6 Homes, 3 Wives and Me......... - 08/31/07 01:28 AM
Hello Everyone,
I am excited to share this tale with all of you. I wonder if anyone else has a client/friend like this?
There is a 75 year old, white haired gentleman I met on January 18,2002. He received a post card I sent out and I ended up listing his mobile home … (8 comments)
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Thank you to all Ellsworth AFB Personnel and the entire US Military - 08/30/07 02:18 AM
Hello Everyone,
I want to thank the men, women and families of Ellsworth Air Force Base and extend it to all branches of the U.S. military. I sleep in peace everynight because of your dedication, loyalty and watchfulness. I can go where I want to go, say what I want to say, … (3 comments)
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Ellsworth AFB, So. Dak. - BAH Guide - How much home you can buy. Rapid City - 08/29/07 12:19 AM
Here is a guide to how much home you would qualify for based strictly off of known Rapid City, South Dakota BAH. There is also an idea of how much home you could afford if you were to pay just an extra $100/month above your BAH. These figures are based off … (0 comments)
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A QUESTION.....??? - 08/28/07 12:41 AM
Hello Everyone,
I am now in my 7th year as a Realtor here in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Becoming a Realtor was the best decision I have made career wise. The only thing is that I wish I would have gotten into this business at age 25 instead of 45. … (4 comments)
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HELPING A FRIEND IN NEED........ - 08/28/07 12:27 AM
Hello everyone,
Today I worked 2 hours at the office and 6 hours helping a friend. His trailer home was totalled by softball (not baseball) sized hail a couple of weeks ago. His car was totalled, the trailer was totalled, water was pouring in during the storm through his light fixtures. Everything … (6 comments)
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School is starting - What's up in your area? - 08/27/07 01:09 AM
Hello everyone,
School is just about to start in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I have noticed a trend abut this time every year of the 7 years I have been a Realtor.
It appears to me that families are much too busy now to be thinking about buying a home, … (2 comments)
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The Closing, The Paycheck and The Ledger - 08/25/07 01:25 AM
Hello everyone,
The day is here. You have a closing scheduled for 10 AM at the local title company. 30 +/- days of hard work and it all ends today at 10 AM. You sit down at the table, papers are signed, you walk out with your paycheck and head to your … (4 comments)
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Cool - Kool Deadwood Nights 2007 - 08/25/07 12:32 AM
Hello Everyone,
It is that time of year again. Kool Deadwood Nights is happening this weekend in the town of Deadwood, South Dakota in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Here is what is going on.
Kool Deadwood Nites 2007 is scheduled for August 23-26thregistration forms coming soon!Please call 1-800-344-8826 for room reservations
Kool Deadwood Nites
2007 … (0 comments)
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Nerves and my Bank Account - 08/24/07 01:34 AM
Hello Everyone.....
So how are your nerves and your bank account related to each other. Let me tell you a little story.
I have always been a nervous person inside. It doesn't show on the outside. I don't sweat, I don't chew my fingernails, I don't bounce my leg, walk in circles or … (7 comments)
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Ellsworth AFB - Food and Fun for All...... - 08/24/07 12:27 AM
Hello Everyone,
The Ellsworth community gathered together to take a brief break from the grind of day-to-day life during the base picnic Aug. 20. Centrally located at the Bellamy Fitness Center, this annual family-friendly event was sponsored primarily by local businesses as a way to say thank you to active-duty Airmen, retirees, … (0 comments)
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU......... - 08/23/07 01:52 AM
Hello everyone,
I have only been involved with blogs during the past few months. Is this the best thing in the world or what? I have heard for a couple of years at least that blogs were the "cat's meow" and now I totally agree.
I have learned more in this blog and … (3 comments)
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Magnets & Calendars & Pens...........OH MY !!! - 08/22/07 02:04 AM
What would Dorothy do?
