brian block: Virtual REBarCamp TOMORROW! Ask your questions now - 11/16/09 01:02 PM
Tomorrow, Tuesday November 17th is the Virtual REBarCamp. I'm thrilled to be participating as one of the presenters in this educational event. (Thank God I'm over the flu. Sleeping all weekend and cancelling clients and social activities was no fun!)
Over 1300 real estate professionals from around the country are … (17 comments)
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brian block: Lessons in Passion from a Chicken Farmer - 11/10/09 02:10 PM
Lessons in life can come from the most unlikely of sources. You expect to learn from your parents, your teachers, your coaches, and your mentors. You learn from your colleagues, your clients, your friends, and sometimes even your children.
But a Chicken Farmer?
Who would have expected that?
THE EVENT
Last … (22 comments)
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brian block: Hey Real Estate Paparazzi! We've got some Real Estate Celebrities Coming to REBarCamp DC on Tuesday - 10/24/09 08:41 PM
Another week, another REBarCamp.
This week may possibly be the busiest week of my life (except for maybe the week prior to my wedding).
Besides a settlement on Monday and another on Friday to bookend the week, here's just a glimpse of what's going on in my life:
Tuesday -- REBarCampDC … (4 comments)
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brian block: 1st Annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest - 10/24/09 08:40 AM
Halloween is around the corner. It's a time for ghosts, witches, pumpkins, skeletons, and candy. Lots of candy.
In honor of the season, the Block Real Estate Group is hosting a contest.
Welcome to the 1st ANNUAL BLOCK REAL ESTATE GROUP HALLOWEEN HOME DECORATING CONTEST!
Are you decorating your home … (6 comments)
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brian block: A Conference About Twitter - Are You Serious? - 10/18/09 09:24 AM
This Thursday, I'm going to an all-day conference focused entirely on Twitter.
Are you serious? That's what a bunch of people have asked me.
So, if you follow along (on Twitter, where else?), you'll know what 100s of people are having for lunch that day.
All kidding aside, I'm attending TWTRCON … (12 comments)
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brian block: Our Condo Does Nice Stuff - 10/16/09 07:02 AM
The other night I snapped a photo of this flyer that's hanging in the elevators in the condo where I live, Alexandria Knolls West:
A condo that gives to the community. That's something that can make me proud of where I live.
Does your condo or neighborhood give to the … (14 comments)
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brian block: Real Estate Quiz: The Results - 10/06/09 03:57 PM
Last week I posted THE REAL ESTATE QUIZ.
Thanks to everyone who participated. I know you've been waiting with anticipation for the answers.
Here they are (correct answer in BOLD & UNDERLINED):
1. What is the current minimum down payment on an FHA Mortgage?
A. 20%
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brian block: September's Most Expensive Sales in Northern Virginia - 10/05/09 02:41 PM
Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently?
Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for September 2009. All information was obtained through MRIS.
Luxury home sales have … (2 comments)
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brian block: How Much Do You Know about Real Estate? Take the Real Estate Quiz - 10/01/09 04:30 PM
Thinking about Buying or Selling a Home in Northern Virginia?
How Much Do You Know about Real Estate and Your REALTOR?
TAKE THE REAL ESTATE QUIZ
Instructions: E-mail me at brian@brianblock.com with your answers by Monday, October 5th at 12 noon. Answers and Results will be announced on Tuesday, October 6th … (0 comments)
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brian block: We Survived the Itch! - 09/29/09 10:06 PM
The Infamous Seven Year Itch!
I think it's a myth. Not once in the past year did either of us feel any itch as far as I can tell.
Tomorrow marks my 8 year wedding anniversary! I'm truly blessed to be united with Deborah, the woman I love.
Another 8 … (10 comments)
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brian block: Please Pardon this Blogging Intermission - 09/22/09 10:09 PM
Many times I wish there were more hours in the day. I've tried stealing hours from sleeping, but that doesn't work so well, especially in a career that involves some time on the road. To be honest, I can't even imagine yet what it will be like when we (God willing) … (14 comments)
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brian block: Signs of a Changing Market - 09/18/09 11:24 AM
It's 2009 or at least it is supposed to be. This week it seems like it could be 2004 at least in my little corner of the real estate world.
Here's a few signs of the changing market that I've experienced this week alone:
2 offers on my townhouse listing in … (9 comments)
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brian block: "We Want the 3 Not the 97!": A Video Invitation to Join RE/MAX Allegiance - 09/08/09 07:09 PM
Are you a real estate agent looking for a home?
Silly question, I know.
If you're licensed as a real estate agent or broker and you're not looking for a home, it probably means you have no clients and no business. Either that or you are so successful that all you … (2 comments)
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brian block: Back to School? Real Estate School - Classes Start September 14th - 09/02/09 11:40 AM
The kids are back in school.
Now it's your turn. Time for real estate school.
Are YOU Ready to become a REALTOR?
Do you want to get involved in an exciting career where the upside potential is unlimited? If you're not interested in taking up this opportunity, how about … (2 comments)
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brian block: The Delicious Recipe for Real Estate Success - 08/30/09 09:23 PM
Many people ask how they can achieve success in real estate.
Nothing is simple, but if you follow the right recipe, you will succeed.
Deliciously.
Please watch the following video that I filmed today and I think that you will agree.
There's plenty of success to be had in … (16 comments)
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brian block: This Week I'll Be Going Extremely Extreme! - 08/24/09 10:55 AM
It's time to get Extreme!
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is here in the D.C. area. You've seen the show before. They knock on the door of an unsuspecting family and send them away for a week while a huge army of volunteers builds the deserving family a brand spanking new home.
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brian block: You Can't Argue with the Facts! Are You Ready for RE/MAX? - 08/18/09 10:09 PM
Everyone has an opinion. However, you cannot argue with the facts.
This video from RE/MAX International presents facts and only the facts ma'am. Does anybody even remember Dragnet? I only know it from the Nick at Nite reruns. Even then I'm dating myself.
Watch this:
Now that you know … (5 comments)
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brian block: Rev it Up: More Northern Virginia Homes are Selling and They're Selling Much Quicker - 08/13/09 04:12 PM
Gentlemen, start your engines!
Apparently the Northern Virginia real estate market has already heeded that cry. Some of the best news to hit the housing market in a while, the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS reports that a total of 2,053 Northern Virginia homes sold in July 2009, a 10.55 … (11 comments)
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brian block: You Don't Need Bank Approval to Enjoy a Beer! - 07/27/09 04:39 PM
You Don't Need Bank Approval to Enjoy a Beer!
That's the motto of this Thursday's RE/MAX Allegiance Happy Hour.
This Thursday evening we're taking some time out from the short sales, the REOS, the appraisals, inspections, contracts, and yes, even blogging, to host a happy hour for our agents.
The festivities … (11 comments)
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brian block: I Hate to Brag... - 07/27/09 03:26 PM
I Hate to Brag. Really, I do.
That's why I have a loving, adoring, wonderful wife who does most of my bragging for me.
She'll tout my latest accomplishments and make it sound like I climbed Mount Everest barefoot and without oxygen when all I did was sell another home … (9 comments)
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