la: Chicago Cubs, Day One - 08/29/08 05:53 PM
Our first day in Chicago.
We arrived in Chicago about 1120 AM. The flight was only about 2 hours from New Orleans. We arrived at Wrigley Field today at 3 PM. This is my first visit to the Cubs homes. I am in a daze. This is so cool. To top the … (6 comments)
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la: Broker Tour 1241 Magnolia St Slidell LA 70460 Wed. 23, 2008 - 07/21/08 04:36 PM
Broker Tour Slidell, LA.
1241 Magnolia StSlidell, LA. 70460MLS # 745462LP 1,500,000
Wednesday 23, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 1:00
Brokers/Agent: Bring your clients to see the Estate.
Please direct your calls or email to Rubi@7824.com
Susanne Christoffersen 504-621-6711
Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc. 3525 Hessmer AveSte 301Metairie, LA. 70001
504.319.9696
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la: Gas Price in Kenner LA - 06/08/08 05:54 PM
Gas Price in Kenner LABy Frank Rubiwww.frankrubi.com504.319.9696
I was driving to preview Homes for sale in Destrehan LA. I pulled into the gas station and paid $3.87 per gallon. I just read Stewart Penn post on West Hollywood gas prices. During the week I saw a news piece on a car … (4 comments)
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la: KENNER REAL ESTATE #20 BOIMARE AVE KENNER LA $210K - 06/04/08 04:31 PM
BIG EASY REAL ESTATE NOTESHOMES FOR SALE KENNER LA.#20 BOIMARE AVEKENNER LA 70065
In my last post I was talking about real estate for sale pricing. In case you missed it here the link Pricing. Let's look at the pricing for one of my listings: 20 Boimare St. Kenner LA.
20 … (3 comments)
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la: Louisiana's Governor Bobby Jindal - 06/03/08 10:28 AM
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby Frank Rubi7824 Real Estate
Louisiana's Governor Bobby Jindal
Times have changed for Louisiana. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal keeps the citizens of LA. up to date by using his website: www.bobbyjindal.com. The site is very informative, it includes current issues, news and his blog. If you like … (3 comments)
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la: Suzanne Christoffersen St. Bernard Parish, LA. Welcome~ - 02/20/08 02:25 PM
Suzanne ChristoffersenLouisiana Active RainSt. Bernard Parish
I would like to introduce Suzanne Christoffersen to the Active Rain community. Today Suzanne posted her first two Blog on Homes for Sale in St. Bernard Parish, LA. Suzanne is a go getter and has been in the business for about two years. She is currently … (9 comments)
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la: Exit Realty - 07/15/07 08:14 PM
Exit Realty
I have been receiving recruiting email type from Exit Realty Louisiana. As an agent that markets Kenner and Laplace Louisiana I can see a need for the recruiting. If you're a Exit Realty Realtor, tell me your opinion. Mention their commissions and office set up. Also, tell me how many … (11 comments)
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la: Active Rain One Year Later - 07/11/07 12:44 PM
Active RainOne year later
July 11, 2007 is Active Rain 1st Anniversary. More than 37,000 real estate professional and support personal this site provides skills and knowledge for all to learn. To join Active Rain community, you will find the membership is most helpful.
Since I join back in February 2007, I … (8 comments)
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la: Is the quality of Real Estate Agents slipping? - 07/05/07 08:53 PM
Is the quality of Real Estate Agents slipping?
I am finding a large amount of agents not pushing to close deals. In the real estate business for over twenty years and personally as an investor I think we are seeing a new type of agent evolving. Gone are the days of returning … (13 comments)
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la: SFR Most Common Property - 06/24/07 02:57 AM
Super Size Homes
More than 20 percent of homes in 2005 had four or more bedrooms. That's up 3 percent from 2000 levels according to the Census Bureau. That's one in five homes. Utah led the country with this trend.
Single family residents are the most common type of property. Apartment complexes … (0 comments)
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la: Sugar Lane Estate Wallace, La. - 06/06/07 04:43 AM
Wallace, La.
New home construction in Sugar Lane Estate is booming. The new homes are a short commute to New Orleans. Located on the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish, located 12 miles West of Laplace. Builders are offing new home construction packages (one price for lot and house). You … (0 comments)
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la: Country Cottage Estate Montz LA - 06/05/07 10:03 PM
Montz, La.
