticipating the coming weekend and making plans to relax & recharge!
Let me ask each of you a favor. Within the next couple of days, would you all please submit a brief post that specifically highlights the … (0 comments)
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Oswego, IL - New Village Hall - 12:37 PM
In December 2005, the village of Oswego commissioned BCA to provide architectural design services to a new village hall in Oswego, Illinois. The building program includes the following departments: administration, finance, community development, building and zoning, village clerk and public works administration. The four acre site includes the development of a … (0 comments)
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Friday Fun Post - 12:25 PM
Friday Fun Post
I'm sure you've already seen this cool tool that lets you spell things with buildings... but it's just so fun to play with!!
Here is a link for a puzzle game called "Houses"
TouchGraph.com visually displays your links and pages related to … (5 comments)
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Finding Buyers - 12:23 PM
I am curious if any of you have any great ideas on finding buyers in this market? More importantly, do you have any thoughts on how to convert web leads (from your own sites, not from lead pimps linke homegain.com) from Virtual Leads to real honest to goodness grounded leads?
We receive … (8 comments)
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Title Insurance, God & Lawyers - 12:14 PM
Only in Louisiana - you have to love this lawyer.
A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client who lost his house in Hurricane Katrina and wanted to rebuild. He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to the parcel of property being … (7 comments)
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Why I Do Mortgages! - 12:10 PM
Why I Do Mortgages.
I was a financial consultant and saw clients, friends and family not being treated with respect and being taken advantage of. I would have people tell me they were told they had to bring nothing to the closing table to then needing thousands of dollars. The sad thing … (0 comments)
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PREDATORY LENDING - 12:04 PM
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Holy Cow - Thanks for the Response - 11:52 AM
Thanks for all the valid comments to yesterdays post.
I still take exception to listing the house for the seller's ego. It makes more sense for the seller and your business to advertise in a way that you motivate the maximum numbers of buyers as possible to contact you.
This gives you … (1 comments)
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YEAH!! FIRST SNOW OF THE YEAR!! YEAH!! - 11:44 AM
I Love Snow Days!!
Probably worse than any child, I look forward to seeing the name of my children's school scroll across the tv screen...School Closings...
Then there is the downside of snow days...snowy, icy walkways. If I could ask one thing of those selling their homes, please clear your driveway and walkways.
www.searchhomeskansascity.com
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Good news about the housing market... - 11:42 AM
I've been monitoring the economy lately. It's a great time of year to do this! I look at major factors that could impace the housing market. These are:
Consumer spending
Durable Goods
Inflation
These are just three of many factors that contribute to the economy, but these are the three big ones! After the thankgiving … (0 comments)
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Quick Posting of Helpful First Time Buyer Document I Wrote - 11:41 AM
Not much time tonight for posting, but I did want to post my Questions and Answers for First Time Homebuyers document. I wrote it, and it is a terrific introduction for someone who needs to find out about buying their first home!
Click here for a copy of my Questions and Answers … (0 comments)
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With Fifth Straight Decline, Rates Hit Lowest Since January - 11:40 AM
Upon the fifth consecutive decline in rates, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to the lowest level since January this week.Week Ending November 30, 2006Average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage11/30: 6.14%11/22: 6.18%11/16: 6.24%11/09: 6.33%11/02: 6.31%10/26: 6.40%10/19: 6.36%10/12: 6.37%One Year Ago: 6.18%Average 15-year fixed-rate mortgage11/30: 5.87%11/22: 5.91%11/16: 5.94%11/09: 6.04%11/02: 6.02%10/26: 6.10%10/19: 6.06%10/12: 6.06%One Year … (0 comments)
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One LIBOR Index Up, But Most Are Down in November - 11:36 AM
The one-month index for the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and its 12-month average increased in November, but the three-month, six-month, and the one-year indices were all on the decline.
Note: Fannie Mae currently publishes several of its own London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) index values, which are separate from the LIBOR … (0 comments)
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local market activity - 11:36 AM
The local real estate market has seen a pickup in activity lately. As our market is resort/vacation oriented, I've seen a lot more buyer interest in the 2nd home/investment area. The panic appears to have subsided considerably when it comes to the horrible media-termed "Housing Bubble". The pricing correction that's occured … (1 comments)
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Hello from Melby and Associates, LLC! - 11:35 AM
Hello from Melby and Associates, LLC! Christian Melby, Broker/Owner of Melby and Associates, here. Truth be told, this is my first ever blog post...so I guess I'll ease into it with the requisite company information.
