real estate: Most Common Home-Buying Mistakes: - 05/17/07 01:55 PM
Most Common Home-Buying Mistakes:
1. You didn't set a budget.Buy a home that's way out of your price range and you could well derail your ability to fund other important items such as retirement savings, your kids' education -- not to mention an entertainment budget. Mortgage brokers will tell you how much … (0 comments)
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real estate: A Pen that can help you protect your Identity! - 05/15/07 11:31 PM
This is an excerpt from the show on ID Scams that was on Oprah - this is the one thing that caught my eye the most, thought i'd mention it here!Shield Your Fortune with a $2 PenAll it takes to empty your bank account is a single signed check stolen from … (8 comments)
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real estate: Tips for making a "dated" home more saleable! - 05/10/07 12:19 PM
Some cost effective ways to update your home, making it more saleable:First off, remove clutter! Especially in your kitchen - if you kitchen counters are packed with tons of appliances, buyers will immediate assume you have a severe lack of space - instant turn-off! Put items you don't use daily away, … (7 comments)
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real estate: Are you a cronic assumer? ;) Book recommendation too! - 05/07/07 12:13 AM
I was reading a book tonight, which is really quite interesting. It brings a lot of points up as to human nature. One of which, happens to be assumptions. It points out how it creates really bad communication and kills relationships. This is especially true in sales and marketing, isn't it? … (4 comments)
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real estate: KUDOS to Middletown Police Dept for the Rude Awakening Program! - 05/03/07 11:56 PM
This is a very important program that the officers of Middletown Township police department have been working very hard with. Too many kids are lost to drunk driving accidents because of bad decisions.
For more information on this program, visit http://www.middletownnj.org/Police/ra-history.asp
Rude Awakening History
The Rude Awakening Program has existed in … (0 comments)
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real estate: Agency Relationship Disclosure - how well informed are you about it? - 05/03/07 03:16 PM
I'm usually shocked when I talk to buyers who are working with agents and the buyers have no clue what agency disclosure is. In New Jersey, it's the law that you inform buyers and sellers of this! The biggest thing is knowing when to explain agency relationships. Like at open houses, … (4 comments)
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real estate: How to write Eye-Catching Ads! - 05/02/07 11:34 PM
Ever have brain freeze when trying to create a great ad for that new listing? Maybe this will help! Feel free to add your own!You need a great title, to get attention! Here are some of my favorites!Waterfront RetreatBeach BungalowSeashore BungalowCan you see youreslf living at the Beach?Watch the SunsetsYour Own … (21 comments)
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real estate: YOU as a Product! (The four P's of marketing YOU!) - 05/02/07 10:38 PM
Now, i'm sure we all know the four P's of marketing:ProductPricePlacementPromotionNow, most of us use this method to promote listings, but how many actually use this formula for self-marketing? Lets take a peek at product YOU! Maybe this will get your gears going!You - The Product.How can you improve quality?Have any … (34 comments)
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real estate: 2007 Year To Date Sold Profile for Middletown, NJ - 05/02/07 09:35 PM
Below is the profile for properties that have been sold from January to May 1st, 2007. As you can see, there is no black cloud hanging over the real estate market her in Middletown - things ARE Selling! Only 1 less property sold in 2007 than in 2006! This chart is … (0 comments)
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real estate: Sales and Inventory History of Monmouth County, 2006-2007 - 05/02/07 09:26 PM
Sales and Inventory History
Wednesday, May 02, 2007Category - SingleFamily / PropType: Detached / County: Monmouth--Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2007 by the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS® Prepared by JANE HAAS of COLDWELL BANKER RES. BROKERAGE on 5/2/2007 10:23:16 PM … (1 comments)
