HARLEY "CHICK" for the day. - 04/30/07 11:59 AM
What an amazing way to view Real Estate!
Once I accepted the offer for a day on a Harley and found the proper clothes, One must have the proper outfit. I had the Jeans and Boots and with some borrowed leather ,I was ready. At least I looked the part on the … (14 comments)
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FAST TALKERS??? - 04/30/07 07:52 AM
That's what I am told about New Yorkers. I disagree with that. It is all relative-We might be a little impatient, but that is it.
This conflict in speech is what I encountered with a customer moving into the area from ALABAMA. From the very first meeting, I struggled. Not only did … (12 comments)
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I SPENT THE NIGHT WITH A BUYER!! - 04/28/07 06:20 PM
The upscale townhouse community, Fox Ridge, was scheduled to open in a few months. It was a very popular spot-off I-84 and close to the train for the NYC commuter. It was getting a lot of positive buzz on the streets.There were to be several phases. Each phase had a limited choice … (70 comments)
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LEOCADIA MAJEWSKA /The ultimate prank - 04/27/07 09:36 AM
When the decision was made to open our office, two of the partners had to take the Brokers test. They attended the same fast paced Broker class. That part was quick and both passed the local test with flying colors.The next step was of course the NEW YORK STATE test. No … (12 comments)
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MEGA MILLIONS - 04/27/07 06:59 AM
HEY!!! YOU NEVER KNOW!!!The Mega Millions jackpot is now $58,000,000. The drawing is tonight , and I am planning to win.Many home purchases will be on my agenda.1st home: Baltimore. I would like something on Shakespeare Street in the Inner-harbor. I am originally from Baltimore & have witnessed the transformation of this … (8 comments)
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Trade Shows - 04/26/07 12:08 PM
I hate participating in trade shows. I always swear that this company will "Never Participate Again".
The event planner/organizer always goes on & on about the wonderful opportunity we'll have & yada,yada,yada & would we need electricity (YES - to commit suicide) - Who cares!
I have participated in many of these waste … (4 comments)
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PATTAYA OR POUGHKEEPSIE - 04/26/07 09:27 AM
Bahts or Dollars?
Real estate suggestions for selling your home are the same:
First impressions count: Home sales are lost each year to cluttered rooms, neglected yards, dirty kitchens and bathe, and unpleasant odors.
Know your competition: Your property will be competing with other houses for buyer attention. What are the other sellers … (0 comments)
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ZOMBIES - 04/26/07 08:02 AM
"A current Science-Fiction Technology scary story"
If you did not have to read this, I would have you close your eyes for the full effect!
Look around you-The Zombies are everywhere: in the city, in the malls, in airports and on the trains. Some might be in your home or office. The Zombies … (4 comments)
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PERFECT - 04/25/07 09:08 AM
The word PERFECT on a listing contract can end up costing you some money.The dictionary definition of perfect: Without flaws, excellent or complete beyond improvement.One of the agents used the word PERFECT to describe hardwood floors that were covered with carpeting. The owner said that the floors were carpeted when he bought … (20 comments)
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HOMEOWNERSHIP PRESERVATION FOUNDATION - 04/25/07 07:47 AM
I was not aware of this foundation. Some of you may know of it, but for those that do not I will pass the info on.The Homeowner Preservation Foundation has reported a significant jump in the number of homeowners calling its 888-995-HOPE hotline for assistance in avoiding foreclosure. The national hotline … (0 comments)
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PICNIC INTERRUPTED! - 04/24/07 08:24 AM
I sold this family this wonderful building lot, complete with trees, open areas , privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac. This was everyting they had been looking for to build their dream house. They customed designed their home with a local architect and the builder was ready to start. The … (19 comments)
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TRAVELOCITY - 04/22/07 11:43 AM
Traveling gnomes existed well before the highly recognized Ad for Travelocity.
It happens every year in April or May. The yard ornaments that were under the snow re appear in the yards.
