realtor: Is it time for a second home in a warmer more temperate climate? - 02/29/08 10:13 AM
***This property is in MEXICO the country, but there is no way to list it that way*** I am working with a developer who is building new Condos listed at 145,000 and may be rented for approximately $2K/month (approximately when not in use by owners) Also single family villa homes at $220,000.
This … (2 comments)

realtor: 7-Habits just grew an eighth! - 02/20/08 09:13 PM
If you are a Covey fan then you will be familiar with the "7 habits of highly effective people"-This is one of the business books that I think we should require ourselves to re-read every few years or so. As we are growing up it is fun to see how far … (2 comments)

realtor: IRS Scam from State attorney of Texas - 02/18/08 08:01 PM
The IRS knows our social security numbers don't give them out over the phone even if someone calls talking about the Bush refunds! and the IRS.This is identity theft that can be easily avoided. It seems the bad guys are trying to divert money from people who are deserving of it.If … (2 comments)

realtor: RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs learns to blog today - 02/18/08 09:31 AM
I have to say thanks to the AR's. You have helped me become better at blogging! I read your blogs and they give me ideas that have helped me move my blog to number 4 in my area. Today I invited the entire office to become bloggers so you may see more … (2 comments)

realtor: Heh YAWL Who needs a bit of help here? - 01/25/08 12:44 PM
I had to share this: My oldest daughter sent me this-she knows I teach REALTORS how to be more effective using technology and it just tickled my funny bones to shaking today to see these two comics. Hope it give you a tremble or two as well! If not-Pick up the … (4 comments)

realtor: Shaddock Creek estates is just reduced! - 01/24/08 01:40 PM
UPDATE***UPDATE***UPDATE***UPDATE***UPDATE on 10906030   Now $50K under new builds in the area!
We are looking for highest and best offers on this property. I will be happy to get you in just give me a call or check in with CSS if you are a professional. This home is great for people who … (0 comments)

realtor: Real Estate Terms for 2008 from 2007. - 01/24/08 01:07 PM
Nightline suggested just last night that NOW is the time-to BUY while the rates are down and the inventory is up. Two days ago the Federal Reserve bank dropped the rates by 3/4 of a percent: the largest single drop in 20 years. This opens the door to a very unique opportunity. … (0 comments)

realtor: What does the top ten rental cities have to do with the state of buying a home? - 01/13/08 03:08 PM
If you look at the top ten most expensive places for a renter to live in this country, you will notice that North Texas is not on that list. Why do rental rates go up? It's called scarcity. When the number of rental units drop, the cost of renting a home goes … (0 comments)

realtor: 15 days to Freshen a New Year - 12/26/07 12:46 PM
At twelve midnight we all will have 5 days left in this year of 2007 and that's five days to finish our goals for the year and perhaps make some ammends for anything that might have need of mending? I learned something that had been bothering me for a couple of … (2 comments)

realtor: REALTORS a moment please! - 12/05/07 05:18 PM
Should you be marketing any of your listings a bit differently?  Today when you take a listing do you ever have a slightly sinking feeling that says hmmm this one's going to be a tough one to sell? Have you ever wondered if the buyer that is THE buyer for a … (0 comments)

realtor: A better way to blog? - 12/05/07 04:43 PM
No one mentioned that there might be a better way to blog on Active Rain- I really should have taken advantage of the newcomer's group, I guess!  Next time I want to create a dialog I will reply to my own blog with the next "chapter" in the story! Then everyone … (0 comments)

realtor: That language thing - 12/05/07 11:32 AM
How did your numbers come out?
Now I may have counted wrong by a bit because remember my primary language is just one of those choices so sometimes I don't SEE all of the words the way you will either! Remember that sentence! I don't see the way you do either! Here are my … (2 comments)

realtor: I SHOULD have known better! - 12/05/07 09:38 AM
After all the time I have had a license you would think that I would know better! But, No, I too have walked a crooked path in this business. Getting back to the message. I took a REALTOR.com class yesterday. Some of you are thinking why would you do that! Those … (4 comments)

realtor: REALTOR ATTACK and ABDUCTION IN SANTA FE, NM - 12/05/07 08:45 AM
This was in my in box this morning and I believe that AR is one of the fastest ways to distribute so I am including it with my comment to pay attention to your bodies reaction to people and before you go out in the morning "feel" the day.  That motto … (3 comments)

