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cimpler: Edgeio closed the door - 04/14/08 03:06 AM
I am really slow these days- before I could really figure out who and why should be using it - Edgeio closed the door. Yes, I syndicated my listings to edgeio, but couldn't understand why anyone would go there to look for real estate listings. Here is an announcement from their website (http://www.edgeio.com):
February 2, 2008 edgeio assets sold to Looksmart and Vast.com edgeio’s assets were sold in December 2007, partly to Looksmart (the live service; the patents; the code; the trademarks) and partly to Vast.com (the real-estate related services).
Please direct all inquiries to one of those companies.
This blog will … (6 comments)
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cimpler: Spring menu at Lure - 04/14/08 01:00 AM
Lure Restaurant invites for a spring dinner and opportunity to taste wine from the Halter Ranch Vineyard. Check ythe menu and make reservation! Lure Restaurant Presents: Halter Ranch Wine Pairing Dinner Sunday, April 27, 2008 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a sumptuous five-course meal crafted by Chef May Yong to showcase a range of wines from Halter Ranch Vineyard & Winery of Paso Robles. On hand will be Winery Representative, Jim Whit, to guide us through the evening’s selection. Experience how well these wines pair with food, and then stop by 750ml Wine Lounge & Retail Store to purchase your … (0 comments)
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cimpler: Has FICO score penalty for short sale increased? - 03/13/08 03:18 AM
In my post Credit consequences of the Short Sale we came to a joint conclusion that the FICO score penalty for short sale is 150 points and for foreclosure 300 points. I have just received an email from myFICO stating that there is no difference in the penalty for short sale and foreclosure:
"However, as far as your FICO score in concerned, there is no difference between foreclosures and short sales or deeds-in-lieu of foreclosures."
Is that true? Has it changed in the new FICO algorithm or was it the case all along? Or, possibly, it varies dependent on some other … (13 comments)
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cimpler: Short Sales: Are lenders becoming more responsive? - 03/13/08 02:55 AM
At the end of August I posted a question regarding Credit consequences of the Short Sale and received many wonderful replies. Since then I closed several short sales myself. Every time it was a frustrating experience. Based on this experience I came up with a mini-process for short sale and I give it to my potential short sale sellers and buyers, before they decide to go ahead with it. Here it is:1. Fax or mail the short sale package (missing a single documents or lender misplacing it can cost anywhere from a week to 6 weeks delay) - I have not … (7 comments)
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cimpler: More from "Lure" - 10/24/07 03:22 AM
I couldn't resist, but to follow up on my previous attempt to lure you to Lure Restaurant in San Mateo, CA. Here is the reason - their new Fall menu. If I was you, I would start thinking how to come to the Bay Area on the way to or from the Expo!
Dear Valued Guests, Despite the unseasonably warm weather we've been having, the team at Lure has decided that it is high time to take advantage of the autumn harvest. This is lucky for our diners, as Fall is Chef May Yong's favorite time of year. Join us this … (2 comments)
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cimpler: NAR and Blogging - we don't need more rules! - 10/18/07 07:40 PM
I promised to investigate the “NAR and Blogging” issue and give my perspective on this growing controversy. As a lot has already being said, I will not repeat it. You can find a lot of information in the following posts:
NAR Looking at Blogs and NAR looking at Blogs Part2 by Monika McGillicuddy~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer
Ride the Blogging Wave by Bryant Tutas
Bloggers: Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Broker (or Bank) by Brian Brady
A few websites picked up on the issue as well (NAR Wisdom – it is anonymous!) and you can read about the … (13 comments)
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cimpler: BuySquareFeet - Progress Report - 10/17/07 03:28 AM
A week ago I posted a brief information about the Beta trial of our new "See it in Person, Negotiate On-line(TM)" service. While we don't have an offer acceptable to the Seller yet, we were positively surprised by a number of visitors during our Open House last Sunday. It was just amazing for this slow market - we had between 30 to 40 people stopping by between 1 and 4 PM. As a result - we extended online offers until Sunday, October 21st, 8 PM. We also offered additional incentives to agents who will brave the new on-line word of negotiaitions … (6 comments)
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cimpler: "Affordable" San Mateo, CA - 10/13/07 03:03 AM
Westwood Knoll neighborhood of San Mateo, CA is a quiet, hilly place with homes moderately price (for the SF Peninsula) in the range of approximately $800,000 to slightly over $1,000,000. You can find real estate statistics for the neighborhood in the Trulia’s Real Estate guide for South San Mateo, Westwood Knolls is part of. The neighborhood has good public schools; it hosts the County Medical Center and have plenty of ethnic food and eating places. It is also in close proximity to the largest mall on the Peninsula, the Hillsdale Mall. The following few pictures reflect the character of the neighborhood.
