orange county association of realtors: Caruso's Green Tip of the Day ~ Cleaners - 02/09/12 06:47 PM
Make your own cleaners.
Household chemicals, including some cleaners, contain volatile organic chemicals, which contribute to indoor air pollution and may cause disease.
A cost-effective way to make your home greener is to make your own household cleaners.
Many homemade cleaners use non-toxic ingredients and clean just as well as commercial cleaners.
*Making your own cleaner costs about 10% of the price a bottle of commercial cleaner, according to Karen Logan, author of "Clean House, Clean Planet." She says a bottle of her all-purpose cleaner costs 23 cents to make, versus a price tag of $2.69 for … (4 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's 5 Most Effective Social Media Tactics! - 02/07/12 04:44 PM
After reading from socialmediatoday.com here are the 5 most effective Social Media tactics that have given the best results for our clients in the real estate industry.
1. Property Search tool with a Facebook PageThis technique works great for Realtors. It allows your FB page visitors to search your available properties right from the Facebook page. Now that Facebook uses Iframes for all its pages it is easier to add more web functionality to a Facebook page. One of the most fundamental aspects of a Realtor's website is the property search tool so it makes sense to allow customers to use this … (2 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's Green News! - 10/15/11 02:01 PM
I have read in the news that many cities are adopting local ordinances prohibiting the use of Single use Plastic Bags & Styrofoam. Why take such drastic measures to eliminate a specific waste stream? A recent report by Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund in California spotlights the litter from disposable plastics and other single-use containers, napkins, and fast-food packaging are the culprits in the flood of trash making its way from city streets and neighborhoods into area waterways and then the ocean. Plastics likely make up a size able portion of the marine debris that exists today. Exactly … (3 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's Saturday Shot ~ Punk Rock Pumpkins - 10/15/11 01:37 PM
Happy Saturday Active Rain!
I thought since Halloween is just around the corner I'd have some Halloween fun today!
Decorating & Carving Pumpkins is always a fun tradition in my house, along with baking the pumpkin seeds afterward!
What are some of your Halloween traditions?
"Life may not be the party we imagined, so make sure you get the chance to dance your heart away!"
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orange county association of realtors: Thoughtful Thursday ~ Gumballs - 10/13/11 07:08 PM
When the soul is full of peace and joy, outward surroundings and circumstances are of comparatively little account." ~ Hannah Whitall Smith
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orange county association of realtors: Just Text Me... - 10/13/11 05:08 PM
"Just Text Me", used a lot with the Y Generation. Everything is Internet/Virtual based for this Generation.
Generation Y, who are in their late teens and early 20s now and are the largest generation since the Baby Boomers. These buyers want lots of “handholding” are tech savvy and know what they want before they even contact you. Here are some tips I have come across for working with Gen Y buyers:
It’s all about your website. You must have an accessible website that allows prospective buyers to search by lifestyle, neighborhood, school district and more. In addition, if you can … (3 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Selling to the Sexes with Caruso! - 10/12/11 03:02 PM
Males & females are very different creatures and sometimes selling real estate can be different depending on their sex. I have come across some tips on how to sell to the opposite sex if you seem to be running into a road block with your client.
If you’re a female selling to a male buyer;
-Transition more quickly from building rapport to getting down to business.
-When asked a direct question, answer it in a sentence before launching into a store.
-Be streamlined & focused. Speak only to features in which your prospect has shown an … (1 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Enjoy the Magnificent Ocean Views from the Front & Back of the property on Both Floors! - 10/11/11 04:29 PM
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orange county association of realtors: Adorable 55+ Community! - 10/11/11 03:21 PM
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orange county association of realtors: It Affects Them Too! - 10/11/11 02:51 PM
All the kids are back at school (YESS!) and everyone has already settled into their daily routines. However, did you consider that your dog may have to adjust to the changes in the family routine just like everyone else?
During the summer, your children and the family dog can develop a strong bond. Now there's suddenly an empty and quiet house. This change in routine can cause your dog to suffer from separation anxiety or depression -- to actually miss your kids -- and even follow them to school.
