Archives of real estate blog entries for January 1, 2011 (Page 2)

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So there is a January Challenge too????? 31 days you say? Count me in! - 11:11 PM
All month long I kept seeing this December Challenge thing. 
14th day......21st day.....Christmas Day even...every day and I didn't know what the reason was...but now I do. 
So here I sit, on New Years day.....I actually started this post at about 1pm, but had to run some errands, and there it was, on the car radio clock.  1:11 on 1/1/11 and it made me think.......what shall I write about today.
So here it is....a little bit of Motivation, a little bit of Humor and a little bit of scolding the banks, crazy Realtors, and of course....Obama and Pelosi....
In 31 days, … (1 comments)

It's 2011 - When Should You List Your Barrington Home For Sale-January, February or March - 07:52 PM
It's 2011 - When Should You List Your Home For Sale-January, February or March. As is often the case at this time of the year sellers who did not sell last year or want to move this year want to know when is the best time to re-list their home. If you took your home off the market last November or early December, once the Holidays are done we still have a lot of winter to deal with. On December 31st our temperatures were as high as 55F. All the snow melted and even my son said-hey spring has arrived. Well … (1 comments)

Ann Arbor Inventory and Prices Charted for Bach, Eberwhite, Haisley, Slauson, Forsythe, Pioneer areas - 07:22 PM
Search Area 82 Westside of Ann Arbor South of M14 and Main Street is the boundary on the East side.
This Ann Arbor area 82 includes desirable west side of Ann Arbor. Schools are Bach, Eberwhite or Haisley for elementary school; Slauson or Forsythe for middle school (depends on location) and usually Pioneer High School.

There are 81 active homes for sale with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 6 and baths from 1 to 4. The size of homes for sale range in square feet from 11 to 7,500. List prices range from $99,999 to $1,195,000 and average list price per … (0 comments)

Happy New Year from Sun City AZ - 03:01 PM
I thought I would post a few photos taken today, New Years Day 2011.

That is a picture from the clubhouse on Willowcreek Golf Course, yes that is snow on the peaks in the background.

As you can see, we suffer greatly here in the winter!

This is the view north on 99th AVE. near Beardsley Rd. in Sunny Sun City AZ. Makes you want to buy your vacation or retirement home here, doesn't it? And yes, Canadians are welcome here!
I wish all who read this a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
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Burglar Proofing Your Home - 08:11 PM
Feeling safe in your home is paramount for every homeowner and their families.  I realize that some you do not receive my monthly newsletter so I wanted to share some of the key Points in This Months Newsletter Regarding Burglary Prevention.
Tips on Safeguarding your Home
Make sure all exterior doors have good locks.  At the very least you want a dead-bolt lock with a 1" throw. Always lock up when you go outside. Secure sliding glass doors with bars or locks to prevent the door from sliding on it's track.  An old broom handle works very well. Make sure all … (3 comments)

Have a Cool Yule and a Frantic First! - 07:32 AM
PROPER PLANNING HELPS ACHIEVE CONVIVIAL COMPATIBILITY.
I don't do "frantic", but I do practice "dogged determination" and "awakened awareness".
Good luck to all for the coming year.  I'm passed planned and into execution.  Can't rely on luck.
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.
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Via Dorie Dillard: Canyon Creek & NW Austin Living (Coldwell Banker United):
Have a cool Yule and a Frantic First!
2010 is now a thing of the past.  Leaving the year behind us we hope it was a profitable one for you and yours.  We feel especially blessed living here in Austin Texas and are excited about our first … (25 comments)

DANGER, DANGER WILL ROBINSON!! A MESSAGE FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS WHO LIST OR SELL SHORT SALES. - 11:12 AM
DANGER, DANGER WILL ROBINSON!
A MESSAGE FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS WHO LIST OR SELL SHORT SALES.
Just think about it for a moment. . . .
IF SHORT SALES ARE A POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE TO FORECLOSURE. . . . .
WOULDN'T IT NATURALLY FOLLOW THAT THE "DEED IN LIEU OF "DILO"  IS A POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE TO A SHORT SALE???
THE FINAL SOLUTION!  After all, in the long run, or short run, as it may be, the home owner is going to lose their home no matter which final solution is done by them or to them.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MYTHS AND RULES:
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WHAT MAY HAPPEN IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN COPY "PARTS" OF IMAGES OR CONTENT. - 12:18 PM
ACTIVE RAIN FRIENDS.  This was originally a REBLOG.  However, the original post has been deleted and therefor I have preserved the content of my introduction to what was a reblog.  THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN PRESERVE YOUR COMMENTS AND YOUR POINTS FOR THE COMMENTS.
The message is clear.  If you're going to write about copyright, best to write about how to comply with copyright laws.  It's not a good idea to write about ways to "get around copyright laws".
If ActiveRain requests that I delete this post, I will do so.  I believe that the content below can stand … (63 comments)

The cows still need milking in the morning. - 05:18 PM
CHARLES BUELL KNOWS HOW TO WORK. 
He learned it on the farm, where children grow up with a good work ethic. 
We learn discipline and hard work.  We also learn that "something you do every day means something you do every day."
Worked for me.
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.
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Via Charles Buell, Seattle, WA, Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com):
One learns a lot of life lessons when one grows up on a farm.  You learn about how critters get born, how they get made (forget the stork thing), and how they die---some even taste good.  You were hit … (9 comments)

31 Days of January Challenge - Day 1 - 04:19 PM
31 Days of January Challenge - Day 1
Happy New Year everyone!
There's a new Challenge in town. It's the 31 Days of January challenge for 2011. This one challenges us to write a blog a day, every day, for the month of January, 2011. I did the December challenge, but I'm going to step my game up a little with this one. Instead of just blogging about whatever each day, I'm going to try to add something and build my blogging skills all through the month.
It's gonna take some time to find my "voice", but the challenge will help.
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2011 Goal Setting Questions for Real Estate Agents - 12:30 PM
 
This post is so dead on, I had to share.  Thank you, Joshua, for your post!!
 
