Archives of real estate blog entries for February 1, 2007 (Page 4)

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Welcome to Ridgewood - 07:16 PM
Life in The Village of Ridgewood is a rare combination of cosmopolitan living and rich tradition.  One of the larger settlements in the area, with a population of close to 25,000, Ridgewood offers something for everyone.  Tree lined streets, lovely homes, a vibrant community, a quaint downtown area…. to name just a few.
    Ridgewood is home to The Valley Hospital, the very heart of the community serving more than 400,000 residents in the surrounding towns. 
Summer brings a 4th of July Celebration that starts with a Parade and ends with a spectacular fireworks display, the tradition is over 100 years old … (4 comments)

Remember the Golden Rule!!! - 07:42 AM
 
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Lunch with a Tomato Today? - 12:20 PM
 
I took a week off of blogging to rekindle my relationship with work (it pays the bills) and my wife (it keeps me off the couch.) It was nice not having the pressure of writing the blogs everyday to "keep up", but now I have a recharged battery and I'm back again (atleast, for a while :P) I've also been working on some behind-the-scenes stuff to improve my chances of survival in the madness of what we refer to as Real Estate and more specifically....Lending...
I have a unique opportunity before me this afternoon. You see, The Real Estate Tomato is right around the … (5 comments)

6 Paws - 12:56 PM
Yes, a blog that is off the Real Estate topic, for those that are pulling their hair out at this moment with a tough deal, bad phone call, bad hair day, lack of sleep, lack of coffee or ALL OF THE ABOVE!
While I was in the midst of writing my blog, "Lunch with a Tomato Today?", my wife came in and said that I HAD TO SEE THIS! So, I get up, follow her outside and before me is a cute little cat....
With 6 PAWS!
I had to take a few pictures of it for all to see. My new little friend … (13 comments)

The Parachuting a Knights Tale - 10:26 AM
Once upon a time there was a Realtor who received a call from Mr. and Mrs. Prince Charming.  The Charmings were calling about the Realtors listing and wished to see it.  Being the well prepared agent who was committed and diligent in the work effort our hero/heroin asks the Charmings if they had just begun their process or had they been at it for a while.  The Charmings freely responded that they had just begun to seriously look, had no relationship with any of the rival Realtors or members of others clans.  A survivor of many of the Client/Customer Wars our … (11 comments)

Can You See The Bubble? - 09:32 PM
 
 I was asked recently if I knew how the latest numbers stacked up with previous years, and if I knew "how big the bubble was" here in Ada County.
After doing a little research I put together a very simple chart that shows the shape of our local real estate market over the last six years.  I find it an interesting tidbit...
The chart shows the monthly sales units for Ada county Single Family homes.  I've left the exact numbers off the chart because I had to use someone else's work for the earlier years, and because my interest here was in coming … (5 comments)

Foreclosure Foreclosure Foreclosure - 09:30 PM
Ok, so Colorado is number 1 in foreclosures. How sad. The American Dream turns into the American Nightmare! How could this happen I ask...I just moved to Colorado from Florida, and I got my real estate license here. Most of the talk I hear is foreclosures and bankowned...It pains me to think of people having to pack up and leave a home they probably loved and couldn't wait to close on. Again I ask...How did it happen? The answer I get...mortgage brokers, and builders were putting people in homes that shouldn't have been able to get in a home at all. … (4 comments)

Miami Shores, FL - market conditions - 10:39 AM
It is still a buyer's market here in South Florida but the market is surely picking up.  This can be evidenced by the amount of movement we are seeing with showings of our own listings and the amount of phone calls we are receiving with inquiries.   It's a new year and buyers that were holding off and waiting for a "market collapse" cannot wait any longer and are beginning to buy.
Certain price ranges are moving better than others, we grabbed all the sales in Miami Shores, Florida in the last 6 months and arranged them by price range to get an … (9 comments)

Behaving in the Blogosphere: Review #6 of The Weblog Handbook, by Rebecca Blood - 10:19 AM
"Live never to be ashamed if anything you do or say is published around the world - even if what is published is not true." -Richard Bach
Words of wisdom - printed on the top of chapter 6, of Rebecca Blood's book The Weblog Handbook- Practical Advice on Creating and Maintaining Your Blog. In a world that is expanding at an astronomical rate, there needs to be some basic guidelines that help make the blogging community run more smoothly. Whether the bloggers focus on real estate, roller blades or rhododendrons, there are always little things to keep in mind...
Rebecca Blood … (35 comments)