Your dog may experience the effects of the loss … (1 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso Killed It! - 10/08/11 04:49 PM
So I didn't really "kill" anything. But, Real Estate deals get killed all the time, and buyers can't relax until they have keys actually in hand. Here are three of the most common real estate deal-killers that I have come across, and some steps buyers can take to deactivate them.Appraisal too low. Some buyers incorrectly believe that the best thing that could happen to them is for the property to appraise below the agreed-upon purchase price, expecting that a low appraisal forces the seller to bring the price down. In fact, so many of today’s sellers are barely breaking even, … (6 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's OC *CENTRAL COUNTY* Happenings - 10/07/11 05:45 PM
CENTRAL COUNTY
COSTA MESA
NOW through October 9th are the Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival. The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival is a cultural and historical event that includes exhibitions, food, art craft, performances, dances and live music activities. Visitors enter the festival area through the “Civilizations Path”, which consists of 14 gates each representing different civilizations like Hittite, Troy, Urartu, Frig, Lydia, Ionia, Kingdom of Commagane, Persians, Byzantium, Roman Empire & Republic of Turkiye. Visitors are can also sample 99 different kinds of food including kebabs and doner (Gyros), various kinds of desserts including baklava, dumplings, and the … (0 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's OC *SOUTH COUNTY* Happenings - 10/07/11 04:21 PM
South County
ALISO VIEJO
Coming up October 28-29, 2011 from 5-10pm is the annual Halloween Fair and Haunted House! Soka University will have booths for children, haunted house for young teens recommended for age 10 and over), games, activities and performances for all to enjoy! All proceeds benefit SUA student clubs. Here is the schedule of events; 5:00 pm - Game stations open (all ages), 5:45 pm - Club performances & at 7:00 - 10:00 pm - Haunted House is open. Game and Haunted House tickets sold at the door. Haunted House: $5. For more information you can call … (2 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Lead with Caruso.... - 10/06/11 02:17 PM
Leads. You hear about Real Estate agents getting business from leads all the time. But what about you? You don’t even know where to start. And you ask yourself ; where have all the motivated leads gone? If you want to find motivated leads, you must first be motivated to find them! When the real estate market changes, what really happens is buyer and seller motivation is changing. The #1 challenge for real estate agents today is finding the motivated. Where there once was a large quantity of quality leads, there isn’t and the once clear pool feels more like … (2 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: That's Annoying... - 10/05/11 03:44 PM
Did you know cell phone numbers go public this month?! All cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.....
YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS !
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list.
It will only take a minute of your time.. It blocks your number for 5 years! You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked.
You cannot call from a different phone number. Pass this on to everyone you know … (9 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's *LAGUNA BEACH* Closed Sales Report ~ August - 10/01/11 02:05 PM
Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!? We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction…
The Laguna Beach Closed Sales Report for AUGUST:
The Laguna Beach Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range:
2011 1 listings closed escrow
2010 0 listings closed escrow
The Laguna Beach Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range:
2011 11 listings closed escrow
2010 9 listings closed escrow
The Laguna Beach Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+Range:
2011 9 listings closed … (1 comments)
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's Saturday Shot ~ Orange - 10/01/11 01:34 PM
Happy October Active Rain!
I figured since it is the first of the month I would post a festive picture to get everyone excited!
Halloween is always a fun time in my neighborhood.
Everyone decorates their houses & we have a ton of kids from the neighborhood who trick-or-treat.
Wishing you all a great Saturday & much Success this month!
"A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." ~ George Moore
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's *SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO* Closed Sales Report ~ August - 09/30/11 04:45 PM
Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!? We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction…
The San Juan Capistrano Closed Sales Report for AUGUST:
The SJC Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range:
2011 28 listings closed escrow
2010 24 listings closed escrow
The SJC Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range:
2011 10 listings closed escrow
2010 6 listings closed escrow
The SJC Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+Range:
2011 6 listings closed escrow
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orange county association of realtors: Something to Think About.... - 09/29/11 05:19 PM
Okay let's not get too crazy about it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Play nice.
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orange county association of realtors: Caruso's *SAN CLEMENTE* Closed Sales Report ~ August - 09/29/11 03:16 PM
Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!? We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction…
The San Clemente Closed Sales Report for AUGUST:
The San Clemente Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range:
2011 20 listings closed escrow
2010 24listings closed escrow
The San Clemente Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range:
2011 35 listings closed escrow
2010 35 listings closed escrow
The San Clemente Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+Range:
2011 5 listings closed escrow
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