All year long we are bombarded by marketing companies wanting us to buy magnets, calendars, pens, key chains, playing cards, breath mints, magazines, and 2,879 other items to give to our clients. Now that the end of the year and the Holidays are fast approaching I am getting … (4 comments)
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Take A Realtor To Lunch....... - 08/21/07 07:33 AM
Hello Everyone,
Today I did something I wish I would do at least 2 times a week. Unfortunately, so far, I have only done it 2 times this year. I took a Realtor from another real estate company in town, and her husband to supper tonight. Had such a great time, talked … (43 comments)
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Ellsworth AFB Douglas School Systems Event Calendar for August 2007 - 08/21/07 02:48 AM
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Rapid City and Ellsworth AFB information. Everything you may need to know. - 08/21/07 02:07 AM
Rapid City is a city located in the western part of South Dakota and is the second largest city in the state of South Dakota after Sioux Falls. Set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills, Rapid City is in the county of PenningtonGR6 USA. The 2005 census estimated population … (1 comments)
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Just another day in real estate.....Show some houses.....Save a dog !!! - 08/20/07 03:04 AM
Hello Everyone,
Yesterday (Sunday) was a first for me. I showed a young couple 6 homes for sale in the $90,000 to $129,900 price range. My kind of client. They live in an apartment and are very excited to move into their own home. After the 3rd home viewing, we came to … (0 comments)
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Transferring to Ellsworth AFB? I can help you right now..... - 08/20/07 01:20 AM
Hello Everyone,
I want to send this out to any Air Force Personnel that are being transferred to Ellsworth AFB and to any Realtor who has a client looking for a Realtor in the Black Hills. I would like to offer my services. It doesn't matter when you will be transferred, I … (0 comments)
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I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE FROM FOLKS ON THIS ONE PLEASE........ - 08/18/07 08:40 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
HERE IS MY SITUATION THAT I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE ON. THE OTHER REALTOR, MY BUYERS AND THE SELLERS WOULD LIKE TO FIND AN ANSWER TO THIS AS WELL.
I HAVE A GREAT YOUNG COUPLE THAT WANT TO BUY THIS HOME THAT IS IN A SHORT SALE SITUATION. NOT YET INTO … (5 comments)
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THERE'S A STORM A'BREWIN' - WHAT TO DO WHEN A STORM AFFECTS YOUR HOME SALE - 08/18/07 07:40 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE SIZE OF HAIL THAT PUMMELTED PARTS OF THE BLACK HILLS LAST NIGHT. IT WAS EAST OF RAPID CITY MOSTLY. IN THE BLACKHAWK, PIEDMONT, STURGIS AREAS. MY FRIEND CALLED FROM BLACK HAWK TODAY AND SAID HE IS STAYING AT A FRIENDS PLACE FOR THE NEXT … (1 comments)
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DO YOU FIND HOME SALES INCREASE AS WE GET CLOSER TO SCHOOL STARTING? - 08/18/07 07:24 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
FOR THE 7 YEARS I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN REAL ESTATE I HAVE ALWAYS SEEN A SORT OF RUSH FOR FAMILIES TO BUY A HOME TOWARDS THE END OF SUMMER SO THEY CAN BE IN THEIR HOME AND SETTLED IN BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS. I HAVE NOT SEEN THAT THIS YEAR.
I … (5 comments)
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A DAY AT THE FAIR......GOOD TIME TO NETWORK AND STILL HAVE FUN. - 08/18/07 07:08 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
THE RAPID CITY CENTRAL STATES FAIR IS IN TOWN FOR THE NEXT 10 DAYS RIGHT HERE IN THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA. I LOVE GOING FOR THE MUSIC, THE CONCERTS (JOE DIFFIE & COLLIN RAYE), THE FOOD, THE CREAMPUFFS, THE MIDWAY GAMES, THE EXHIBITS, ETC. TODAY WAS SUCH A … (0 comments)
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Homes for sale Rapid City, Box Elder, Rapid Valley and Ellsworth AFB in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/18/07 12:38 AM
These are homes that are available for sale as of today in the price range of $130,000 - $170,000, 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ car garage, 1,800+ sq. ft. and single family homes only.
Duane Hosek www.duanehosek.com
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July Market Statistics in Rapid City, Box Elder and Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota - 08/18/07 12:14 AM
Here are the July market statistics for single family homes that have sold during the month of July, 2007 in Rapid City, Rapid Valley (suburb of Rapid City) and the Box Elder area, which is where Ellsworth AFB is located.
