Archives of real estate blog entries for June 30, 2008
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"So, What's the Point?" The Genius and Curse of the ActiveRain Points System - 02:58 AM
It's time once again to play our game, "Name That Guideline!" And I'm your Host, ActiveRain Community Builder Rich Jacobson!...
We've been re-acquainting ourselves with the ActiveRain Community Guidelines and dissecting each one in sequential order. This week, we come to the following guideline:
The point system is intended to recognize the top professionals in our industry. Do not try to game the system. Points for blogging will only be awarded for majority original content. Since the very beginning of our Network, the point system has been the source of constant debate and criticism. Take a stroll with me down AR Memory … (141 comments)
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8 Things You Already Do That Should be in Your Blog - 09:18 PM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors
I have talked to a lot of Realtors in my area. Because of my passion for Internet Marketing Techniques, the conversation often comes around to blogging, and how it can fit with your marketing plan.
More often than I expected, the response from them is something like this:
"I don't have time to write," or "I don't know what to write about." Here is what I tell them:
"You are already writing what you need to have as content on your blog. The things you prepare for your clients already -- those are what you need to be … (45 comments)
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Makeover2Takeover Week Six Challenge Results! - 02:56 PM
The weekly Makeover2Takeover Challenges have become insanely more and more competitive as the contest has progressed. The pressure has been mounting as we head into the final stretch towards the Inman Connect in San Francisco. 16 Teams started this journey, and after today, only 6 Teams will remain!
(To find out all the details on the Week Six Challenge, GO HERE)
Here's a brief snapshot of this past week's Challenge:
"The Week Six Challenge will be for our Teams to create a Top Quality Local-Content Post on their ActiveRain Blogs. Both Apprentice and Mentor will each publish their own Local-Content articles … (35 comments)
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How to Set Up Domain for Outside AR Blog - 09:57 PM
As some have already noticed, Activerain recently gave the members an opportunity to have an outside blog page. This is a huge thing and an awesome idea. The best part about it, is that you can write your posts in Activerain and by just clicking one box, they are automatically added to your own personal outside blog. For the more advanced users you can purchase an outside domain name and have your outside blog point to that page. Since this release, I have seen many questions about how to set up your outside domain name, so I asked Brad if he … (171 comments)
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Mortgage Pro Week in Review -- 06/23/08 through 06/29/08 - 12:41 PM
I was genuinely honored when Jeff Belonger asked me to write this review. I read so many mortgage posts that I figured I'd be a natural for this. You'll find as many mortgage writers among my subscription list as Realtors. How that happened is easy to see - the best Mortgage Pros seem to have a way of Romancing the Realtor in me. We all know that to survive in this business, we need each other. It's a natural pairing. When Realtors and Lenders get together, we make dreams come true.
We all need a little review now and then, so … (25 comments)
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Learn To Write A Superb Newsletter! News! News! News! - 10:47 AM
News! News! News! There's something about the news that we just can't get enough of. Our society has always been intrigued with what is going on in our country and the areas around us. With that being said, who could possibly pass up a newsletter full of, well, you guess it...News! Of course, it doesn't have to be dosed with your typical news. You can get creative and add market news, recipes, home tips and more. If you are having trouble deciding how to stay in touch with your sphere of influence, what better way to contact them than a newsletter.
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The Evolution of the ActiveRain Blog - 04:12 AM
It's only been 4 days since the announcement of the "Outside Blog Launch" and we already have close to 1500 AR Blogs setup using the subdomain option. We are starting to see many personalized Blogs evolve using custom domain names too. Here's some samples of the near 250 that I know are "Live" now.It's only been a few days, but IMHO, it appears the launch was a success. We had a couple minor issues and glitches, but those can always be expected, especially when considering the level of participation we were counting on from our community. Thanks goes out to ALL … (123 comments)
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LOCALISM FEATURED: Wake Up On Lake Livingston...New Take On Localism...Part I - 09:59 PM
A glimpse of your day at Lake Livingston begins here.
You awake inside your gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home and sit up in your bed and a beautiful dawn awaits you. You stretch and smile as the colors fill your room with energy and hope. You look at your partner sleeping soundly and decide to let them sleep and that to be alone is fine for now. You wipe the sleep from your eyes while watching the sun make its appearance with a wonderful yellow glow. You watch the blue waters lap upon your shore and you see … (36 comments)
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What it Really Means! - 10:38 AM
Deleveraging really means to get your money out before it is worthless and invest what is left into a profitable investment. Softening - means sales are not what they used to be. Bottoming - means it is crashing. Soft landing - means it is not your money at risk. Recession -means technically you still have a job. Depression - means don't believe the news, I've lost my job, home, etc... Short sale - an opportunity for the banks to firm up a price, and if you wait until next month you can buy the same home for a lot less as … (71 comments)
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LOCALISM FEATURED: The Lofts - Robbinsville New Jersey – Mercer County’s Hottest Place to live! - 09:56 PM
As your local Robbinsville Expert I am pleased to feature "The Lofts" as your hot spot this month. This multi award winning community is being brought to you by Sharbell builders.
