CANADIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS BE IN A BETTER POSITION TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORECLOSURES BE INFORMED - 02/27/11 09:20 PM
CANADIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS BE IN A BETTER POSITION TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORECLOSURES BE INFORMED
Arizona foreclosures continue to dominate the Phoenix, Arizona, real estate market. Many Canadian real estate investors are coming to the Valley to purchase second homes and investment homes for cash flow. However, they would be in a better position if they were property trained on how to purchase real estate in America to avoid paying too much in Canadian taxes. We have developed a cross border real estate team to cater to Canadian real estate investors. Please review our services below:
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HOW TO PURCHASE A HOME FROM THE ARIZONA TRUSTEE SALE PHOENIX REAL ESTATE - 02/27/11 08:59 PM
HOW TO PURCHASE A HOME FROM THE ARIZONA TRUSTEE SALE PHOENIX REAL ESTATE
Things are starting to heat up in Phoenix, AZ. Bank owned properties are starting to receive multiple counter offers on properties. That means homes are being priced right so that buyers an investors are competing with one another. Then, the listing agent asks for highest and best offer to drive the price up more for the bank. I have seen prices go between 5-10% of the original listing price. I represent many investors who want deals. Well, that means I am forced to enter the trustee sales at … (0 comments)
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PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE USING ONES SELF DIRECTED 401K RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DO IT THE RIGHT WAY - 02/27/11 09:38 AM
PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE USING ONES SELF DIRECTED 401K RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DO IT THE RIGHT WAY
The American economy continues to grow at a slow pace. Many Americans with cash have put their reserves into money market accounts only paying 1% return on their money. More and more people are looking at real estate as a viable alternative investment vehicle to create better returns on their money. One of my real estate investors paid $50,000 for a residential home. The renter is paying $800 per month in rent. That is a solid return for that investment. Are you getting these type of returns. … (3 comments)
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ART OF BUILDING A STRONG INVESTOR NETWORK CREATES ONE STOP SHOP FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS - 02/27/11 09:29 AM
ART OF BUILDING A STRONG INVESTOR NETWORK CREATES ONE STOP SHOP FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS
Where do you obtain information on how to maintain a decent credit score? This information is not taught in school or college. Many people are clueless when it comes to establishing and maintaining credit. Here are some questions that people have when it comes to credit:
How do they come up with the credit score? What are the factors? Why do I need to establish credit? How do I remove information that is not correct? Why is my insurance so high? Will employers check my … (0 comments)
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SUNDAY PHOTO - 02/27/11 09:14 AM
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Phoenix, AZ is the only city that I have lived where horses are everywhere in the city. Luckily, we have a horse stable a few blocks from our house. The owner allows us to walk the stables to view the horses. My wife loves horses. We feed the horses carrots. Here is my nine year old posing with his favorite horse in the stable. Please do enjoy the day.
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SATURDAY PHOTO - 02/26/11 09:00 AM
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Here is a simple picture of two locks on a front door. So what? Well, I have signed up to do Broker Price Opinions throughout Phoenix, Arizona and Beyond. I came across this one on Friday. I was told by the Realtor that there is the MLS box and Contractor box with keys inside. So, I arrive at the scene. I find out that the locksmith changed the top lock but not the bottom lock. Come on People just do your job. Well, I had to wait another day for locksmith to come out to fix the problem. … (6 comments)
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ARIZONA FEMALE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR EXPOSES HER ASSETS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME TRUE STORY MUST READ - 02/23/11 10:37 AM
ARIZONA FEMALE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR EXPOSES HER ASSETS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME TRUE STORY MUST READ
I was able to meet up with an older Arizona Female Real Estate Investor who was interested in putting an offer in on a small townhouse where she lived. I showed her the unit. We discussed the unit as an investment. She asked me how much it would cost to repair the two bedroom and two bath unit. It only needed carpet, paint, scrape the popcorn ceilings and a good clean up. So, I told it would cost about $5,000. That was her estimated cost … (3 comments)
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AUCTION.COM SELLING OFF ARIZONA FORECLOSURES MARCH 19TH, 2011 I CAN ASSIST REAL ESTATE INVESTORS - 02/22/11 09:12 AM
AUCTION.COM SELLING OFF ARIZONA FORECLOSURES MARCH 19TH, 2011 I CAN ASSIST REAL ESTATE INVESTORS
Auction.Com is coming to Phoenix, Arizona, on March 19th, 2011, to sell Arizona Foreclosures at great prices. However, I would advise to hire a Realtor to tag along your side when bidding for homes. The auction.com will pay a Realtor a 2% commission if a real estate investor wins the bid. Auction.com comes to Phoenix, Arizona about every other month since there is a huge inventory of Arizona Foreclosures.
