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sellers: Dear Seller, Is a BUYER SEEING YOUR HOME or your photo collection? - 11/15/08 01:09 PM
This morning I have had some extra time to read more blogs and I ran across this one written by Bill Brannon of Hilton Head South Carolina...To Preview or not to Preview, that is the question  (Members Only) 
This has me thinking about what do we tell sellers?  Is your Realtor upfront and … (8 comments)

sellers: Stop Identity Theft Day Saturday APRIL 19, 2008 Austin Texas - 03/30/08 10:33 AM
 Stop Identity Theft
 The City of Austin Texas is sponsoring a STOP IDENTITY THEFT day,  Saturday APRIL 19,2008 from 7:30am-2:30pm.   This is a great way to get rid of all that abundance of paperwork we all amass. You may bring up to 5 file boxes of paper records for shredding.  Oh, … (8 comments)

sellers: Open House near APPLIED MATERIALS, DELL and SAMSUNG, Austin Texas - 03/15/08 08:42 AM
Want to save on gas and live near work?  Bike to work?  Walk to work? walk to elementary school? 
11108 Seay St, Austin, Tx 78754OPEN HOUSE TODAY 3/15/2008  1-4PM 
Here is the perfect FAMILY HOME,  featuring 6 bedrooms, (master suite downstairs and its enormous) 5 Bedrooms up with large closets, ceiling fans, … (7 comments)

sellers: Open House near APPLIED MATERIALS, DELL and SAMSUNG, Austin Texas - 03/15/08 08:41 AM
Want to save on gas and live near work?  Bike to work?  Walk to work? walk to elementary school? 
11108 Seay St, Austin, Tx 78754OPEN HOUSE TODAY 3/15/2008  1-4PM 
Here is the perfect FAMILY HOME,  featuring 6 bedrooms, (master suite downstairs and its enormous) 5 Bedrooms up with large closets, ceiling fans, … (2 comments)

sellers: Austin Texas #1 in Movie Making Magazine - 03/13/08 08:28 AM
Austin Texas has been announced this morning as the #1 city for movie making location by Magazine Movie Making in its 8th Annual list.
Austin is movie-maker friendly since the late Ann Richards enticed Hollywood to try Austin first.  With property a great value and scenery worth looking at and a population of talented folks … (11 comments)

sellers: Phone Opportunity as a source of Leads - 03/13/08 08:12 AM
While reading Where Do All The Leads Go?  by David Slavin of Katy Texas this morning it brought to my mind about where do my leads come from and I realized many come from floor duty or what we call Phone Opportunity.
And an Opportunity it is.. back when I was in … (2 comments)

sellers: Update on Austin Flood Zone Buyout- Onion Creek Area - 02/27/08 04:43 PM
The Onion Creek City of Austin- FEMA buyout is coming to an end.  $6 million dollars had been funded to buyout homes in the Yarrabee Bend area of South Austin.  Home owners were offered fair market appraisal cost and given a specific time to accept or decline the offer.  Most of the … (17 comments)

sellers: market Activity Report in South Austin Texas for jan 2007 and jan 2008 comparable. - 02/27/08 03:59 PM
Market Activity Report in South Austin Texas for the month of Jan 2007 and Jan 2008
We have some cool areas in South Austin that are heavy residential areas, 10N, 10S, and SWW being the most popular in what keeps Austin weird.  The areas are family oriented from all types and walks … (0 comments)

sellers: Open House SAT 2/09/08 AUSTIN TEXAS IN SHADY HOLLOW - 02/07/08 11:56 AM
Shady Hollow is a little tucked away part of South Austin Texas, its known for  large lots and an abundance of huge spreading oak trees..  If you haven't ever visited Shady Hollow you owe it to yourself to take a short drive out there and see a really splendid neighborhood.   It's … (8 comments)

sellers: Its a Beautiful Morning - 02/06/08 07:56 AM
The sun is shining and its a cold crisp morning here in Central Texas, about 40 degrees this morning, blue skies, cloudless day and the high will be near 70 today. Nothing to complain about at all. The past few days have been trying for me, flu, grandones sick too, a … (15 comments)