If you need a Business Plan for your Real Estate Business, be sure to go to http://www.siteproweb.com/business-plan-2011 to download my free "Journey to Success 2011" Business Plan for FREE!
 
Via Joshua Harley (Fathom Realty - A Tech-Savvy Real Estate Brokerage):
So many people are considering their 2010 performance – what worked, what didn’t… and how they are going to make a change in 2011. As I talk to our agents about this, there are a couple of questions I think we should all … (3 comments)

Market Update Alamo CA Real Estate December 2010 Median Home Price Homes for Sale Alamo CA January 1, 2011 - 11:58 AM
Market Update Alamo CA Real Estate December 2010 Median Home Price Homes for Sale Alamo CA January 1, 2011
Alamo was named by the Spanish in 1850 for the poplar trees that lined San Ramon Creek. As an unincorporated community, Alamo does not have a government of its own. Police services are provided by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. Fire and EMS services are provided by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Click for more from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Click here to request a current list of homes for sale in Alamo CA
Note: For all … (0 comments)

Bollinger Hills San Ramon CA Homes For Sale December 2010 Market Snapshot Bollinger Hills San Ramon CA January 1, 2011 - 01:02 PM
Bollinger Hills San Ramon CA Homes For Sale December 2010 Market Snapshot Bollinger Hills San Ramon CA January 1, 2011
Homes for sale in Bollinger Hills in San Ramon CA have relatively low HOA dues (reportedly $400 yearly) and are conveniently located near I-680, Diablo Plaza, Safeway, CVS Pharmacy and dining. Buyers interested in schools will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United School District.
Click here to request a list of homes for sale in Bollinger Hills
Note: For all summaries below (homes for sale, pending and sold) the … (0 comments)

California's Short Sale Anti-Deficiency Law, SB 931, Takes Effect January 1, 2011 - 01:16 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub works in the heart of short sale land in and about Sacramento. She (and I) have been counting down the days until SB 931 goes into effect. I have been avoiding listing short sales during the final months of 2010, waiting until I could offer more hope to sellers when SB 931 goes into effect. Some say there will be more foreclosures as banks factor in the effect of not being able to sell the deficiency to collection companies. Time will tell! Meanwhile, it's the best time in a long time to list your San Ramon, Danville, Dublin or … (1 comments)

Norris Canyon Estates Homes San Ramon CA December 2010 Market Update Norris Canyon Estates San Ramon CA January 1, 2011 - 01:39 PM
Norris Canyon Estates Homes San Ramon CA December 2010 Market Update Norris Canyon Estates San Ramon CA January 1, 2011
This gated community of homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ramon CA is situated in the highly rated San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Located within Norris Canyon Estates is a private community park with basketball volleyball and tennis courts, a tot lot, and a facility for community functions. Additionally, access to the abundant open space of the community and the East Bay Regional Park District's extensive trail network begins at the trailhead located within Norris Canyon … (0 comments)

Twin Creek Homes For Sale San Ramon CA December 2010 Market Snapshot Twin Creek in San Ramon CA January 1, 2011 - 02:36 PM
Twin Creek Homes For Sale San Ramon CA December 2010 Market Snapshot Twin Creek San Ramon CA January 1, 2011
Several school and community parks dot the area. Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United School District. Twin Creek is conveniently located near schools, shopping and dining and this report incorporates homes for sale in Twin Creek, Twin Creek Hill, Twin Creek South and Twin Creek View. 
Click here to request a current list of homes for sale in Twin Creek
Note: For all summaries below … (1 comments)

Southern Highlands Market Report: Home Sales in Bella Vicenza - 02:07 PM
Southern Highlands Market Report: Home Sales in Bella Vicenza - 3rd Quarter 2010
Bella Vicenza at Southern Highlands is a gated neighborhood with floor plans from 1,950 to over 2,300 square feet, built in 2001 and 2002 by DR Horton. If you'd like to buy or sell a home in Bella Vicenza at Southern Highlands, call me at (702) 339-9700 or email JohnNovak@kw.com.
 

 
Here are the details of the 3rd quarter, 2010 home sales in Bella Vicenza at Southern Highlands: 
(GLVAR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Properties listed and sold by various MLS participants. Sale Price adjusted for any seller contributions. DOM = Days on Market)
  


Southern Highlands is a 2700-acre … (3 comments)

SAS Institute Brings 100 Jobs to Cary - 08:16 AM
Cary, NC continues to lead the way in job creation and business recovery.  Recently NC Governor, Beverly Perdue, announced that SAS Institute Inc., the world's largest priveately held software company & "best place to work" will bring over 100 new jobs to the Cary area to man its SAS Analytics Lab for state and local government.  Most of the new SAS jobs will target technology and government experts who will be charged with crunching data numbers using the power of SAS' new 38,000-square-foot cloud computer center at its Cary headquarter campus.  In addition to the job creation SAS plans on investing $3 Million in their new internal human … (2 comments)

Cary NC Continues to Thrive - 11:13 AM
 
 
Last year I wrote a blog post called Cary NC achieves a decade of growth and prosperity.   I did so because I was actually amazed at the growth we had achieved in the Cary/Apex/Holly Springs area over the past 10 years.  In 2010 the growth and prosperity has continued and this area is becoming the poster  child for recovery from the Great Recession.  
So, what's happening in Cary?
While other areas continue to struggle with their economies Cary's unemployment rate has continued to fall from nearly 7 percent 18 months ago to now just over 5 percent.  How … (3 comments)

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