At Melby and Associates, LLC, we are involved in real estate brokerage and real estate education. … (0 comments)
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Vancouver Real Estate Update for November 30, 2006 - 11:21 AM
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Set Your Goals - 11:12 AM
The Value of Business Planning
Business planning can be defined as the strategy one uses to increase market share by identifying measurable goals and creating implementable strategies to achieve these goals using specific tools and ongoing assessment.
Here are some tips for creating your business plan:
Remember, even the greatest athletes have coaches. If … (3 comments)
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The Next BIG Thing in Small Business: Smarter Commercial Real Estate Financing - 11:11 AM
Small business owners all over Central Florida are finding out that it doesn’t take 20% down, numerous out-of-pocket expenses, weeks or months for approvals, and large monthly payments to own or construct their commercial property. Many firms are taking advantage of a loan program that flies in the face of … (0 comments)
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Twenty Terms You Must Know and Understand Before You Sign Off On Your Mortgage! - 11:11 AM
Twenty Terms You Must Know and Understand Before You Sign Off On Your Mortgage!
Buying a home is a major achievement in most everyone's life. Pride of ownership, tax breaks and equity are just a few of the many benefits you'll enjoy with your new home.
Your home purchase may also be … (0 comments)
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FREE $$$$? Is it Real? - 11:00 AM
Grandpa and the Checks > >Without any paperwork, Grandpa started getting a $500 check every >month. So Grandpa and Grandma started cashing them. > >It turns out the government made a mistake with the address; the >checks were intended for another person with the exact same name. > >Grandpa then received a notice that he had to pay back … (2 comments)
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Some tips for Newbie Mortgage Brokers... - 10:39 AM
I was talking to a friend earlier this morning and we were laughing about the 'Good old days'.
(not too long ago really)
And we went over some of the things we wished we knew then - that we know are so important now.
I don't know about YOUR state but frankly, in some states, … (9 comments)
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Disappearing Garlic Shrimp - 10:28 AM
How many ways can you cook shrimp?
1 pound large cooked shrimpjuice and zest of 1 lemon2 TBS olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 TBS chopped fresh parsley1 TBS chopped fresh dill1/4 tsp saltFresh ground pepper to tasteCombine ingredients and refrigerate 2-3 hours
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Dania Beach, Florida Real Estate Market Report (December 1, 2006) - 10:26 AM
Dania Beach is located to the north of Hollywood, boarded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and by the west by Davie, in beautiful Broward county. The temperature ranges from a low of 59 to a high of 90 degrees. The total residence count is 90,991 and the total number of … (2 comments)
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Scottsdale Airpark - 10:19 AM
A couple of months ago we blogged about the tremendous growth of the Scottsdale Airpark. It was expected to hit the mark of 50,000 employees this year. Well it has officially done so.
As the Airpark started to develop in the 80's it was predicted that the 50,000 mark would be … (1 comments)
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Find Out Where You Are! - 09:56 AM
Who Gets your money every month? Does it go into your Piggy Bank or does it go to the Piggy Banker? Most of us don't really know where all of our money goes every month. We can account for the big expenses, the regular expenses but how about the extra soda … (0 comments)
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Davie, Florida Real Estate Market Report (December 1, 2006) - 09:50 AM
Davie, Florida is located in Broward County it is south of Fort Lauderdale west of Dania and east of Weston. The temperature ranges from a low of 59 to a high of 90 degrees. Their is a total number of residence of 353,177 and a total household count of 126,359. The … (1 comments)
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Keeping a Positive Attitude is Crucial for Me! - 09:48 AM
By now, those of you who have read my posts have seen that I like to comment on the human side of Real Estate just as much as the business side. Last time, I posted about managing emotions in a transaction, and emphasized the importance of keeping my own emotions out … (7 comments)
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Ideal Conditions for Home Buyers.. - 09:46 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Conditions for home buyers improved during the third quarter as existing single-family home prices in many metropolitan areas experienced corrections, and most states saw sales activity below a year ago which helped to build housing inventories, according to the latest quarterly surveys by the National Association of Realtors.Total state … (0 comments)
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Time Gobbler - 09:40 AM
It has been a while since my last blog! The holidays really "gobble" up our time. That, combined with my efforts to firmly establish myself in this industry, really make my time fly. I have enjoyed my career, thus far, as a Realtor. It is exciting, and challenging, to analyze the market, and to … (2 comments)
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Top 10 Free SEO Web Tools - 09:36 AM
Just starting to understand how important SEO is to your overall web strategy? Well, fear not, I have put together a list of 10 of my favorite free web-based SEO tools that will help you to SEO your site like a pro. Why pay beaux coup bucks for something you can … (84 comments)
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Miami, Florida Real Estate Market Report (December 1, 2006 - 09:22 AM
Miami is a great diverse City with temperature ranging from a low of 60 to a high of 90 degrees. Their is a total residence count of 2,275,881 with a total household count of 751,112. The median age of Miami is 36.65 and the median income is $42,210.