New home construction in Country Cottage Estate is booming. The new homes are a short commute to New Orleans. Located 12 miles West of I 310 / Airline Exit. Builders are offing new home construction packages (one price for lot and house). You may personalize your package to include interior … (2 comments)
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la: City of Kenner, La. - 05/28/07 12:13 PM
Kenner, La. by Frank RubiSpecialize Real Estate Services, Inc. www. sresinc.com
Located between the Mississippi Rifer and Lake Pontchartrain lies a city name Kenner. The city of Kenner host, New Orleans International Airport and is an easy compute to downtown. The city in cross by I-10 and is easy to get to … (0 comments)
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la: Destrehan Real Estate Market Conditions - 05/21/07 05:49 AM
Destrehan Real Estate Market ConditionsDestrehan Real EstateWe here at the Specialize Real Estate Services, Inc. continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Destrehan's real estate statistic for the 4th week of April 2007.Homes on the market: … (0 comments)
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la: 1031 Exchange - 05/15/07 07:19 PM
1031 Exchange
Could someone explain to me the Like Property clause of 1031 exchange? Today, some one told me that the like clause is of similar type. For example, I thought that the clause meant that if you sold a single family home you would purchase another single family home. Today, conversation led … (7 comments)
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la: Trouble with Point 2 Agent Web Site - 04/08/07 05:34 PM
Anyone having trouble with their Point 2 Agent web site. I have email them asking for help but they have not responded as of this writing. I had no problem, when it was free. I recently, upgraded to Professional and now this. My feature listings on my Home Page are duplicating each … (9 comments)
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la: 15,000 Points in 45 days - 04/08/07 12:57 AM
15,000 Points in 45 days.
Today we pass the 15,000 points. I found Active Rain on February 19, 2007. How I reach this point is by participating at every level. Although, I am not as witty as most writers; I enjoy the challenge. My posts are drawn from my various experiences of … (21 comments)
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la: Difficult Sellers - 04/06/07 07:12 PM
How do you handle a difficult seller?
How do you handle a seller who wants full asking price offers only? I have a seller who does not want to even hear about an offer that is just short of full asking price.
To top this one off, the wife wants the house only … (9 comments)
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la: Business Cards - 04/06/07 02:25 PM
Do you hand out Business Cards anymore?
Recently, I am noticing more and more agents when they are viewing my listing they are not presenting a business card. Is this a new trend? I go thru about 1000 cards a month. I give them to everyone even other agents. You … (36 comments)
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la: Garmin 330 GPS - 04/06/07 01:09 PM
Garmin 330 GPS
I have used the Garmin 330, since the beginning of the year. It has a number of times shown value by finding property with relative ease. In New Orleans, where street signs have not made a come back using GPS is a great find.
Recently, on a weekend outing … (9 comments)
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la: Jeff Wilhelms's Top Agent Toolbox - 04/06/07 08:22 AM
Has anyone used Jeff Wilhelm's' Top Agent Toolbox?
I have been getting email's asking to buy his system. The bottom line is $547.00 or 3 payments of $199.00. If you have used his system please let us know. If this system in not worth it, I will place on my junk mail … (26 comments)
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la: Activity Report in Greater New Orleans, La. - 04/06/07 08:15 AM
How is activity in your area?
Spring has arrived and so has the buyers in my area. The property price range that is moving so fast we cant keep up is in the $150-200K. I have one listing that in the first 10 days had four offers. The buyers are presenting near … (2 comments)
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la: 149 Georgine Dr. Wallace, La. $209,000 - 04/04/07 05:29 PM
149 Georgine Dr. Wallace, La. $209,000
This Sugar Lane Estate home is new construction. A three bedroom and two full bath. All electric home on a 70 x 120 lot. Sugar Land Estate is approximate 45 minutes to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La. In a beautiful country like setting, a brand … (0 comments)
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la: 0 Georgine Dr. Wallace, La. Sugar Lane Estate - 04/04/07 05:14 PM
0 Georgine Dr. Wallace, La.
This Sugar Lane Estate home is new construction. Master bedroom has tray ceilings. Dining room and bedroom has vaulted ceilings. 9Ft ceiling throughout. Great room has 10Ft ceiling. Brand New construction. A must see. Sugar Land Estate is approximate 45 minutes to New Orleans and Baton … (0 comments)
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la: Sugar Lane Estate Wallace, La. - 04/03/07 08:44 PM
Sugar Land Estate New Development on the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish
Wallace, La.
