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ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: Wonderful Westover, in Arlington! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 11/08/07 10:15 AM
What can one say, Westover is simply wonderful! If you are not familiar, the hub is at McKinley Rd. and Washington Blvd. Yes, I do live and work in Westover, so I certainly have and in-depth understanding and overwhelming affection for our area. At the same time, when comparing areas along the … (2 comments)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: Green Tip of the Day! Utilizing Your Utilities! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/15/07 09:48 AM
Talk to your Utility Companies
Everyday, more local utility companies are providing customers with options for alternative sources of energy. If your power company isn't doing this, let them know that you would like the choice. Click here to find out if greenpower is available in your area.
Source: Sierra Club, October 11, … (0 comments)

ken courtade: How to Sell a Home in a Declining Market! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/15/07 09:31 AM
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ken courtade: How Does Your Neighborhood Score On Walking? Green Tip of the Day! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/03/07 05:52 PM
It is not everyday that such a wonderful website and service comes our way. NOW, an incredible website exists for rating your - or any - neighborhood for its walkability!! Here it is:
www.walkscore.com
Take the wesbite for a walk (HA!) now! What did you learn about your neighborhood?  How can this be … (5 comments)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: Green Tip of the Day! Keller Williams, Arlington, Ken Courtade - 09/04/07 09:24 AM
When you peel citrus fruits, don't throw away the peels or compost immediately.  Instead, place in a decorative dish in your kitchen or bathroom to use as natural, fresh potpourri/air freshener.  And compost whenever you can. Handy, handsome kitchen counter "pails" with carbon scent filters in the covers make a great … (2 comments)

ken courtade: Commutization, Supersized! Keller Williams, Arlington, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken! - 08/27/07 03:01 PM
Supersize my garage!
"Since the last survey in 2004, oversize garages saw the biggest growth in terms of what recent buyers considered very important in a home, gaining 16 percentage points to 57 percent. Among buyers who purchased homes without this feature, 56 percent of them said they would have paid more … (0 comments)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: 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)

ken courtade: Green Tip of the Day! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/25/07 11:50 AM
Let's Recycle! As you trade up to that new iPhone or other great phone, recycle! 
Americans toss out over 100 million cell phones each year. Help keep the phones' toxic ingredients (including lead, mercury, and arsenic) out of landfills by recycling your old cell phone through CollectiveGood.com.
Source: Sierra Club (7/28/07)
Ken Courtade, Yes I … (0 comments)

ken courtade: 7 Steps to Buying a Home, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/23/07 04:16 PM
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ken courtade: 7 Steps to Buying a Home, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/23/07 04:16 PM
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ken courtade: DC in Top Ten of Rising Rental Prices, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/23/07 09:37 AM
Washington, DC in Top Ten: Greater Demand for Rentals = Increased Rental Prices
Rent prices are increasing in some markets in 2007. A fair number of people are delaying the purchase of homes as they're being market-cautious, are unable to qualify for a mortgage, want to build up a good downpayment and for … (0 comments)

 
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