The single family market … (0 comments)
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Spacious Four Bedroom Cedar Brook Park Split - 09:09 AM
Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Price $389,900 - GSMLS # 2320677
Exquisitely styled split level home boasting elegant finishes throughout, the residence offers a grand formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room adjacent to the sunroom, spacious kitchen, family room, four bedrooms, two new full baths and one updated powder room.
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Egg on all our faces - 09:08 AM
This is not a good week for Realtors in the news. With today’s instant international news coverage and exposure, I just don’t understand how people think they can still get away with this blatantly stupid and illegal behavior. I guess maybe when some people obtain a Broker’s license, they may … (5 comments)
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A&Ms Base, and Why Living Here is Good - 09:07 AM
Texas A&M University was started in the late 1800's, and for those of you that aren't familiar with the source of the name, A&M stands for Agriculture and Mechanics. We have a rich tradition of putting out some of the finest farmers, genetic researchers, animal breeders, vetrinarians, and crop experts the … (0 comments)
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Gulfview Club Market Update - December 2006 - 09:05 AM
Last month's update was encouraging in the Gulfview.
The good news this month is that 5 listings expired and did not go back on the market in the GulfviewTwo properties were withdrawn and not put back on the market. The two listings that went pending in October, went back on the market … (2 comments)
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Yeaahh...my website delivered a prospect..... - 08:57 AM
Well, the truth is I am a new agent relatively and created my website just a few months ago. It doesn't deliver many leads but today it delivered me one masterpiece......
"You are receiving this message because a prospect has emailed you from your website.
You bet I will manage this brospect and … (9 comments)
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What did you Say???? - 08:26 AM
Last night I was up late and spent some time on Active Rain to "clean up my space". Although I must admit, I did not get very far, I noticed that someone went on an old blog of mine and deleted their comment.
I have noticed this before and always wondered why … (36 comments)
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The Holiday Season in Cumming, GA - 08:18 AM
Over this past Thanksgiving weekend, I had the opportunity to take my family to The Cumming Playhouse for a rendition of a Christmas Carol. The Playhouse is housed in a Cumming Public School that was built in 1923 and is named in the National Register. The facility belongs to the City of … (5 comments)
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Pete and RePete, Kate and DupliKate were mice - 07:58 AM
This is for those who have another blog. Do you repeat what you write on your other blog on your Active Rain blog? Do you duplicate content from your other blog on your Active Rain blog?
Are you afraid of duplicate content on your blogs?
My other blog is a RealTown Blog called Columbus Best Blog. … (15 comments)
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Financing Your First Home May Be Easier Than You Think - 07:56 AM
For many people, wondering how to afford a home at all is an overwhelming question. But this is often due to misconceptions which keep the customer from knowing what to do.
With the right information you can set aside most of your concern about affording a down payment and financing a … (2 comments)
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79% in 2005, ?% in the future? - 07:55 AM
The stats keep improving, but adapters are not as fast as non agents nation wide. Oh - and what kind of nut would do this "blog" thing? Bernice Ross Explains.
Web strategies
Consumers continue to shift their business to the Web. In 2005, 79 percent of home buyers used the Internet as an … (2 comments)
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Congratulations to NIMA "Mortgage Man" REZVAN for reaching the 100,000 POINTs mark - 07:37 AM
I would like everyone to CONGRATULATE NIMA REZVAN going over the 100,000 point mark. Only 3 other people in the history of Active Rain have achieved this: Kristal Kraft, Teri Isner, and Jacqulyn Richey..... and now NIMA REZVAN. Nima "Mortgage Man" now has 102,708 points. As of last night...well, this morning, … (15 comments)
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Contrarian Investing in Denver - 07:09 AM
Contrarian investors have long been noted as the wisest of all investors. They do it the right way - buy low and sell high. They invest when the market is all doom and gloom, the news media is negative, and the cost of their investment is at a low point.Look at … (0 comments)
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Disabled Woman Needs Assistance In Toledo, OH - 07:06 AM
I am actually writing this for a dear friend of mine. She is disabled and lives in Toledo, OH. She would like an agent or broker from the area to assist her in buying her first home. She's on an SSDI budget and is interested in looking at pre-foreclosure and HUD … (3 comments)
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Living near a Trophy Bass Lake - 07:03 AM
Does anyone know how many lakes in the US are "officially" known as Trophy Bass Lakes? Lake Fork is a 26,000 acre federal reservoir and I live and work in that area. I just wondered how much competition for "Resort Properties" in the catagory of "Trophy Bass Lakes" there was out … (0 comments)
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Realtor forgets who she represents. - 06:38 AM
I was sitting at a closing on Wednesday morning representing the buyer of a Condominium in Century Village located in Pembroke Pines.
