tips: Wordless Wednesday ~ Glow in the Dark Bubbles
- 07/17/13 10:53 AM
It's the simple things we remember...
Shout out to Linda L. for her Great wedding and birthday party idea!
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tips: Monday Trivia ~ What is in WD-40??
- 02/11/13 04:56 AM
Do you know what is the main ingredient of WD-40?
Before you scroll down for the answer, please read the numerous uses for it and how it was discovered.
Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts.
WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.
Its name comes fro
m the project that was to find a 'Water Displacement' Compound.
They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, thus WD-40.
The 'Convair Company' bought … (11 comments)
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tips: The Truth About Social Media Websites
- 12/11/12 06:22 AM
Why is Social Media Important?
· Great way to Network and increase our trustworthiness, goodwill and credibility.
· Social media can help generate leads, track clients, sales and distribution, as well as improve productivity.
· Print media is largely losing its appeal, and people are now looking to a different direction to promote their business and improve their business prospects.
· Social media sites make you more visible to the client, and can relate to them on a personal level.
· Social media allows you to create meaningful and personal relationships with clients and potential customers.
· … (2 comments)
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tips: Caruso Never Sleeps ~ The Carmel Creeper
- 03/21/12 09:49 AM
The California plant of the month is the Carmel Creeper! Want to add a burst of color and fragrance to your yard? Plant the Carmel Creeper. These beautiful, aromatic and hardy plants are a member of the lilac family, and have a place in even the most water-efficient gardens.
Carmel Creeper can fulfill almost any need in your garden. It can be pruned short to be used as ground cover and it can reach heights of up to 6 feet tall if allowed to grow, making it an ideal hedge. Carmel Creeper is available with blossom colors ranging from … (2 comments)
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tips: Caruso's *VALENTINES* OC Happenings ~ North County
- 02/10/12 11:35 AM
NORTH COUNTY
ANAHEIM
Join the House of Blues for a Valentine’s Day Menu for Two on February 14th starting at 5:00pm. Make your reservations today by calling 714-520-2334
BREA
Valentine ’s Day at 8:00 is the Valentine's Day Dinner Show with Christina Pazsitzky at the Brea Improv. Celebrate laughter and love this Valentine's Day with comedian Christina Pazsitzky and Tom Segura at the Brea Improv. Valentine’s Dinner includes: One glass of Champage(for guests 21 years & older), small Caesar salad, an entree selection of prime rib, Asiago crusted chicken or honey shrimp pasta and chocolate mousse … (0 comments)
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tips: Caruso's Saturday Shot ~ Beach Cross
- 01/21/12 07:40 AM
Happy Saturday Active Rain!!!
I always find it really important to make sure you find the time this weekend to take at least a moment & refelct on your life.
Everyone needs time to just chill & enjoy life. We are always going, going, going.
Sometimes we need to be reminded that it is okay to stop & enjoy life.
Make sure you find your time!
Wishing you all a very busy & successful weekend!
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength,
not a lack of knowledge,
but rather a … (7 comments)
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tips: Caruso Says ACT NOW!
- 01/18/12 06:33 AM
Millions of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA because these bills would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the U.S. Two bills before Congress, known as the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House, would censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on American business.
Millions of Internet users and entrepreneurs already oppose SOPA and PIPA.
PIPA would give the government new powers to block Americans' access websites that corporations don't like. The bill allows corporations and the US government to censor entire websites and cut sites … (0 comments)
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tips: Caruso Never Sleeps ~ Breathe Easy
- 01/13/12 09:26 AM
Breathe easier this winter & know how to spot carbon monoxide. Even though you can’t see, taste or even smell carbon monoxide, this harmful gas can rob you of oxygen, causing serious illness or even death!
First Prevent It! Carbon monoxide is formed when carbon-based fuels such as oil, gasoline, propane or natural gas don’t burn completely. To help prevent carbon monoxide form being produced, keep your natural gas appliances in good working order. This includes an annual checkup of your gas furnace. Or you can schedule a checkup by calling a licensed qualified heating or plumbing contractor.
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tips: The List...
- 12/30/11 10:59 AM
Buyers have a long list of what they want when home shopping, but one of their biggest desires: A good deal. "And no matter where a seller prices their property, they’re looking to negotiate," president of the MetroTex Association of Realtors, and having served as past President of the Orange County Association I agree.
But that’s not all they want. Bankrate.com recently asked real estate professionals to chime in on the top desires of their buyers when home shopping. Here are four things that made the list of top home buyer preferences:
1) Homes that are in good … (1 comments)
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tips: Caruso's on the 5th Day of Christmas – Fundamentals of Real Estate Marketing.
- 12/19/11 01:08 PM
On the 5th Day of Christmas Caruso Sent to Me – 5 Fundamentals of Real Estate Marketing.
Real estate marketing is based on fundamentals which are often overlooked because real estate sales are considered by many people to be sales work. It is actually marketing because the customer cannot be sold until the real estate agency understands the customer, and what the customer wants.
1. The first Fundamental is Research. Effective marketing requires thorough research, and it is difficult to do too much research. Research is the first and most important of the fundamentals because it is … (1 comments)
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tips: Caruso's 12 Days of Christmas ~ Day 3
- 12/16/11 05:48 AM
On the 3rd Day of Christmas, Caruso Gave to Me – 3 Real Estate Marketing Errors!
