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keller williams realty: Keller Williams Realty Got the Stevie! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA - 12/18/07 01:47 PM

Hello again! KW continues to soar with its incredible sales organization. Excellence in organizational operations is a key goal for the company, so this is great and big news. While it continues to be the fastest-growing franchise in the US, it is also, once again, recognized as one of the best … (2 comments)

keller williams realty: Beet Juice on the Winter Weather! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, Va - 12/05/07 10:36 PM

Going Green (or is it red) on the frozen streets? You bet!
I am fortunate to be doing my civil duty as a court juror. As I was leaving the courthouse today, a county employe and I commented on the fact there must be something other than salt to help with icy sidewalks. Voilla! … (2 comments)

keller williams realty: Flee Fleas - PLEASE! Green Tip of the Day! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 11/07/07 12:56 PM

Flee Fleas! If your furry friend has a case of the fleas, try a less-toxic method of flea control such as ANTidote or Bio Flea Halt. If fleas have already invaded your home, applying Borax to the carpet is a fairly low-risk way to kill them off. (But be careful, Borax can be … (0 comments)

keller williams realty: Green Tip of the Day: Hand Dryers are Better! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/02/07 11:12 AM

Think before you act to help save our environment! Think before you dry!
Electric hand dryers in restrooms are twice as energy-efficient as paper towels, even towels made from recycled paper. The production of the electricity that powers electric dryers generates greenhouse gases, but the production of paper towels is twice as energy-intensive … (2 comments)

keller williams realty: The True Market is Your Market! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/02/07 10:38 AM

Please, CNBC - leave the announcement to Realtors - to those out in our markets every day. Let's bring people to the table, not encourage (discourage) them away.
On the Today Show, recently, during a segment covering the national real estate market, CNBC's Jim Kramer stated with strength, "Now is the absolute worst … (5 comments)

keller williams realty: What Leona Helmsley Taught Us. Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken! Keller Williams, Arlington - 08/23/07 01:46 PM

What did Leona teach us? Not the reputed mean part. Doesn't work well in real estate! Service excellence is the answer! Combining the two professions of Hotelier and Real Estate Salesperson (I have a similar combination of backgrounds, coiincidentally), I believe that Leona was able to understand a product - in … (1 comments)

keller williams realty: Real Estate Market Statistics, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 08/03/07 09:03 AM

It's time to know what is going on in your market to prepare for buying and/or selling this fall. In the summer, and particularly after a spring market slower compared to the previous year (not difficult to be slower than that booming market), it seems like sales are so bad. As … (0 comments)

keller williams realty: Green Tip of the Day!, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington - 08/03/07 08:41 AM

Here's a great tip - or reminder if you already do it! If you tend to forget to check, keep a tire gauge in your car in full view!! KenIf you drive a car, keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressure in your owner's manual. Underinflating tires by as little as … (0 comments)

keller williams realty: Green Tip of the Day!, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 08/01/07 09:36 AM

Here's a great green tip! If you have not considered letting someone else do the driving, do so. It is good for the environment and can be very relaxing!! So, sit back - and enjoy!Ken________________________________________________________________________________________________Each year, Americans waste 3.5 billion hours and 5.6 billion gallons of fuel while they sit in … (2 comments)

keller williams realty: Have a Good Day and a Smile!, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 08/01/07 09:25 AM

Hello! How are you? Here's a great article I wanted to share with you. It is a wonderful reminder that our interactions with others make a difference in their daily lives. Enjoy! Ken
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How many times a day do you think that phrase is said to someone? Or just how many times … (0 comments)

keller williams realty: Green Living Tip of the Day! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern Virginia, MD, DC - 07/18/07 05:23 PM

Green Living Tip of the Day! Help yourself to the best health with fresh food while helping US farmers: Food - from farm to your table - travels an average of 1,500 - 2,000 miles (Doesn't sound too fresh, eh?) - but NOT when you buy it from one or more of … (4 comments)

keller williams realty: The Top Ten Questions to ask a Realtor. Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern Virginia, MD, DC, www.kencourtade.com - 07/18/07 09:02 AM

So, you have been looking online, at Open Houses or just thinking about getting a Realtor to represent you in your home sale or purchase. Now, you are ready and want someone to represent you in perhaps the largest financial (and one of the most personal) transactions you will ever undertake. … (2 comments)

keller williams realty: Three Simple Tips for Sprucing Up Your Home! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/16/07 10:08 AM

Have some wonderful, quiet time on your hands and are you noticing the house would benefit from some sprucing up? Here are 3 quick, easy, fun tips! 1. Fresh Paint. Contrary to some beliefs, painting is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to freshen up, update and enliven a space. Use … (6 comments)

keller williams realty: Focus on Area Communities and Neighborhoods! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/16/07 09:35 AM

First in the series of focuses on area communities and neighborhoods. You buy a house, you buy a community. Look closely at the areas you are considering buying a home in. If neighborhoods and communities mean something to you, consider them in the VALUE of your home.Today, we take a quick … (0 comments)

keller williams realty: Living Green! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/16/07 09:02 AM

As part of an ongoing series of living a green life, one of my Real Estate Practice's tenets, you will often see on my blog helpful hints and suggestions to being greener. Fish! Salmon is a rich source of nourishment for the human body. When considering it, opt for Alaskan (Wild) or … (0 comments)

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