sellers: The Village of Bear Creek Oaks Austin Tx - 01/25/08 09:38 AM
Today I realized what a great community I am priviledged to live in..  The Village of Bear Creek Oaks is just outside of Austin Texas.  This area is rural in feel and community spirit.  All of the homes here are on at least 1 acre and some up to 22 acres. 
We … (3 comments)

sellers: Raising awareness of Active Rain - 01/21/08 11:03 AM
Today I see 66,700 Members of active rain..  I know many many members of the public view our blogs and like our site.. I would like to challenge every member to help raise the Public Awareness of ActiveRain.  We can all help get the word out to the public and it … (16 comments)

sellers: does your computer give you the warm and fuzzys? - 01/21/08 10:39 AM
Tech Monday is a feature in our local The Austin American Statesman, it is a weekly featured section about the TECH ideas, innovation and other news you can use for our large Techno Field.  Austin has become Silicon Hills, not quite riveling but with a strong presence to Silicon Valley in … (11 comments)

sellers: IS Major Applewhite coming back to the HORNS at UT? - 01/16/08 08:31 AM
This week Major Applewhite has been interviewing with the University of Texas Longhorns for a coaching position.  The Major is well remembered as a great quarterback with an awesome attitude toward wins and losses while he lead the Horns to many victories. 
The Austin American-Statesman, Jan 16, 2008 edition stated the … (2 comments)

sellers: Austin Texas Time to look for your MOVE UP home? - 01/16/08 08:10 AM
Is the bond market good for home interest loans?   This week Fannie Mae has rates at 5.5%... it seems the rates are the lowest in quite a while.  IF you are a buyer looking for good news in the home ownership market this is definitely a time to get serious about … (0 comments)

sellers: Austin Texas Market Stats for 2007 by Price - 01/16/08 07:48 AM
This is the report issued this week .. January 14, 2008.   Austin Texas remains a strong market even though it has softened in the latter part of 2007 ..  while other parts of the country were in a major slow-down the Austin Texas market just slowed to a healthy speed.
It seems … (0 comments)

sellers: Forbes Magazine rates Austin Texas as a TOP CITY for jobs. - 01/16/08 07:32 AM
In the January 11, 2008 edition of Forbes Magazine an article by Matthew Kirdahy cited Austin Texas as #3 in Top Ten Cities for Jobs.
The ratings were based on 5 data points, The states unemployment rate, job growth, income growth, median household income and the cost of living for full-year … (4 comments)

sellers: Austin Texas experiencing growth in a down market. - 01/13/08 03:41 PM
Todays headline in the AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMEN proclaimed more good news for Austin TEXAS, continued growth, home sales, office vacancies low and rents climbing plus startup venture capitol still available.
While many parts of the nation are experiencing slower growth rates, glimpses of recession and a slow housing market the Austin area is … (2 comments)

sellers: Onion Creek Floodplain Buy Out by the City of Austin Texas - 01/08/08 06:18 PM
FEMA gives Austin money to buy out homeowners in flood plain area - Top Stories
http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2006/07/31/TopStories/Fema-Gives.Austin.Money.To.Buy.Out.Homeowners.In.Flood.Plain.Area-2135275.shtml
I am working with clients on this buyout now and I would be happy to assist you with your procedure also, I have experience in this area and completely understand the process of buyout and your … (2 comments)

sellers: Do you have a Mission Statement? - 01/05/08 11:17 PM
Do you have a Mission Statement?   A Mission Statement gives you a purpose..  A goal can be achieved and replaced with another goal..  a Mission Statement is ongoing, almost a living statement of your purpose.
A Mission Statement can evolve and change over your lifetime.  It is the means to make your … (12 comments)

sellers: Never quit prospecting. - 01/03/08 06:40 AM
Earlier today I was reading a post by BLR GUY about an agent who quit.. went inactive and that made me start to think about the ones who go inactive and those who don't.  Yes, it does come down to who is making money and can afford to stay in the field and who … (21 comments)

sellers: Citywide Comparison YTD, AUSTIN TEXAS NOV 2007 - 12/24/07 11:13 PM
The last column is showing the % of change.
These are the stats for Austin, Texas sales for Nov 2006 in comparison to Nov 2007.
If you would like to buy or sell your residence in Austin Texas please give me a call.. I specialize in Customer Service and will provide you with … (1 comments)

