Archives of real estate blog entries for January 19, 2011

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Why do REO (Bank Owned) sellers REFUSE to accept Docusign? - 06:55 PM
Why do REO (Bank Owned) sellers REFUSE to accept Docusign?
I will make this blog post short and sheet. I wrote 2 offers for an investor today, one was a "homepath" property, and one was on a Bank Of America property. I met my buyer at both properties, we toured them, reviewed comparable sales, and ultimately came up with offer prices on both.
I went back to my office, typed up both offers, inputted them into docusign, and sent them off to my client to digitally sign. Docusign works wonders with clients who are always on the go, as clients … (100 comments)

What Every Buyer Needs to Know About Buying a Short Sale and HOA's - 12:26 AM
Not all sellers will be able to keep their HOA dues current by the time they market their home for short sale.  If HOA dues fall behind, the Homeowner's Association may file a lien on the property, making it impossible for a sale to take place until the delinquent fees are paid in full.   
Typically lenders will not pay for delinquent HOA fees in a short sale transaction.  If the Seller cannot pay, then it will fall to the buyer to pay. 
What the buyer should find out before making an offer:
1.  Is there a Homeowner's Association?
2.  Are HOA … (55 comments)

How I Got 5 Buyers In 2 Days - I'm A SEO Whore! - 07:01 PM
How I Got 5 Buyers In 2 Days - I'm A SEO Whore!
Anyone that knows me, knows I like listings. I do not chase, beg, bribe, cold-call, swindle or hog-tie buyers. When I prospect for them, they do that disappearing trick thingy. It's really cool when that happens I swear................NOT.Last Wednesday through last Friday, I managed to take on 5 new buyers. They all came to me. Or so I thought.One buyer read my REO post a few months back. So did another buyer. Same post on Activerain as the other. Then the other read my post about Lindenhurst NY … (92 comments)

Don't "Discount" the Value of a Good Real Estate Attorney - 11:54 PM
New York is an attorney state, and in our area they also prepare contracts. Having a good attorney is crucial, for many reasons, not the least of which is obvious: the other guys have one, and you don't bring a knife to a gunfight. Lawyers examine title, advocate, and draw up addenda, pre possession and rent back agreements, and in general partner with the brokers to shepherd the transaction to a closing. Like them or not, they are inextricable to the sale of a home. If I refer an attorney, I like and trust them. 
All too often, I'll see people who shopped … (33 comments)

Reputation Architecture: How to multiply the effects of 'Remarkable Service' - 08:03 PM
"I think we live in a new age of transparency, which is a great thing if you're fantastic at customer service. Customer service is the new marketing" ~Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO of Yelp

The real estate industry is on the cusp of the biggest shift in marketing strategy ever. Over the last few years we saw the widespread adoption of blogging and social media, and the decade before that was characterized by IDX-based lead generation. The future will bring the age of Reputation Architecture, and the real estate professionals who execute on this change will be highly rewarded.
The effectiveness of capturing leads from … (136 comments)

Anti Flipping Rule Suspended - again - 10:06 AM
Big government regulation will step out of the way for another year. Woo Hoo!
For years, FHA would not let buyers borrow FHA money to buy a house that had been purchased, rehabilitated, and then put on the market for resale, unless the previous owner held the property for more than 13 weeks. Another case where a minuscule amount of fraud cases leads to a total ban on free market activity. Magically, all fraud disappears between the 12th and the 13th week, according to government studies I am sure.
Such a change should just be made permanent. Many neighborhoods, right here in … (51 comments)

Ok, Sorry I Have to Make the Call...I Think That Lenders are Off the Deep End Here - 12:30 AM
This is NOT a post about the causes of the real estate market collapse. Many causes, many guilty parties, many innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. One of my favorite topics of debate and conversation. But not today.
Still...despite the multifactorial nature of the meltdown, I think that MOST of us would agree that there was, well just perhaps, a need for a bit of tightening in lending standards a few years ago. Maybe an actual job and actual income WAS, after all, a good idea. Who knew? Maybe some documentation of said income made some sense. Who would have thought? … (101 comments)

1000 Drops of Rain Create 76 referrals through Google Juice - I'm drinking the Kool - Aid! - 02:12 PM
OK, OK, OK....another stupid milestone post.  What can I say?  Let me try to say something profound for once.  ACTIVE RAIN WORKS IF YOU WORK! I was giving a presentation yesterday on Active Rain to a number of folks within our industry.  Some people were in Active Rain, but most weren't.  For me, it's kinda funny since I've been preaching the rain since I first joined in April of 2007, the community, we just found out, has hit 200,000 members.  I'm sure with the millions of posts here in the rain, I'm a small fish who has now contributed my 1,000th … (70 comments)

Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent - Making Appointments - 09:09 AM
This is part of a series of the Benefits of Using a Realtor® or Real Estate Agent.  There are many Great Reasons to use a Realtor®.  However, there are some you many not even think about. 
Have you ever thought about what it takes to make all those appointments when viewing homes?
Making appointments to show homes has become a lot simpler.  There was a time when Real Estate Agents had to carry around a book of all the listings, had to call agents or sellers to schedule appointments, wait for return calls, look at maps on a wall, etc.  You can … (17 comments)

Check the legal description, it could make things interesting. - 10:08 AM
We listed 2 beautiful pieces of property about 45 minutes from Montrose, Colorado last week. They are located above Blue Mesa reservoir in Gunnison county.
I got a call on it Saturday, an interested couple, they wanted more information. We were still doing some research on the plat and legal description and we found some irregularities that were pointed out by the owner on older women, she signed some documents and didn't know what they were, oh no what did you sign? Here is the killer part, the Realtor that got here to sign the mystery papers told her not to worry and "you can … (24 comments)

I am Ready to Downsize my Los Angeles Home. Where Should I Go? - 04:22 PM
You know the story.  The kids are gone. You have more space than you could ever use.  The maintenance of the home is becoming more than you can handle and you are thinking, "should I downsize my Los Angeles home?"You have decided that you are ready and are wondering how to proceed:
Should I wait to sell my Los Angeles home? The good news is that any time you are thinking of selling your Los Angeles home is the right time.  You are worried that prices are down and now is not the time.  But think.  You are also buying when … (42 comments)

Sign Me Up For Another Condo Please! The Power Of ActiveRain! - 03:55 PM
Yes, you are reading this one right! My client that just purchased a condo yesterday (which happened to be MY listing) phoned me today to let me know that he would like to purchase another condo in the same community! He will be back in town on Friday and this one will ALSO be a cash deal!
If it had not been for my constant blogging in ActiveRain about this particular community he would have found some other Realtor and it would have been my loss! Never let anyone say you are 'wasting your time' when you are blogging! It is … (28 comments)

What do you mean you won't list my home? You're a REALTOR®, it's your job! - 05:14 PM
What do you mean you won't list my home?  You're a REALTOR®, it's your job!
Actually, my job as a Wrightsville Beach NC REALTOR® is to help Buyer's and Seller's attain their real estate goals.  Of course, I can understand your confusion.  The media, and some less-than-stellar Agents, have done a fine job convincing most people that REALTORS® are more along the lines of snake oil salesmen than professionals.
I love listing homes!  The challenge of pricing it just right, marketing it, seeing the looks on the faces of Buyer's when they realize it's THE ONE!  It's one of my favorite aspects of this … (90 comments)

If You Already Have a Real Estate Agent, Then Why Are You Calling Me? - 11:56 AM
I remember reading a post by Richard Weisser not too long ago that asked the question:  Why Are Your Clients Coming to Me for Information?  I had already noticed the same trend in my Northern Virginia real estate market.  Would-be prospects with representation making their own phone calls and internet inquiries for status on listings, or setting up their own showing appointments.  And sometimes, folks were downright dodgy about answering whether or not they had an agent.
When you hire someone to represent you in a real estate transaction, they should be doing just that.  If you are picking up the … (63 comments)

Is Go Daddy.Com Blocking Business from Reaching You? - 09:46 AM
If you're an Internet user who maintains a domain account at Go Daddy, this blog is for you. Because there is something happening at the domain name, web hosting business of Go Daddy that you might not know about. Of course, if you're a small business owner who relies on your domain email account, then this could really affect you. Here's the deal: Go Daddy blocks emails from you. And you can't change it.
That's not so bad if it's the occasional spam email that doesn't get through to your account, but what if it's a potential customer or client who … (99 comments)

Another Loan Mod bites the dust! My New Listing (again!) - 09:47 AM
Another Loan Mod bites the dust!  My New Listing (again!)
Back in the summer of 2010 I listed a home.  It was a HAFA short sale deal where the bank had already given us the price and approved the seller, I just had to find the buyer.
We got a buyer within the first week, but before the seller could even sign the contract, an attorney contacted her and told her that he would be able to do a loan modification for her and let her keep her house at a payment she could afford. (remember she had already been turned … (63 comments)

