Absence makes the blog heart fonder - 01:57 AM
I've been taking a leave of absence from blogging on Active Rain. I simply had nothing worthwhile to say.
I looked around today and there are others still blogging along who have not much to say either. Which brings me back to an idea I had a while ago: divide the AR bloggers into two groups: those who get points for blogging and those who get points for NOT blogging.
What a concept!
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Woodinville, Cottage Lake area home: Living Large Made Affordable - 01:18 PM
2,692 sq ft, almost 1/2 acre, three bedrooms upstairs, complete mother-in-law suite downstairs. Tour this Woodinville home on line This 30-year young, 2,692 square foot Woodinville home on nearly one-half acre is nothing like your average split level. Offered at $549,000 The address is 15650 185th Ave. NE Woodinville, WA 98072. See this customized Google Map for directions. MLS Listing 27148234 To see this home, contact your real estate agent or call Gerhard Ade, the listing agent, at 425-891-8213 or send him an Email.
Directions: From Avondale west on 159th St, past stop sign at 187th Ave, left (south) on 185th, … (0 comments)
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Lies, lies and more lies about Search Engine Placement - 11:10 PM
Got a call again today on my cell phone from a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) company: "We found your Camano Island listing on page three of Yahoo. We are partnering with Yahoo and a spot has become available on page 1 and we can put you there for the search term "Camano Island homes." He was not talking about a sponsored placement but an organic search result, he said.
I told him that he and nobody else could make such a promise. If I had the time I would have asked more questions about the how he intended to accomplish that miracle … (9 comments)
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Good Idea: Realtors getting together! - 09:26 PM
I just read a post and several comments by others who all felt that getting to know our fellow agents is a good idea. I agree.
Since I live and work in Washington, where else shoud we meet up but Starbucks? The firs round's on me! Any Realtors in Snohomish County?
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OPEN HOUSE 8/25/07 2-4pm VACAVILLE, CA - 03:51 PM
Check out this beautiful Vacaville home!
3 bedrooms 3 bath.2114sf of easy living!.50 acre- beautifully landscaped.Secluded property backs to creek.Hardwood floors AND heated tile floor in master bath.
This is country living in the city at it's BEST! Relax in your own slice of paradise while still being close to all of the wonderful amenities Vacaville has to offer; great shopping, beautiful parks, fantastic restaurants and LOTS MORE!
Property located at 612 Buckeye St. Vacaville, CA 95688. Stop by Saturday 8/25/07 2-4pm!
For more information or to schedule a showing please contact Patty Hopkins, realtor, 707-685-5478.
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Live on the RADIO! - 01:00 PM
This is a quick blog to notify everyone ...at least anyone who may be interested that I will be going live on an Internet based radio talk show this afternoon at noon - pacific time.The host is Coach Steve Toth and the focus is not a bitch session about the problems we are facing today
Here is some Cheese to go with all the WHINE!No, we will be discussing ideas that just may be able to help those who are in trouble and maybe even offer a solution or two to the industry as a whole.So, please, if you have the … (9 comments)
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Dear Jennifer...for you...the single gal and (shudder) SOI - 03:19 PM
Many years ago, those folks listening to country music enjoyed Crystal Gayle. One of her songs came to mind as I read a post on active rain. One of those folks you love to read shared her thoughts on SOI. As I read the post, - "You've been talking in your sleep" started playing in the quiet corner of my mind that is reserved for soundtracks that show up when I am reading. Now, I am not saying that the entire song came to mind, just the title stanza there. I rechecked the locks on all the doors. I was convinced that Jennifer … (28 comments)
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OakPoint TX upholds English as Official Language - 10:04 AM
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A couple of months ago, the small city of OakPoint, TX voted to have English as the Official language of their city. With much uproar, the appeal process started. Yesterday, the law was upheld with a 2-3 vote.
Oak Point is a tiny little city in Denton County off Lewisville Lake, just NorthWest of Little Elm, TX. The population is under 3500 residents. With such a small population, it's hard to imagine that they've hit the news as much as they have with what's going on there. Maybe it's a publicity stunt to increase their population.
This new law does not apply to … (4 comments)
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Allstate Insurance Trying to Pass Rate Increases Again... - 10:18 AM
After everything that happened about 6 years ago with the Black Mold stuff and Allstate having to refund all their policy holders for unfair increases, Allstate is trying to raise rates again.
Last month, Allstate submitted a plan to increase rates by an average of 6.9%. They claimed it was the "cost of doing business." Haven't we all heard that? Well, that plan got rejected because of the large increase and not enough justification for it.
Here we are a month later, and they have submitted a new plan for a 5.9% increase. That still seems fairly high to me. This increase will … (12 comments)
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Texas Electricity is DeRegulated... for the most part - 12:22 PM
A few years ago, Texas became deregulated to help promote healthy competition between some electric companies in the hopes of bringing down the cost of electricity. Within this deregulation, instead of 3 main companies in the area, there are now probably close to 100. Even with the main ones in the area, you could only use the company that covered the area you lived.
There is a great website that consumers need to know about where you can go and compare all the different rates that are charged and view what the terms and conditions are. This website is http://powertochoose.com/.
