blogging: Cornbread and Biscuits-Learning to Master the Basics First - 09/22/08 03:20 PM
This past week a small group of Corcoran Gallery of Art members had the privilege of listening to a talk and attending a private reception featuring Duff Goldman. Now some of you will instantly know who Duff is and others may be scratching your heads. If you live in Baltimore MD … (6 comments)
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blogging: Sweet Whisperings in My Ear - 08/19/08 08:25 PM
The phone carried the message that every blogger likes to hear....."I read your blog and we'd like to meet you in person." We made an appointment to meet on Saturday morning in Belmont Bay. We talked and looked at properties. The next morning they called again and said "we really liked your … (14 comments)
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blogging: Is Blogging Your Business? - 08/16/08 10:10 PM
Every day browsing through Active Rain and other Social Networking sites you see the question raised "will blogging bring me leads?" And the answers are as varied as the bloggers who respond. When you go back in time through the Active Rain archives you can see what may have stated as … (20 comments)
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blogging: Words of Encouragement for New Bloggers - 08/06/08 12:53 PM
Most of us need to occasional hear or in the case of blogging read that the efforts that we put into our blogs will lead to connections with consumers, community leaders and other local authorities.
Whenever a new blogger post on Active Rain it is always great to see the number … (80 comments)
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blogging: Active Rain Makes a Big Splash - 08/01/08 07:51 AM
I've never been shy about dancing in the rain whether it is a spring shower or a successful closing from Active Rain. Last night after an early evening closing I took a few minutes to reflect on the end of July and how had blogging added to my bottom line.
If … (21 comments)
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blogging: Virginia Bloggers Brawl moving on to the Elite Eight - 03/20/08 10:09 PM
If the real March madness isn't enough to hold your attention then join in the fun and check out what is happening at the Virginia Association of Realtors Blogger Brawl. There has been lots of good natured fun poked at all of the blogs and bloggers who have participated in … (7 comments)
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blogging: Let's Get Ready To Rumble-VARBuzz Blog Brawl - 03/03/08 11:08 PM
Alright folks it is time to pull out all the stops. The Virginia Association of Realtors® Director of Communications & New Media and major blog supporter, Ben Martin has created a little bit of a contest among bloggers across the country to participate in a little blogging brawl. Good old fashioned match of … (14 comments)
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blogging: Elephants and Google Have Long Memories - 01/24/08 09:26 AM
The saying goes “Elephants Never Forget” and apparently neither does Google. Science has determined that indeed there is truth to the statement regarding elephants and their ability to recognize “family” after a long separation. We don’t need science to prove the same thing about Google. All you have to do is … (14 comments)
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blogging: Saying Goodbye Can Be Hard To Do - 12/31/07 09:21 AM
Sometimes we have to make a decision in our lives to say goodbye to something that has brought us a lot of fun and recognition over the years. No matter how small or insignificant it might seem the decision to let it go isn’t always simple. Sometimes you just have … (12 comments)
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blogging: 2007 "The Worst Year" for First Time Buyers - 12/21/07 05:15 PM
Todays headline! No it wasn't in the Washington Post or NY Times. For the most part 2007 would be considered a good year for buyers in many major markets in the US.
This is the headline in today's London newspaper. The reason? Housing pricing have risen 34% since 2002. As a … (10 comments)
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blogging: The Unintended Consequences from an AR Blog - 11/15/07 07:23 PM
When I joined the AR community last spring it wasn’t my first blog but it was the beginning of taking the idea of blogging seriously. As a result setting aside time to scribble and scratch ideas has become part of my daily routine. My digital camera is always with me to … (12 comments)
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blogging: Learning to Blog is Like Learning to Walk - 11/02/07 05:38 PM
The picture is my granddaughter Alexandra aka "Alex" aka "The Wookie." Having her around has made me examine life again through the experience of a new generation. The joy of seeing her smile and reach her arms up in the morning for a hug and a snuggle has made me realize … (3 comments)
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blogging: Realtors® Move from Black and White to Technicolor - 10/18/07 04:27 PM
Much of what we do as Realtors® is in black and white. Our listing agreements spell out clearly what our responsibilities are to our sellers. Our sales agreements tell us exactly who is responsible if the transaction goes awry. As Realtors® our associations give us strict guidelines as to how we … (3 comments)
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blogging: Fix One Leaky Faucet in Your House Today - 10/15/07 06:52 PM
Today is a day like many others where we have been asked to stop and think about the environment for "Blog Action Day" and consider how we might be able to make a change to provide a better future for the earth, ourselves and the generations to follow. Interestingly enough driving … (6 comments)
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blogging: Why Do You Blog? - 10/03/07 10:16 AM
The last few days I've been asked that question over and over at the Virginia Association of Realtors® (VAR) Convention. First a little background on what is happening at VAR. An awareness of social media and its impact on real estate is beginning to take hold. The association is working hard … (3 comments)
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blogging: How Do You Use Blogging to Help your Listings? - 09/18/07 02:50 PM
Last night some previous clients of mine stopped by my house to tell me they would like to list their second property with me in the next few weeks. This is a nice retired couple who aren’t necessarily tech savvy but do have internet and email. However, they do have a … (4 comments)
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blogging: Get your BloggerCon - 09/13/07 07:57 PM
The Virginia Association of Realtors has it right. They have hired a new Director of Communications & New Media, Ben Martin and his hiring is a hopeful sign that the VAR is ready to step into the world of Web 2.0. Ben is reaching out to Realtor® Bloggers across the state to join … (2 comments)
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blogging: I've been Posh'd - 09/04/07 04:41 PM
I was pleased to find out that I've been POSH'D by Shaun McLane, of Orlando Florida. For those of you who are not familiar with Posh'd they are a site who, in their words "support those of you trying to break the mold and make the real estate sites on the … (0 comments)
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