Pay it Forward . . . I Closed a Transaction, now I Make my Donations - 07:12 PM
Pay it Forward . . . I Closed a Transaction, now I Make my Donations Closed, 53 Old Fairwood Road, Bethany, CT
 Throughout my RE/MAX career, I have always been a Miracle Agent. That doesn't mean that it was a miracle if I sold a home. Being a Miracle Agent in the RE/MAX System, means that I choose to make a donation to the Miracle Home System from the proceeds of my commission.
These donations are used to fund special programs at the nearest Children's hospital, which in this case is the Children's wing at Hartford Hospital. All donations are used … (54 comments)

Energy Saving Tip Of The Day! - 09:21 AM
Energy Saving Tip of the day! Refrigerator coils can get especially dirty. Dirt and dust can built up from years of build up and impedes air flow thus making the appliance less efficient and forcing the refrigerator to work harder. It has been estimated that dirty coils can cut energy use by 6%. You can always read our past articles at www.nedesignbuild.com/articles and drop us a comment =D If you want any help with some interior design or have any kind of question feel free to contact us at info@nedesignbuild.com … (15 comments)

What is Radon? Do I need to test for it? - 04:09 PM
What is Radon? Do I need to test for it?
January is National Radon Action Month.
 
Radon is a colorless, extremely toxic radioactive gas. It is found in almost all solid rock, soil and water, though at varying levels. It's formed by the ongoing decay of Uranium.
It's naturally occurring and can enter and build up in your home without you being aware of it. The radon that escapes into the atmosphere is not harmful but too much in your home can cause major health problems. The radon is measured by picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The average … (37 comments)

First Blog and about time! - 06:33 PM
Blogging has interest me for a while but for some reason I've shied away from putting anything online ... so here's my first blog (ever!).
As we all know real estate is about relationships - with humans and houses.  What makes a great relationship?  So many factors but I try to test whether this person is someone I would want to add to my social network and where in that social network - inner circle or on the fringe.  If you are working hard to establish a relationship then maybe, just maybe this is a human you need too politely point … (62 comments)

He said, " I have some leads from the open house, but I'm going to wait till Wednesday to call them..." ????? Huh???? - 12:29 AM
Seriously?  I mean, seriously?
Have you heard agents say this?  Have you said this?  Really?
Why is it that so many agents fall into this trap?  We spend so much time preparing for the open house...  So much effort previewing homes, and door knocking the neighborhood.  Licking the stamps on the mailers we are going to send...  Okay, we don't lick stamps anymore, we peel them...  We go through the process of understanding the neighborhood, and comps.  We search out the perfect open house, from the perfect agent, in the perfect neighborhood.  We enlist our spouses to drive with us while … (151 comments)

Agent Ratings and Reviews Go Public on Zillow - 09:16 AM
Your Reviews Are Now Front 'n Center on Zillow
It was announced last week to the general public that "Zillow surfaces thousands of Real Estate agent ratings and reviews.  Consumers can now search and find local agents based on Client feedback"  The responses and results from adding this new feature have been very positive and successful thus far.


Agent reviews will now be featured on the Buyer's Agent List.  (see screenshot below) This means if you want contacts from Zillow customers, it will be to your advantage to have reviews and ratings on your profile.
Want a competitive edge?  … (41 comments)

Now that we are in contract, is there anything that will keep me from getting the house? - 11:05 PM
Mr. Buyer says, "Now that we are in contract, is there anything that will keep me from getting the house?"
As their realtor I tell them, "There are many things I would love to spell out & here are some of the most common ones for you.
Your lender might not approve you in the end, because they do have to verify everything & sometimes their rules change in the middle of escrow.  The appraisal might come in lower than our offer, then we will have to re-negotiate our deal. The city of Tracy not approving the down payment assistance that you qualified for in the … (39 comments)

WHAT IS SQUARE FOOTAGE??? THAT MAY DEPEND ON WHERE IT'S LOCATED! - 08:08 AM
WHAT IS SQUARE FOOTAGE AND WHERE IS IT?????    
Inspired by J. Philip Faranda's article  about square footage, I went to my collection of photos to demonstrate some of the confusion caused by agents who don't understand home "styles".
THE SPLIT FOYER SQUARE FEET X 2 IS NOT ACCURATE.  Listing agents abuse this standard regularly in the MLS.  We usually have the tax record to determine approximate square of "finished living space" which, in my area means "above grade".  It's important that agents get it right because including below grade finished square feet is misleading to the consumer. which I can only conclude … (62 comments)

