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The late Ronald Regan was once quoted saying "The government always finds a need for whatever money it gets."In another quote he said "No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to ...

A smile is one of the most contagious expressions that you have available to communicate with the rest of the world.Become a smile flasher, the next time you are riding an escalator, or walking down the sidewalk. Flash those pearly whites or just a closed lip smile and watch how the other person ...

Sellers, by taking the time to invest a little money and time in your home before listing can be repaid with better offers from buyers.So many times the seller assumes that a buyer can see past the small repairable items within their home. What they don't understand is by taking the additional ti...

If only we could be a fly on the wall to over hear how a couple approaches the thought pattern on what home to choose when purchasing.I've always been amazed on the decision process of a couple when looking at homes to buy. Just when I think I knew the thought pattern, pow, a complete turn around...

Freebies GaloreMerry Christmas early.Here are the freebies Rate A Home provides to the Real-estate Professional to make your business better.1. Lead generating Wish List that can be added to your web site. The agents, builders and mortgage brokers getting the best results display it on their home...

The words for the home buyer is "Show me the money"!With the lending fiasco in today's market, it's getting to the point that the buyer must bring in a larger down payment to buy the American Dream.The foreclosure market is dictating these changes while the banks leverage themselves for more prot...

This is my official welcoming page for the newest members to Active Rain.Please help me in a big resounding WELCOME to our newest Active Rain members.Our newest member as of 02.26.08: Jean Rampersad (Exit Realty) Jean is a broker in the Warner Robins, GA area.Kelley Rahilly (Rahilly Group-Coldwel...

Allowing your buyer client to make the decision in the largest investment in life shouldn't be approached through emotions.If you personally are diving into investments in your own 401k or retirement account with utilizing your Professional Investment Brokers "Due Diligence" reports, you may be i...

I can't quite figure out how to write a blog where the text wraps around the photo's. When I paste the photo my text goes to the bottom of the photo, such as this. What I have been seeing is blogs where the white space between the upper line and the line that follows to the bottom of the photo is...

I was amazed to drive up on two Eagle's feeding on a fish carcass this past Monday. Talk about amazing birds that have the beauty and strength that is beyond words. It started with the spotting of the (all) brown eagle flying at 22 mph along side of my wife, a friend and I as we drove the shore l...