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real estate: Middletown, NJ, Market Comparison Report - 05/02/07 09:15 PM
Market Comparison Statistics Report
Category - SingleFamily / Area: MID - MIDDLETOWNStatistics for Entire MLS for 2006 to 2007 in the $300,000-600,000 Price RangeA=Active; P=Pending/Under Contract; S=Sold; X=ExpiredInteresting results between this year and last year! … (0 comments)
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real estate: If you want referrals, make it easy for others! - 04/27/07 01:38 PM
In an effort to make it easier for other agents to send me referrals, both within Coldwell Banker or other companys, nationally or internationally, I created referral forms in PDF format that can be downloaded, filled out and faxed to me by my toll-free fax number! I even filled out the … (9 comments)
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real estate: What is there to do in Middletown, NJ - where you can meet people and make friends? - 04/26/07 04:12 PM
Well, a lot of people may mention parks, beaches, etc... but when you work a lot and really just want to get out and have a nice, relaxing time, meeting new people - maybe you play an instrument and just want ot jam with other musicians? Where would you go to … (3 comments)
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real estate: Cakes with liquor flavors! - 04/25/07 09:05 PM
KAHLUA BUNDT CAKE1 pkg. sour cream devils food cake mix3/4 c. oil1 (16 oz.) tub sour cream1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips4 eggs1/3 c. kahlua1 sm. pkg. vanilla instant puddingMix together above ingredients. Pour into greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CAKE1 c. nuts1 pkg. … (2 comments)
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real estate: Cold Oven Pound Cake with fresh berry topping! - 04/25/07 08:46 PM
Cold Oven Pound Cake
2 sticks butter1/2 c. shortening3 c. sugar3 c. plain flour1 c. milk5 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. lemon extract
Cream butter and sugar and Crisco together well. Add eggs one at a time; add flavorings. Add milk alternating with flour (beginning and ending with flour). Set into cold oven … (1 comments)
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real estate: A list of ailing & defunct lenders, and a website... Buyers & Sellers beware? - 04/25/07 12:36 AM
Has anyone seen this site? It's pretty much an eye-opener, how many companies have gone out of business and how many are ailing...http://lenderimplode.com/ Think of all the ways this effects current buyers and sellers... Watch out which companies buyers have pre-approval letters from! How many of you have had to answer … (6 comments)
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real estate: Buyer in the Box - 04/23/07 02:50 AM
How many of you have had buyers who contact you online, never want to talk on the phone, love to get listings emailed to them, but never seem to want to go out to look at the houses? I've had a few of those, and I have to tell you - … (17 comments)
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real estate: ANTIPASTO SALAD WITH DRESSING - 04/22/07 06:54 PM
Another great recipe for Broker's open houses! Also posted in the group: Brokers Open House RecipesANTIPASTO SALAD WITH DRESSING ANTIPASTO SALAD:
1 (16 oz.) can artichoke hearts (drained and sliced)1 c. celery, diced1 stick pepperoni, diced1 c. provolone, diced1/2 c. Mozzarella cheese, diced1/2 c. red onion, diced1/2 c. pitted black olives1 … (7 comments)
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real estate: ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD - 04/22/07 06:51 PM
ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD 4 breaded chicken breast fillets1 romaine heart1 1/2 c. coleslaw mix (or finely shredded cabbage)1/3 c. toasted almond slivers or slices (blanched almonds)1/2 c. chow mein noodles
Dressing:
1/3 c. vinegar1/2 c. sugar3/4 tsp. salt1 tsp. dry mustard1 tsp. horseradish1/4 c. spanish onion, diced1 c. canola oil
Cook … (2 comments)
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real estate: Cold Pasta Salad & Vinaigrette - 04/22/07 06:48 PM
COLD PASTA SALAD 1 lb. pasta, cooked & drained1 cup Italian salad dressing or vinaigrette1 tablespoon Salad Supreme seasoning3 tomatoes, chopped2 cucumbers, chopped1 1/2 red onions, chopped2 green peppers, chopped
Combine all above ingredients into a very large bowl and marinate overnight. Put a lid over your bowl. Serve cold.
VINAIGRETTE
1/2 tsp … (2 comments)
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