If you can't learn how to ski in deep powder you better find a new sport! - 08/30/07 03:41 PM
When I was a freshman in college in Colorado I used to plan my classes around skiing. I was never more than an intermediate skier but I was a good sport about trying more advanced runs. Then I went to Seattle on spring break to ski with one of my friends. When we … (20 comments)
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Lake Norman Home Sales: Are We Swimming in Listings? - 08/28/07 03:41 PM
All Real Estate is Local, Especially in Lake Norman! Today's headline in the Charlotte Observer's Business Section was: Home sellers beware; Worst slump in 16 years likely to deepen, analysts say. Of course, this is only the latest of an almost daily pounding of the real estate market in both the … (0 comments)
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The 11 Stages of Real Estate Blogging; My Emotional Roller Coaster Ride! - 08/28/07 11:38 AM
Curiosity:
I remember first learning about blogs several years ago when a political commentator announced to those of us that subscribed to her email that she would now be writing a blog instead. I didn't bother to visit her "blog thing".
Months passed and then one day I decided to sit in on an … (38 comments)
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Lake Norman's Water Systems; Will They Withstand Future Droughts? - 08/27/07 04:50 PM
Yesterday one of my neighbors stopped by during their morning walk to chat and, has been the case a lot recently, the topic of our current drought and potential water shortages in areas around Lake Norman came up. When I heard that a friend of theirs' well had run dry that … (0 comments)
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Is August the "Cruellest" Month? - 08/26/07 09:05 AM
The other day one of my neighbors stopped to chat during their daily morning walk. They told me one of their friend's wells had gone dry and how concerned they were about our drought, how it is affecting our well water and whether there was a chance our wells could go dry … (2 comments)
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What do I miss most about California real estate? - 08/24/07 03:32 PM
When I look back at my 15 years as a Realtor in California you might think that what I miss the most would be the multi-million dollar sales, the incredible Greene and Greene Craftsman homes, my famous and infamous clients, being closer to Inman Connects or the 100-page seller disclosures but you would … (4 comments)
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My Lake Norman Real Estate Blog is 3 Months Old: So, What Have I Learned? - 08/21/07 04:03 PM
I had been hearing and reading about blogs for some time before I sat in on the Inman News Teleconference this past spring when the 4 guests were Mary from RSS Pieces, Ardell, Noah and....I can't remember the fourth! Anyway, I decided then that since I didn't know anything about … (7 comments)
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Laurie Manny Challenge - 3 Posts I Think You Should Read - 08/20/07 04:42 PM
I will always remember Mr. Hoban, my high school English teacher. He caught my attention (at a time when that was very hard to do!), made me want to ask questions, and ultimately inspired me to change my major in college from math to English. A good blogger can have the same … (52 comments)
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C.L.U.E Reports: Horror Stories and How to Avoid Being One - 08/19/07 02:53 PM
The other day while in a real estate related meeting the topic of C.L.U.E.(Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) reports came up and a very successful young agent raised his hand and bravely asked "What is a CLUE Report". My reaction was astonishment. How could any active Realtor today not have even heard of a … (48 comments)
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Are You Ready for Blog Action Day on October 15th? - 08/19/07 02:38 PM
Hey all 43,000+ Rainers! Here is a chance to blog and make a difference in the world at the same time! Blog Action Day 2007 's goal "is to bring the blogging community together, for just one day, talking about one issue - and for Blog Action Day 2007 that issue is … (9 comments)
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27 Reasons to Visit Historic Downtown Mooresville: Part 2 - 08/14/07 02:12 PM
If you haven't visited our Historic Downtown Mooresville recently, you will be in for a pleasant surprise. Many of the storefronts have been or are in the process of being beautifully restored; the street improvements including brick crosswalks and inlaid brick sidewalk details, new decorative lamp posts and benches are complete; and SEVEN buildings … (2 comments)
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27 Reasons to visit Historic Downtown Moorseville - 08/11/07 02:26 PM
When I first moved to Mooresville I thought I had to drive all the way to South Park to find upscale stores. I was so wrong!
One of the unfortunate truths about the Lake residents is that we tend to stay West of the I-77 with the exception of an occasional trip to the DMV … (3 comments)
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Lake Norman: Farmers Markets and Local Produce Stands - 08/08/07 07:07 PM
Maybe it's because it is 102 degrees outside, I don't know, but all of a sudden cool fresh fruits and vegetables sound so good to me. I have had this stack for information about our local farmers markets, farms and produce stands for weeks so it's high time I finally share all of the information with you!
Just … (0 comments)
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How Match.com helped fine-tune my blogging skills - 08/08/07 08:55 AM
I remember when I visited Match.com for the first time. I didn't jump in with both feet, that's for sure. My decision not to share my photo somehow made me feel hidden. ( Kind of like an ostrich). It was a bit scary but I finally decided to go ahead and fill out my … (40 comments)
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How will the New North Carolina Transfer Tax Legislation Impact Lake Norman Real Estate? - 08/07/07 12:28 PM
Despite a tremendous battle waged by the real estate industry including the North Carolina Association of REALTORS (see above!), the North Carolina legislature made an historic move and passed a bill last week that included giving counties authority to to ask voters to approve referendums that would raise their real estate … (2 comments)
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Lake Norman: Why and How to Stage a Vacant Home - 08/03/07 04:33 PM
I remember the very first new-construction listing I previewed after moving to Lake Norman and getting my North Carolina real estate license. I was shocked. It had been on the market for quite a while by several different real estate firms. While the construction was 99% completed, the home itself was dusty, … (16 comments)
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How to NEVER run out of real estate blog topics - 08/01/07 09:50 AM
Day after day I look at the thick pile of magazines, newspaper clippings, hand written notes and file folders sitting on the floor next to my desk. Unlike my other files, this stack never seems to shrink; on the contrary, for every piece of paper removed it seems like 5 … (12 comments)
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