What's the Square Footage? - 12:03 AM

I got an email from a client who was dismayed that his property taxes were raised. It bugged him, and I don't blame him one bit. The home is a ranch with a finished basement, and I advised him that the finished basement needed a CO (Certificate of Occupancy) from the city to satisfy a buyer's lender. So, motivated seller that he is, he got it. 
And they raised his taxes. 
And he can't advertise the extra space he's paying taxes on as part of his square footage, which is irksome. He wondered aloud why we couldn't include the finished basement … (81 comments)

Gettysburg Realtors need to know More Than Gettysburg Real Estate - 01:36 PM
Gettysburg Realtors need to know More Than Gettysburg Real EstateOn Being a Gettysburg RealtorBeing a Realtor pretty much demands the same from most all Realtors across the country. But we all know there is something just a little different in each of our markets, a little something that a "seasoned" area Realtor should know.Here in Gettysburg that little something extra is pretty obvious. I think if you are a Gettysburg Realtor it is important have a good foundation of knowledge about the Battle of Gettysburg, as well as the impact that such a famous place has on the living environment in … (15 comments)

Relocation, Farming, Buyers Agents, Listing Specialists --- Where do you fit in? - 09:24 AM
If you ask anyone in the U.S., usually everyone knows at least 2-5 real estate agents.   So, how do you stand out and get the business?
The NAR is showing 1,066,658 licensed REALTORS®, and the State of Colorado currently shows 22,957 active REALTORS®.     With real estate sales not being what it was in prior years, today we have to show our benefit to both buyers and sellers to gain their confidence.     
In the past several years, I have spent many hours working on my passion of assisting families in and out of Denver with relocation.      I LOVE Denver, and could not … (98 comments)

When inches matter or why I don't draw floor plans for staging clients. - 01:39 PM

 
Recently I worked with a team that did an occupied staging.  Walking into the house, it was pretty typical: too much stuff, oversized furniture and no place to store items.  We HAD to work with what was there AND large items could not be moved to other rooms. There was just no space available.  The staging consultation had happened on the phone (not normal) so little had been prepared for us in advance.   
Initially, we thought that we could easily rearrange the furniture in the living room and make it more open and appealing.  Boy, were we wrong!  We spent a lot of time and … (39 comments)

60 amp Electrical Services in Homes - 09:59 AM

60-amp Electrical Services were commonly installed in homes prior to 1950. 
The term "60 amps" represents the maximum amount of current that a home may use from the local utility at on time. It is currently common to install a 100 amp electrical service (as a minimum) in new home  construction.
Whereas a 60 amp main electrical service is considered small by today’s standards, it is not inherently considered an unsafe system. However, there are two common safety issues often associated with older, 60 amp electrical services. 
These include increased risk of amateurish/unsafe historic electrical repairs and improper fuse size … (14 comments)


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Reputation Architecture: How to multiply the effects of 'Remarkable Service' - 08:03 PM
"I think we live in a new age of transparency, which is a great thing if you're fantastic at customer service. Customer service is the new marketing" ~Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO of Yelp

The real estate industry is on the cusp of the biggest shift in marketing strategy ever. Over the last few years we saw the widespread adoption of blogging and social media, and the decade before that was characterized by IDX-based lead generation. The future will bring the age of Reputation Architecture, and the real estate professionals who execute on this change will be highly rewarded.
The effectiveness of capturing leads from … (136 comments)

Europe Development Plot for Sale for 9,000,000 Euros - Portugal Development Plot for Sale - 07:55 PM
Development Plot with Approved Project … (0 comments)

Orland Park Real Estate Supply & Demand 2010 - 11:59 AM
The following chart shows single family Orland Park homes activity for the past year.  The last time I showed Orland Park real estate sales stats I had a lively "discussion" with an Orland Park home owner that did not believe the data.  These charts are produced by a company called Market Dynamics and the data comes from our local multiple listing service.  This shows a picture of Orland Park single family homes for sale, under contract and those that sold and closed for 2010.

