"The Common Sense Fix" to the Financial Meltdown Mess - 09/30/08 08:33 PM
I'm kind of a big fan of Dave Ramsey because he's about getting out of debt and staying out of debt. It's amazing what kind of freedom and stress relief not having the wolf at the door provides. Anyway, he has this "Common Sense Fix" which you can read (it's a … (4 comments)
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Beltsville, MD: 11322 Cherry Hill Rd, $139,999 - 09/30/08 07:51 PM
This condo may be small but it's a big way to work into home ownership for just about the same amount it would cost to rent. On top of that, first time home buyers will qualify for a $7,500 tax credit. So, if you know someone who wants to start out … (1 comments)
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How the Wall Street Mess is like a Car Wreck - 09/30/08 09:05 AM
I've been thinking about this whole, big mess with the big Wall Street firms and how they say the credit markets are seized up and all. It reminds me of a car wreck on the infamous Washington Beltway. I would be driving down the road (with thousands of other motorists) and … (2 comments)
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Has Anyone Noticed? The Economy HAS NOT Collaposed. - 09/27/08 05:52 PM
Here it is, Saturday evening and the economy is still going. Maybe not as strong as it used to but things are still happening. Of course, it's not Monday, yet, so maybe the economy is getting ready to collapse as soon as the markets open on Monday.
Here's something I've been … (0 comments)
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Are Zillow, Trulia, HomeGain, et al Really so Bad?? - 09/25/08 08:44 PM
I come across very few real estate blogs or sites that will say anything nice about sites like Zillow or Trulia or HomeGain or a dozen other sites that have a reputation for data mining leads and "selling them back" to Realtors. I think of the three, Trulia probably has the … (16 comments)
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OK, Everybody, Stop Doing Anything!!! - 09/25/08 03:54 PM
Is it just me or has the world gone crazy? I haven't seen this type of paralysis in the market since 9/11/01 and that was when some wackos flew a few planes into some buildings scaring the bejeezus out of everyone. Now it seems that the "all bad news, all the … (4 comments)
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Converting to a new computer - 09/22/08 07:22 AM
A few weeks ago I posted about buying a new laptop and how happy I was with it. I'm still happy but, truth be told, I only use the laptop when I'm on the road and need to access my e-mail and Internet from a hotel room or Starbucks. I don't … (17 comments)
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Open House for the heck of itâ™ - 09/21/08 05:35 PM
As I've written here before, I'm not a real big fan of Open Houses.
I have just never been able to entice a Buyer to work with me mostly because it's all the neighbors who come by and just want to take a peek. The buyers that do come by that … (2 comments)
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Good (Blogging) Habits - 09/20/08 10:57 AM
We have all been told that's it's a good thing to cultivate good habits -- eat right, exercise, drink your water, talk to five people every day -- all that kind of thing. What I've recently found out is that blogging, too, is a good habit to get into and it's … (4 comments)
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Wishful Thinking - 09/18/08 06:40 PM
I have an acquaintance in my church community with whom, I like to think, I have a fairly good bond. No, I don't go over and visit and play board games with the family or have Saturday nights out with them but I get along pretty well with the wife of … (5 comments)
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Are we in for a "Greater" Depression - 09/18/08 06:00 AM
It's hard to think of one Depression being "greater" than another but if you think of "greater" in terms of "more than" the last "Great"Depression we may be in for a hell of a ride. In this morning's edition of The Washington Post there is this article entitled: Markets in Dissarry … (1 comments)
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College Park, MD: 5918 Bryn Mawr Rd, $359,900 - 09/16/08 03:45 PM
Come visit one of the great homes of College Park. This spacious Rambler style home boasts hardwood floors, 2 beautifully updated baths (one has a large Jacuzzi and separate shower!), custom kitchen, new deck for grilling or relaxing and a working sauna! This home has 4 bedrooms and a fully finished, … (0 comments)
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A BIG Screen Makes a BIG Difference - 09/16/08 03:45 PM
I just received shipment of my new Dell desktop complete with a 22" monitor. All I can say is WOW! Well, maybe that's not exactly true. Actually. with the resolution set at the optimum 1680 x 1050 there is a ton of stuff I can see on the screen that wasn't … (4 comments)
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Back in action - 09/10/08 07:25 PM
I've made it back from the Maryland Association of Realtors conference all in one piece and ready to go. The conference was fun, as usual, getting caught up with friends and fellow Realtors and talking to a few exhibitors that had interesting products and services to sell.
Now, it's time to … (0 comments)
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Will Exppectations of Lower Rates Stall the Market? - 09/09/08 08:47 PM
It's not like the market is moving in high gear but I was wondering.....with the recent takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the subsequent expectations that interest rates will move lower as a result, will those expectations put current buyers into a holding pattern?
Here's what I'm thinking. Let's … (7 comments)
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Maryland Association of Realtors Conference - Day 2 - 09/09/08 08:32 PM
Will the fun never stop?
Day two and I was continuing down the path of my continuing ed. One of the workshops was an hour and a half presentation by Anirban Basu of the Sage Policy Group (MAR's economist) on the economic outlook for both the country and, more specifically, the … (0 comments)
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Will Rumors of Interest Rate Declines Really Help the Market? - 09/09/08 05:02 AM
I'm not an economist and I don't play one on TV. I don't pretend to know all the ins and outs or the pro and cons of the recent take over of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the Federal Government. However, I am reading and hearing from people who should … (5 comments)
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Maryland Association of Realtors Conference - Day 1 - 09/08/08 07:56 PM
Long day for me. Early class for Legislative and Legal Update (3 hours of continuing ed), the annual CRS luncheon with and interesting speaker who talked about real estate auctions (and where I was also surprised to sit by fellow Active Rainer Rich Mielke), then 3 hours of Ethics followed by … (0 comments)
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Annual Conference Time - 09/07/08 07:54 AM
A lot of Realtors pooh-pooh the Annual Conference of the Maryland Association of Realtors. I'll be one of the first to say that it could probably be beefed up both in the content of the workshops and the quality and variety of the exhiboitors. Yet, I have never missed one since … (0 comments)
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Fannie and Freddie about to be taken over - 09/06/08 07:43 AM
Listening to my morning fix of NPR and reading through the Washington Post, I see that the Federal Government is about to propose a way to take over complete control and management of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac., according to this article in the Wall Street Journal.
I guess this is … (9 comments)
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The Full Court Press - 09/04/08 03:43 PM
There are times when I list a home I'll reach an agreement with the Seller - a kind of middle ground - where the price isn't too high and it might just get some people through the door. I also make recommendations about de-cluttering and repairing and replacing where necessary but … (1 comments)
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Clinton, MD Home Near Andrews AFB ... New Updates and Lower Price - 09/02/08 08:26 PM
The owner of this lovely three bedroom Colonial style home recently installed all new carpeting and vinyl flooring in the two and a half baths and kitchen and foyer areas. It's been cleaned up, spruced up and - best of all - the price has been lowered to what a lot … (0 comments)
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Done Deal...fast - 09/01/08 10:46 AM
I've been writing recently about a townhouse I had listed in Laurel that had run into a few, er, challenges along the way.
There was the friend of the Sellers who had agreed to do some contracting work on the Sellers house to get it ready for sale. It involved tearing … (5 comments)
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