Billionaire Rock Farmer / Baseball Pitcher - 02/28/07 07:20 PM
What an interesting thing to happen: "Matt White, a journeyman pitcher trying to make the Los Angeles Dodgers, could become baseball's first billionaire player. It has nothing to do with his arm. He owns a rock quarry in western Massachusetts. White, who has appeared in seven big league games in nine professional … (2 comments)
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Quick Hello - 02/28/07 12:27 PM
Just writing a quick hello - I didn't have time to post or respond to comments yesterday. Don't think I'm going to have a chance to do so today either. Just wanted to let y'all know I'm alive and kicking and will be back with you all tomorrow (hopefully).
P.S. Dearest Chuck … (2 comments)
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Implementing Better Communication with Our Sellers - 02/26/07 07:59 PM
Ok - we aren't terrible at communication. At the same time, we aren't excellent at it either. After much thought and deliberation, I've decided to committ to my sellers, in writing, that I will communicate with them at least once a week, personally. With the number of listings we have, this … (17 comments)
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Excuses = Failure - 02/26/07 03:39 PM
I subscribe to a newsletter from Nightingale-Conant. It's sort of a 'success/motivation/resources' type newsletter. I get quotes just about daily and a content filled email about once a week.
Today's article hit right on and oh boy did this one every ring true in my ears:
"People who never achieve success do so … (17 comments)
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What's Expected Of Us? What Do We Expect Of Ourselves? - 02/26/07 12:11 PM
How do our expectations affect us? How do expectations of others affect us? How do our preceptions of this affect us?
As the quote says, don't live down to expectations, yours or anyone elses. Live up. Look up to what you want to achieve and keep your eyes 'focused on the goal'.
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Question for Listing Specialists, Seller Agents - I Need Your Help - 02/25/07 11:04 AM
It's about 'CMA's'.
When you get a request for a CMA, not a specific request to sell, but a request for CMA/Value (say from your website) - how do you handle it?
I want to provide the service for people (as it gets them into my database and then my systemized marketing does … (29 comments)
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Good Grief - the Cajones! - 02/24/07 11:19 PM
Just went looking on localism.com and what do I see? A fellow IDAHO REALTOR that STOLE a photo DIRECTLY OFF MY WEBSITE - a photo I HAVE COPYRIGHTED. Did you think I wouldn't notice that you sliced off our website logo from the bottom? Thank heavens for Digimarc and Copyscape! What's … (12 comments)
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2007 North Idaho Market Predictions: Fiserv Releases Their Numbers - 02/24/07 11:01 PM
Fiserv Lending Solutions and Moody's Economy.com are both known for their fairly right on predictions of the real estate market. Fiserv is known for not being off by more than 2% on their predictions. A pretty good track record. In 2005, Fiserv predicted Coeur d'Alene would have a 12.8% appreciation rate. … (0 comments)
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New Group: Top Producer 7i Users Forum - 02/24/07 08:17 PM
It is my intention to have a forum for all users of TP7i - to exchange ideas, suggestions, features usage, etc. I don't want to create a debate about how TP7i compares to other programs. I hope to learn more about the features and possibilities of TP7i through exchange of communication … (33 comments)
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Feb 24, 2007: North Idaho MLS Market / Statistics - 02/24/07 01:04 PM
There are 5,476 properties on the market, 2,886 of which are residential homes. The inventory is slowing moving upwards as is typical for the early spring market.
We've already started to see an increase in prices from all sectors including existing homes and new construction. Pretty much the best time to … (3 comments)
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New eligible tax deductions - 02/21/07 05:03 PM
In December, Congress passed legislation titled "Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006" with a provision that allows homebuyers to deduct the cost of mortgage insurance premiums they pay in connection with a mortgage obtained in 2007.
Under this new law, home buyers whose adjusted gross income is $100,000 or less … (0 comments)
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How are you doing financially? - 02/21/07 12:51 PM
Do you have a budget? Both for your business and your personal life? Do you stick to the budget as closely as possible? How's your debt load? Do you have debt beyond a mortgage(s)? Why? What are you doing to change that?
It is essential to have self-discipline in your financial life. … (0 comments)
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It's that time again: North Idaho Market Update - 02/18/07 01:09 PM
Points of interest:
Overall Available InventoryOur Team's Production 2007 vs. 2006North Idaho Volume 2007 vs. 2006Market AnalysisOverall Available Inventory - February 18th
5,419 Total Listings - up 400+ from January2,859 Residential Listings - up 150+ from January94 Multifamily Listings - up 20+ from January2,018 Vacant Land Listings - up 180+ from January394 Commercial … (2 comments)
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