Speechless Sunday - Great Falls, Maryland - 08/31/09 07:53 AM

Via Richard Iarossi, Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate (Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.):
Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.Crofton, MD 21114410-451-6255 Office443-995-9595 CellWeb: http://www.RichSellsHomes.comeMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
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Your Attitude is Your Passport - 08/29/09 11:27 AM
IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME!
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Your Attitude is Your Passport
 
"A positive attitude is a person's
passport to a better tomorrow."
Anonymous

   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Your attitude is your passport.   
A positive attitude makes your day a better day as results of you're thinking and your expectations.   
Your attitude will determine how you see your day and what actions you'll take.   
A positive attitude will put a … (2 comments)

Saturday Morning Lesson - Part 1 Commitment - 08/29/09 11:25 AM

Via Ricky Khamis Scottsdale Loan Officer (NOVA Home Loans):
Commitment is defined by Webster : an agreement or pledge to do something in the future; especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date b : something pledged c : the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled
First there is the commitment to MAKE a commitment you have to tell yourself that no matter what WHEN I make this commitment there is nothing that will stop me from being commited as my integrity, honor and character will be in question if I do.
Second … (1 comments)

Foto Friday....Blazing Beauty - 08/29/09 11:18 AM

Via Ann Hayden- St. Louis area real estate agent (Prudential Select Properties):
Foto Friday....Blazing Beauty

Remember:  For all of your Real Estate Needs www.SelectAnn.com
If you are in the market to buy or sell, why not give Ann Hayden of Prudential Select Properties the opportunity to help you?
Contact Ann Hayden www.SelectAnn.com today to get started.
© Ann Hayden, 2008-2009.  All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ann Hayden, real estate agent with Prudential Select Properties Chesterfield, Ballwin, Wildwood Office.  Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Real estate needs:  www.SelectAnn.com .   For all your real … (7 comments)

Is everyone sleeping around here? It's a good thing I left the light on for you! - 08/29/09 11:17 AM

Via ROBERT A.SWETZ - Investor - Photographer (Real Estate Investments www.VegasBuildingsForSale.com):
 Robert Swetz
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Evening Rainbow near Sedalia, CO - 08/28/09 05:56 PM

Via Mike Hendren, Realtor® (Re/Max Professionals):
Photo © Mike Hendren, 2009

 
One evening, after a rain shower passed through, I saw this gorgeous rainbow just behind my neighbor's house, not far from Sedalia, Colorado.
 
It looks like the rainbow is going right down their chimney - I need to get in there to see if that "pot of gold" is really there!  :-)
 
I used Nik software's Color Efex Pro, Low Key filter to enhance this image and give it that dramatic look.
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Best Wishes Jane! - 08/27/09 04:52 PM
My Agent Jane Duguay is striking off on her pedal bike to Key West Florida from Northern NH to raise money for the local youth club in her home town.  This is a solo trip, I want to wish her the best weather and road conditions possible.  I hope that no ill comes her way. Please keep Jane in your thoughts as she pedles her way south in her way of giving back to her community.  Jane is a giver, she wears several hats, Volunteer Ambulance, volunteer search and rescue, Baseball ref, Ski club assistant, Realtor, Mother, Grandmother, Wife, DJ, Justice … (3 comments)

Wordless Wednesday ......Where's The Picnic ? - 08/27/09 04:36 PM

Via Trey Thurmond, College Station , Texas Homes (Classic Realty Associates):
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Milam F. "Trey" Thurmond, Broker, CRB, GRI. For all your real estate needs in Bryan-College Station ,  and Aggieland  Texas .....including Residential, Land, Investments, and Property Management Services. Now is a great time to buy or sell real estate. Call or email me today and I will get right to work to meet your real estate goals.
Serving BCS for 31 Years!
Classic Realty Associates
Quality Service Certified Platinum O5' 06' 07'Classic Realty Associates3600 Hwy 6 South , Suite 100College Station, Texas 77845(979) 694-8844 -110    979-229-8465 cell
 
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Wordless Wednesday - On Golden Pond - 08/27/09 04:34 PM

Via Jenny Kotulak Real Estate Broker Oakville Ontario Real Estate (RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Oakville, Ontario):
Tree Ornament or The Dark Knight?

Beak-A-Boo

No Bull About It

Forbidden Fruit ?

Keeping An Eye On Things

Octo - Pods

Toothbrush ?

