My Vacation To Key West & Miami Is Over, Now Back To Reality.... - 12/31/07 08:31 AM
I had family from Michigan come down for Christmas and we decided to drive down to Key West & Miami since none of us had been there. We had *so much fun*.
We saw some very interesting folks there....LOL....You could just sit for hours and people watch and be entertained. There was … (0 comments)
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Where Is The Future Of Real Estate Heading To? - 12/22/07 08:26 AM
Watch a PowerPoint presentation by Saul Klein, the new CEO of Point2, about where he thinks the future of real estate is heading to. It is a long presentation and takes a few minutes to load, so be patient. This is something you *need* to watch. Everyone needs to watch it.
Are you … (9 comments)
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Do You Suffer From Wrap Rage? - 12/22/07 07:19 AM
I'm sure we have all suffered from wrap rage at one point or another in our lives. If you have kids, then you have suffered wrap rage indeed.
What is wrap rage? Wrap rage is you trying to open those items that come sealed in that super thick plastic packaging and you … (6 comments)
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Regatta Pointe Getting Major Addition In 2008 - 12/20/07 11:32 AM
Regatta Pointe will be getting a major addition in 2008. They will be opening a new waterfront restaurant and new shower/bathroom facilities, laundry facilities, media room, club room and exercise facility will all be added.
The exterior will also be getting a major face-lift. They will be changing the current "Boston Harbor" theme to … (2 comments)
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Saul Klein named as the CEO for Point2 - 12/18/07 08:22 PM
In light of the recent resignations at Point2, they just made a fantastic announcement today!!
Starting January 1, 2008 Saul Klein will step into the role of CEO for Point2. Here is the official press release from Point2.
Saul is and will still remain the CEO of InternetCrusade/RealTown. He was also the creator … (11 comments)
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Create A Custom Visa Gift Card - 12/18/07 07:32 PM
I ran across this today and thought it was something different and neat. You can customize and create a Visa Gift Card. They allow you to upload any of your own photos or select from any of their hundreds of designs.
The cost is only $5.95 which includes customizing the card design, embossing a name … (3 comments)
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Unique ways to advertise - 12/18/07 07:10 PM
So I'm driving down HWY 301 today in Parrish and I pass a black VW bus on the side of the road with silver fish attached to it. Now mind you, I am pretty much out in the middle of no where on a two lane road. There isn't much of anything out in … (5 comments)
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Braden Castle Park - 12/18/07 11:58 AM
While out for a drive yesterday, I came across a tiny neat little neighborhood tucked away in North East Bradenton. It's just off of Manatee Ave and 27th St E. I just happened to glance up and saw a sign that said Historic Neighborhood with an arrow, so I quickly turned … (3 comments)
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Google Alerts....What should I be searching for? - 12/18/07 07:39 AM
I am just now finally getting around to using the Google Alerts feature. But I'm not exactly sure what to type in there for it to search for. Of course I typed in my name and a couple other things I have been trying to keep up on in the news, … (8 comments)
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Some big banks are doing away with appraisals......HUH?!? - 12/17/07 07:59 AM
I was reading the paper online this morning, like I do everyday and came across an article where the writer spoke to an appraiser and was asking questions about what they do. One of the questions caught my eye right away....
Q: You mentioned that some big banks are doing away with appraisals. … (20 comments)
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Manatee County Market Stats for November - 12/14/07 08:46 PM
Below are the stats for properties that SOLD and closed in November for Manatee County:
Nov 2006# of single family homes SOLD = 204Avg SOLD price for SFR = $349,579Median price for SFR = $276,000# of condos SOLD = 53Avg SOLD price for condos = $230,109Median price for condos = $185,000
Nov 2007# of … (0 comments)
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Winter In Florida - 12/14/07 02:05 PM
Snow, ice, snow blowers, cold, black ice, frigid temperatures, ice storms, power outages, slip-sliding on ice, snow suits, gloves, hats, mittens....
OR
Sand, beaches, warm, balmy temperatures, windows open all day and night, top down on the convertible, flip-flops & shorts, sun tan lotion, bathing suits and palm trees?
I know. It's a *really* … (4 comments)
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Lakewood Ranch becomes a postal address - 12/13/07 06:56 AM
It was confirmed on Wednesday by the U.S Post Office that Lakewood Ranch will now be recognized as a postal address.
Read the full story here.
