Top Twenty Real Estate Relocation Cities in the US -- 2/26/09 - 02/26/09 07:28 PM
The top twenty real estate relocation cities in the US according to our recent traffic are:
 
Charlotte, NC Willmington, NC Atlanta, GA Jacksonvllle, FL Raleigh, NC Chattanooga, TN Greensboro, NC Asheville, NC Grand Junction, CO Tampa, FL Cary, NC Savannah, GA Nashville, TN San Antonio, TX Maryville, TN Charleston, SC Greenville, SC Hunstville, AL Albuquerque, NM Ocala, FL  
Despite the recession it appears that several cities in North Carolina remain popular relocation areas.  Nevertheless, nationwide relocation traffic is about one third what we experienced a couple of years ago. And we have seen a substantial decline in activity on … (3 comments)

Three Requirements for Getting Back Your Life - 02/26/09 06:46 PM
Here are some nuggets that may help you turn your life (and business) around. 
 
 Step1:  Constantly Innovate. 
 Be daring.  This recession - which I call the Great Depression of the 21st Century - has caused us to endure the pain of change.  We were comfortable during the last decade and especially during the real estate boom.  In fact we got complacent as we expected the good days to last for ever.  However, to survive and recover, we must be willing to embrace change as we continually reinvent ourselves and our businesses.  If a week from now you look back and … (0 comments)

Try RePagesOnline to market your business - 02/26/09 04:35 PM
Another little gem in the online marketing world is RePagesOnline.com.  This project started back in 2001.  For real estate professionals, this provides an excellent way to help get search engine exposure.  Recently their program was expanded to include a bunch of other industries.  As this is a collaborative marketing project, the more people and business use their system the more everyone benefits.  (If you are a REALTOR, this is a great complement to your ActiveRain participation.) 
 It features:
 
A customizable RePage. A unique, public URL. A fantastic way to advertise listings using their tour system. An easy-to-use virtual tour feature. … (3 comments)

Adding Local Schools Information to Your Site - 02/26/09 03:42 PM
When potential customers are visiting a real estate agent's Web page, they are looking for information.  If you can provide that information by linking to information sources such as NewQuestCity.com or posting the information directly on your page, agents can set themselves apart from their competition.
 One of the key pieces of information that potential homebuyers are often looking for is schools.  This includes private schools, public schools, universities and colleges, and even trade schools.  While this is readily available on NewQuestCity.com, they also allow you to place coding on your page to that visitors can at least get lists of … (5 comments)

The Potential of Lost Homebuyers - 02/26/09 03:18 PM
Consider this.  You've faithfully made your mortgage payments on time for 27 years.  Your job income or your business profits have been pretty steady and reliable.  Your credit scores have been great.  In fact, for years your mailbox has been full of pre-approved credit card solicitations and offers from your local car dealers telling you that you can afford the most expensive cars on their lots.  And then all of a sudden in September 2008, like a bunch of lined up dominoes, US banks begin to tumble one after the other.  The news has been all about billion dollar bailouts.  HR … (4 comments)

 
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