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So I wanted to post this snippet of a blog posting Twitted to me from Mike Stelzner @Mike_Stelzner and I thought it was well written by Guy. 10 Tips he offered: Tip 1:  Follow the "smores (social media whores). Tip 2:  Send @ messages to the smores. Tip 3:  Create an effective avatar Tip 4:  Fol...

(Use of ePropertySites nabs 2 leads in 10 minutes!) Below is an example of a single property website currently active and was posted on a Wed of last week (12/31/08).  I immediately fielded 2 calls from the listing, as it was one-clicked posted to Craigslist (a feature of using my service) and I ...

Below is today's Real Estate Report, Economic Commentary and Mortgage Rate Review, courtesy of blog from Ed Bisquera, Mortgage Consultant to Oregon & Washington (Vancouver, Washington & Portland, Oregon metro areas). January 6, 2009 The Big Question - How Are Housing Prices Performing? In the pas...

This is a video answering questions from his blog. I came across this video on his blog and saw that he had the book "Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur" out, so I decided to pick it up.I just starting reading it, but I do know a little about him, his success and struggl...

I find that many are embracing Twitter and other Social Media Marketing options.  From all the posts I read on Activerain and other outside blogs, I come to agree that "microblogging" like using Twitter may seem small and a waste of time, but I think if done correctly can be useful. Another great...

Okay, not exactly on-topic, but wasn't sure where book reading would go on Activerain.  But I know people read books here, so I was hoping to get some insight to what people read, what they recommend and what they thought of this book, if they did read it. Part of my 2009 goals and resolutions, ...

I came across this video on 5 benefits for blogging and why a business should have a blog. I think it pertains equally well to us Activerain blog users and to our outside blogs as well as how re-blogging to Facebook using an application such as Simplaris Blogcast and the Activerain connection to ...

While working on a file for a client today, he texted me to inquire about 15 and 20 year rates.  He was interested in paying off his mortgage quickly and I've counseled many clients in using a variety of methods to pay off a mortgage in less time than what the mortgage note might be amortized at....

December 30, 2008 Happy New Year - Have a Safe Time Ringing In 2009 by Ed Bisquera For those worried about the economy and their investments, it may not seem like a very happy New Year. However, it is times like these that we should stop and reflect upon our long-term blessings. Worried about ho...

  December 23, 2008 Don’t Even Think About It We have had a Holiday present from the government. Yes, the Federal Reserve Board has lowered short term rates close to zero. Yes, long term Treasuries are close to 2.0%. Yes, the government continues to facilitate the lowering of rates on mortgages ...