94 homes sold in July in these areas. Average sold price is … (0 comments)
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ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE AND THE 67TH ANNUAL STURGIS BIKE RALLY - 08/16/07 01:40 AM
HELLO EVERYONE,
Nearly 350 riders from the Ellsworth Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Club rode from Ellsworth to the 67th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 7. Members of the motorcycle club had the opportunity to view and have their photos taken in front of a static display of a B-1 before leaving for their … (1 comments)
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I HAVE NEVER TRIED SO HARD NOT TO SELL SOMETHING.......... - 08/16/07 12:58 AM
HELLO EVERYONE,
I SPENT SEVERAL HOURS TODAY WITH MY FRIEND AND POTENTIAL CLIENT SHOWING HIM A COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA IN THE BLACK HILLS. AS I SAID IN THE TITLE, I HAVE NEVER TRIED SO HARD NOT TO SELL A PROPERTY TO SOMEONE.
THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION IS VERY … (6 comments)
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ARE REALTORS OVERPAID ?? AN HONEST LOOK....... - 08/15/07 01:47 AM
HELLO EVERYONE,
I GOT PAID TODAY. YAHOO. ACTUALLY THE BIGGEST CHECK I HAVE EVER EARNED IN THE 7 YEARS I HAVE BEEN SELLING REAL ESTATE. ACTUALLY IN MY LIFE !! I USED THE WORD EARNED INSTEAD OF THE WORD RECEIVED BECAUSE REALTORS DO EARN THEIR PAY. YOU CAN GET PAID AS MUCH … (11 comments)
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POLITE, COURTEOUS REALTORS............WISH THERE WERE MORE!!! - 08/13/07 11:58 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
WELL MONDAY IS OVER AND THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW IS ALREADY WEDNESDAY. THAT IS THE WAY I LIKE TO LOOK AT MY WORK WEEK.
MY THOUGHTS TODAY CONCERN GOOD OL' FASHIONED COMMON COURTESY. AND SOMETIMES THE LACK THEREOF. I AM SO PROUD OF MY PARENTS FOR RAISING ME THE WAY THEY … (3 comments)
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REALTORS YOU JUST CAN'T GET ALONG WITH !!! - 08/12/07 03:33 AM
Hello Everyone,
First of all you must know this about me. I am the most laid back, calm, easy-going person you may ever meet. I get along with 99.99% of the people I have come across in my personal and professional life. I can handle any type of person, the blowhard, the … (4 comments)
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CUT MY COMMISSION?? SAY WHAT?? - 08/12/07 01:34 AM
Hello Everyone,
Responses to a couple of commissionectomy situations.
I list a home and sell it within a couple of days. The seller asks, "Will you cut your commission since you only had the listing a few days and didn't really spend much on advertising, time on open houses, etc.? A response, " So, … (6 comments)
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I am out of homes to sell..........What do I do? - 08/11/07 02:55 AM
Hello Everyone,
For the first time in 7 years I am just about out of properties to sell here in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Up to this point I have always had about 20 - 30 listings on my board. I have been spoiled, I know. Land sales seem to … (6 comments)
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ANYONE LIVE NEAR AN AIR FORCE BASE??? - 08/11/07 02:20 AM
Hello everyone. It has been a good year so far thanks, in part because of the relocation that is going on of 400-800 Air Force Personnel that are starting to trickle into Ellsworth Air Force Base here in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
I have sold 7 homes so far … (2 comments)
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A Summer Cold in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/09/07 12:27 AM
IT HAS BEEN 3 WONDERFUL YEARS......BUT RIGHT NOW I HAVE A SUMMER COLD.
Is it the 1/2 million bikers and their exhaust fumes? Is it the pine tree pollen from the millions of trees we have here in the Black Hills? Did I touch someone that was willing to share their cold? … (0 comments)
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Sturgis Bike Rally Happening Right Now in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/08/07 12:30 AM
Well, they are here and in force........ Over 400,000 bikers from all over the world descend on the Black Hills of South Dakota. Our ENTIRE state's population is only around 600,000. Every minute of the day or night, if you are standing outside anywhere in the Black Hills for this 8-10 … (3 comments)
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Working with Relocation Companies in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/08/07 12:16 AM
Hey everyone,
Something strange has happened to me in the last 30 days. After 7 years in the business and having nothing to do with relocation companies, in the last 4 weeks, I have had 3 transactions with them. Blimey crazy don't you think. Here are my experiences.
