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I know that the market is slow. I know that good buyers are hard to come by around here. BUT,
I recently got a listing for an elegant beauty of a building. It originated when trolley cars in Cleveland first switched from horse power of the hay eating kind, to electric power. It is not as large or intricate as the building in this photo, but still architecturally significant and full of possibilities for use. I decided to share my marketing plan with you. You have all been so gracious to share with me so many of your ideas.
NAR's Motion to Dismiss Denied NAR is still in the Department of Justice's doghouse. An Illinois federal court has considered whether to grant NAR’s motion to dismiss part of the lawsuit brought by the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) over NAR’s virtual office website (“VOW”) policies. In May 2003, NAR’s Board of Directors approved a VOW policy for its member associations to adopt. The policy grew out of a discussion on what sort of information MLS participants could provide to their clients over the Internet. These websites became know as “virtual office websites”, as the practice of a broker providing … (11 comments)
Why should you ALWAYS get a one year ARM rather than "locking" into a 30 year fixed rate loan? The easiest answer is that you will NEVER be able to accurately predict interest rates. Did you know that Wall Street gurus are wrong over 60% of the time with their interest rate projections over a 3-5 year timeframe? What makes you think you know better than them ?Did you know that over a five year period of time, the one year ARM has always outperformed a 30-year fixed rate loan? That statistic has held true for over 40 years. What that … (25 comments)
And You Are Not Going To Get Any Smarter By Yourself.
At the encouragement of Jessica Hughes, Craig Schiller and Ginger Sala, I'm writing this blog regarding perfectionism and procrastination. Craig posted a question on his blog asking how much time people spend in ARand if they can quantify an ROI on that investment in time and it got me thinking.One thing everyone, including myself, must guard against is that this type of site can become a very addictive place and can become a form of procrastination that keeps us from doing real business activity.We can get lulled into thinking we're doing stuff to improve ourselves and our business, when in reality we … (15 comments)
Are you a sitting duck, just waiting to get shot down by prospective sellers? Are you armed with the necessary know-how, knowledge, and confidence to maximize your success in this market?
I know Realtors aren't exactly thrilled about the Zillow announcement yesterday... making it super easy to be a FSBO. 
Wishing everyone Seasons Greatings and a Very Prosperous New Year!
This is the technical description of how to set up a group. There is more to it than this please review this getting a group started post. (coming soon.)
Well the Shuttle did not launch last night. I had a house full here on the river. So I guess we are going to try again for tomorrow. The night launches are awesome. If you are near by and need a viewing area let me know.... … (3 comments)
The Hill Country Galleria mall being built in Bee Cave is exciting a lot of people in the south Lake Travis area. That is is especially true now that some tenants have been announced. The first business to open will most likely be a 16 screen Cinemark theater. This will put movies 20 minutes closer for most area residents. Other businesses named today include Dillard's as an anchor tenant, Barnes & Noble, New York & Co., Ann Taylor Loft, Eddie Bauer, Victoria's Secret and Chico's.
Last week I received an email routed through AR from a gentleman looking for a condo in College Station for his daughter. After talking back and forth several times he will be in town today to decide whether or not this is a worthy investment. Fortunately I have the inventory currently to show him and convince him of the wisdom with no problem (or at least I believe I do). It's (active) raining in Texas, and this is a beautiful thing!!!
Today when Jacqui was signing into the Las Vegas MLS access site, she got a pleasant surprise. A free upgrade to mlx professional. Basically its a customizable 3rd level domain off of the main site. You get to pick your site "name", so after several attempts I finally found one I liked. I wanted Las Vegas real estate, which I finally got a combination of. There are roughly half a dozen different templates you can choose from.
Most folks here know I have been a Zillow-supporter all along ..... But an interesting sidebar to Zillow's introduction of property listings is the comparison with Trulia and Propsmart.
Despite the threat of legal challenges, Cherokee County commissioners Tuesday night approved ordinances declaring English the county's official language, and going after landlords who rent to illegal immigrants.
Baby Boomers are getting older and as this is happening, the 55 and older (retirement) communities are changing to meet the needs of this group. 
There is a fine line between marketing and spam. And it is imperative that we orchestrate our marketing campaigns to gain the maximum exposure without running the risk of being viewed as spam. The definition of spam is open to interpretation but most people agree that spam is equivalent to the junk mail you receive at your residence. In general, spam is unsolicited emails which are part of an advertising campaign. The term spam can also apply to message board postings which are posted solely for advertising purposes. 
The local mall may not be the only place shoppers are looking this season in the Gainesville area. RISMEDIA, December 8, 2006-When clients have decided to sell their home, they are hesitant to place it on the market as the hectic holiday season quickly approaches. Don't let them be. A common misconception is that listing a home during the winter months is a bad idea. Homes showcased during the holidays provide a warm, inviting listing environment that welcomes sellers and buyers alike. "Most...markets do not hibernate in the winter," said Rozanne Kurman, president of the Realtor® Association of NorthWest Chicagoland. "With … (0 comments)
One of the most important segments of a Purchase and Sales Contract between the Sellers and the Buyers. A Mortgage Contingency Clause is a provision in the home purchase contract that says that if the buyer can't get a mortgage within a set period of time, seller can call the whole deal off. In other words, the agreement is conditional on the buyer being able to obtain a mortgage on the property they are trying to purchase.Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
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