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cimpler: Why? Does It Make Any Sense? - 10/12/07 11:52 PM
One of our local MLS rules states the following:
"Information in the Public Remarks shall only relate to the marketing, description and the condition of the property. DO NOT enter contact information, showing or selling instructions, names, phone or fax numbers, email addresses, website addresses, virtual tours, lockbox or other security codes."
I certainly understand why you want to keep lock box and other security information our of the public view. There is also a specific place for for the listing contact information, so it is good idea to keep it separate. But website addresses? What is wrong about that especially if it … (16 comments)
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cimpler: BuySquareFeet service - 10/09/07 02:12 AM
We have launched a beta trial of our new service BuySquareFeet.com. We would appreciate your comments and feedback. We are planning to make this service available to other agents and brokers to try it. So, let us know what you think.
The new service is, to a large extent, real estate as you know it, but with open online bidding and negotiations (we filed a patent for the process). When a property is listed on BuySquareFeet.com, buyers, sellers and spectators can see all the bids in real time. As a buyer, you can bid what you want, when you want. … (2 comments)
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cimpler: Fascinating secrets of Easton Addition - 10/09/07 12:49 AM
Why it is well known that the Easton family is the namesake of the Easton Addition neighborhood in Burlingame, CA - today’s issue of the San Mateo Daily Journal reported fascinating facts preceding the Easton family settling on the land that is now North of Burlingame. The story is a part of the “Rediscovering the Peninsula” column that appears in the Monday edition of the Daily Journal. Click on the link above to read how newlywed young couple – Ansel and Adeline Easton were miraculously saved from SS Central America ship that sank 200 miles of the coast of Carolinas in … (0 comments)
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cimpler: A Unique Way to Buy a House - 10/08/07 09:45 PM
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cimpler: Let’s say NO to Plagiarism on Active Rain - 06/27/07 03:37 AM
I love Active Rain and effects of their effort – creation of a vibrant online real estate community. I think that our community can play leadership role in elevating the quality of our service.
I believe that real estate community at large made a lot of improvements in the quality of the service we provide over the years. The perception of the public is mixed, however, as it is not easy to fix existing and persisting clients perception. Therefore, it is important that as a community we promote excellence and ethical behavior. It is up to us, the online community, to … (7 comments)
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cimpler: Why the attack against realtors? - My reply to Dan Lowery - 06/26/07 04:40 AM
Dan Lowery posted a following question: “Why the attack against realtors?” http://activerain.com/blogsview/130113/Why-the-attack-toward
In Poland where I was born we have a proverb "there is no fire without a smoke". It certainly applies well to our (agents and brokers) situation. There are many reasons (often justifiable) why people pick up on real estate professionals. The interesting question is, why now? Why now Realtors became a "hunt of the day"? Here are some reasons as I see them:
Perception that Realtors hold a grip on the real estate market and do not allow low cost alternatives (it is irrelevant if it is … (4 comments)
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cimpler: The reasons you might want to live in Millbrae, CA - 04/15/07 10:04 PM
Why would you want to live in Millbrae, CA? Really. It is sandwiched on the San Francisco Peninsula between Burlingame and Hillsborough with their great houses and restaurants to the South and San Francisco a few miles away to the North. But prices of homes are only slightly lower than in Burlingame. So what is the reason you would want to pay so much?
There is a very good reason to do so – Millbrae schools. There are four elementary schools (Meadows, Green Hills, Spring Valley, and Lomita Park) and one middle school (Taylor Middle School, named after the family that … (0 comments)
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cimpler: California: Cimpler Real Estate - 12/19/06 03:27 AM
Cimpler™ Real Estate, Inc. (Cimpler RE) is a unique real estate brokerage set up to serve Bay Area at the Internet age. It not only offers clients free advice and consulting for buying and selling a real estate property, but also simplicity and transparency of transactions. Cimpler RE is actively looking for experienced real estate agents, as well as agents just starting their careers. Because real estate is becoming more and more competitive, our objective is to create a new career opportunity for real estate agents and give them a competitive edge over their colleagues. Cimpler's ultimate objective is to enable … (0 comments)
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cimpler: California: MLS in Turmoil - 12/18/06 12:52 AM
Arrival of new companies such as Zillow, Trulia and many others innovators put pressure on MLS to adapt. Known for stifling innovation through its bureaucracy MLS realize that if they don't change clients might choose alternative ways to list, sell and buy properties. Please check my posts MLS In Turmoil Public Access to SFAR MLS Goes Away MLS Turmoil Continues - Northwest MLS get rids of Realtor.com to read about reasons behind the turmoil and possible consequences. For now customers are winning as market changes are pressuring MLS to change. We see a rapid scramble to consolidation and hopefully the astronomic … (6 comments)
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Artur Urbanski
Burlingame,
CA
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