The first one was when … (2 comments)
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A REALTOR'S WIERD WORKING HOURS !!! DO YOU AGREE ??? - 08/07/07 12:31 AM
My whole life I have been a late night person. For some reason my biological clock says I need to stay up til 1 or 2 in the morning and get up like 9 or 10 AM. I have tried to force myself to go to bed at say 10 PM … (12 comments)
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When Do you give up on a customer? Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/07/07 12:10 AM
Hello everyone,
I would love to hear from other Realtors concerning when you give up on customer. The words "give up" may not be the right choice of words. But here is where I am coming from. When I first started in the business (2000) a very successful Realtor in our company … (2 comments)
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A Realtor with a Saturday off? What a rare opportunity in the Black Hills of So. Dak. - 08/04/07 12:14 PM
I can't believe it. But this is a Saturday and this is what I have planned for today. NOTHING !!! No appointments, now showing land, no showing homes, no meetings, no open houses, no home previewing, no expected phone calls to recieve, no scheduled phone calls to make. So today I … (3 comments)
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My parents visiting me in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/04/07 12:52 AM
Hello everyone. Well it is a Friday night and the Bikers have been rolling in for the Sturgis Harley Davidson Bike Rally for the last couple of days. You can start to hear the rumble of their engines any street you turn on. Today was a beautiful day for bikers as … (0 comments)
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Ever have one of those days in Real Estate??? A big thank you to Sue. - 08/03/07 05:11 PM
Wow.........What a day.
Started off with putting in an offer on a nice home. Several phone calls from buyers and sellers. Water test needed on a log home I sold this week. Review home inspection report from a previous buyer. More phone calls. A quick lunch with a friend at Pizza Hut. … (0 comments)
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Ellsworth Air Force Base honors their best in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/03/07 01:26 AM
I am proud to present this information to all the world. I am very proud of these folks and all they do.
8/1/2007 - ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Member, after member strode in front of a room of about 200 base people to receive a handshake from the base commander and a glass-etched award for … (2 comments)
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Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota - 08/03/07 01:03 AM
I really enjoy selling real estate to the men and women of the armed services. I am lucky enough to live just 5 miles from Ellsworth Air Force Base. They add so much to our community here in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Here is a picture of our pride … (0 comments)
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD WINNER COLDWELL BANKER IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA - 08/02/07 09:55 PM
Hey everyone,
Just want to toot my own horn. We have 50 agents here in our office at Coldwell Banker Lewis-Kirkeby-Hall in Rapid City, South Dakota. I was the happy recipient of the Customer Service Award. This is based on client feedback. I pride myself in doing what I can for buyers … (1 comments)
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July Real Estate Market Statistics for the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/02/07 09:36 PM
BLACK HAWK & PIEDMONTS ACTIVE, SOLD & NEW LISTINGS STATISTICS
During the month of July, 2007 there were 43 new residential listings in and around the Black Hawk and Piedmont area. The total # of homes for sale is 121. 43 homes have sold or are under contract. Avg. price of a … (0 comments)
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Working with a happy buyer in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/02/07 08:33 PM
I had a great day today. This was because once in awhile you run across a buyer who is so excited to "go shopping" for a home. I have been in communication with this buyer from Alaska via e-mail for the last 3 months. She finally made it to the Black … (2 comments)
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Selling land in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/01/07 10:11 PM
I am starting to get busy again with land sales. Today I sold 2 - 2 acre parcels located in the Hermosa, South Dakota area. They were listed at $90,000 for the pair. The land included a shared well, great view, pine trees and only 23 minutes from Rapid City.
Also … (0 comments)
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Sturgis Bike Rally and Cool Weather a good combination in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/01/07 06:36 PM
Hello everyone and good Wednesday to you. We have finally gotten rid of the 90 and 100 degree hot sunny days here in the Black Hills. Rapid City and the area has a good chance of rain today and tomorrow. The people I feel happiest about are the 500,000 bikers that … (1 comments)
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Market Conditions in Rapid City in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/01/07 02:15 AM
FOR RAPID CITY -
During the month of June, 2007 there were 138 new residential listings in and around the Rapid City area. The total # of homes for sale is 531 which includes new construction, town homes, mobile homes, etc. 54 homes have sold or are under contract. Avg. price … (0 comments)
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