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Sunday Funnies: Does Your Business Feel Like a Treadmill? - 10/14/07 08:16 PM
Hmmm... I'm seem to be feeling a little philosophical today.
As diligent as we are, there are just some days that feel like we're working and working, only to find that at the end of the day, we're right where we started... Watch these guys do it in style!
You probabaly recognize the song - especially if you spend time online.
These guys are a terrific example of the power of a unique message, smartly delivered.
Click to watch!
Competing for my attention today is this - also a classic - featuring one of my very favorite performers, Christopher Walken. This reminds me of the importance … (7 comments)
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GEEK ALERT! Level: URGENT - 10/12/07 04:01 PM
If you use A/R, chances are you know the difference between the Star Trek series, you know what "ST:NG" means, you probably know that "ST: Deep Space Nine" is an alleged rip-off of "Babylon5," you probably even know that in 1978, the series "ST: Phase II" was shelved because of concerns with the popularity of the movie "Star Wars"...
But did you know this: CASTING IS NOW SET FOR THE NEXT STAR TREK MOVIE! (woo-hoo!)
My work here is done.
Live long and prosper ... and have a nice weekend!
Best,
Christina :)
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What Is A "Naranjilla?" ... the third of an ongoing series - 10/12/07 02:50 PM
My goodness, is it time for another installment of What Is A "Naranjilla?"
You betcha!
Today's words are "manmohpan,"mocambo, and "feijoa."
Enjoy!
"Manmohpan" ... what could it be? A mythical creature combining a man with an ohpan, or orphan? Is it an expression of exasperation, pronounced "man-o-man?" Let's see...
Ah-ha! This one took a little while, but thanks to the California Rare Fruit Growers, the secrets of the manmohpan are revealed!
The manmohpan is an elusive, treat whose secrets were uncovered only by looking it up by its Latin name, terminalia ferdinandiana. In short, a manmohpan is a small, plum-like tropical fruit.
Wiki tells us that this small, sweet fruit … (3 comments)
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Break it down: Why is the Real Estate Market Bad? - 10/12/07 12:38 PM
Gordon Corsie wrote a really good piece this morning breaking down "what happened" to the Real Estate Market. To the seasoned professional, this analysis is not new. But I think it's really important to remind everyone as to the "how's" and "why's" of our Market today.
It's like this, when you know where the "monster" is, it's a lot less scary.
QUESTION: Why aren't homes selling like they did before?
(from Gordon's post) BECAUSE:
Lenders loaned too much money to too many buyers who should never have been qualified to such a high level of purchase price.Those buyers who bought with zero down loans and whose "OPTION ARMS" … (2 comments)
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Sunday Funnies: Feeling Stressed by an "Uncooperative" Market...? - 10/07/07 04:03 PM
This is classic -- for anyone who is really feeling the stress of the market, this music video parody is for you. (Frankly, this is one of the best musical parodies I have ever seen. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!)
The picture link above will take you... Enjoy!!
Best,
Christina ;)
Thanks for Gray Kid who produced this terrific video and posted it to YouTube.com last year.
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The Worlwide Effect of the US "Mortgage Crisis" - 10/07/07 03:45 PM
I came across this interesting article talking about the Russian mortgage market, and how it may (or may not!) be effected by the sub-prime collapse here in the United States. It's pretty interesting stuff if you follow mortgage news.
In other news, a somewhat-not-as-dark-as-the-rest-of-the-market-sort-of-bright spot in the market is smaller, trendy homes. As a response to the retail credit squeeze, builders are shrinking down both pricetags and floorplans, hoping to make up the difference in volume...
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What Is A "Naranjilla?" ... the second of an ongoing series - 10/06/07 02:06 PM
Hey everybody! It's time to look at a few more of those interesting words we have to type in to submit comments and posts. (Here is the prior installment.)
Enjoy!
The first word is Quince. Is it a kind of royalty? Is it the number 15? Let's find out...
Ah-ha! Foodglossary says: "The quince tree is used for everything from perfume to honey. It was also considered a symbol of love and given to ones intended as a sign of commitment..."
Wiki has a lengthy article on Quince: "It is a small deciduous tree, growing 5-8 m tall and 4-6 m wide, related to … (3 comments)
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An Excellent Blog Everyone Should Visit - 10/06/07 12:28 AM
Every once in a while I stumble across a really terrific and interesting website.
Strange Business is one of those sites.
It talks all about the fresh and interesting ways people are finding ways to start businesses.
That being said, all the business ideas are maybe not so fantastic. Iggys House is one example, imho... What do you think?? Me? In a nutshell: It's all fun and games until somebody loses and eye.
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Congress Moves to Eliminate 'Phantom Tax' - 10/05/07 08:23 PM
I blogged last week about the possible tax consequences of forclosure. It now looks like a bill moving through Congress will go a long way to ease the tax burden of borrowers who lose their home to foreclosure. Read all about it here.
For fun, or if you are having trouble falling asleep, you can go read the text of the bill here.
In short, this bill provides that any amount forgiven on mortgage debt on a principal residence will not be taxed.
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Just What Is a "Naranjilla?" ... the meaning behind those mysterious words we have to type to submit - 10/04/07 12:43 PM
I feel like I have a pretty good vocabulary. I can use words like "juxtaposition" and "akimbo;" I know the difference between the words "effect" and "affect." But I have to hand it to these Active Rain guys. They have come up with word after word that I have never heard of.
So, let's find out what they mean together! This is the first of an ongoing series that will explain the meaning behind the mysterious and intriguing 'confirmation word-graphics' that A/R uses to help prevent spam-posts, etc.
The first word is Naranjilla. What is that? I speak Spanish a bit, so I know there's 'orange' … (3 comments)
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12,978 Homes ... What is Typical? - 10/03/07 03:52 PM
In the biz we talk about market averages in terms of bedrooms, baths, square footage, garages, lot size, price, etc. Ever wonder what these average homes look like across the country? I do!
As of this instant there are 12,978 homes actively for sale Sacramento's MLS... The average home is offered at $350,000 and features 3bd, 2.5ba, about 1800sf, and have been on the market for about 67 days.
...And the most average of alllll the homes on the market right now in the Sacramento and her surrounding suburbs for October 3, 2007 is...
4468 Aubergine Way, Mather, CA! This MAHAM ("Most Average Home Actively on … (1 comments)
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ALERT!: Homebuying Assistance Gift Programs to be Disallowed by FHA - 10/01/07 09:41 AM
This news broke over the weekend. I posted Saturday night about it, but I think something this big deserves a Monday morning read...
FHA Will Decide Today (Monday, Oct 1) if Homebuyer Assistance Programs Like Nehemiah Can Exist
Take a quick moment and read the story here.
... as another commenter said in the previous post, this may not effect many unit sales, but I think it will add to the "yikes!" factor many homebuyers experience.
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Christina Botteri
Roseville,
CA
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