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ACTIVERAIN - The NEW "RainMaker" Membership Plan EDITED 7/10/2009 
Back in the 1990's, Washington, DC was a complete mess. 
So I haven't written a blog post in what pretty much seems forever, after my massive barrage this fall on the bank bailouts and economic issues. Many people are surprised I haven't chimed in on the massive "stimulus" bill that every-bodies been talking about. Part of the reason is I've been way getting things ready to launch with Timu and haven't followed all the details as closely as I have in the past but also because I just got burned out, frustrated and cynical with everything, particularly anything that involves Congress.
It isn't a done deal yet, but here comes the newly improved first time home buyer tax credit, courtesy of President O's 2009 Stimulus Bill. Will it be a magic bullet?
Greed and envy. You've watched the nature channel where the lion kills this huge animal - enough to feed the entire pack. He protects his kill, and he alone eats until he is full. We have two dogs in my household. When we feed them, the one dominate dog will want both dishes of food even though he will not finish his own. Maybe you can relate to my analogy if you have a teenage boy - already asking for the last chicken leg before finishing the pile of food on his plate. This behavior is less learned than it is evolutionary. Greed and … (30 comments)
There are a lot of posts on AR about the agents slow to embrace the change. The notion is that if you do not change and embrace the new reality, you will not survive the slow period.
I’ve worked out a process for creating greeting cards on full 8½ by 11 paper using Microsoft Publisher. It is an easier and more flexible process than using the available templates. It is great for sending personal cards to friends and family. For clients, I still prefer the ease and professional look of www.SendOutCards.com .Before we get started, here is a sample card: Yes, it’s SUPPOSED to be upside down!
I have written before that you have two options if you are in a down market: you can live in the problem or you can live in the solution. It's time to get out of the problem!
A couple of months ago I wrote.........Ok so I have Twitter - but I still Feel Out of the Loop! And I had a lot of people come by and comment.......some were part of the Twitter Renegade from way back....like Jason Crouch and Missy Caulk...........Rita Burke even wrote a 4 part Series on Twittering! And others had signed up but didn't know what to do next.........and many still didn't have a clue......I guess we haven't done such a good job of explaining how it can actually benefit us as Realtors!
Last night I had a discussion with my daughter who said her friends are all very worried because they have never encountered an economy like today. I was reminded of the Carter Years when interest went up to nearly 18% for a home loan. 
The Copyright© Police...If You Don't Pay for It, You WILL PAY for It! Greg Nino, one of my tell-it-like-it-is favorites here in the Rain, posted recently about copycats writing posts that others have recently (within hours) written. Greg's post reminded me that I haven't shared with you a recent experience that will hopefully save a few Active Rain members from getting into some BIG trouble! Much ado has been made about using photos and clipart from online sources lately. Active Rain is so serious about this offense that they have had radio shows specifically to answer our questions regarding copyrighting as … (127 comments)
The past two weeks have been stressful. As we approach Flagstaff's busiest selling seasons, home owners are interviewing Realtors. It's time to get that exceptional, one-of-a kind property on the market! Which of us Realtors are the Anointed Ones?
I joined ActiveRain sometime around April 2007. It has been THE place that I learn, for the most part, about other Social Networking sites to stay connected with people. One of the first sites that I learned about and joined was LinkedIn. For the first 24 hours it was kind of fun connecting with other Active Rain members...but after that...It was completely useless.
I've started posting my week schedule for my team.
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How to negotiate your best deal when buying Atlanta foreclosures
There has been a lot of talk about the state of the economy and the real estate market in general over the last several months. Reports of home prices falling, interest rates going down and when will the market "hit bottom". Over the last several days I've been looking at homes across the valley for a friend of ours. One of the areas he was interested in was Green Valley.
This is a recient find in a crawlspace. Luckly I entered from the opposite end and didnt have to swim out.
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I just wrote an article about Lake Toscana in Wimauma Florida. Lake Toscana is located just east of Sun City Center. If you would like to find out more about Lake Toscana and see the virtual tour of the neighborhood just click on the Lake Toscana link. If you want to search homes for sale, CLICK HERE. If you would like to find out the value of your home, CLICK HERE.
Is the worst still to come? That is the $789 billion dollar question. Or in the case of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the 2.5 trillion dollar question. Despite Congress getting ready to vote on the stimulus bill compromise, the Treasury Department getting back to work on the banking system and President Obama's declarations that swift action will avert disaster, Americans seem short on hope and long on financial worries. Are bad economies like bad marriages--throwing money at them doesn't necessarily solve the problem?
President Obama will be traveling to Denver to sign his newly passed "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009".
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