realtor: May your biggest resolution for 2008 come true! Are you GREEN? - 11/15/07 10:01 AM
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Well if you are anything like me the thought of losing a couple... a few... ok 20 pounds may cross your mind-right after all of the good holiday foods. I'm trying to remember when I used to actually leave something on the plate for "later".
Spending a … (2 comments)

realtor: Is what you are doing today, how people become wealthy in RE? - 11/15/07 08:58 AM
Have you ever stopped to really consider that question?
You should have seen the response I received in my last Intro to e-PRO class when I asked that question! You would have thought I had struck them silent! Now seriously, there are a lot of people out there who claim to have the … (5 comments)

realtor: Everybody is a buyer at some point! - 11/11/07 03:56 PM
What stage Buyer are you?
Renting because we just moved to town and want to get a feel for the place?Renting while we save some money?Just graduated and want to invest for the future?Getting married and thinking about what a home should be?Have a VAHaving a baby and will need more room? … (0 comments)

realtor: Leads, Leads, Leads - 11/11/07 02:41 PM
I know as I write this post that more people, well REALTOR people, will look here than at most of the other posts that I have written even though other posts may be better written, (this one is completely personal)this topic is what got you here! So let's get some meat and potatos … (4 comments)

realtor: Tick Tock what a great time of year - 11/03/07 06:26 AM
Don't Forget-Turn the Clocks back on Saturday night 1 hour
so that when you rise without benefit of an alarm clock on Sunday morning it will be earlier than you think.
It will take me maybe two days from Sunday to be unhappy about the time change when I am realizing … (5 comments)

realtor: RE/MAX's Liniger says Belly to Belly? - 11/02/07 10:55 AM
When I hear Belly to Belly I think of Santa Claus at this time of year and it makes me giggle! But REALTORS should pay attention and maybe share some answers with me?
What do you do every week to get face to face with the world? the public? people who buy … (3 comments)

realtor: RE/MAX's Liniger says Belly to Belly? - 11/02/07 10:55 AM
When I hear Belly to Belly I think of Santa Claus at this time of year and it makes me giggle! But REALTORS should pay attention and maybe share some answers with me?
What do you do every week to get face to face with the world? the public? people who buy … (0 comments)

realtor: Are you an e-PRO? - 10/26/07 04:20 PM
9am on November 9th
That's a Wednesday, I am presenting an Introduction to the e-PRO class at Collin County Association of REALTORS, in Plano, TX. If the Realtors, who read these blogs are interested in participating here's the link to sign up The Intro Class is free and it's only 1-1/2 hours long … (5 comments)

realtor: Realtors, Take a minute with me here. - 10/26/07 01:58 PM
What are you doing today to increase your business?
This is mostly -For my newest real estate friend who hit a wall yesterday-luckily my friends at the Association gave her my phone number and we got to talk.
This time of year I think our bodies are telling us it's the dying … (2 comments)

realtor: Hope now-is there hope now for the people facing foreclosure? - 10/25/07 01:25 AM
For the official website Click here
Four major lenders have come together to take a stand on behalf of homeownership and in fact to stop the looming foreclosure landslides. This site recommends that people who are facing foreclosure should contact their lender or a consultant to help them resolve the problems.
Many face … (0 comments)

realtor: Why do you blog? Share back! - 10/24/07 10:39 PM
Why do you blog?
I have to say when I started this I did it because "everyone" said it was a good idea. I tried and then got distracted (sound familiar?) Then my older, younger sister (I have two who are younger you see?) who is also "in" real estate (but in Colorado) asked … (4 comments)

realtor: Rent vs Buy in Today's Real Estate Market? - 10/11/07 06:34 PM
What about that ongoing question Rent versus Buy in todays slightly strange homebuying market? 
I was shocked to learn recently, and you may be too, that 33% of all households are renting their home!My thought provoking question of the day is simply this: If you are one of those people is it … (0 comments)

realtor: International Real Estate-How to market. - 10/10/07 03:38 PM
I usually will share information to and for consumers through this blog site. Today I am almost quivering with anticipation about a class that I just took this morning. I was lucky to have recently listed a development for sale near Puerto Vallerta, Mexico it has condos and single family homes. $145,000 … (0 comments)

 
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