These Loft-style condominiums conveniently located in the heart of Washington Town Center's retail square offer spacious one, two and two bedrooms with lofts.
This new collection of one and two-story residences in one of New Jersey's most prized neighborhoods offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of small-town living with a tempting twist of city charm!
All homes feature kitchens with maple cabinets, granite counter tops … (9 comments)
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LOCALISM FEATURED: Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia: "A Commuter's Dream" - 09:54 PM
Washington D.C. forms the center of gravity for employment in the region, whether it’s government jobs or private sector. Living close to the city has always been a desirable option for homebuyers in Northern Virginia. With gas prices soaring to over $4/gallon, the time and expense of commuting makes this consideration weigh even more heavily in the decision-making process about where to live.
The majority of my clients want to buy a home in Alexandria or Arlington. Why? Location. Location. Location. Alexandria & Arlington – the two closest-in suburbs of Washington D.C. are the optimal spots for those working … (40 comments)
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LOCALISM FEATURED: How Art and Music Expresses itself in Crossville TN. - 09:58 PM
Here in Crossville, Music, Art and the Freedom of Speech are held dear to each of it's residents. Tourist's from around the world visit Crossville, TN because of the beauty it holds. High upon the mountain with an elevation of 1863 feet surrounded by rock and beautiful mountains, wherever your Saturday takes you, you can enjoy the serene feeling of the Cumberland Plateau.
Crossville TN expresses itself through Art and Music.
Crossville TN: The Free Speech Zone :
The Free Speech Zone began in 2006 after the American Civil Liberties Union in Nashville sent Cumberland County a letter asking " … (30 comments)
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ActiveRain week in review 6/23/08-6/30/08 - 10:39 AM
Greetings Rainers! I was given the delicious opportunity to luxuriate in the rain this week - thank you Neal Bloom! Here are some of the highlights of the blog entries you all shared...by the way, as a result of doing the extra reading, I learned the following and more:
How to do market reports the way I want to do them; How to put a great follow-up system in place for expireds; How to track my numbers, views and clicks on AR; How to blog for RESULTS, because of others here who get RESULTS! I will never read another week in … (32 comments)
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Blog posts
Are You On Track-Real Estate Wise? Check Yourself! - 07:24 AM
Tomorrow will officially be the start of the second half of the year! It's an important time to go back and re-evalute your goals, your listings and your potential.
If your career needs a boost..it's important to re-evalute what you are doing wrong and what you can improve on. Don't focus on what you are doing right but be realistic in what you might think you are doing wrong and change it!
Basic Mortgage Information Every Real Estate Professional Should Know!
Technology Tools for Internet Surfers! Not One is Real Estate Related!
Are You An Extraordinary Real Estate Professional?
Social Networking … (6 comments)
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The Firecracker 5000 walk/run, downtown Seattle, midnight on July 4th!!! - 09:44 PM
Ok, Ok, what is this, you're thinking??
It's an invite to participate with me and several other stoic Brio-ites who're just as excited as I am in the Firecracker 5000, a delightful 5k walk/run happening in downtown Seattle the night of July 3rd at 11:55pm, and running into July 4th.
Have you ever run under the stars before? If today's weather is indicative of our summer, this special night will be perfect temperature-wise for those of you who'd love to live out your wild side! Or run it, if you're up to it! Please invite your families, kids too! … (5 comments)
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Murray the hero of Wimbledon! - 09:55 PM
Every year at about this time, a Brit comes along at Wimbledon and achieves an unlikely victory. What follows the next day in the press is the inevitable "we're finally going to win it" headlines from media starved of tennis success for the longest time - the last male winner being Fred Perry in 1936 (I kid you not!)
And so today when the only British man left in the competition - Andy Murray - found himself two sets to love down and a break down in the third, the stage was set for a long long night. There are … (8 comments)
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Living With My Home - 10:28 AM
How should you budget for new kitchen cabinets or to replace that old garage door? Want to research energy-efficient replacement windows? Need to unclog a toilet, but don’t have a plunger? Now there’s one place where you can find out all this and more!
