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I just wanted to stop and share a quick note. A post I wrote some months back about Queen Creek was found by a Washington Realtor! He referred me a listing which I just took tonight and will be sharing here.
Is technology in your world making you go a little nutso?
That first meeting! We usually have some insight regarding the attitude of a person at that very first meeting. It's that first impression that really stands out in ones mind. 
Finally embracing Twitter (part 1) there is a Following to be built. With a lot of ways to find people and businesses, first you have to decide on WHY you want to Twitter. For me it started as being about business. Always looking for ways to promote my business, it was about promoting listings, local communities and to encourage people to choose me to assist them with their Real Estate needs. I have found it is that and so much more.
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Things were looking pretty grim when I last posted. In Michigan, nobody is going to deny that things are sad. Ask Congress.
ActiveRain adopted a family for Christmas this year. We want to see if you will help us give them the best Christmas ever.
As many of you know establishing new relationships via Twitter can bring you the potential for future business.
In my last blog, I mentioned that I refuse to work with agents (on a consulting basis) if their only explanation for their struggles is to blame the Other Guy. If someone isn't willing to first look in the mirror to find the solutions to their dilemma, I know I'll be of no use to them!
Waking up this Monday morning to dark skys, rain, and a cold house this is what I thought of....oh good we will have a White Christmas. That is something to be thankful for when you live in an area that is typically sunny and warm on Christmas. I love that feeling "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas"..and today it is 10 days before Christmas. That can be a good thing or one that brings a lot of stress, but it doesn't have to. Here are some ways to Market Yourself for cheap or free......
My husband, Michael cringes when I post things like this - but I never promised to bring you just the Pollyanna good news in the market. The '60 Minutes' piece speculates that we are about halfway through this housing crisis. According to the show, the first wave of this crisis was made up of sub-prime loans. The second wave is predicted to be Alt-A loans and Option ARMs that have adjustments coming.
Here's a cool way to setup your IDX and AR Blog as a Lead Generator. Jenniffer Lee from RE/MAX has done a nice job, in my opinion, of adding a feature like this to her Blog. Having this option available on a post like this is potential lead generation at its best. Yes, this is a shameless plug for Jenniffer.
One of my clients likes to buy vacant lots and build really fabulous homes with wonderful amenities. The first time I met him, he had overbuilt a home in an area of older homes with less value, and had previously listed it with an agent who didn't do a very good marketing job.
Have you ever seen one of these little things ? They appear (if they're going to appear)like this: Posted by Kat DeLong, REALTOR LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA, (This is just an example-I haven't received one, yet) right under something you've just posted. 
For many, 2008 has been a painful year in the Real Estate Business. The same pain appears to have been equally applied, to both Real Estate Practitioners, and to their clients.
Agents come and agents go. The same can be said of Brokers too. Lately though, as a sad sign of the times, it's mostly on the departure side for both.
Be Very Careful! When Joining New Social Networks! Not all Social Networks are the same...their laws that is.... the terms between a social networker and network....different networks..different terms..Some short and sweet and to the point and others that a lawyer is needed to decipher.....Terms on each social network can be very different in the way your account is handled..... the use of your content and the cancellation policy to name a few.
Santa has been checking to see if you have been naughty or nice, and we see that you have been very good this year. As an added gift in your stocking, we are giving a custom designed email with our Christmas website special.If you are looking to get rid of that tired old site that never makes money, contact one of our elves before Christmas and we will be ready with bells on.Merry Christmas. Cherie YoungOnline Marketing StrategiesReal Estate Web Designs760.782.0103
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Anyone else udate to the newest version of WordPress, 2.7, yet?
If you don't have a dog, send it to your friends who do....because even tho the product is off the pet store shelves, you may have an old one at home. 
First I want to say happy holidays and hope everyone has the best of times during this holiday season.
In today's economy almost everyone is feeling the money pinch and this includes most Homeowner Associations. Now more than ever it is important to have a written collections procedure in place. It's a good idea to have these procedures in place whether you are self-managed or have a management company. 
Jimmy Buffett as I posted previously visited the Outer Banks in November. Now Jimmy has posted his own account of the trip. You can get the link to his diary part 1 & 2 on his trip to the Outer Banks on my website www.HometownOBX.comby going to Outer Banks Blog or to the Jimmy Buffett On The Outer Banks Blog Post. 
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From an article written by the Aspen Daily News on December 3, 2008, 'Aspen-Style' Real Estate Deals Appear
Something interesting happened the other day which I thought would be interesting enough to share, I was contacted by a past real estate client today that the images I used on his website were being used illegally! I, of course, did not use any photos for his website or any other clients website illegally. As a real estate virtual assistant I know better than that and I responded to him that any photo that I personally used on his website were purchased through www.istockphotos.com and I have receipts to verify this and was happy to produce them at a given moment … (1 comments)
As I write this in mid December 2008, sales prices for condos in downtown San Diego continue to decline with a strong pull downward from the low priced units and a little push upward from the high end units. On average sold price per square foot has dropped 13% this year in downtown. That compares to a drop of 8% in 2007 and a drop of 2% in 2006 compared to the prior years. These low prices are attracting lots of buyers as sales volume this year is running 10% more than 2007. 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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