Long Tall Sally
 
Photos taken at Bayshire Pond, Oakville, Ontario. 
Jenny Kotulak photos
Windows of the World Photography
WoW 2009
Jenny Kotulak Broker, RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage, Oakville, Ontario
Your Oakville Community REALTOR
Selling Oakville Real Estate Since 1989

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Looking for a nice Pet? - 08/25/09 06:13 PM
I have a frined in need of placing a Shepard named Major in a new home sometime this week.  major is about 10 and has just been completely medically checked.  He is friendly and gentle as well as obedient.  But he does get protective of his food. Do not let kids pull the bowl away...  he was starved before my friend took him in.  If you think you can give Major a home or babysit him for a couple of weeks please contact me.  Thanks.  Major is in the Concord NH area but can be transported within 1-2hours drive... Thanks again... 
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What Do Old Men and Cats have In Common? - 08/25/09 06:09 PM

Via Trey Thurmond, College Station , Texas Homes (Classic Realty Associates):
Hairy Ears and lots of whiskers of corse! Duh.

Mack the cat has always had hairy ears and when we play I like to tickle them which aggravates him just a little. Scottish Fold cats like Mack have very tiny ears, a breed trait...so I suppose the hair seems to stand out a little more than in other breeds.  Regardless Mack could care less as long as breakfast is served promptly and he gets a tiny bit of milk at night before retiring. Mack was a great find at our local … (0 comments)

The Newest Olympic Sport - Synchronized Goose Swimming - 08/25/09 06:06 PM

Via Jenny Kotulak Real Estate Broker Oakville Ontario Real Estate (RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Oakville, Ontario):
I took a drive to Promenade Park in Port Credit, Ontario last week and I happened to notice  the rehearsal for the newest Olympic sport for Canada Geese.  The rehearsal was a little unorganized and I was worried that this team just might not have what it takes to bring home a medal for Canada.
Here is a sneak preview of what you may see on TV if this team ever gets their act together.

If you are yelling at me coach, I can't hear you.

If things … (0 comments)

The Tuesday Trip - 08/25/09 06:00 PM

Via Kristin Johnston, Remax Realty Center, Realtor, Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties (Serving All Of SE Wisconsin!):
This past Sunday, my husband and I went to Devil's Lake State Park.  We hiked around the whole thing!  Ugh!  It was a gorgeous day, and we had a blast.  I recommend it most highly!  Here are a few of our photos (notice I try to stay out of them as much as possible!! )


 

 





 

 
 
PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN … (0 comments)

Summer Is Slowing Down | A Photo Essay |Bergen County New Jersey - 08/25/09 05:57 PM

Via Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker):
Hi Everybody Summer is winding down and the dog days of summer are almost over. Soon School time bells will be wringing.  In fact in some parts of the country school has already begun if I am not mistaken. Before fall starts I wanted to post some of my more favorite shots from this past summer of Lisa's garden. Hope you enjoy them. First off are some of the butterflies that have visited our butterfly bush this summer.
Our Lillie's were full of color this year!Our Yellow Finches kept coming back again to feed on Lisa's bird … (3 comments)

Waterfront Escape in Northern VT - 08/25/09 05:47 PM

This home has seen many changes since it's construction in 1985. It startedout as a camp on post and piers, then gained a foundation to make it on home in 1991. In 2006 A large addtion was completed to make it the retreat home it is today. Very large open concept floor plan, oversized main floor bath and full entryway laundry center. Sleep loft and additional bedroom with 3/4 bath on second floor. Basement has a started family room and could have an addtional bedroom. Two car garage and under home bay for the water toys. For more information Call … (5 comments)

New Multi Family - 08/24/09 06:46 PM
I took and new maultifamily listing today of a home on State Street in Groveton, NH . This home was once used as a boarding house for mill workers and school teachers. It is centrally located in the center of town. The main home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.  The remainder of the home had been broken up into 4 one bedroom efficience units, and could easily be renovated into almost any combination.  Large attached bard and a 4 bay garage on .25 Acre lot.  2 new heating systems and the roof on the main home was replaced 5 years ago . … (1 comments)

Motivational Monday - "Bask In The Glow" - 08/24/09 06:39 PM

Via Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC):

Sometimes we find success after a lot of hard work and dedication. Occasionally, things just go right. Either way, it's OK to bask in the limelight or the glow of our success. We just can't stay there.
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
© Steve Hoffacker, 2009. All Rights Reserved.
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Parowan Gap Petroglyphs................ - 08/24/09 06:36 PM

Via Tony & Darcy Cannon - The C Team (ERA Realty Center):
I know that it is supposed to be speechless Sunday, but I just had to include one of the more famous draws to our area.  The Parowan Gap Petroglyphs, they date back hundreds of years and experts have offered several opinions as to what they mean.  I like the explanation that it is some sort of ancient planetarium with the glyphs indicating changes of the seasons anyway here are some of the photos:





