What ActiveRain Means to Me! - 05/31/11 09:56 AM

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Wordless Wednesday - Square Pegs in Round Holes, Much, Much More Than Meets the Eye - 05/25/11 08:28 AM
How does your business grow?  It shouldn't be a puzzle but many factors come into play.  Determining your limitations can make the process a breeze.  When your pieces fit you'll be much more successful!

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Cultural & Transnational Bonding - Not What You Think It Means - 05/24/11 10:42 AM
This was received via email today and I really can't pass the word out to you soon enough. It's a crazy mixed up World out there.  You don't need to leave the U. S. to find unrest, it's everywhere! 
Sheriff's Department Warning FAMILY PLEASE READ!
This is from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Department, please read this message very carefully:   This message is for any lady who goes to work, college or school or even driving or walking the streets alone.  If you find a young person crying on the road showing you their address and are asking you to take them to that … (4 comments)

Naples Florida Sales by Type - Relatively Speaking We're Looking Up! - 05/21/11 12:51 PM
Because no base point exists with this reporting I needed to show you what has been happening at least during the past year to give the reader an idea of where we've been.

 
 
 
 
It's difficult to say whether this is good information or bad.  By showing an annualized chart the reference should be a relatively good indicator of our market activity without adding seasonal effect.  When compared Nationally we seem to be faring pretty well.  This will become a monthly post and quick reference.   
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
We'll have about two more months of … (10 comments)

Why You Should Try to Have a Little in Common with These Guys! - 05/19/11 11:19 AM
Do you know who the heck that is to my left?  If not you may want to crawl in a hole and search Mr. Patrick Star on Google.  Actually he isn't the star, he's the best supporting actor in the kid's cartoon series "SpongeBob SquarePants", he is a starfish though.  This troup has been around since 1999 entertaining both adults and children alike.  The point today is to get to know what your young Home Buyer is looking for and what's happening in their daily lives.  It's important to try to relate in some degree to all family members whether they're large … (9 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - Hard At Work, Ready to Solve Todays Difficult Problems - 05/18/11 10:39 PM

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Ask And Ye Shall Receive, Keep Asking And Ye May Receive, Don't Ask And Surely Ye Shant Receive - 05/13/11 04:53 PM
The Nerve of these Sellers to continue asking such high prices!  July of 2010, now that was a month, the difference was only $84,500 then.  Buyers and Sellers came to terms it seems at that juncture.  Now comes April and what do we see, the largest gap year over year by far.  My mistake, it was at $157,400 then and January topped out at $157,750.  What's going on?   

In order to see a clearer picture of our market a reversion to Economics 101 is always the quickest route.  Good old supply and demand.  With a shrinking Inventory and a fairly stable sales pace … (9 comments)

Price It Right, Get More Money, Sell It Faster - The Proof is in the ......(SEE BELOW) - 05/13/11 03:28 PM
This data is representative of a portion of some statistics being compiled for a Seller.  It could be for homes in nearly any price range.  Here the range is $1M to $2M single family homes.  The important feature that needs to be examined are the last three columns.  Also, this is just a segment of the total activity which occurred in this price range.  I would expect that the effect is similar no matter the location or the price point with only slightly varying results.
It could be argued that property becomes stigmatized simply by their days on market.  If they're not sold soon … (6 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - 05/11/11 11:45 AM

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ActiveRainPhotobloggerContest: Downsizing for the Last Time, Can't Decide If I Want It Staged, Decorate it Myself or Let the Family Put Their Two Cents In! - 05/07/11 07:20 PM
Downsizing can be difficult for many, it's tough to let go of the "stuff" of our lives.  Once committed you may wish to have an independent party come in and Stage your new mini abode.  You always have the ability to decorate it yourself, given enough time is allotted or just let the family put their touches into what they feel is proper and correct. 
One of the most interesting things about this business is that you will eventually unwittingly become an expert on the wants and needs of people when it comes to their residences.  Have you implemented your 5 year plan, 10 or … (28 comments)

Even Though There Are Fewer of Us Out There Driving for the Pure Fun of It Accidents Still Happen. Here's an Easy Tip to Make it Much Safer for All When Sharing the Roadway. - 05/04/11 12:58 PM
The days of taking the car out for a spin without any specific destination in mind are slowly disappearing. Even with fewer people out there traveling our streets we haven't eliminated the accidents which occur. Most can easily be avoided by situational awareness and an ability to bring more of our surroundings into plain view. Take a few minutes next time you hop in the car and see if this technique broadens your perspective. This new rear view can take some getting used to but when you do your driving experience can be from a much more aware and confident position. … (10 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - We're Gonna Have a Funky Good Time! - 05/04/11 01:29 AM
NOTICE: The following statements are best read as quickly as possible and prior to listening to and or viewing the above. WARNING: Listening to this video may cause high levels of euphoria, happiness, excess sweating, uncontrollable movements, exhileration, the desire to get up and dance, slight spinning sensation, dizziness and or the need to try and sing along. CAUTION: Although not typical some participants became pregnant after use of this video possibly within hours, days and even weeks. Use with extreme caution. Be certain that you are healthy enough to add funkiness to your daily routine. Not recommended for all age … (8 comments)

Our Everglades. Your Everglades, There's No Other Place Like It on Earth! - 05/02/11 01:47 PM
A little more than hundred years ago a few brave white men attempted to settle South Florida.  The Indians had been thriving here a few centuries.  Two trains of thought made one culture succeed and the other fail miserably during the early days of development.  As it is with most ventures, perseverance eventually won out, but by the same token, at what cost.  This won't be a history lesson, you can Google everything you need to know about the who, what, when & wheres of how Florida grew to become this fantastic destination.  Millions have visited and others now call Florida home with 2nd, 3rd and often … (11 comments)

 
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