It is a well know fact that in my area, the gnomes, the 7 dwarfs, buddhas, flamingo, etc, begin their mysterious … (6 comments)
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PATCHOULI?? - 04/21/07 09:33 AM
Or marijuana??? What is that smell??? If your guess was marijuana, you are correct.What a landlord nightmare! He was trying to sell his occupied investment property. The tenants were kids. (POT ENTREPRENEURS) to be exact. Grow lights in the closets were helping a thriving crop.The listing was not mine. I immediately notified … (12 comments)
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FSBO - 04/19/07 11:59 AM
I know what you are thinking:Another boring way to get a For Sale By Owner to list with you advice. You are wrong!!!!FSBO was the name of a 6 month old yellow female Lab. Now you are interested!FSBO was entrusted to my care for about a week. I couldn't leave her … (8 comments)
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CABLE TV - 04/19/07 07:38 AM
My partner Carmine Pagano and I decided to try advertising on cable TV. This was not the usual TV ad but a full blown 30 minute program. The show was taped every Monday morning for two years and was aired three times on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The format was easy: … (10 comments)
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A NATIONAL TRAGEDY/VIRGINIA TECH - 04/18/07 09:11 AM
I find it very difficult to put the emotions I am feeling on paper. I feel a deep need to travel to the campus and to walk the grounds and to feel the spirit of the victims and of those that survived. Maybe then I could find the words I am … (3 comments)
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NO......SUCH......THING!!!!!!!!!!! - 04/17/07 11:43 AM
AS a "friendly divorce" when there is a house to sell.
Hostilities start at the listing presentation. It depends on which spouse initiated the call: If the husband did, the wife doesn't approve. If the wife calls, the husband disagrees with the decision. It would be nice if the attornies would decide: but … (6 comments)
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NO FUNCTIONING TOILETS - 04/17/07 10:08 AM
Her name is not important, she was in her 80's and was living only one step up from homeless.The only good thing was that she was recommended as a recipient of help from the "Christmas in April" organization.
If you are not aware, "Christmas in April" is a yearly event taking place on the last … (6 comments)
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DEAD OR ALIVE??? - 04/16/07 11:19 AM
That was the question.
I am in the office every day. I usually arrive between 7:00AM & 7:30AM. One Sunday morning, I noticed a man's body on the grassy area between the parking lot and the road. The road is a relatively busy one.
I thought that this man may have been a … (11 comments)
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MOMA - 04/13/07 01:43 PM
Museum of Modern Art.
We have this wonderful town in the Hudson Valley called Beacon. Truly a shining light on the Hudson River.
It was left to deteriote until the local Mayor fought all odds and slowly the town returned to a vibrant tourist stop on the Hudson River. Restaurants abound and the … (3 comments)
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SPRING TIME FOR HITLER (as in the Producers) - 04/12/07 08:08 AM
Several years back we were attending a broker lunch hosted by one of our agents. We were asked to give some suggestions on how to handle the decorating "problem". They had not elaborated on exactly what the problem was. The broker lunch was scheduled and we would see for ourselves.
We arrived … (13 comments)
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GOAT HOUSE - 04/11/07 12:17 PM
I've seen all types of decorating, but nothing like this. I truly did not know what to say. I thought about bleating(goat noise), but at the risk of being rude, I said nothing.Every room was painted black and white. An example of a coffee table: Goat legs holding up a table. Goat … (8 comments)
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DISASTER AVERTED - 04/11/07 11:24 AM
Yesterday, during a "walk-thru" prior the closing, we discovered that the home had a septic tank and not a private sewer.I would not have picked up on this unless the owner was there. The listing said private sewer. I told the home inspector that there was a private sewer and no need for … (11 comments)
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WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND!!! - 04/10/07 02:09 PM
I am a firm believer in this philosophy. Here is the perfect example:
We will call this customer Mr. #### Buster. I think we've all worked with someone like this. One of our agents had this OPPORTUNITY.
I'll do my best to describe his appearance: Rather round in body shape. long grey pony-tail, … (6 comments)
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"GREEN CARS" - 04/10/07 09:46 AM
I'm headed this week to the Javits center in NYC for the car show. I'm taking the train from Poughkeepsie to NYC to conserve energy and to save on gasoline.
GREEN is the buzz word. I'm told that the first few cars to see are outside and are yellow. Yellow taxi cabs- … (4 comments)
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CATHOLIC PRIEST - 04/10/07 08:16 AM
Several years ago, I was working with an investor that had rental properties. He had some bad experiences with a few of these tenants.
One house in particular seemed to attract deadbeat tenants that had to be evicted.Needless to say, the investor was adamant about the quaility of the next tenant: credit … (10 comments)
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WHERE ARE THE MEN??? - 04/10/07 07:26 AM
Realtors do a lot of prep work prior an appointment. Especially if the customer is a referral and coming from out of the state.