These are in a fenced in area.  To get there go west … (2 comments)

Speechless Sunday ~ Costa Rican Sunset! - 08/24/09 06:33 PM

Via Debbie Hutchins ~ CRS ~ Realtor ~ Greater Birmingham & Shelby Co Alabama (Re/Max First Choice ~ Pelham Alabama):


Debbie Hutchins a Certified Residential Specialist has been a licensed Realtor since 1987.  Serving the Greater Birmingham Area and specializing in Shelby County Debbie is available to assist you with your real estate needs.  We hope you have enjoyed reading and hope you will come back!  You may also subscribe to "debs doodles" and have it delivered to your email! And as always, you are welcome to search the MLS through Debbie's Re/Max website.    All phone calls are … (4 comments)

Plan B for a Healthier Me - 08/19/09 02:06 PM
I have tried Mon avie and other vitamins and health supplements.  All seemed to make some difference but not so much I felt it was worth the cost to continue until now.  QIVANA has made a difference in my health and well being that I feel each day, the cost is minimal and the system of products second to none.  I would not have believed that these probiotics and natural herbs could make such a difference until I tried them, now I won't go without. If you need a health boost, feel tied or drained and stressed , you owe it … (0 comments)

Why Hasn't Our Home Sold? - 08/19/09 02:00 PM

Via John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com):
Dear Agent,
Why hasn’t my house sold? You’ve had it listed for 3 months and we haven’t yet even had an offer. We’ve done everything we can do, yet we’re hardly getting any traffic. It makes us wonder if you’re doing your job.
Since we’ve done our part, the fault must be yours. Just so you remember, here is a list of all the things we’ve done.
Every time you tell me you’re showing our house, I lock Brutus, our German shepherd, in the laundry room. I know you said he barks real loud, but that’s … (1 comments)

Get Your Financial House In Order - 08/19/09 01:58 PM

Via John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com):
With no immediate end in sight for the recession, millions of families are struggling to pay their mortgage, car payment, credit card bills, and still have money left for groceries and other expenses. Yet some families have discovered creative ways to cut their expenses, leaving money for savings and entertainment.
 
What those families are doing is taking advantage of the wealth of information that is available on the Internet. One doesn’t need a degree in economics to grasp the fundamentals of household budgeting; all that is necessary is a desire to save and a willingness … (0 comments)

What’s Your Plan B - 08/19/09 01:49 PM

Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
What's Your Plan B
 
"The most successful people
are those who are
good at plan B."
James Yorke
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
What's your plan B?   
We put together what we consider to be a great plan and it not working.  
Things don't always go as planned. Now what?   
Successful people adjust.  
The most successful people have a back up plan that they can put in place when their original plan is not … (0 comments)

Connecticut River Valley Views - 08/18/09 09:27 AM
Looking for a nice three bedroom home with hardwood floors at a very reasonable price. Have you considered northern Nh as a place to live?  Northern New Hamsphire has a lot to offer with very friendly communities and very low crime rates. Good clean air and plenty of nature and wildlife around, you might forfeit the cell service and bumper to bumper traffic the serenity is so comforting, less stress living...  Check out his and other homes at www.caronsgre.com   This home is being offered at $119,900 

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Wilderness Escape - 08/18/09 09:21 AM
This rustic camp is located on a leased lot the is surrounded by White Mountians National Forest ( over 760,000 acres in size) . The area is very secluded with drivable access most of the year snowmachine access in the winter months.  The water supply is a gravity feed  spring that needs to be connected and disconnect witht he changing seasons.  Very nice walk path the the close by Mill Brook which offers excellent fishing of native brook trout.   Check it out being offered at $17,000  www.caronsgre.com

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Thought For Today! - 08/18/09 09:11 AM

Via Connie Lou Barnett GRI,CRS,CRB,SRMM,ARA,PRS,QSC (Home Realty GMAC Real Estate):
COWS Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow. … (0 comments)

Dear Tide - 08/18/09 09:04 AM

Via Home Staging NJ - Juliet Johnson (Juliet Johnson Staging & Agent 2.0):
Dear Tide:
I am writing to say what an excellent product you have!   I've used it all of my married life, as my Mom always told me it was the best. Now that I am in my fifties I find it even better!
In fact, about a month ago, I spilled some red wine on my new white blouse. My inconsiderate and uncaring husband started to belittle me about how clumsy I was, and generally started becoming a pain in the neck. One thing led to another and … (0 comments)