sellers: Year End Clean-Up to Start a Great 08 - 12/24/07 05:43 AM
End of the year..  for some 2007 was turbulent, up down, down, hoping for up..   for some it was their best year ever... For all of us its almost time to ring in the New Year and we all hope for a GREAT 08..
Is your desk a pile of papers? Ever … (16 comments)

sellers: Cedar Fever time... Austin Texas has a downside :( - 12/13/07 10:36 AM
Austin Texas is a MOST WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE,  I love Austin, its energy, its growth, the awareness of environmental and ecological concerns, the awareness of humanity.  Austin has a cultural environment of bats, cowboys,golfers, techno-savvy community members, and of course music, covering rock n roll, jazz, country and everything in between.
What Austin … (4 comments)

sellers: Go ahead Tiger Sell it yourself. - 12/07/07 11:29 AM
Go Ahead Tiger Sell It Yourself
Many years ago in a land far far away that wasn't ruled by Political Correctness there was a real estate office in a small town in California. 
This morning while reading blogs I ran into one by Charlie Ragonesi entitled...I saved a buck and lost my … (16 comments)

sellers: Christmas Bazaars in Austin Texas - 12/07/07 07:29 AM
Christmas Bazaartime is a most wonderful time of the Year.
Here in Austin Texas there are many fun Christmas Bazaars where one can shop til they drop, enjoy cookies, candies, and hot cocoa or spiced cider til your hearts content.  I love Christmas Bazaars, from the neighborhood mommies groups to the large … (5 comments)

sellers: My Affirmations List - 12/06/07 05:18 PM
Earlier this year the book and movie THE SECRET was very popular and it was everywhere I turned,  I don't agree with the book in its entirety, I think some of it is awesome.   ( thats another discussion)  but then its a compliation of many authors over the years who teach positive mind sets.  … (15 comments)

sellers: Paint the Town RED, an event - 12/04/07 06:11 AM
 
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sellers: Blogging blogging not enough time - 11/29/07 08:27 AM
Im feeling a bit like the MAD HATTER today, rushing around without enough time... I've realized I have gone forward on blogging and didn't know diddly-squat about what I am doing.
After reading many many blogs I wanted to try it out for myself, after all I have a few words to … (8 comments)

sellers: October Statistics for Austin Texas - 11/23/07 11:59 AM
Statistics for Austin TX October 2007
The bottom line is although days on market is greater and the amount of homes on the market is more than last month or last year the overall picture is still very Healty in Austin Texas. … (2 comments)

sellers: Small Town America within the BIG CITY grasp. - 11/23/07 11:41 AM
Small Town America still exists in many places, I live in Austin Texas, a city of under 1 million, we have outlying areas of small towns, and within a 40 mile radius it can be very small town.  Sometimes we get busy in the citylife and forget how simple things can … (0 comments)

sellers: Do you smile on the phone? - 11/10/07 07:15 PM
Do you answer the phone with a SMILE on your face?   Did you know the person on the other end of the line can feel that smile, hear it in your voice?
I had forgotten that lesson .. it was so very automatic to me to do now, after being in customer … (4 comments)

sellers: Google moving TRUTH or RUMOR run amok? - 10/28/07 05:31 PM
On the local news the past day or so has been tidbits about the Giant GOOGLE moving some offices to Austin Tx, this first appeared earlier this year and was quasi-qualified by GOOGLE by posting job openings for an Engineering Team Manager for Austin. Per the Austin Business Journal June 6,2007.
Well, … (2 comments)

sellers: Babysteps in Blogging - 10/27/07 05:59 PM
Do you think bloggers are just passing their time online?  I have had this question asked of me more than once in more than one way.   I say NO,  we can be informative to the public, to each other and while doing so perhaps we will generate a new buyer or … (17 comments)

sellers: HAPPY HALLOWEEN & THANKS DANA ILER :) - 10/27/07 05:02 PM
Thank You Dana Iler of Grand Rapids Mi..for your  blog  Marketing Ideas for halloween..You helped me put on my thinking cap and here are the results....
DONT LOSE YOUR HEAD In TODAYS REAL ESTATE MARKET  and the HEADLESS HORSEMAN was at the top of the page.
 DONT BE SCARED OF TODAYS REAL ESTATE … (2 comments)

 
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