Like many folks on the blogosphere, I've become pretty good at drowning out 'noise' especially electronic noise. So, I missed most of the discussion about the recent Virtual Real Estate Bar camp because I wasn't tuned into the frequency that was broadcasting the event.
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michigan: Our Just in Time Listing...6471 Avalon Dr. SE, Caledonia MI 49316 - 07/27/09 06:26 PM
Several months ago, I was sitting in a real estate class when the instructor asked a question:
What's going to happen on June 30,2009?
The crowd of real estate brokers looked around at each other perplexed. You could see folks turning over their mental inventory trying to figure out what we … (15 comments)
michigan: Pew Twitters...Can Twitter Change Sunday Morning 140 bits @ a time? - 07/11/09 07:43 PM
I just read an interesting article from our local newspaper about a church in the Grand Rapids, Mi area which is using Twitter broadcasts during the sermon to enlarge the conversation of faith amongst followers. Fascinating!
Leaves me wondering 'What Would Jesus Do?' if he lived in our global culture today? … (10 comments)
michigan: Grand Rapids Real Estate Agent, Sue Prins ....Stretching Threads of Compassion. - 06/29/09 01:34 PM
Grand Rapids, MI agents don't have to wait for the yearly announcement of the 'Good Neighbor Award' to support and celebrate one of our own local Realtors®. It's wonderful to live in a community in which so many individuals give of their time and talents to serve our local community.
And … (10 comments)
michigan: Celebrating 50! Spring Parade of Homes Tour Dresses in Green... - 06/01/09 07:44 PM
There are a number of metrics which one can use to get a handle on the current housing market in Grand Rapids, Michigan. However, the one which captures my attention as we head into what is traditionally the busiest season in real estate is the Spring Parade of Homes. Here's what … (4 comments)
michigan: Grand Rapids, MI Home Buyers: You Don't Have to PAY for Listing Information! - 05/07/09 06:32 PM
Recently a call came into the office from a prospective buyer. After talking with her briefly, I asked her if she was being assisted by an agent who could get her real time updates of newly listed homes when they were listed.
She seemed surprised that this was possible. But it … (27 comments)
michigan: Green Signing...Real Estate Marketing for the New Global Economy! - 05/02/09 03:12 PM
Apart from my signs, one of the fist items that I purchased for my real estate tool kit more than 14 years ago was a brochure box.
Remember when color brochures were the latest in creative marketing? Brochure boxes hung around many signs, sometimes along side the 'talking house', … (80 comments)
michigan: Reving Up the Spring Real Estate Market...March Roars Out in 2009! (Grand Rapids, MI) - 04/21/09 08:31 PM
If the beginning of the year 2009 was somewhat tepid for real estate sales in Grand Rapids, Michigan…things changed in March. March roared in and out with numbers which had many in the real estate community chattering with delight.
Activity increased with home buyers sending sales into an upward spiral which … (4 comments)
michigan: How to Avoid the Trade-In Trap When Buying Your New Home! - 03/27/09 03:19 PM
With interest rates dropping to their lowest levels since 2004, the home equity loan re-finance bug is itching a lot of folks again. As we approach the Spring Market which traditionally swings into full gear around March, home buyers will be able to take advantage of low interest rates and a large … (40 comments)
michigan: Guess Who Came For Dinner? - 03/25/09 08:22 PM
Last night, I attended a huge dinner party. Our neighbors at the Temple Emanuel invited members of the greater Grand Rapids community to attend a Model Seder. I had never been to a Sedar celebration before although I am very familiar with the old Testament story of the Jewish Passover. The invitation … (15 comments)
michigan: Assist to Sell...Kicking Your Real Estate Transaction Up A Notch! - 03/10/09 07:20 AM
Passing the soccer ball correctly is perhaps the most important skill set that budding soccer players have to master. It is often the Pass, not the shot that enables the scoring of the goal. In soccer terminology, that pass is revered...it even has a special name. It's called an Assist.
Passing … (40 comments)
michigan: When You're in the Top 5, Don't You Think You Ought to Celebrate? - 02/24/09 04:23 PM
When the news broke that Grand Rapids was the 5th most affordable city in the United States, you would have thought there would be cheering and dancing in the streets. After all, isn't affordability a great thing in the era of recession fears and increasingly dire economic news?
Well, if … (29 comments)
michigan: A Different Kind of Valentine... - 02/14/09 03:08 PM
Last night, we had a pre-Valentines Day Celebration. We attended Opera Grand Rapids performance of Donizetti's 'The Elixir of Love.' This was preceded by dinner with some friends at the University Club during which we enjoyed the expansive view of the Grand Rapids skyline.
The Elixir of Love is a touching love story … (12 comments)
michigan: Enjoy the Best of Tomorrow's Chef Today at the Heritage in Grand Rapids, MI! - 02/10/09 07:45 PM
It was a surprising large group which recently got together for a meet-up in Grand Rapids, MI. Loosely named, the 'Lunch Bunch,' the ladies ranged in age from the late thirties to the mid 70's. I had been asked to join the group for a meal at the Heritage Restaurant in Grand … (2 comments)
michigan: "The Other 30 Percent" A Savvy Seller's Guide to Beating Today's Real Estate Odds! - 02/07/09 07:35 PM
Flying underneath the radar, cloaked underneath the drab, dismal garb of 'bad news' about the real estate market in Grand Rapids, Mi is a little wisp of information which is not yet tracking on the screens of the local media. It's this little secret...some homes in Grand Rapids, MI are getting … (15 comments)
michigan: Success Strategies for Selling in A Short Sale Market! - 02/05/09 04:45 PM
Grand Rapids, MI 2009...
Homeowners in Grand Rapids, MI have witnessed a startling increase in the rates of homes sold through foreclosure sales and short sales. In the early portion of 2007, the percentage of home sales that were 'crisis sales' hovered between 14% - 16%.
But by the end of … (1 comments)
michigan: The Story Within the Color...1497 Meadowview St. SW Wyoming, MI 49509 - 01/17/09 09:15 PM
The story begins with him. With him it was all about a place to catch some sleep, grab a bite to eat and maybe relax a little. The house fit the bill. The home was located in a neighborhood with close proximity to the expressway and the clean, crisp white walls were simple … (16 comments)
michigan: Reflections in the Rear View Mirror...Easy Money & the Lousy Market Myth. - 01/15/09 08:28 PM
Looking back in the rear view mirror...
2008 was some year! One individual told me that he sprinted into 2009 as fast as he could! Bidding good riddance to 2008 without regret. :)
Recently I listened to our Board CEO highlight our current market here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our most recent … (47 comments)
michigan: 5 Tips to Help You Survive the Stress of a Relocation Move! - 01/05/09 11:16 PM
For over a decade, I've worked with individuals and families who were moving to the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The stress of relocating is a one of the most daunting aspects of the relocation process because it involves not only financial strain but also the emotional pain of leaving established relationships and seeking … (22 comments)
michigan: A New Year Bakers' Dozen....Lola's 2009 Recommended Real Estate Reading List! - 12/28/08 10:48 AM
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 priorty … (43 comments)
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