Before, residents either had to select Bradenton or Sarasota, but now they are able to select Lakewood Ranch. It has not been given it's own zip code … (0 comments)
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Real Estate e-Cards - 12/12/07 12:37 PM
I just received an email from Real Estate e-Cards and went to take a look at the site. I thought the e-Cards were actually pretty neat. The holiday one's are animated, so it's not just a regular boring email wishing someone Happy Holidays, or Happy 4th of July or Happy St. Patty's … (10 comments)
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Please keep 2-year-old Lexi Antorino in your prayers - 12/12/07 07:24 AM
I have been following the story of 2-year-old Lexi Antorino in the news. This was such a sad accident to happen to a child.
She is such a beautiful little girl.
There are a several articles that talk about the accident that happened a few days ago in Palmetto.
Palmetto girl, 2, crushed by swingsMom: Pray … (36 comments)
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Point2 Press Release regarding the many resignations last week - 12/11/07 09:08 PM
Well, it's finally here. The much anticipated arrival of the press release regarding all those folks that resigned from Point2 last week that I posted about a few days ago.
Don't expect to see any reasons as to why people left because other then Brendan, it doesn't say. It states that Brendan didn't agree … (11 comments)
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Do something nice for someone, random acts of kindness - 12/11/07 08:21 AM
Have you done something nice for someone lately? If you haven't, please go do something nice for someone today. It'll not only make them feel good, but it will also make you feel good for doing it.
It doesn't have to be anything elaborate, just do something nice for someone.
If you're in … (3 comments)
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Never put all of your eggs into one basket, have a backup plan - 12/10/07 06:46 AM
Have you ever heard of that old saying, "Never put all of your eggs into one basket"? I'm sure you have. Well in this case, I am referring to your websites.
If you only have one website with a template company such as Point2, Advanced Access or Ala Mode just to … (12 comments)
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Point2's C.O.O Brendan King and some other "key people" all resigned from Point2 this week - 12/08/07 10:52 AM
"Earlier this week, Brendan King and Jeff Tomlin tendered their resignations to Point2. Others at the management level also chose to part ways with the company."
"These people are visionaries, and have been very important to Point2 Technologies Inc."
Those statements were taken from a post that was posted last evening over on the Point2 REliberation blog.
Jay had some speculation yesterday … (24 comments)
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It's that time of year again, and the manatees are back - 12/08/07 09:26 AM
Yesterday I had some free time and decided to go see if the manatees were back yet, and they were! Every year from about November till about the middle of April, when the waters get cooler, the manatees come inland to the warmer waters found in springs or the power plant discharge canals … (6 comments)
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Happy Holidays - 12/08/07 07:20 AM
I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone Season's Greetings, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa.....whatever you celebrate, have a Happy or Merry one and have a safe and prosperous 2008.
I decided to do some driving around last night to take some photos of homes that people … (7 comments)
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Quit feeding into the media madness, stop posting negative things about the market!! - 12/06/07 08:49 AM
I hear so many people complaining (including myself) that the media is portraying the real estate market so negatively.
SO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT then!!
Stop posting negative news about the housing market. Instead, why don't you focus on ALL of the positive things that are happening in your real estate … (6 comments)
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Is it a house, or is it a home? Which term do you refer to? - 12/06/07 07:27 AM
I think some people may not even realize the difference in the two. Some people may think that there really isn't any difference, but I do.
The term "house" to me doesn't have as strong of a meaning as the word "home" does.
When I am with a seller, I refer to it as their … (7 comments)
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Handwritten letters could mean the difference in a sale or not - 12/04/07 02:31 PM
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a handwritten letter worth? It could mean the difference in a sale or not!
I was reading a post on another forum about handwritten letters from the buyer to the seller that would accompany the offer and how it changed the seller's mind … (46 comments)
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BREAKING NEWS: Real Estate Is Bought And Sold Every Single Day!!! - 12/04/07 11:49 AM
Every single day, some where, a contract is written to purchase real estate, a contract has been accepted or it has been closed. Every single day! Let me say that one more time....EVERY SINGLE DAY!
Despite all of the negative news you hear from the media that the entire housing market has gone down … (2 comments)
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Florida geckos will climb on anything...and anyone! - 12/03/07 11:48 AM
Geckos are everywhere here. Kinda like ants, everywhere you look, you are bound to see them. They crawl up everything, including people!
I was shopping the other day and was at the checkout lane where there was a group of people in front of the lane I was in, talking to one another. … (7 comments)
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Visitors are coming to Florida in droves this season - 12/03/07 09:45 AM
"If you are looking for a bright spot in an otherwise moribund regional economy, look no further than those folks wearing sunglasses, and with the pasty legs." HEY!! I live here and my legs are still pasty white! LOL....Floridians for the most part, don't sit on the beach 24/7. Heck many … (0 comments)
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