raleigh: Techno Babble "Cheat Sheet" for Social Media Beginners - 10/16/09 09:32 PM
I taught a class yesterday for folks who are basically new to Social Media, and one of the things that struck me is their need to understand the LANGUAGE of Social Media.
It's hard to be part of a conversation, if you don't understand half of the words that people are … (14 comments)
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raleigh: NC State Fair - Deep Fried Tweetup TOO! - 10/12/09 05:27 PM
The FIRST EVER Deep Fried Tweetup will also happen at this year's NC State Fair on October 22nd! Join us! And... if you're coming, look for me when you go get Ham Biscuits at the Cary Methodist Booth (near Dorton Arena)! Steve and I will be working at least 6 … (5 comments)
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raleigh: RE Barcamp Is Coming to Raleigh! #REBCRDU - 07/24/09 04:44 PM
Barcamp is coming to Raleigh!
Not sure what that is?
go to http://www.rebarcamp.com
Wanna help?
First Planning Meeting
July 28, 2009
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Cary's Barnes and Noble (directions here)
Goals for this first planning meeting include: We expect to determine exactly when the "unconference" will be held,although we are … (9 comments)
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raleigh: Do I really need a home inspection? - 03/20/09 10:54 AM
Mortgage Companies do not require a home inspection - but we definately feel they are important! This is great information for all!
Via Lee & Pamela St. Peter Your Raleigh NC Realtors ~ GRI, CRS, ABR (Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty):
Why do I need to get an Inspection...
So … (6 comments)
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raleigh: Raleigh / Cary Fastest Growing Place in the Country! - 03/20/09 10:37 AM
With all the "Hoop Madness" going on - you might think of BASKETBALL!! And we love our basketball here in NC!!
But recently we were named the FASTEST growing area in the COUNTRY! "Raleigh, and its Cary suburb (where I live) make up the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, according to … (3 comments)
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raleigh: Free Financial Analysis in Cary, NC by Leading Expert! - 01/28/09 09:43 AM
I just received the note below from one of the BEST Financial Planners I know! It is very generous, and valuable, as the offer comes from one of the most sincere people in the business. I highly recommend Paul Pitman - and suggest that if you, or someone you know, is facing a … (7 comments)
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raleigh: NAHB Wants to Keep Their In House Lender? WOW! - 01/12/09 01:00 PM
National Association of HomeBuilders is suing to retain the ability to control mortgage lending! WOW! Who's surprised by that??
According to Inman News: "Federal housing regulators have agreed to delay for 90 days implementation of a rule change that would bar home builders from offering consumers incentives when they agree to … (9 comments)
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raleigh: If Your Score is Less than 620 - Interest Rates Are Going UP! - 01/09/09 01:44 PM
Just received an update from a MAJOR investor that credit scores less than 620 are going to be priced SIGNIFICANTLY higher beginning Monday, January 12, 2009.
This is significant for folks who are purchasing, and using USDA or FHA/VA financing tools. The "hits" for scores between 600 and 620 today are … (12 comments)
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raleigh: FREE Birthday Treats in RTP! - 01/05/09 10:07 AM
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? I had no idea places like this gave away free stuff! I think it's an great TWEET! (and treat!)
Via Stanton Homes - Penny Hull: Raleigh Area Custom Home Builder (Stanton Homes Inc - Raleigh Custom Homes):
Raleigh Relocation Package
Free Birthday Treats for Adults and … (5 comments)
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raleigh: NAR's "Baghdad Bob" Confesses - 12/29/08 09:22 PM
This is just too good to be missed!
Via Matt Heaton (Timu Corp - CEO, ActiveRain - Co-founder):
You remember "Baghdad Bob" from the Iraq War, right? Iraq's information minister who repeatedly claimed no American troops in Baghdad as US tanks patrolled only hundreds of yards from his studio. … (7 comments)
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raleigh: How Mortgage Rates Work Now - 12/22/08 01:21 PM
In the "old days" (before the government had to get involved in lending), rates, and yield spread worked just like a ruler. A rate of 5%, might be "even" - meaning the broker charged a 1% origination fee (which they share with their company), and that was what they earned. A … (7 comments)
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raleigh: NC Week in Review 12/7 to 12/14 - 12/17/08 12:15 PM
Welcome to the VERY FIRST North Carolina Week in Review!
I'd been thinking about this for a while... and I wanted a way to give encouragement to folks who are just starting out in NC on Activerain, and show them some of the great things we're doing!
With the NC Week In Review I'm going … (30 comments)
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raleigh: Problems Refinancing from Conventional Loan to a Government Loan - 12/09/08 11:47 AM
For fun an giggles, let's say you bought a property in Feb. of 2008. You got a Heck of a Deal - and you purchased the home for $237,000. The appraisal in February was for $245,000 (and the appraiser thinks it's worth more now). The loan in February was a conventional 100% … (1 comments)
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raleigh: How to Get Your 4.5% Mortgage! - 12/03/08 04:08 PM
I can not tell you how many people have told me TODAY that they heard rates are going to 4.5%!!!
From your mouth to God's Ears!
As I write this, rates are close to 5.0%... but it's still quite a stretch to get to 4 ANYTHING... so should you just wait?
… (12 comments)
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raleigh: Change in Business Plans - Take out Fear of Financing (ASAP!) - 11/12/08 09:11 AM
This is one of those NO BRAINER wake up calls we all need. I just finished Accountability Coaching - and they reminded me that I need 12 to 20 Exposures every day... not to my real estate partners, but to the PUBLIC. Writing notes, sending personal emails - reminding folks … (10 comments)
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raleigh: Veteran's Benefits Changed with New Law October 10, 2008 - 10/28/08 11:15 AM
The VA made a significant change on October 10, 2008 in an effort to help Veteran's who might be caught up in a subprime mortgage. The Veteran's Administration never made any subprime loans, and even the adjustable rate mortgages offered through the VA are considered to be some of the safest, … (3 comments)
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raleigh: FHA Mortgage Program is AWFUL! - 10/20/08 03:11 PM
Use to be, I could get all the business I wanted just concentrating on my referral partners in Cary. With business such as it is, I now find myself heading further out to hook up with borrowers and referral partners. I've been listening to CNBC as the market works it's way … (17 comments)
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raleigh: A Year Later - How ActiveRain Changed My Life - 10/07/08 07:54 AM
Last weekend marked my one year anniversary on Activerain. I can honestly say...it's changed my life, and the way I look at things. It's affected my confidence, and my "self talk." I was introduced to it during an all day conference last September on "Using the Internet to Market Your Business."
I've always … (30 comments)
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raleigh: Bailout Part Deuce - 09/30/08 09:51 AM
I'm with most folks. I know that we probably need the Bailout - but I don't want it. The markets are going to be better today - because it's the end of the quarter and there are somethings that have to happen, and those events will cause a temporary improvement - … (4 comments)
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raleigh: Pay Off Credit Card Debt Now... - 09/05/08 10:48 AM
Have you looked at the balances on your credit card statements lately? Seriously? OMG!
Everybody I know has been "living" off of credit cards! How expensive is that? Well - If you have a $2000 balance on a credit card with an 18% APR it could take you 24 YEARS to … (6 comments)
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