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The Growth of Cities: My Comments on Zoning - 06/22/11 10:15 PM
Few cities, if any, appeared on the scene over night (remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day?). Even well planned cities have taken unusual twists and turns along the way from ground breaking to current habitation. And no two cities have ever taken identical paths. Builders of condominium complexes establish and record a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for the future use of that which they build, as required by law. But there is a point when the people who have purchased the various units have greater interest in the complex than the builder and the balance of power shifts. … (16 comments)
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Rain Camp Seattle Today: The Commute Starts Now - 06/20/11 10:07 AM
Rain Camp and the Active Rain 5th Anniversary Party starts today and ends Wednesday with a barbeque at headquarters.
I'm commuting today on my trusty Felt bike from Ride Bicycles in Roosevelt. This is not really a commuter bike, but I use it a whole lot more lately, especially when my destination can be reached on old rail beds converted to bike and walking trails.
Commute time - 50 minutes
Cost - $0,00
Parking cost $0.00
Rain Camp - Priceless.
Off I go
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Start With No - 06/17/11 11:55 AM
Start With No by Jim Camp begins with a challenging proposition, one that most real estate agents will back off from. The author "explains why win-win is an ineffective, often disastrous strategy" and I'll add that he does so quite effectively.
I read this book with a closed mind and the fixed concept, that in real estate, negotiating to compromise is what gets most sales to the closing table. But soon I was confused. As I moved through the book I started to find nuggets that would be helpful in improving my skills as a negotiator. The final chapter consists of … (56 comments)
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Moving Link: A Resource to Make Your Move Easier in the Greater Seattle Area - 06/10/11 04:06 PM
What is Moving Link? It is a company in western Washington formed in 1997 to assist home sellers in locating the right mover for their needs with out having to contact every mover in town. Moving Linkis able to connect a seller with the right mover for them and facilitate a move any where in the country and probably anywhere in the world.
Why was this company formed? To make moving easier than ever before. The result:
Single point of contact that works for you – not the moving company Client advocate to trouble shoot the moving service Volume incentive/leverage with … (25 comments)
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Short Sale Fraud - 06/05/11 01:11 PM
Ken Harney writes and interesting post re Short Sale Fraud, but I didn't like the particular way it uses common terms. When he says
A comprehensive new study estimates they will lose more than $375 million this year alone when they sell undervalued houses to tag teams consisting of real-estate agents and investors he seems to be targeting any and all real estate agents and investors. The article starts with "Are banks and distressed home sellers getting rooked" and they answer is, that they certainly are by a few unscrupulous agents and investors , but for the most part banks have … (15 comments)
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List of What We Do for SELLERS - 06/03/11 08:51 PM
Even people in Seattle wonder why Realtors earn so much for putting a sign in the ground. Mimi Foster explains what we do in great detail. She also links to her own post on what we do for buyers. Boith are very good reads.
Via Mimi Foster - Realtor Colorado Springs (EPIC Real Estate Group Real Estate Colorado Springs):
Previously I posted a list of What Realtors Do for BUYERS. Many of you subscribed to my blog in anticipation of the follow-up roster, and many of you have emailed me wanting to know when I was going to post the … (0 comments)
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Ravenna-Roosevelt May 2011 Market Report - 06/01/11 05:37 PM
Ravenna-Roosevelt May 2011 Market Report The 16 closings in May was double that of the 8 closings of residential property in the Ravenna and Roosevelt neighborhoods of Seattle during April. Surely a good sign that the people who took the plunge actually made it to the closing table. Active listings have been pretty steady for the past three months coming in currently at 33 . We still could use more inventory in these neighborhoods. There are buyers out there looking for homes.
Last month there were 25 listings pending inspection or otherwise resolved and just waiting to close. Now there … (12 comments)
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The truth about Case-Shiller and the DC area - 06/01/11 10:14 AM
For my hometown sports fans and real estate noodlers, this piece from John MacArthur in the DC area explains why Washington and Seattle are good to go. Well, the Nationals have some work to do...just saying.
Via John MacArthur Licensed Maryland/DC Realtor (ReMax Realty Centre):
This morning's Washington Post ran a story titled "Home prices take a double dip". The story was stock coverage about the most recent Case-Shiller report. The big news was that the long forecast "double-dip" in prices seems to have occurred. There were only two exceptions, Washington DC and Seattle, Washington.
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Glenn Roberts
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