Every investor wants to purchase a great deal. However, they lack the experience and knowledge to define … (0 comments)
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SUNDAY PHOTO - 02/20/11 09:16 PM
SUNDAY PHOTO
Here is a picture of my niece enjoying her Sunday dinner with the family. We had a great day to enjoy one another's company. The kids had a great time. I was able to pass out my cards to some people in the restaurant interested in real estate. Sorry-I have to get back to my pizza. Enjoy your day!
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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT AT ARIZONA FORECLOSURE AUCTIONS BE INFORMED AT ALL TIMES - 02/20/11 09:11 PM
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT AT ARIZONA FORECLOSURE AUCTIONS BE INFORMED AT ALL TIMES
I am sure many of you are having auctions in your local area. I wanted to repost my findings to share with the AR community. I will be closing on an auction property for my buyer with private money. Then, use the equity spread for their down payment. Please share with other professionals.
Benefits for the Seller to sell property at an Auction:
Get the highest amount for the property since buyers compete against one another. People do not like to lose so they end up over bidding. Emotions … (1 comments)
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TOP TEN REASONS TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORECLOSURES AS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES - 02/20/11 09:05 PM
TOP TEN REASONS TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORECLOSURES AS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Wall Street continues to have terrible days when it comes to returns, Fortune 500 companies continue to lay off thousands of workers, and people are taking their money out of the stock market and placing them into safe investments such as CDs and money markets. However, the annual returns range from 1-4%. What is one to do?
ANSWER: REAL ESTATE AND BEYOND NETWORK!
Real estate investors are realizing much more attractive returns due to the multiple income streams from real estate investment that include the following:
Appreciation: The Greater Phoenix area … (2 comments)
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TOP 10 MISTAKES MADE BY CANADIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS WHO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN AMERICA - 02/19/11 08:27 PM
TOP 10 MISTAKES MADE BY CANADIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS WHO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN AMERICA
Many Canadian real estate investors are taking advantage of the real estate bubble by purchasing Arizona foreclosures for both second homes and additional investment homes. Also, we have Canadians doing Phoenix Fix and Flip Houses by targeting the first time home buyer market. However, I have witnessed many mistakes that Canadian real estate investors make as they continue to buy Arizona foreclosure homes.
I work closely with www.USProperty101.com that specializes in consulting Canadians how to purchase real estate in America the right way. Wendy Fedoruk founded her company … (4 comments)
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SATURDAY PHOTO - 02/19/11 01:46 AM
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I was out doing BPOs today when I came across this home. It seems the previous owners left in a hurry. This is a picture of the family room with garbage everywhere. However, it was cosmetic repairs on the inside of the home. All it needs is carpet, paint and a good clean up. This home is back on the market. This would of made a great fix and flip for an investor. Are you seeing homes in your neighborhood like this one?