Correct Your Mistakes and Move On - 08/15/09 10:31 AM

Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Correct Your Mistakes and Move On
 
"A man who has committed a mistake
and doesn't correct it
is committing another mistake."
Confucius
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Correct your mistakes and move on.   
Mistakes are part of life, we all make them. 
Once a mistake is made evaluate what has taken place. How you'll correct the situation and then move on. 
To prevent a reoccurrence of the same mistake in the future ask yourself … (5 comments)

Complacency Sucks! - 08/15/09 10:26 AM

Via Mike Hogan, MBA, EcoBroker (Pioneer Realty):
That's right.... I said sucks. complacency sucks. Just a couple short year ago...making money as a REALTOR was easy. I know this is not news. But the problem with easy money is...it breeds complacency.
 
Those were the days when all I had to do was drop a sign in a yard...enter a listing on the MLS... and sit back and wait for the multiple offers to roll in.
I didn't have to market...
I didn't have to blog...
I didn't even have to worry about my response time to customers because … (3 comments)

Complacency Sucks! - 08/15/09 10:26 AM

Via Mike Hogan, MBA, EcoBroker (Pioneer Realty):
That's right.... I said sucks. complacency sucks. Just a couple short year ago...making money as a REALTOR was easy. I know this is not news. But the problem with easy money is...it breeds complacency.
 
Those were the days when all I had to do was drop a sign in a yard...enter a listing on the MLS... and sit back and wait for the multiple offers to roll in.
I didn't have to market...
I didn't have to blog...
I didn't even have to worry about my response time to customers because … (0 comments)

NH Pre-Licensing Class Offered - 08/14/09 04:22 PM
If any of you know people interested in taking a Nh Pre-Licensing class in Northern NH. Please forward this information along. 
Caron's Gateway School of Real Estate will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday 8/20/09 at 6Pm at Groveton High School
This meeting is for anyone interested in becoming a licensed Real Estaet Professional or to upgrade from a sales-person to a Broker. This course is NH accredited for 40 hours. 
For those interested that can not attend please contact Diane @  Caron's Gateway Real Estate  603-636-2626  e-mail at   diane@caronsgre.com
 
Thanks for spreading the word!
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If she hasn't ... - 08/05/09 06:39 AM

Via Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.):
I received this photo in an email entitled "If she hasn't she will".  



I will say, that at first I wasn't too sure what the title meant, until I studied the photo more closely, and increased the size of it.  In the email, it was small and you really couldn't see the lion in the grass in the background.  

I have no idea whether it was photo shopped or if it is an actual picture.    All I … (2 comments)

So Many Heads in the Sand: Why Foreclosures Happen. - 08/04/09 12:10 PM

Via Lesley Lambert (413-575-3611) Real Estate Agent,Realtor,Westfield, MA (Park Square Realty serving Western MA):
My newest article is up at Agent Genius Magazine where I am a featured writer on the topic of homeowners in distress.  I find that many agents fail to empathize properly with homeowners going through a troubled time and worse than that: fail to HELP.
Take a look at my article which explains my thoughts as to the reasons for foreclosures and how I think each of us can help many people avoid the worst. 
We are in a unique position to stop foreclosure before it happens … (0 comments)

Together at last - 08/04/09 11:58 AM

Via Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.):
 Living in a age restricted community, and dealing with the older generation quite often, this doesn't surprise me in the least.

I received this from one of my buyers who I might add, are old enough to be my parents.  He always has a good joke for me when I visit, and she reminds me very much of the little lady on the left with her hand on her cheek.  The one answering the question at the end. 
Enjoy!

   LORD,... … (0 comments)

North Country Pre-Licensing Opportunity - 08/04/09 07:59 AM
Caron's Gateway School of Real Estate meets all the standards andrequirements, set forth by the Real Estate Commission, to teach a fortyhour pre-licensing course and is fully accredited.  Furthermore, DianeCaron Daley has meet the qualifications to be the accredited instructor.Caron's Gateway School of Real Estate started to offer recertificationcredits to licensed agents in 2007 with 2 state approved courses.  CreditScore and buying power, HP12C Can you Help Me a math for the real estateprofession class.  Since that time Diane has been putting in severalextended hours writing and preparing for being a certified Pre-licensinginstructor with a full course approval.  The process was … (0 comments)

Speechless Sundays - "Full And Beautiful" - 08/03/09 05:49 PM

Via Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC):

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
© Steve Hoffacker, 2009. All Rights Reserved.
Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are in their original digital image state and have not been cropped, edited, or enhanced in anyway.
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