misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: A North Carolina Holiday Favorite: Deep Fried Mistletoe with a Dollop of Mint Jelly - 12/12/07 10:49 PM
Okay...we DON'T actually eat fried mistletoe in North Carolina (as far as I know), but we will put just about anything on a stick...fry it...and sell it for $6 at the State Fair. Think I'm joking? Shall I remind you of the fried dill pickle and fried snickers bar? I rest … (20 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: ANSWERS to 'What Country has the Stiffest Punishment for Drinking and Driving?' - 12/09/07 05:59 PM
This is a follow-up to yesterday's post, THINKING about DRINKING and DRIVING?? (What country has the stiffest punishment?). Check the answers below to see how well you did at matching the country with the punishment...
Australia Canada South Africa France Norway El Savador Bulgaria Finland and Sweden England Russia Turkey Poland Costa Rica Malaya
The first … (25 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: THINKING about DRINKING and DRIVING?? (What country has the stiffest punishment?) - 12/08/07 04:57 PM
After reading several recent posts warning against drinking and driving this holiday season...I became curious about how our sentences for drunk driving compare to those of other countries. What began as a random curiosity has led to some really interesting conversation in my home. Since I was completely unaware of these … (15 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: What’s love got to do with it???…why it’s important to make a connection with your REALTOR®. - 12/03/07 12:01 PM
You WANT to sell your home...OR...you NEED to sell your home. Either way, chances are that you would not consider taking on the daunting task of FSBOing (For Sale By Ownering). I mean...these REALTOR® people are the experts. They work ‘out there' in the market every day. You know that you … (7 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Last night, I received one of THOSE phone calls…it reminded me to BE CAREFUL! - 12/02/07 09:38 PM
After six years in the real estate business, I should NOT need a reminder to be careful. Safety should be in the forefront of my mind at all times...in all circumstances. I've heard the terrible accounts of agents being robbed and murdered during open houses...even in my own city. I've walked … (49 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: A Little Bit of Christmas Cheer from The Nieves Family of Elves! - 12/02/07 12:37 PM
Well...it is official! December is here, and Christmas is just around the corner. Here in North Carolina...we rarely see a 'White Christmas'...but we still have LOTS of CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.
From the Nieves Family to Your Family...Merry Christmas!
So...click on the link and watch the Nieves Family of Elves boogie...woogie...woogie...till we just can't boogie no … (22 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Rule #3 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) ***IF YOU WANT ME TO SELL YOUR LISTING...I HAVE TO BE ABLE TO SHOW IT!*** - 11/30/07 01:27 PM
Dear Mr. Listing Agent,
Although we have not yet met...you have been the source of great inspiration for me. Oh YES...that is why I am writing you today. You see...I'm dedicating a whole chapter just to you...as you have contributed so much valuable material to my (yet-to-be-published) R.E. Rule Book. Rest assured that … (78 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Have YOU ever been the victim of 'GOOD NAME' THEFT? (IF you are one of the 'GOOD GUYS'...you NEED to read this.) - 11/27/07 01:27 PM
In my seven years of involvement in the real estate industry, I've encountered EVERY kind of unscrupulous behavior under the sun...or at least it seems that way. In fact, I've often asked myself..."How do people get away with 'stuff' like that?" I've been tempted, at times, to carry a giant 'integrity … (37 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: North Carolina says "NO!!!" to the Property Transfer Tax - 11/26/07 05:13 PM
The collective voice of North Carolina voters rang out loud, clear and in perfect harmony..."Don't tax the American Dream!" The proposed increase in The Property Transfer Tax was overwhelmingly rejected in 16 counties across North Carolina...including Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham and Johnston.
According to Tim Kent, Executive Vice President of The … (10 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Rule #2 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) ***NO! YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE A R.E. LICENSE IF YOU CAN'T COUNT!*** - 11/26/07 12:36 AM
In elementary school, we all learned the three R's...Reading, wRiting and aRithmatic. Anyone having flashbacks to storytime on the reading carpet? ::OH...THAT'S JUST ME!?:: What about the giant abacus with huge red and yellow beads...anyone have one of those in your class? MAN...I loved that thing!