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HOMEPATH FINANCING MAKES IT EASY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORECLOSURES - 02/19/11 01:39 AM
HOMEPATH FINANCING MAKES IT EASY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORECLOSURES
We have all see sign riders saying "This home is approved for HomePath Financing." What does this really mean to the average consumer looking at homes? Do you think Realtors need to know about this program? I would have to answer yes to the second question. This is a great financing product for real estate investors to build up their wholesale portfolio with as little as 10% down. Why is Fannie Mae offering this option? Well, they need to sell their excess inventory across America. They are reaching … (4 comments)
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THURSDAY PHOTO - 02/17/11 09:00 AM
THURSDAY PHOTO
It amazes me how kids have such great hearing skills. My son was all excited because he heard a big rig pull up to our house during breakfast. Well, here it is outside of my house. The city has repairing old sidewalks in our neighborhood. The machine in the back was used to crack up the old sidewalk. All in a days work. More to come
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TOP THREE C'S WHEN NEGOTIATING REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS I LOVE USING COUNTER OFFERS - 02/16/11 10:08 AM
TOP THREE C'S WHEN NEGOTIATING REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS I LOVE USING COUNTER OFFERS
It would be much easier to take boxing champion Ali's stance to just beat the other person into submission. However, there are other ways to close deals when it comes to real estate. I believe the art of negotiation is lost in our industry. I see it every day when I write offers on properties. The listing agent comes back to inform me that the seller has accepted another offer. What about a counter offer? I list many homes because I assist many real estate investors to Phoenix … (6 comments)
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IS IT LEGAL FOR CANADIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS TO INVEST IN ARIZONA FORECLOSURES? - 02/15/11 09:37 AM
IS IT LEGAL FOR CANADIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS TO INVEST IN ARIZONA FORECLOSURES
Arizona foreclosures continue to be the majority of the real estate market. Many Canadian real estate investors wish to take advantage of the low prices to purchase a second home so they will have a place to reside when they come down to avoid the harsh winters. Everybody wants a piece of the sunshine. However, many Canadians do not know who to call to proceed in this direction. They are forced to call a Realtor that they found over the Internet. This is a risky proposition because many Realtors … (0 comments)
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TOP 5 ACTIONS TO TAKE WHEN PURCHASING AN ARIZONA FORECLOSURE - 02/13/11 06:31 PM
TOP 5 ACTIONS TO TAKE WHEN PURCHASING AN ARIZONA FORECLOSURE
The credit market has been getting tighter over the last two years even since the real estate bubble. Banks are not issuing as many credit cards to people like they did five years ago. Credit card companies are decreasing people's credit line and/or shutting down the card without proper notification. Many people are upset over this practice because now you are dealing with a person's credit score.
We have all been issued a three digit number which determines our credit worthiness. My grandmother told me to pay my bills on time … (6 comments)
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ASU ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE PAYS FOR COLLEGE - 02/13/11 06:10 PM
ASU ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE PAYS FOR COLLEGE
If you are a landlord with rooms to fill, then there are plenty of creative ways to fill the rooms. Currently, there are about 40,000 or more students attending Arizona State University. Obviously, they do not have enough campus rooms to accommodate the students; Off campus housing is a must at ASU. So, I have learned some creative ways as a Realtor to attract honest and dependable renters to fill vacancies. It is a numbers game. One has to get the message out to the public that rooms are available for … (3 comments)
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TOP THREE STRATEGIES IN PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE - 02/13/11 01:53 PM
TOP THREE STRATEGIES IN PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE
Someone asked me the other day the following question. What do you like most when it comes to real estate? I immediately answered that I have a burning passion to assist real estate investors to Phoenix Fix and Flip houses. I love finding great deals that can make a nice return after repair value. I have been doing this part of real estate for the past six years of my career. I have attended many real estate workshops on this particular segment of the real estate business. Do I know it … (3 comments)
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SUNDAY PHOTO - 02/13/11 12:28 PM
SUNDAY PHOTO
I was doing my normal Arizona Trustee Sale activities in the morning. I came across this beauty near Indian School and 11th Street. Yes, this home was vacant located in a nice cul de sac. There were two other homes in this condition. It seems the past owners had a dog and left behind the food. There was cockroach droppings all over the floor. I have witnessed squatters living in the vacant homes some mornings. Again, you never know what you will see when hunting for real estate treasure.
Please do enjoy your day.
