I checked into my Twitter account this morning just in time to see a notification about a most unusual news conference. The Israeli consulate was going to hold it's first Citizen News Conference on Twitter and was inviting the citizens of the World to ask questions about the ongoing crisis in th
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12/30/2008
Have you ever wondered what the term 'monkey business' refers to? Well, according to the Free Online Dictionary, monkey business refers to silly, mischievous or deceitful acts or practises. 2008 was a year in which the proverbial rooster came home. For many in the real estate industry,
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12/29/2008
2009 is the year to take your knowledge to the next level! Motivated real estate agents understand that the challenges ahead carry unique opportunities as well. What you know and When you know it will be as important as What you do in the year ahead! Education is rapidly emerging as a top pri
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12/28/2008
It's been an interesting day online. In between doing all the stuff that needs to be done for the holiday celebration which has included: cleaning, tackling the pile of laundry and re-shelving wayword books that have a way of landing in all sorts of nooks and crannies, I've dropped into several
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12/24/2008
The city of East Grand Rapids is one of Grand Rapids, Mi most interesting suburbs. It was originally settled by the Reed family in the 1830's and was subsequently incorporated as a city in the 1920's. Quintessentially West Michigan... Approximately a third of the land area of the city is embodie
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12/20/2008
*Many readers of this blog are aware of my ardent support for Mothers Fighting For Others; a charity started by Rocky Turner (wife of Jeff Turner/Real Estate Shows). Rocky's efforts on behalf of others will take her across the globe to Kenya, East Africa in January where she will be coordinating
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12/19/2008
A question which I have been asked more frequently in recent months concerns the issue of Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure. (Sometimes, this program is referred to as Keys for Cash) Concerned Grand Rapids, Michigan home owners who need to sell their property in less than ideal circumstances have inq
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12/15/2008
Purchasing a new home is one of the most exciting experiences an individual or family can have. If you've been out of the real estate market for some time, you may be unaware of some dramatic changes in the real estate market landscape. In today's market, there are some unique situations which
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12/15/2008
This weeks' Grand Rapids Association of Realtors® e-mail newsletter announced the creation of a new entity...the President's Blog. 2009 incoming president, Greg Carlson wrote a short memo to the 2,200+ member association inviting the members of the association to participate in a "conversation'
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12/11/2008
The Ann Arbor, MI Real Estate Blogging & Technology Class scheduled for December 11, 2008 has been postponed. The class will be rescheduled for Spring of 2009. Updates regarding date and time will be posted when they are available. Blogging Seminars provides Continuing Education Courses for Rea
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12/10/2008