I have to shrink the chart so it fits in this post, but the colors tell … (1 comments)

I want to move! What's it gonna take to sell my house? - 02:54 PM
 
Here is a good post on what it takes to sell a house.  The writer has a lot of things to say about getting the house ready and how important that is to get the sale.
For a free home evaluation and information on selling your home go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
Via Tish Lloyd Real Estate Agent Wrightsville Beach, NC (Prudential Laney Real Estate 910.547.1446):
I want to move!  What's it gonna take to sell my house?
"Hey, Wrightsville Beach NC real estate expert, I want to move!  What's it gonna take to sell my house?"
It's gonna take some work on … (0 comments)

8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and KEEPING it! - 02:59 PM
Here are some great tips in a Post about getting your home ready for sale.  Sometimes instead of a complete paint job simply paint the trim.  This can make a home look great.
For a free home evaluation and information on selling your home go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
Via Virginia Gardner Charlottesville Realtor Earlysville VA Real Estate and Homes (Roy Wheeler Realty Co.):
 
The following 8 tips for adding curb appeal and value to your home could form the outline for any homeowner who is considering putting their home on the market for sale.  The National Association of Realtors through their consumer … (4 comments)

10 solid reasons ... Why Active Rain - 12:43 PM

I have a Voice
I am somebody
          Wow. Active Rain has grown to 200,000 members. If you think about that, you now are 1/200,000's of the group. As the group grows larger, your portion of the membership shrinks. There are some that will feel that growth will reduce their importance in the grand scheme of things. I think that is the wrong way to view membership here.
          There are many reasons why Active Rain is a good place to be and participate. I thought, in honor of this milestone (200,000 members strong … (30 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - Two Kosher Hams - 09:45 PM
 
**Are You Packed Yet?**
 

Donna Harris, REALTOR®RE/MAX Austin Skylinewww.DonnaHomes.comaDonna@DonnaHomes.com
Austin TX Real Estate and the surrounding areas of Lakeway, Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Spicewood, Circle-C, Steiner Ranch, and everywhere in between... Hill Country Austin TX Real Estate and beyond. Whether you're buying or selling an Austin home, I'll be with you every step of the way. 
For real time Austin TX listings, click here.
** #1 Agent in my Office for all of 2008 **
Copyright© 2011 By Donna Harris, All Rights Reserved. You may re-blog with links back to this post. *Alyssa's … (17 comments)

Turlock Ca and The Carnegie Libraries - Rising from the Ashes! - 07:02 PM
The picture of the building to the right is the old Turlock Library.  This was one of over 2500 libraries built with funds from Andrew Carnegie.  He was the founder of Carnegie Steel Company which later became U.S. Steel 
Mr. Carnegie funded the building of these "Carnegie Libraries"from 1883 to 1929. Most of the libraries were built in the United States but others were also built in Britian, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zeland and elsewhere. 
This particular Carnegie Library in Turlock Ca was built in 1916.  It served as the library until 1968.  It was then used as the cities Recreation … (0 comments)

Time Blocking - So Overwhelmed & Liberated All At Once Right Now! - 01:57 PM

Time Blocking - SO Overwhelmed & Liberated All At Once Right Now! "If it's not on your calendar it doesn't exist!"  I've heard this quote many times in my life.  I am not sure where it originated from, but it's a great quote to live by.  Time and time again I have made my "ideal calendar" or "ideal schedule" of what I want my week to look like.  As a mother of 4 young children, a full time REALTOR and blogger, I don't always stick to what I'd like to see in my week.  Seems almost impossible!!! After seeing the quote "If … (8 comments)

Being In the World - 06:48 PM
Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-24The Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”Luke 15:2
How do you find something that is lost? You end up looking in the corners, along with some dirt, cobwebs, dust, and look under scraps and through the trash. When something precious is lost—a sheep, a coin, a son. It’s a time to searching and watching. But when the lost is found, it’s time to celebrate! Jesus lives for this.
Yet some people thought his methods were too far “out there.” He was getting his hands too dirty. Getting cozy … (1 comments)

9942 50th St Cir E, Parrish, FL - 03:06 AM
What a beautiful lakefront home.  This one won't stay on the market long. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, inside laundry, upgraded 6 panel doors with upgraded hardware.  This home shows pride of ownership, no repairs needed just move right in. Not a short sale or pre-foreclosure.  Seller can close right away if needed.  Seller says bring her an offer.
4 beds 2 baths 1,604 sq ft 2 car garage Built in 2008 … (0 comments)

Buy When Blood is Running in the Streets - 05:16 PM
This is a reblog of a post that caught my eye. I hope it will catch my readers eye also.....and send a message.
Originally posted by:

Via Virginia Kail -American Way Real Estate, Cookeville Starter - Luxury Homes (Investments, starter houses, luxury homes,farms, acreage):
Buy When Blood is Running in the Streets
This famous quote was attributed to Baron Rothschild in 1871.  The quote is often used by Wall street bankers to encourage investors to buy, but the fact is that the famous Rothschild quote was actually used in reference to real estate.