Well...apparently...there are some listing agents (in my … (22 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: THANKSGIVING DINNER...with a Native American Twist (Hey!! We WERE there for the first one!!) - 11/22/07 08:45 AM
EVERYONE loves Thanksgiving Day! It is THE DAY that has been designated to 'count our blessings'. It is THE DAY that we give thanks for the many gifts that God has given to us...our homes, jobs, friends and family. It is THE DAY that we should remember that there are many who are less fortunate than we...and share our … (25 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Rule #1 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) ***NO NAKED PEOPLE ALLOWED TO 'POP OUT' DURING SHOWING*** - 11/17/07 10:13 PM
Some months ago...I was enjoying a lovely day out with a client (a single woman)...touring condos and townhomes. Most of the units were vacant, and I had scheduled all of the appointments the previous day. After seeing several units in the same complex, I suggested that we take a look at a second floor … (51 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: My FIRST Vacation in Six Months...I Don't Know How to DO NOTHING! - 11/04/07 03:07 PM
As of yesterday at 4:00pm, I was officially on a mini-vacation. My husband and I started out on our journey...heading for the North Carolina mountains...our FAVORITE PLACE on earth. After only an hour in the car, in horrible traffic, we decided to stop for the night at a nice hotel.
Last night, we had a … (17 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: It's RAINING in Durham, North Carolina...HALLELUIA!!! - 10/24/07 10:27 PM
Today...I spent the WHOLE day on the road...showing foreclosed properties to investors. Getting in and out of the car, I got ABSOLUTELY SOAKED FROM HEAD TO TOE at least four times today! And...you know what...I could not have been more thrilled. In fact...IF I could have gotten away with just spending the WHOLE day playing … (15 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: BREAKING NEWS: ‘MONSTER SPRAY’ is BACK on the MARKET! (Same old formula…NEW uses for REALTORS®!!) - 10/23/07 02:39 PM
I, Elizabeth Nieves, am the proud and rightful inventor of ‘MONSTER SPRAY'. YES...YES...YES...I KNOW you are thinking that a little, country girl from North Carolina could NOT possibly have been the first to create such an amazingly useful product. ::slightly puffed up:: Oh...it is true, my friend. I assure you it … (20 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Laughter is GOOD MEDICINE! - 10/22/07 09:18 PM
Today was ONE OF THOSE DAYS when I just needed to end the day with a good laugh. I thought...'Why not share my laugh with my friends on Active Rain?' I mean...it is more fun to laugh together!!!
Here are some funny signs that have been spotted around the world:
In a Tokyo … (15 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Another MIRACLE Closing!!! - 10/20/07 10:40 AM
Yesterday...at 1pm...I attended ANOTHER MIRACLE CLOSING!!! If you are thinking that I'm being a little too dramatic, I assure you I am not. (Read on...and I'll make you a believer!)
This client (I'll call her ‘Tonya') was referred to me by another client almost two years ago. Upon meeting her, I knew … (25 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Random Acts of 'BLINDNESS'………. - 10/19/07 08:40 AM
In 2001, I accepted a secretarial job in a small, independently owned real estate company in Raleigh, N.C. From 1994 till 2001...I owned an interior design company in the Cary/Apex area of North Carolina. Following a separation from my junior high school sweetheart and husband of fifteen years, I NEEDED a … (18 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: IF................. An original poem by Elizabeth Nieves - 10/18/07 02:28 PM
IF....................
IF Somehow I could find just the right words
They would be like keys
I'd place them into the secret locks of your soul
And release all of the captive pain hidden there
IF A hug could mend a broken heart
I would wrap you securely in mine
I'd hold you warmly … (11 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Thanks for the Dance! - 10/17/07 11:45 PM
Atlanta Fest Christian Musical Festival...an annual event...is held at Six Flags Over Georgia. Some years ago, I took a group of 25-30 teenagers to Atlanta Fest for the four day event. We camped (an experience I'll NEVER forget) on the grounds of Six Flags and attended concerts day and night.
On … (15 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: The Touch of the Master's Hand - 10/15/07 09:03 PM
The Touch of the Master's Hand
It was battered and scarred, And the auctioneer thought it Hardly worth his while To waste his time on the old violin, But he held it up with a smile. "What am I bid, good people", he cried, "Who starts the bidding for me?" "One … (10 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Psalm 37: 23-25 (Someone needs to hear this today.) - 10/14/07 09:38 PM
"If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand. I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread."
These verses have been on my heart … (19 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: A REALLY AWKWARD MOMENT Leads to Loan Officer's Disappearance. (This is a TRUE story!) - 10/13/07 09:04 PM
Okay fellow REALTORS®...THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!