I still preview the homes that I'll show. Not only to make sure it meets the criteria I've been given but to make sure I know where the … (32 comments)
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"SING A LONG"!!!! - 04/10/07 07:00 AM
To the Sound of Music "My Favorite Things"
Shot guns & rifles & small little hand guns
Stun guns & bullets & bows with sharp arrows
These are a few of my favorite things!
When I miss fire
When the prey flees
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
and then I don't feel so bad!
This blog … (8 comments)
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EVICTION - 04/03/07 12:49 PM
Definition: to expel from property by legal process.
I did property management for several years. (NEVER AGAIN). I would not suggest this job to any one I know & like!!
Problem calls from tenants do not come in at your convenience. They come in :
Middle of the night
Christmas Day
During a blizzard
I am sure … (0 comments)
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NO TAX RELIEF FOR RENTERS - 04/03/07 10:08 AM
The property tax rebates just approved by the State Legislature will mean big checks this year for many HUDSON VALLEY residents, but renters won't be getting a dime.
Projected rebate amounts:
If you live in Dutchess county your projected rebate is:
$1,131 if your income is less than $120,000
$1,025 if your income is less … (0 comments)
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Hoi - An - Vietnam - 04/03/07 09:27 AM
The luxury home - I would suggest red shutters.
Perfect first time home buyer - Remove bikes for a better picture - they are distracting.
Hoi An is a small town on the river next to the China Sea. In the past is was actually a major trade port for the Chinese, … (2 comments)
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH - 04/03/07 08:06 AM
This month is the 39th annual celebration of the passing of the Fair Housing Act. Events will be scheduled nationwide to honor the strides made to insure equal access to housing free from discrimination since the Fair Housing Act was signed in 1968.
Our company is proud to join the nation and … (0 comments)
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MY TOP TEN LIST**** - 04/03/07 07:16 AM
The following list is just of few of the strangest things I've seen. I was going to try to put them in the "strangest" order, but they were all the strangest.
1. GOAT HOUSE inside decorating
2. RIFLES ON THE BEDS guns don't kill people
3. OCTAGON HOUSE no real walls
4. HOT TUB IN THE … (23 comments)
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OHM!!!!! - 04/02/07 01:00 PM
This could be a "stretch" (pun intended) for a Real Estate Blog.But maybe not!!!Realtors are told to prospect every day. Why not at the GYM??? I don't mean for you to talk Real Estate at your step class or between sets; What a turn off that would be!!I am at the … (6 comments)
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New Colonial - $455,000 - 04/02/07 10:42 AM
New construction in Ledgewood Estates, immediate occupancy. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Living room, Dining room, Family room with fireplace, Large eat in kitchen, vaulted ceilings, walk in closets, full basement, 2 car attached garage, deck, outside lighting, central air, all on .46 acre Close to Shopping Malls, Train Stations, Hospitals, Ect. Low price for new construction … (0 comments)
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Saving Money On Your Move - 04/02/07 09:14 AM
SAVING MONEY ON YOUR MOVE Moving can strain both your muscles and your budget, but think twice about deciding to handle the entire move on your own. Licensed movers are required to carry insurance which can lessen any risk involved in your move. That peace of mind may be well worth … (3 comments)
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Green Homeowners - 04/02/07 09:12 AM
GREEN HOMEOWNERS Green Homeowners are more satisfied with their Green Home, then their previous more traditionally built home.Among those that purchased green homes, 63% are motivated by the lower operating and maintenance costs that come with energy-and resource-efficient homes.Research also found that the new green homeowner is affluent and well-educated, in … (0 comments)
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Can I sell my house myself??? - 04/02/07 09:11 AM
Can I sell my house myself??? Right now 10% of homeowners handle their own sales. But in order to join the ranks of successful ones, you need to realistically assess exactly what's involved.The routine parts of the job involve pricing your home accurately, determining whether or not a buyer is qualified, … (2 comments)
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KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY - 04/01/07 06:31 AM
I don't know about you, but I'm have trouble keeping up. It is like a freight train headed for me. I watch in total awe that the "stuff" others can do.
I decided to take matters into my own hands and knowing that it is critical to keep up: I went to … (7 comments)
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