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ARIZONA SPRING CACTUS LEAUGUE BASEBALL 2011 PLAY BALL - 02/12/11 10:16 AM
ARIZONA SPRING CACTUS LEAUGUE BASEBALL 2011 PLAY BALL
I grew up playing America's favorite sport called baseball. There is nothing like a big hot dog and coke while watching the baseball game. We cannot forget the 7th inning stretch "Take Me Out To The Ball Park." It is a great family tradition to pass down to each generation. I am passing the torch to my nine year old son natural left swing and throws with this right hand. He is a going to be a baseball slugger as he continues to develop. So, we have another Cactus Baseball ahead of us … (3 comments)
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FIRST TIME HOME BUYER USING 1% DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORCLOSURE HOME - 02/12/11 09:41 AM
FIRST TIME HOME BUYER USING 1% DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORCLOSURE HOME
I just obtained my designation in being a First Time Home Buyer Consultant last month. This was a three hour course that went over from A to Z on how to better work with first time home buyers. The Lending Company offers a 1% Down Payment Assistance program in Arizonaand twelve other states. According to the NAR in 2009, 47% of all home sales were to First-Time Home Buyers while Arizona saw 68% of total home sales last year were to First Time Home Buyers. Also, … (0 comments)
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HAPPY VALENTINES WEEKEND TO ALL - 02/12/11 09:07 AM
HAPPY VALENTINES WEEKEND TO ALL
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Weekend. Please remember to show your love to your significant other on February 14th. I purchase a dozen roses for my beautiful wife of twenty years. I set this tradition in our first year of marriage. I love setting family traditions year after year to only pass them down to my children.
Please share your plans for this day so people can see different ideas around the country.
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WEDNESDAY PHOTO - 02/09/11 02:31 PM
WEDNESDAY PHOTO
This is one of my orange trees in the back yard. The oranges are coming in quite nicely this time of year. We love fresh squeezed orange in the morning. I have given my nine year old the duties of squeezing each orange to capture the juice until there is enough for the entire family. What if we had eight people in the family? Also, we have access to my neighbor's lemon tree. Love this time of year. Spring Baseball training is right around the corner.
Great to be in Arizona
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CANADIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS CONTINUE TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORECLOSURES PRICED $50,000 AND UNDER ONE STOP SHOP HERE TO SERVE ALL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ON A GLOBAL SCALE - 02/09/11 09:18 AM
CANADIAN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS CONTINUE TO PURCHASE ARIZONA FORECLOSURES PRICED $50,000 AND UNDER ONE STOP SHOP HERE TO SERVE ALL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ON A GLOBAL SCALE
Canadian real estate investors continue to purchase Arizona foreclosures priced $50,000 and below. Many Canadians are purchasing inexpensive condos for second homes to only come to Arizona during winter time. Phoenix, Arizona has a lot to offer Canadians when they come to visit us for the warm weather. America is FOR SALE and our next store neighbor is purchasing everything in sight. Local real estate investors have plenty of fruit in their own backyard and … (1 comments)
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WHY ARE YOU OBTAINING A CDPE DESIGNATION? COME ON REALLY! - 02/08/11 09:01 AM
WHY ARE YOU OBTAINING A CDPE DESIGNATION? COME ON REALLY!
I have registered in March of 2011 to obtain my Certified Distress Property Expert (CDPE) designation to further my education in real estate. I made this announcement on my weekly radio show last week. I want to show the public that I am an expert in distress properties. However, obtaining my CDPE alone will not make me an expert.
I am dealing with distressed properties on a daily basis since I assist real estate investorts to purchase from the Arizona Trustee Sales on a daily basis. My real estate investors expect a … (10 comments)
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OLD REPUBLIC TITLE INSURANCE A MUST AT ARIZONA TRUSTEE SALE ADDED PROTECTION - 02/06/11 03:01 PM
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE INSURANCE A MUST AT ARIZONA TRUSTEE SALE ADDED PROTECTION
DO I NEED TITLE INSURANCE WHEN I PURCHASE A HOME AT ARIZONA TRUSTEE SALE?
We see real estate for sale or lease on a daily basis via Internet, television, radio, and newspaper. Real estate investors are purchasing more homes at the Arizona Trustee Sale. People ask me the same question-Do I need to purchase title insurance on a home purchased at the Arizona Trustee Sale? Personally, I would want the added protection that a title insurance policy offers to a real estate investor. I recommend Old Republic … (3 comments)
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WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR LLC? I GOT MY LLC AT LCP ENTERPRISES THANKS LOLITA - 02/06/11 02:31 PM
WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR LLC? I GOT MY LLC AT LCP ENTERPRISES THANKS LOLITA
I have had the honor of working with several real estate investors over my past ten years in real estate investing. It amazes me how people believe they can play the real estate game on their own. I hate to break the news to everyone. REAL ESTATE IS A TEAM SPORT. A wise man has several advisers in his corner to be successful. We do not know it all. The Real Estate and Beyond Team has formed a strategic partnership with several other professionals to … (0 comments)
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HOW MUCH ARE THEY ASKING FOR THE HOUSE? - 02/06/11 02:13 PM
HOW MUCH ARE THEY ASKING FOR THE HOUSE?