Pillar To Post is pleased to sponsor Living With My Home, a new website devoted to the practical aspects of homeownership. Visit www.livingwithmyhome.com to access loads of valuable information about your home, including:
* Know Your Home 101 Learn here about the basics of your home’s exterior components, interior items such as lighting and flooring, safety information, … (0 comments)
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Active Rain Outside Blogs Custom Domain NameServers Chapter 2 - 01:23 PM
I wrote this in a comment, but figured it was important enough, I'd include it in its own post
With some web host services, you are told to wait until the name "resolves" before "enabling" it ......
Here on Active Rain, my outside blog custom domain name did not "resolve" UNTIL I "enabled" it.
So for anyone who is waiting for your domain name to resolve before checking the "enabled" box,
Go to your Active Rain My Home page, click on Outside Blogs,
Then under "Use an existing domain name (advanced!)" go back and check "enabled" now, even if the name has not yet resolved, and … (22 comments)
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Tips for moving with pets - 11:45 PM
Tips for Moving with Pets
I just talked with some clients that lost their dog during their move, and thought I would share this timely information.
If you are in the process of moving into a new home, you are most likely experiencing a number of mixed feelings. As it seems there is always so much to do leading up to moving day, along with the excitement of moving, life may seem very stressful for weeks - or months. Amongst all your own concerns, you should spend a few moments imagining how your pets might feel during this time. They … (0 comments)
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5670 N 38th - Milwaukee, WI 53209 - 11:53 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Andrew Baumbach Coldwell Banker-HomeSale Realty/Oak CreekVariable Price Range: $99,000-109,000Property Type: Single-FamilyCounty: MilwaukeeTotal Rooms: 7 Bedooms: 5 Full Bathrooms: 2 Garage Size: 2 Garage Type: Detached Lot Size: .165School District: MPSTaxes: $2111Tax Year: 2007MLS Number: 1022959
Excellent Condition! 5BedRM 2 BathRM Home on an over sized lot. This Home Features lots of updates including, Brand new A/C new high effeciency windows on lower,New Kitchen Counter Tops & Cabinets, and a new Garage door. Lower also features Hard Wood flooring under carpet(Per Seller), and extra large Living room great for entertaining or just relaxing. Seller is including … (3 comments)
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No Connection but Families are Safe...Both of Them - 08:21 PM
On Saturday I wrote about Joe Smith in Nebraska and how, in the middle of dealing with tornado damage and concern for his family, he took the time to let me know why I didn't have email! Today I got an update and some photos. Fortunately, the damage to his home is repairable, though they have quite a mess to clean up.
Amid the damage was a precious example of new life and the ability of nature's creatures to survive. Joe had taken photos to document hail damage, and one of the shots showed a bird's next up under the … (12 comments)
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Are you looking for an affordable home in Poinciana FL? - 04:34 PM
Look no further than this. Large 3 bedroom with over 2100 sq ft living area. Ceramic tile flooring in kitchen and dining room. Solar tinted windows. Very spacious floor plan. Needs carpeting. Folks this is an opportunity to own a large well priced home without waiting on a short sale approval. Sits at the end of a cul-de-sac on an over sized lot with no rear neighbors. Formal living and dining rooms. Family room off the eat in kitchen. Master bath has garden tub and separate shower. Solar tinted windows. It's waiting on you.....so act today! THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE!!!
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What's your neighborhood's "Walk Score"? - 07:59 AM
Here's a quick, easy way to calculate your neighborhood and your home's "walk score". Your walk score is how "walkable" your location is; that is, how quickly and easily you can walk to everyday services such as drug stores, grocery, library, restaurants, dry cleaners, etc.
Visit WalkScore.com to calculate your Knoxville home's walkability index.
Don Anderson, one of my fellow Realtors, crossing a creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a walker/hikers paradise.
We moved to a new home last year and I was delighted to find our new home's walkability was a 66 out of a possible 100 … (7 comments)
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We Let Sellers Choose Their List Price - 07:55 AM
Ok....so you looked at the headline and decided we are just one more realtor that "buys listings". Let the seller choose...after all...they know the neighborhood...they know what price they "need" to pay the mortgage and buy their next home...Sellers...have you told your realtor what you need...what you want...that is great to do in terms of service....does the price you have listed match the very RECENT SOLD comparables in your area ? If it does not...you are looking for a cash buyer because a price cannot be based upon what you want, what you need or what you think … (0 comments)
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What's so great about North Port, Florida? - 11:01 AM
So, what's so great about North Port, Florida, anyway?