Frequent Blunder #1: Focusing a great deal of effort on “branding.” Branding purely works for big companies like Coke and Pepsi. Despite the fact that Realtors as well as brokers think that they are really strengthening name recognition, generally branding is not very successful.
Of course, I am not alleging you should forget it totally. Even so, you have to be far more focused on obtaining a response from your own consumers when compared with spending time and funds on producing radio, newspaper … (1 comments)
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tips: Caruso's 12 Days of Christmas ~ Day 2
- 12/15/11 07:22 AM
On the 2nd day of Christmas, Caruso gave to me 2 Must-Have Apps for Realtors!
*Must have an iphone, ipad, android etc.
The first app is the Loan Calculator- Extra Payment + Amortization. This must have app can calculate the monthly rates for all manner of home loans. They also let you make adjustments for things like down-payments, insurance, homeowner association fees & taxes. Even better the app is FREE!
The second app is a Property Evaluator. Designed with real estate agents and lenders in mind, Property Evaluator provides loan calculations, performance projections, what-of … (2 comments)
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tips: Homeowners Under Water? New Study Says “NO”
- 10/22/11 06:57 AM
A new CoreLogic study has determined that there are substantial reserves of positive home equity nationwide, citing recent Federal Reserve data showing that Americans held about $6.2 trillion in equity in their homes at the end of the 2011 second quarter. Federal and industry estimates also reveal that nearly one of every three homes is debt-free. According to CoreLogic, nearly half of homeowners with home loans have at least 25 percent equity and almost a quarter have more than 50 percent equity. Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette
New job opportunities have more people on the move, according to a survey … (4 comments)
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tips: Important Continuing Education Changes
- 12/13/10 07:09 AM
Are you familiar with the new DRE Continuing Education changes coming January 1, 2011 for California?
The DRE wanted to make Continuing Education more professional and thus the amount of reading material for at-home courses will increase and final exams will increase in difficulty, with less true and false questions and less time to answer questions. Online testing has changed significantly as well.
Also, please remember that nicknames are permitted on business cards because license numbers are required on new licensee cards. The license number must be the same size as all other fonts.
To read the complete renewal regulations click … (2 comments)
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tips: READ THIS before you cook for Thanksgiving!
- 11/24/10 06:48 AM
Keep your family and friends safe and healthy with these important tips from the USDA.
DON'T: Store warm leftovers in large containers - they won't cool fast enough to kill bacteria
DON'T: Serve undercooked (or raw) eggs...make sure stuffing is all the way heated to at least 165 degrees
DON'T: Wash meats - this can increase the risk of spreading bacteria (news to me!)
DON'T: Thaw frozen food at room temperature
DO: Thaw by refrigerating...6hrs per pound
DO: Store leftovers in appropriate size Tupperware
DO: Set your fridge to 40 degrees F and freezer to 0 degrees F
DO: Use one cutting … (4 comments)
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tips: Caruso's Green Tip of the Day!
- 07/08/10 06:19 AM
Ceiling Fans vs Air Conditioners Instead of running an air conditioner at a cost of 16 cents per hour or 43 cents per hour for central air, use a ceiling fan. However, if you use an air conditioner, select an ENERGY STAR variety, which will save 20 to 40 percent in energy consumption as compared with conventional air conditioners. And that's your Caruso green tip of the day!
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.
www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com
Best regards,
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900
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tips: Caruso's Helpful Tips....
- 06/15/10 06:32 AM
The real estate profession changes every day, but the qualities you find in top-performing practitioners do not. The details may shift as technology rolls forward, yet the underlying skills are always the same. Here are some suggestions to help you be successful in any market.
~Meeting New People
The simple fact is that if you never meet anyone new, you will never have anyone new to sell to. Whether you encounter them for the first time in person, online, or over the phone doesn't matter. Get one-on-one with them in a conversation about their needs, and you've at least … (3 comments)
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tips: Caruso's Tips for Choosing Your Agent
- 05/25/10 06:44 AM
Finding a new home can be difficult. Finding someone to help you find the right home for you can be a difficult decision as well. So how do you know which agent to use? The choice can be hard, but here are some important questions to ask or just consider while choosing your potential agent.
1. Do they have references from past clients? Ask their past clients if they were pleased with the service the agent provided them. Did they communicate in a timely manner, and were they kind and courteous?
2. What does being an agent mean to them? By asking this … (3 comments)
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tips: Caruso Says....
- 04/14/10 05:13 AM
Life is hectic. Sometimes we're so focused on our jobs and everyday life that we don't just stop and sit for a moment. There are different reasons why we get so caught up in our daily lives but we need to remember that it is always important to take some time for yourself and relax. Some managers and business owners skipped their vacations last year (and maybe the year before) because they felt the operation couldn't run without them. It's not a good idea for several reasons. First, everyone needs time off to relax and recharge. Second, those who are next in line to … (6 comments)
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tips: Homebuying with Caruso
- 04/13/10 05:10 AM
Going Solo ~Buying a house is a complex transaction. It should be a team effort. You'll need a real estate agent, lender, inspector, insurer, perhaps a lawyer and other team members to help you through each step of the way. Team build before you start the search.
Love at First Sight ~If you believe in fairy tales you probably shouldn't be buying a home. You won't live happily ever after if you emote your way through the home buying process. Your home should fit your real needs, not your yen for drama. Buy a home that fits your budget and … (3 comments)
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