inspiration: Before you Walk Out That Door for the LAST TIME... - 10/20/09 05:29 PM
The world of real estate has always held a fascination for folks like me. But things have a way of getting really strange when people who don't spend their waking, working moments around the mayhem and milieu of the brokerage world start telling astounding tales about their recent 'encounters' in real estate … (8 comments)
inspiration: Snatching Opportunity from the Jaws of Defeat...Lessons within a Time of Crisis - 09/09/09 06:11 PM
It is said that the Chinese symbol for crisis contains elements of both danger and opportunity. Over the past couple of years, we've all borne witness to a real estate market gone awry.
Nothing in my experience could have prepared me for the dramatic market downturn or the escalation in … (30 comments)
inspiration: Contrary to Appearances.... - 07/29/09 07:41 PM
I've wondered about this sign. This picture was taken while visiting Harbor Springs, Michigan; a delightful resort style community. Michigan is sometimes referred to as the land of a thousand lakes. During the summer, large bodies of water are almost irresistible as the weather warms up. … (6 comments)
inspiration: A Play On Expectations... - 07/03/09 09:40 AM
It's funny how the mind works. We all form mental pictures of what we think someone will look like. That's why a movie of a good book rarely meets our expectations.
You see, I had spoken to her on the phone several times. We had established a good rapport. She had … (5 comments)
inspiration: The Mis-matched Hanger... - 06/30/09 07:00 PM
A few years ago, I received an unusual housewarming gift. It was wrapped within a tastefully crafted large gift bag. Inside, the bag was filled with solid, dark mahogany stained wood hangers. They were beautiful, but … (12 comments)
inspiration: Understanding the Power of the Gift... - 06/27/09 11:46 AM
I just read a post by Sally Cheeseman that stopped me in my tracks. Sally quotes Qunicy Jones in an interview about Michael Jackson.
Quincy goes on to say:
You have to be spiritually grounded and you are really a terminal for a higher power,
And if you don't understand … (9 comments)
inspiration: What It Means to Live Life in RE-Cognition... - 06/26/09 12:06 PM
Yesterday, the world learned of the passing of two legends...Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Although their lives were very different, they both lived in the glare of the spotlight and endured the best and worst elements of what that entails.
While superstars live center stage in a larger than life … (1 comments)
Passion!
Is the inspiration behind genius.
Passion!
Is purity which Loves for it's own sake
Passion harbors gritty endurance
That withstands the gale of withering opposition
Passion is a nectar...
Which provides sustaining grace in the face of extreme odds.
Passion is the gift of insight which perceives a reality obscured … (8 comments)
Today, the sun came out to play! Lately, it's been hiding away. In it's place, the clouds have had full sway. Drenching us with showers and occassionally startling me with a loud burst of thunder illuminated by brilliant crackles of lightning.
And, it is at precisely within this dark backdrop that my attention … (29 comments)
inspiration: How to Successfully Engage the Sale of "The Angry House!" Part 2 - 04/09/09 01:13 AM
Sometime ago, I wrote a post about dealing with 'angry houses.' In the Grand Rapids, MI real estate market, the percentage of homes sold through foreclosure and short sale has risen to approximately 70% of all transactions.
The post was written from the perspective of dealing with a homeowner during a … (62 comments)
inspiration: Will It Be My Table...Or Yours? - 04/07/09 10:00 PM
Some time ago, two friends invited me to lunch at their home. I had gotten to know them through a class that we were involved in. From the moment I stepped into the home, I knew that this would be an unforgettable experience. It was a celebration of friendship in which they … (17 comments)
inspiration: Just Six Simple Ingredients... - 03/28/09 05:43 PM
We picked up two loaves of bread the other day from one of our favorite local bakeries, Great Harvest Bread Company. Let me tell you, there are few things more singularly delicious than sinking one's teeth into a soft, freshly baked piece of bread. And when it's challah or … (17 comments)
inspiration: What It Means to Live in Full Bloom... - 03/07/09 01:19 PM
One thing is certain about thorns, they're not hard to find! I love roses and have tended them in my garden for many years. Although I've used all sorts of gloves of varying degrees of thickness, more often than not, the thorns win. They just seem to have a way of … (20 comments)
inspiration: Survival Strategies Summit Highlights a Unique Path to Real Estate Success! - 02/28/09 01:48 PM
Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation.
Quote by C.S. Lewis
Yesterday, real estate professionals in Grand … (5 comments)
inspiration: Why We Need to Tell Our Stories... - 02/17/09 09:42 PM
Sometimes, a conversation with someone outside the 'industry' can put a fresh perspective on things. This week, I had one such encounter. In talking with some longtime clients, I had a discussion about the history of the Grand Rapids real estate market and one mans' experiences as one of the first minority agents in the area. … (60 comments)
inspiration: Breaking the Shackles...Let's Dance! - 02/10/09 10:07 PM
This song has been going through my mind all day! It's a Mary Mary song which has a captivating beat but even more importantly, a powerful message...
"Take these Shackles off my feet so I can Dance!"
It's part invocation, part command and all praise. Life's Shackles have a way of … (20 comments)
inspiration: Are You Coloring Your World Picture Perfect?...The Hidden Potential of Paradigms & Perceptions. - 01/27/09 07:16 PM
"Paradigms power perceptions and perceptions power emotions."
Quote from Sarayu to Mackenzie in the book, "The Shack."
What's the color of anger when you're color blind and can't see red? When it comes to emotional heat, each of us experiences the full spectrum of color in a myriad of different … (51 comments)
inspiration: A Tale of The Wise and Foolish Builder... - 01/03/09 06:20 AM
It was one of those nights you never forget.
Earlier, the wind had played gently with my trusses; nipping in between the shingles as it whistled upwards towards the towering timbers overhead.
The rain had started too. Falling in lazy, large droplets, spattering across the window panes before making fat little puddles … (44 comments)
inspiration: Merry Christmas & Blessings For the New Year! - 12/24/08 02:29 PM
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 … (30 comments)
Grand Rapids, Michigan real estate information including houses for sale, rent and home buyer/seller tips. Also includes wisdom and insights from Lola Audu, CRS Associate Broker.
Grand Rapids, Michigan Real Estate
Grand Rapids Real Estate
West Michigan Real Estate
Buying A home in Grand Rapids, Mi
Selling Your Grand Rapids, Mi Home
Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grandville, Michigan Real Estate
Relocating to Grand Rapids, Michigan
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
I remember the early 70's when bell bottom pants were all the rage. The bigger the flare the better. Everything was just a tad 'puffed' up and that included 'big hair' like the Afro. Sometimes, it was difficult to have a sense of how tall a person really was. Several … (48 comments)
;)
;)
