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cary: Raleigh, NC: More Veteran Interviews Being Held May 10, 2008 - 05/02/08 10:28 AM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
Calling all United States War Veterans! Come be part of The National Veterans Freedom Park and the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project
You have a story to tell - and we'd like to hear from you!
On May 10, 2008, Veteran interviews are being held again at the Elks Lodge, located at 5538 Lead Mine Road in Raleigh, NC. The first round of interviews were so successful, they're happening again.
To learn more about the purpose of the interviews and how they'll benefit future generations, see the post: Raleigh, NC Event: War Veteran Interviews, April 12, 2008 … (2 comments)
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cary: Cary, NC: National Veteran's Freedom Park - 04/12/08 11:18 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
Recently, I contributed a post ( Raleigh, NC Event: War Veteran Interviews, April 12, 2008 - Become a Part of History! ) which mentioned the National Veterans Freedom Park, which is located in Cary, North Carolina. Copies of Veteran interviews will also be housed at the Library of Congress.
Veterans have always been near and dear to my heart because my father, as well as his two brothers served in the United States Army.
My dad and one of his brothers served in the Vietnam War in the mid-1960s. They were merely grown men … (2 comments)
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cary: Raleigh, NC Event: War Veteran Interviews, April 12, 2008 - Become a Part of History! - 04/10/08 06:44 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
Have you ever wondered about our Veterans' Wartime experiences? Soon, we'll have the opportunity to hear their personal stories - rather than relying on what we've seen in the media - or read in history books.
Announcing... The National Veterans Freedom Park and the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project
This Saturday, April 12, 2008, betweeen the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. War Veterans will have the opportunity to participate in The National Veterans Freedom Park interviews. Interviews will be held at the Raleigh Elks Lodge, which is located at the intersection of Millbrook … (2 comments)
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cary: Raleigh, NC: Want to Learn About Social Media? Read on... - 03/16/08 01:43 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
Do you know everything you'd like to know about social networking? No? Well, Raleigh, help is on the way...
Last week, at a networking event, I met Lisa Bledsoe, director at Calvert Creative in Cary, North Carolina. Lisa's company helps organizations understand and implement the use of social media (like blogging, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, etc.) into their businesses.
Calvert Creative offers a FREE one-hour seminar: "How Social Media Can Move Your Business."
Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by those who are part of the ActiveRain community, including those providing comments … (0 comments)
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cary: Raleigh, NC: Who says there’s nothing to do in the Triangle? - 03/15/08 09:13 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
I love living in the Triangle because there's something for everyone! Like what, you ask? Well...
If you like theatre, no need to travel to Broadway - you can catch really good shows right here at home. Looking for something fun for the youngsters to do? We've got plenty of that, too! Check it out...
Let’s begin with a few of the FREEBIES…
Artspace: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh. Phone: 919-821-2787.
Big Boss Brewing Company. 249-A Wicker Drive, Raleigh. Tours available at 2 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Phone: 919-834-0045.
Crowder District Park. 33-acre park features … (0 comments)
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cary: Mega Foreclosures in Wake County, North Carolina? Think Again! - 01/19/08 09:05 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
I don't know about you, but it is sooooo depressing to turn on the television or read about the record number of foreclosures in the United States.
I'm happy to say that the Sky is NOT falling in Wake County, North Carolina (where the 12 municipalities of Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon) are located!
In North Carolina, foreclosure rates are almost certain to climb. However, we are quite fortunate in Wake County. In 2007, fewer than 1,400 homes actually made it to the Courthouse steps as foreclosures, according … (9 comments)
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cary: First Time Buyers: Not Using A REALTOR®? You May Wish to Reconsider... - 01/14/08 08:55 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
I see it all too often when I walk into the model at a new construction site ... Trusting Potential First-time Home Buyers who are not represented by a Buyer's Agent.
Inside my head, I'm screaming, "Run away from the on-site agent. S/he is working for the Builder and NOT you. The on-site agent may/may not be a licensed real estate agent!"
Don't get me wrong - I have nothing against on-site agents - and as a real estate agent, they treat me quite well. However, I, too, was once a First-time Buyer, and back then, … (15 comments)
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cary: Just Got Your License - And You're Ready to Go, Right? Hold Your Horses! - 01/01/08 01:27 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
You've taken the classes and passed the real estate exam. And now you'd like to jump feet first into a real estate career. Hold your horses, my friend! There are some things you may may wish to consider first.
From the outside, real estate seems like a glamorous industry filled with monstrous commission checks and living large. Here are 5 things I wish someone would've told me:
1) Have at least 6 to 12 months of living expenses saved. You may need it! Since real estate is a 100% commission business, there will be up … (34 comments)
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cary: Why Do You Do Real Estate? (What's Your Big 'WHY'?) - 12/22/07 05:53 PM
My Team Leader at Keller Williams posed an interesting question recently, "What's YOUR Big 'Why'?"I started thinking about why I really get up each day to do thiswork versus something else, and wanted to pose the question to everyone here on ActiveRain.
Some REALTORS®, would say that they "do" real estate because they need to pay the bills. But really, is that enough? There must be more to it!
With the national real estate market overall in a slump, we must reach deep down inside of ourselves to answer this question - sometimes on a daily or moment-by-moment basis.
I'll share my Big Whys with … (9 comments)
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cary: I've Been Away for Awhile...But I'm Back!! - 12/18/07 09:42 PM
Hi everyone!
It has been awhile since I've posted a blog, but I've been busy! Busy doing what, you ask? Handwriting all100+ Holiday cards I'm mailing this year. I should've started in October, LOL, but you know how it is! Business and Life have a way of getting in the way.
In this business (and in every business for that matter), people like to be touched in a personal way. And while I think that postcards and services that automatically send out cards have their place, I just didn't think it was the right way to reach out to my past clients, family, friends. (Yes, … (13 comments)
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cary: Flipping: 6 Things I'd Do Differently - 09/16/07 09:58 PM
A few days ago, in my blog titled, "You Want to Flip a House? Educate Yourself!", I promised to share some of the headaches I had during my first flip, which I purchased in Cary, North Carolina through a Short Sale .
I acquired the property for $123,000, and it appraised at $147,000 before any work had been started. I eventually sold it for $169,500 to first-time home buyers.
While I did fine with the purchase, it took me a few bumps and bruises to complete the flip. Going through this process has enabled me to help my clients and friends avoid the … (27 comments)
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cary: We Take Care of Our Clients, BUT... - 09/15/07 11:12 PM
...How Well Do We Take Care of Ourselves and Our Loved Ones?
I was listening to the radio the other day, and heard that the third Tuesday of September (Sept. 18th this year) has been designated at Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day, and it started me to thinking: As Realtors, we take good care of our clients, But...how well do we take care of ourselves?
My clients can always expect me to go above and beyond for them (i.e. always ready, willing, and able to take care of almost any need they may have, including recently sitting in the Social … (15 comments)
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cary: You Want to Flip A House? Educate Yourself First! - 09/10/07 09:25 PM
If you're like me, you love those Flip It television shows. They're addictive, aren't they??
And, unless you've been living under a rock, you've seen the media coverage about the record number of foreclosures in the United States.
These shows, coupled with the increased foreclosure rate in this country, have prompted many new investors to enter the market. In the Raleigh area, and in North Carolina in general, the foreclosure rates are almost certain to climb.
Each week, I receive quite a few emails and phone calls from new investors, looking for hugely discounted deals.
Flipping is a great way to … (6 comments)
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