It seems more people are out shopping for homes as we continue to evolve into 2011 real estate. I am receiving a steady number of phone calls from my listings on the weekends. I just got off the phone in one buyer in particular. He was asking how much was the seller asking for the home? I simply stated that he was asking $141,900. He seem a little tired over the phone. This buyer is only approved for $80,000 at this time. I asked the famous question when taking phone calls. ARE YOU … (0 comments)
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SUNDAY PHOTO - 02/06/11 10:42 AM
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We have all been waiting for this day to come as two of the best football teams will square off today. Only one will become World Champions. I am wishing everyone a happy and safe Super Bowl day. I know we will be with family and friends to enjoy this festive day in America.
Who is going to win today? Go ??????
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HOW TO PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE MONTHLY MEETING - 02/06/11 10:34 AM
HOW TO PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE MONTHLY MEETING
I am seeing more and more educational offers on HOW TO PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE on TV and radio commercials. However, these educational courses do not provide the application part for real estate investors to be successful. Many of the teachers do not Phoenix Fix and Flip A House themselves. They only teach the course in theory. I always respected the college professors that had a real life experience that they could share with us in the classroom. There is a lot of cash just sitting on the sidelines. … (0 comments)
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KNOW THY TERMS WHEN OFFERING SELLER CARRYBACK ON LISTINGS - 02/06/11 10:07 AM
KNOW THY TERMS WHEN OFFERING SELLER CARRYBACK ON LISTINGS
It seems seller financing is becoming a favorite option when listing homes for sale in your local Multiple Listing Service(MLS). I am very familiar with seller financing since I have been working with real estate investors for the past ten years since I have been a Realtor. However, I have noticed many other Realtors do not understand how to put this type of deal together for real estate investors. That could cost the investor down the road if the contract terms are not written correctly.
I was showing a home this past … (3 comments)
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WE HAVE A DEAL AFTER FINALIZING COUNTER OFFER NUMBER 4 - 02/05/11 09:41 AM
WE HAVE A DEAL AFTER FINALIZING COUNTER OFFER NUMBER 4
It was another busy in real estate when it comes to Phoenix Fix and Flip Houses. I was able to finalize an offer on one of the many houses that were purchased from the Arizona Trustee Sales by my real estate investors. The current home is located in a nice location facing the mountains and desert at the same time. We priced this home at the high end of the market values and we received that price due to location of the home and the amenities the home offers to the next … (6 comments)
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SATURDAY PHOTO - 02/05/11 09:09 AM
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I would like everyone to meet Gil. He is the weekend manager at the radio company where I broadcast live my Real Estate and Beyond Radio show each Saturday from 12-1 Phoenix Mountain time. You can see that he has his hands full at the moment. He is most happy with a cup of ice coffee and at times a little chocolate ice cream. I have been doing my radio show for the past five years. I just want to sincerely thank Gil for making the show a success.
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HAPPY HOUR TURNS INTO BUSINESS - 02/05/11 09:00 AM
HAPPY HOUR TURNS INTO BUSINESS
It was another busy Friday afternoon Happy Hour in Phoenix, Arizona for myself. Most people attend Happy Hour to let out the stresses from the busy week. It is a great time to network with like minded people that need your services. I have learned that more business is taken place during Happy Hour and the Golf Course than the Office. People feel free to discuss business in a relaxed atmosphere. I have learned the art of Networking. Yes, it does take time to perfect this skill. I have been practicing for the last twenty years … (6 comments)
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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY RESERVING A TABLE FOR FOUR PLEASE - 02/02/11 10:40 AM
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY RESERVING A TABLE FOR FOUR PLEASE
Here is my solution to bulk trash pick up. I just placed this nice,broken table set in the front of my house one day before trash day. Why would you wan to throw away a nice table and chair set away? It has taken its coursevin life. They say one man's trash is another man's treasure. So, I am giving away my treasure today to someone else whon eeds it more than I do at this time in my life. It is time to throw things away that we do not use. … (6 comments)
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