Our buyers arrived the day before from New York City and were anxious to close and start moving into their home. The Sellers arrived and refused to sign the HUD-1 … (10 comments)
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Reflections from the Back Porch, Friday, 1 Dec 2006, “Misfits, loosers and angry loners” - 06:10 AM
This morning, Medford & I joined the “Misfits, loosers and angry loners” group, complete with the misspelled “loosers” (losers), a nice touch. We joined because Realtor® Teresa pointedly invited us in her focus statement: “Codgers are always welcome.” Although she did not send us an invitation, we were more than … (13 comments)
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100 % Rehab Financing - 05:19 AM
Not sure, but I think this is the first company that I have promoted on AR. Other than my own, of course.
ReCasa Financial is a direct rehab lender based in Columbus, OH. They have offices in 4 or 5 states and are looking for local LO's in other areas. I think … (1 comments)
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Santa Clara County, CA - Market Analysis Sept 2006 - 05:03 AM
Santa Clara County covers a robust market that has managed to resist much of the downturn in other markets across the nation. While we do continue to see a slowing in the Santa Clara County market, we are still seeing growth in average prices.
However, we continue to see an … (4 comments)
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Waterfront luxury living in Hawaii Kai, the island of Oahu, Hawaii - 04:47 AM
Just listed in West Marina, Hawaii Kai on Oahu Hawaii. Well appointed, very tasteful,custom remodel, amenities galore and views unrivaled! After your dip in the rock pool & spa, motor out to the ocean for a Diamond Head sunset! Three bedroom, three bath, made for entertaining in Paradise... Perfect vacation home in Hawaii or … (0 comments)
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Your mailbox has exceeded one or more size limits set by your administrator. - 04:19 AM
Ever get one of these messages? It's like being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic wondering who in the world is at the front of the line slowing things down.
I'd like a word with my Administrator. Excuse me? Aren't I self employed? Who sets these limits and do they have any … (2 comments)
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Old Men & Coffee Shops, Thursday, 30 Nov. 2006 Edition, Rushing Winter - 04:07 AM
The temperature still hovered about the +6ºF mark as I made my way, nicely (and warmly) bundled in my air force style survival parka, 3M Thinsulate™ gloves, and woolen socks. The headwind was bit brisk with the wind chill a tad below zero (funny—when I was young, there was no … (8 comments)
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We Like People Who Are Like Us - 03:40 AM
Last week I wrote about the importance of projecting likeability over the Internet. Today I want to start the first of 10 articles on how to do just that.
To start, there is nothing |
Quality of life improves when there are lovely things to look at. Citizens along the front range of the Rockies have the incredible back drop of the mountains. For most folks the view is inspiring enough, each day one only has to look west to see the snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
What a fabulous morning! We drove to Worcester, MA because the marvelous Nelson Zide invited me to speak about technology at his office. I figured maybe there would be a handful of agents, but I was wrong - the room was packed!
I talk a lot about trends in housing. One of the ways to make money in any real estate market is to buy correctly. How can you spot the next Aspen or Scottsdale? Here are the six stages to watch:
It was great to have the NAR in New Orleans last month and wanted to share some of the things realtors did with their time and money. We may be at the bottom of some of these lists form the general publics view,but when it comes to giving, time, and self sacriface we … (6 comments)
This press release was just sent out by MiRealSource, one of the two Michigan MLS's that were challenging the FTC over minimum service and distribution of data. The largest MLS in Michigan, Realcomp II is still proceeding in its battle against the DOJ. They've told members that E & O insurance … (17 comments)
Old-fashioned sense of neighborhood? Eco-village? Co-Housing? 
The Sellsius Real Estate Blog recently featured a video of an interview with the CEO of a home listing web site in the Netherlands. The CEO of Funda.nl, Marque Joosten, states that classified newspaper ads for real estate are, for all practical purposes, dead in the Netherlands.
I was up late tonight so I decided to look at which member's referred the most people to ActiveRain in the month of November. So without further ado, here are the top 3 (who will receive bonus points):