Sugar Land Estate is approximate 45 minutes to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La. In a beautiful country like setting, sits a brand new subdivision. As of this writing only 4 new homes are occupy. … (0 comments)
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la: How to Add News and Events to Localism - 04/03/07 07:38 PM
How do you ad News and Events to Localism? Also, if you're an agent from a different area working a particular community, how do you add your views to the new area you are working using the agent and brokers tab?
I am able to upload photos thanks to the help of … (1 comments)
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la: New Orleans Medical Workers Needed - 04/01/07 09:54 PM
Medical workers are in short supply in the Greater New Orleans area.
Affordable housing for medical is coming to the fore front here in New Orleans. The medical staff includes all disciplines: Doctors, Register Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, and all the remaining allied health professionals are in short supply.
Since Hurricane Katrina, … (2 comments)
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la: How to Add Pictures to Localism - 04/01/07 10:51 AM
How to Add Pictures to Localism
How do you add pictures to localism? I see where others have added photos for our state but no links to upload etc...
I have tried to enter as Blog post but no luck. I am new and it shows. I have some great pictures of the … (6 comments)
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la: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La. - 03/31/07 10:50 PM
New Orleans Home and Garden Show
The Louisiana Superdome is the site for the New Orleans Home and Garden Show. We visited the show on Saturday evening. It appears most vendors were involved with the rebuilding of property damage during Hurricane Katrina. There were two model modular homes on the floor of … (0 comments)
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la: Agents without Fax Machine - 03/29/07 04:56 AM
Agents without Fax Machine
Something that I notice more and more are real estate agents without fax machines. Agents who do not have a fax machine? This day and age, a fax machine can be purchase for less than $50.00. If so why do agents not have one in their … (38 comments)
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la: 1416 Bullard Avenue, Metairie, La. Airline Park $179,900 - 03/29/07 04:34 AM
1416 Bullard Avenue Metairie, La. Airline Park North
This property and area has never flooded. The wall's plaster finish makes this home very inviting.
Additional features include:
Ceiling fans, Central Air and Heat, Cable TV ready with high speed internet.
More information go to www.7824.com
A must see. Ready to Move in.
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la: 269 Villere Dr Destrehan La Ormond Estate - 03/29/07 04:17 AM
269 Villere Dr. Destrehan, La. Ormond Estate
New Price $239,900
Beautiful maintain home 3 bedroom / 2 baths. 1975 sq ft. Master bathroom Texas style - separate shower and garden tub. Great open floor plan, den with wood floors, fireplace. Formal dinning room with wood floors and Bay window. Large kitchen, cherry cabinets … (0 comments)
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la: Web Site Identity Issue - 03/19/07 06:32 AM
Web Site Identity IssueBy Frank Rubi
I recently ran across a site which maybe of some interest. If you have a web site identity issue this may help. The website is http://www.idotz.net/. They have several web extensions that may fit your area. I recently purchase http://www.destrehan.la/. My main marketing area is Destrehan, … (0 comments)
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la: Broker's Tour Real Estate - 03/08/07 11:51 AM
Broker's Tour Real Estate Open House
By Frank Rubi
What do you offer so that other agents and Broker will attend your Broker Tour?
Sure you have a beautiful listing and the price is right. Here in the Greater New Orleans area food seems to work. The food of choice appears to be … (0 comments)
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la: The Most important aspect of Client Relationship in Real Estate - 03/06/07 07:17 PM
The Most important aspect of Client Relationship in Real Estate
While visiting with a client recently, the conversation change to what the previous listing agent did not do. Like most I have encounter the answer was lack of or NO communication. Communication is so important to our customers I feel … (0 comments)
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la: FREE WEBSITE FOR REAL PROFESSIONALS - 03/04/07 01:38 AM
Free Website
by Frank Rubi, e-PRO, REALTOR
Destrehan / Kenner, Louisiana Real Estate
I have several Realtor's friend who yet to try the free website by Point2 Agent
http://agent.point2.com/.
I use the website for no charge for almost 3 years.
At the National Realtor Convention I met a representative of Point2 Agent. He explains … (0 comments)
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la: The Basics of Real Estate Investing - 03/04/07 12:20 AM
The Basics of Real Estate Investing
These are some points I always try to help my friends and clients understand when they are considering and want to play the game board game Monopoly for real. Real Estate investing is a great way to make a living. It takes learning and patience … (0 comments)
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