A few years ago, I began receiving calls from a young man...a very professional and courteous loan officer. He left me several messages before I got around to calling him back. Now...before you think me rude...please understand that I was receiving an average of TEN calls per week … (22 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Michelle's MIRACLE...Thanksgiving Day 1990 - 10/13/07 02:30 PM
With my daughter, Michelle's, 17th birthday just around the corner...I've been thinking a LOT about how quickly the years have flown by. I mean...SEVENTEEN YEARS has melted just like milk chocolate.
A few weeks ago...I was standing in the hall at Durham Regional Hospital...looking into the window of the Intensive Care Nursery. … (12 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: I GOT MOTIVATED @ The Get Motivated Business Seminar in Raleigh, NC! (Zig Ziglar & Colin Powell...) - 10/12/07 06:50 PM
The RBC Center was packed yesterday for the 'GET MOTIVATED' Business Seminar featuring Zig Ziglar, Colin Powell, Steve Forbes and many others. Business professionals, from all over North Carolina, made their way to the RBC Center for the all-day event. The speakers addressed issues such as: communication, management skills, customer service, team building, organization, … (9 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: The TEMPERATURE and LEAVES are BEGINNING to FALL in NORTH CAROLINA! - 10/12/07 04:37 PM
UNPACK YOUR SWEATERS...FALL has arrived in North Carolina!
Having lived in North Carolina all of my life, I know that the seasons have their own schedule...they don't pay much attention to the dates on the calander. Most of the time...one season gently and quietly steps aside to make way for the … (6 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: S.O.S. -- Pray for the Safety of Thousands of People You Don't Know...One of them is MY MOTHER-IN-LAW! - 10/10/07 11:08 AM
Early this morning, my husband received a call from his mother...mi suegra (mother-in-law). She lives in a tiny pueblo called Juan Díaz Covarrubias, Veracruz Mexico. The state of Veracruz is located in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Juan Diaz Covarrubias is five hours away...buried deep in the steamy jungle. In this place, … (14 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: BLOGGING for 'APPLES'........ - 10/08/07 07:40 PM
Okay...I admit that I am stretching a bit to use that line...but, it just sounded so cute in my head (admittedly...less cute on screen). So...in anticipation of your 'Huh?'...I have a well-thought-out explanation to defend my use of the word 'apple' to refer to 'points'.
In school...children bring apples to their teachers. … (16 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: What's your WHY??? - 10/06/07 11:37 AM
WHO...WHAT...WHEN...WHERE...HOW??? Remember learning that in school? Our teachers taught us that every story needs to answer these five questions. But...wait...where's the 'WHY'??? I mean...isn't that what we really want to know?
By nature...by divine design...we humans are curious creatures. Unless we know the 'why', we care little about the 'who', 'what', 'when', … (21 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: EVERYTHING I KNOW...I learned from the children of Ecuador!!! (Part 2) - 10/04/07 01:09 AM
At the end of Part One of EVERYTHING I KNOW...I Learned from the Children of Ecuador, I had just arrived in the tiny village of Pasaje, Ecuador. It was almost 9 am when we made the final turn onto a bumpy dirt road that led straight to the site where we … (3 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: EVERYTHING I KNOW...I learned from the children of Ecuador!!! (Part 1) - 10/03/07 02:42 PM
In June 2006, I participated in a mission trip to South America...to a little village called Pasaje...in the poorest region of Ecuador. Pasaje is so remotely located that most Ecuadorians are not aware of its existence. (Just follow me...I'll take you there...and, you don't even have to leave your chair.)
My journey to Ecuador … (5 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Let it rain...Let it rain...Let it rain... - 10/02/07 05:52 PM
I was sitting at my desk today when I received a call from a friend of mine. He is a loan officer...a great one! In fact, he was the number one mortgage broker in his company last year. He works incredibly hard...he cares...and, he does what he says he is going … (12 comments)
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misc thoughts from bilingual nc realtor: Corrie Ten Boom and The Widow of Zarephath...Faith and Real Estate??? - 10/01/07 08:37 PM
Some years ago, I came across an old, battered copy of Corrie Ten Boom's book, The Hiding Place. Within moments of opening the book, I was lost in its yellowed pages and Corrie's memories of being imprisoned in brutal concentration camps in The Netherlands and Germany.
In The Hiding Place, Corrie … (17 comments)
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