If you're looking for a city in sunny Florida that doesn't have the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, look no further than North Port, Florida. Located in Sarasota County on the west coast of Florida, North Port is a city ahead of the curve. Close to some of the most active cities in the state such as Ft. Myers, Tampa, Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Naples, North Port holds its own by being a friendly, clean and spacious place to be. Very few incorporated cities remain as natural; North Port is … (0 comments)
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Foreclosures & Short Sales - What You Need To Know-North Port, Port Charlotte, Venice, Englewood, Sarasota Florida area - 12:06 PM
Curious about short sales? Here's some things you should know...
PURCHASING A SHORT SALE
Generally speaking, we recommend taking on the "not-so-challenging" road of purchasing a foreclosure property rather than the daunting and arduous task of purchasing a short sale. However, in recent weeks as short sales become more and more common, some of them are becoming slightly more manageable. If you are determined to purchase a short sale, don't go it alone! We're here to help. Here are some things that you need to know up front:
Your chances of having your offer approved are multiplied if there is only … (0 comments)
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Pineview School for the Gifted, Osprey Florida - 07:53 PM
Pine View School for the Gifted, Osprey FL
Pine View is a special program designed to meet the unique needs of intellectually gifted students in grades two through twelve on a broad-based campus. Pine View is a public school so there is no charge for attending this school. The school is located on a 74 acre campus. Pine View's current campus sports more than a dozen buildings situated around a central lawn and connected by blue open-air porticos. Sarasota architect Carl Abbott patterned his design after Thomas Jefferson's "academical village" at the University of Virginia. Each building is color-coded, with … (0 comments)
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Another Home Started At Parkfield - 01:14 PM
We just broke ground on another custom built home at Parkfield. The "Fairmont" is a 4 Bedroom 3 Bath home that boasts cathedral ceilings, a first floor master bedroom, and formal dinning area. This home is priced to sell quickly at $345,900. As you can see there is still plenty of time to place your personal touch on this home. For more information on this home and others contact Brandon Clark, 717-682-7353.
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A Beautiful Townhome in Tempe, Arizona - $159,000! My FIRST video attempt! - 09:47 PM
I can't believe it, I'm finally jumping into the arena of those videographers here on Active Rain;-) Just took a new listing - a referral from an AR friend - and shot a video of the property. Actually, I think it turned out quite good. I used my Flip Video, and am sharing it here with you.
This home is about 900+ square feet, has a lovely "feel" with warm colors, immaculate throughout, granite tile in kitchen and bath, pergo wood flooring, travertine countertops in kitchen along with a stone sink...raised panel oak cabinets, skylight, loft with a closet (can be … (12 comments)
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Tempe, Arizona Townhome for Sale - Real Estate Tour AND a Short Video Tour - Part II - 10:21 PM
Okay, now that I've introduced you all to my first attempt at video, I am including part II with the Real Estate Shows tour that I always do for my sellers. I took a video of the pool area and grounds to give a buyer a more inclusive picture. This is so cool........I don't know what took me so long. Enjoy. ;-)
I added the video from You Tube per the instructions....so hope it works. We'll see. If not, you will get to see this very pretty townhome in Tempe, Arizona - right near ASU.....
Tempe Townhome - … (11 comments)
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Looking for a Coach, I am. - 06:03 PM
So, what's the deal with coaching? It's like, the biggest wave to hit the real estate industry since, well, blogging. I fully comprehend the coaching value. I also understand that having a coach not only holding me accountable but directing my actions and efforts as well. I have heard the stories that coaches double, triple and quadruple coachable agent's income...
Where are these coaches? Who are they? Do they have experience? How much time will they give me? Is they're service guaranteed? Obviously, I am looking for some guidance. I want referrals to coaching programs that work. I want a coach … (5 comments)
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Updated Bungalow-Move Right In! - 09:56 AM
6610 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago IL 60645
2 Bedrooms/2 Bathroom MLS# 06942560
Click on the link below for more details and pictures:
http://www.ChicagoLandHousing.com/s=active20
Wow!! Move right in!! What's new in 2008 furnace, central air, hardwood floors refinished, painted thru out, new carpet. Need I say more? Newer kitchen with eating area and formal dining room. Deck off kitchen for backyard barbeques.
Dennis Toomey
RE/MAX Territory 847-956-2800
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Updated Bungalow for RENT! - 01:12 PM
6610 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago IL 60645
5 Bedrooms/2 Bathroom MLS# 06942934
Click on the link below for more details and pictures:
http://www.DennisToomey.com/s=active20
Wow!! Move right in!! What's new in 2008 furnace, central air, hardwood floors refinished, painted thru out, new carpet. Need I say more? Newer kitchen with eating area and formal dining room. Deck off kitchen for backyard barbeques.
Dennis Toomey
RE/MAX Territory 847-956-2800
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