This site has … (2 comments)
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College Station Luxury Home - 12:42 AM
Another beautiful College Station luxury home is new to the market! This time you'll need to bring your imagination along since it won't be finished until 12/01/07.
Located in the prestigious Indian Lakes Subdivision this beautiful home will be sitting on 1.27 wooded acres, moments away from horse trails and the beautiful lake. Featuring 3,902 square feet Westerheim Custom Homes is putting in every imaginable upgrade. Two story ceilings in the study, game-room and dining room. a three car side entry garage, up-lighting on the facade of the house, double door entry and cedar beamed vaulted porch.
Call for the specs today and … (5 comments)
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College Station Acreage Home - 01:22 AM
Waiting for a fantastic home on acreage in College Station? Wait no longer! This beautiful home sits on 7.36 acres and is 1,737 square feet. It has four bedrooms and two baths and was built in 2003. Two small barns with cattle pens or horse facility and sprinkler system in front yard.
Call today for your private tour of this College Station Acreage Home.
The front of the hoe presents a beautiful picture!
A beautiful gazebo welcomes you onto this estate.
The living room is large and features a beautiful raised hearth fireplace
The dining area is large and could fit your entertainment needs nicely!
The kitchen … (8 comments)
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Aggieland Luxury Home! - 07:29 AM
Looking for a large home in a settled area that's affordable? Here is a must see! This beautiful home was built by one of the areas best builders, Ralph Morgan. Great attention to detail was given to this home. The Southwood Forest area is within walking distance to schools and the hospital making this an extreme bargain! Recently lowered to $359,900 this beautiful home won't last long! A true opportunity for a bargain Aggieland luxury home!
One half an acre of manicured grounds surround this beauty. The house is a four bedroom/3.5 bath built in 1987. A unique opportunity to be in this spectacular … (12 comments)
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Photoshop: 1st Grade Primer On Layers: Page 2 - 09:02 AM
As you are creating a image using layers, each layer will be listed in the Layer Palette --
Bryce gave us a screen shot of a layer palette for one of his images here. Notice how he has applied different special effects to each layer. And he has named each layer according to the effect ... an excellent practice that helps you keep track of your workflow.
Here is a close up of the layer palette for my Sun-Mountain-Man-Dog image. The currently active layer is the one highlighted dark blue. You can make a layer invisible and visible again by clicking the little eye icon on … (3 comments)
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Angie's List - 10:13 AM
Anyone ever used Angie's List? Or maybe you had never heard of it, like myself? I didn't know this website even existed until this morning. I was watching TV and saw the advertisement for it.
So what exactly is Angie's List? "A word-of-mouth network for consumers. Angie's List is a growing collection of homeowners' real-life experiences with local service companies. The people who join Angie's List are like you - looking for a way to find trustworthy companies that perform high-quality work."
It says that over 500,000 members across 124 cities use Angie's List.
When someone uses a company, they can grade that company … (4 comments)
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When Sellers Won't Listen - 05:52 AM
Boy I had a frustrating day yesterday. Sellers pay us for the advice we give but it sure is frustrating when they don't take it. I have 2 stubborn sellers who won't lower the prices of their homes to market value. Prices are dropping over here and they won't stay with the market. Then they wonder why no one is looking at their homes. They say "They can always make an offer." But if they are priced too high then the buyers won't even see their listings.
Exactly that happened this weekend, I have 2 villas next to each other owned … (13 comments)
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Google is watching you!!! - 04:16 PM
Last night I watched a show titled "The World according to Google". Have you seen it? I thought it was very interesting. I must say Google has it happening! I guess these guys are on a mission to have all the data known to mankind under one roof.....Google. Kind of "Orwellian" don't you think?
Have you read George Orwell's "1984"? Where George Orwell made his mistake though, was thinking that the Totalitarian State would take over, when the current reality is it may very well be the private sector. Google.
What if Google, being the dominant search engine and disseminator of information … (56 comments)
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Mortgage Man's Top 10 SIGNS WE ARE IN A NEW MARKET - 12:50 AM
Dear Reader,
This is an actual blog filled with recent everyday facts only for your viewing pleasure. I am sitting here in the office and it is almost 8pm and I thought to myself why not share my recent experiences with you all here on Active Rain and the public who visits my blog on a daily basis. Some of these may be funny but at the same time can be tearful. It is August 20th and we are in a new market folks, a new market!!!
Top 10 Signs That Our Real Estate/Mortgage Market Has Changed:
1.) REALTOR CALLING ME … (32 comments)
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Homes For Sale in Stafford VA - 06:48 AM
Homes for sale in Stafford VA continue to be popular for those who want to be close to Washington DC and still be able to afford the home they live in. Home prices in Stafford County VA are lower than those further north; however, the commute time is often about equal due to the traffic situation.
Furthermore, many military families like the convenience of the facilities (commissary and exchange) at Quantico. The FBI facilities at Quantico also bring many homebuyers to Stafford.
If you seek more information on schools, shopping, and homes in Stafford VA, why don't you check out this website right … (2 comments)
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