(Photographer: Simon Howden, courtesy of www.freedigitalphotos.net)
Just before … (4 comments)

Glocal #2 Thinking Globally Acting Locally - 08:54 AM
Carra, What a difference you are making on this journey! We all need to take a deep breath and then go read each of  your links. I can certainly see why you were in tears on several occasions today.  Your emotions must be on overload as you inhale the knowledge around you. Please continue to share with us. Every word is being read and appreciated.
Continue to be safe on your travels.
Via Carra Riley CRB, CRS, GRI (Author, Speaker, Consultant, Second Homes AZ LLC):
Thinking Globally Acting Locally is the theme of the Spring 2011 Semester at Sea Voyage. The participants are … (6 comments)

Where In The World Is Dominica? - 07:34 PM
 
For most of us Carra's blogs are  the only way we are going to travel around the world.
I am loving the experience of Carra's journey and look forward to each one of her posts. I am  reblogging so that more members can share this once in a lifetime trip. She will be on this trip for a total of a 104 days.
Below, you can read about Carra's  tour guide who is a wonderful example of being positive and passionate about a job. Amazing that he was so sure he could find the dropped object...even without knowing what … (2 comments)

Take Your Shoes Off...Uh Uh...Not Going to Happen! - 08:33 PM
Take Your Shoes Off...Uh Uh...Not Going to Happen!
 
When  I called to make an appointment to show a client a property, the service said, "Remove your shoes, make sure  all the lights are off and the doors are locked."  No problem...of course I will turn the lights off and lock the doors.
When we got to the vacant home, neither  the walkway, the steps, or the porch had been cleared of ice and snow. As we enter, another sign stating "please remove shoes" greeted us. Please understand that the temperature was in the thirties, there was no heat in this … (48 comments)

Another EXCELLENT lead from Trulia!! (sarcasm intended) - 02:26 PM
Dear: Bryant Tutas, I will like to offer $490,000.00 because I love the curb appeal of this property, please send me the contract for me to sign and return immediately this will be  my retirement home and it will be a cash buy.   1. I will want to close on 16 February, 2011               2. I want to put down $20,000.00 Earnest money   3. I want to put contingency on inspection on the contract.   My legal name is xxx xxxx of xxx xxxxx xxxxx Toronto Ontario Canada M3N  2J1 and I am single, I will not be in Canada before the closing date to wire the … (21 comments)

Buy An Outer Banks Beach House Now & Get 100% of 2011 Rental Income For 75% Of 2011 Operating Expenses - 04:55 PM
If you are thinking about buying rental property on the Outer Banks now is the optimal time to purchase. Buying now and closing before May will give you the best opportunity to earn 100% of this years rental income while only paying for 75% of the years expenses!! Better yet, if the house you are buying has weeks already booked for the summer you will get check at closing for those monies already collected by the management company. That's right you can close on a house and get a check handed to you for the pro-rated amount of rental income already booked for 2011. How … (0 comments)

I've Been Tagged - 08:53 PM
I’ve been tagged by Melissa McKinney and now have to talk about myself. I hope you don't get bored.
Here are the rules to play tag in the Rain:
What is YOUR Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) is 2011. I'd also like to know more about you, and your background, what is it about you that makes this BHAG so important?  What experiences are you bringing with you into 2011 that will make this BHAG work? So I'm asking you to please share 5 or 6 things about yourself, and then tag 5 or 6 more people so we can learn about … (7 comments)

What are you focusing on? - 08:21 PM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It happens to everyone, we get focused on a "thing."  In our effort to claim our goal, we sometimes miss other opportunities. 
I've been exploring options of putting my business in the "cloud."  Google has been my first and foremost choice, mainly because it is versatle, stable and will be there when I need it.
Google has a user interface that is  known for it's simplicity.  Sometimes it's so simple it fails to make sense.  I.E. when trying to send an … (6 comments)

Free Fun in Anchorage - 03:37 PM
Downtown Anchorage is offering several free events to the public during the first part of 2011.  Bring the family or your date and your ice skates to downtown Anchorage every Friday evening and Sunday afternoon until the end of February 2011 to enjoy free ice skating in Anchorage.  Enjoy Date Night Skate on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm.  The Performing Arts Center will allow all skaters to warm up in their facilities between skating as well as use of their bathrooms.  Sunday afternoons are reserved for Family Skate sessions from 1pm to 4pm.
In addition to free skating, visitors to the downtown Anchorage area … (0 comments)

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