School District 20's Answer to Too Many Snow Days - 07:56 PM
Academy School District 20, in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado has decided to combat all the snow days that we have been having by adding 20 minutes to the school day, starting 1/29/07, instead of adding school days to the end of the year.
It has been met with some opposition, as now some elementary schools are not being let out until almost 4:30pm - very close to sundown. However, the district is "confident that the last child on the latest bus route will still be dropped off during daylight."
Why did they not just add a few days to the end of … (4 comments)

Woodstock Georgia School Information - 07:36 PM
 
For more information visit my website for more Woodstock School info
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UP Trends in the Real Estate Market. - 11:04 AM
This is a BLOG about UP Trends in the real estate market... But what's the point of going to all this bother, you may wonder. Because the critical role REALTORS play in our professional association  with our clients asks us to engage in research . As trend observers we can look at the big picture and the local statistics and predict what what our real estate world will look like during the coming months.
So we watch the green-built and sustainable markets and keep an eye out for trends that may influence communities in a positive way... We create  a place to note  indicators … (7 comments)

Down By The River. Brownfields. Heads-Up to Investors and their REALTORS. - 06:22 PM
My Field Coordinator and I braved the freezing rain todayto slide our way on down to the River District. We have clients coming into town this weekend, investors who need research done. So, we stood in the rain  and took a look around at potential investment property in a brownfield right across the street from the River that winds its way all along the communities here.
Maybe not all real estate professionals get goose bumps from their work, but we did today. No joke!
                 Photo taken of the mighty                  French Broad River across from brownfield.
When you think about all the life that goes on and has … (9 comments)

Are You A Professional Realtor? - 10:00 PM

Have you ever received a call from an irate seller upset over a showing of his property?
The realtor walked through the home, with the home owner present, explaining to the potential buyer the reasons why the home down the street was a much better purchase than the seller's home! Then proceeds to question the seller about their reasons for moving, while using their cell phone to call the office to have them pull the seller's disclosures to see if the home owner had disclosed the garage door opener wasn't working?
What do you say to the home owner?  Sorry, I … (47 comments)

SW Florida Real Estate Report January 2007 - 08:59 AM
We've posted the latest numbers for Active single family home listings and condo  in Lee County Florida, as well as months supply of inventory in our January SW Florida Real Estate Report
 Brett Ellis
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Florida association of Realtors Announces Sales Numbers for SW Florida Real Estate - 09:03 AM
The Florida Association of Realtors announced sales numbers for all of Florida.  You can read the entire report, along with other charts and figures for SW Florida Real Estate here.
Brett Ellis
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SW Florida's Leading Real Estate Team Hiring Buyer Specialists - 09:13 AM
The Ellis Team is hiring experienced, dedicated agents to join our team now as a buyer specialist.  We have leads and buyers ready to buy now.  We need more agents.  See attached article. … (0 comments)

Homeowner Tips for February - 07:32 AM
For you homeowners out there, here are more tips to help maintain your home. Doing a few simple things a month can save you time and effort down the road. Clean Clothes Dryer Vent - One of the leading causes of house fires is caused by the dryer. Over time, lint and debris builds up in the vent which can cause fire. Spend a few minutes, disconnect the hoses and clean them out. Check Fire Extinguishers - All homes should have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. Over time, extinguishers can lose their charge, so take a quick peek at … (5 comments)

Thursday February 1ST on Boomer’s back Porch: NEW CODGER PRODUCTS INTRODUCED! - 05:25 AM
It’s a brisk +/-0ºF (feels like -10ºF) on the back porch this fine morning. I’ve already had a sip or two from my Official Codger porcelain mug of organically & shade-grown, fair trade, Sumatran blend coffee, and my remaining synapses are firing in good order.
Boomer, as usual has his attention deeply into the past, chronicling all those dead family members, Daisy & Medford are as usual beside me, whining about how cold it is—well Medford is.
Today we release the February line of Codger Stuff! This month you only have 28 days to grab these soon-to-be-collector’s-items! DON’T WAIT ‘TIL … (7 comments)

Reaches Condominium Information - 08:07 AM
Built in 1982 the Reaches has 94 units in a  nineteen story tower.  There are 60 two bedroom and two baths and 30 three bedrooms and two and half bath floor plans. There are four penthouses. The amenities include heated pool and spa,tennis court, indoor racquetball court,two shuffleboard courts,pool table,social room,library. Pets must be under 10 pounds. Has a seawall.
5280 North Ocean Drive, Singer Island, Fl   33404
Kathy LewellenSinger Island SpecialistOcean 30 Marketing Group                                      www.singer-island-real-estate.comMarker One Realtors(561) 676-6333
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