THANK YOU SUBSCRIBERS - 03/31/08 07:49 PM
Hello subscribers. Thank you.
I started writing actively on this site on February 15th. Since then, I have taken on 16 subscribers (17 if you count me:)). I don't even really know what it means to be a "subscriber". But I know it means a lot to me when you subscribe to … (12 comments)
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I'm rolling thunder, pouring rain, I'm coming on like a hurricane-ACDC - 03/31/08 11:48 AM
Ah, the rain continues to fall. My wife's "real estate indicator" almost achieved a negative rating this morning on our way to the YMCA in downtown Naperville...
I actually love thunderstorms. I love weather. I love seasons. These are all benefits of living in the midwest.
Oh sure, I like the beach, golf, … (3 comments)
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Blogging my day away... - 03/30/08 06:03 PM
Yesterday, I wrote how it was a great day to buy a house here in Naperville, Illinois. It was cool by late March standards, but sunny with no wind. I don't think temperature matters too much, but I feel the sun really buts people in a real estate mood. And I had … (8 comments)
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DANSKO: A MUST FOR EVERY REALTOR! - 03/30/08 12:01 PM
O.K. This will sound like a commercial, but I want you to know that I do not get paid for it. I just love the product so much, I had to share...
THANK YOU DANSKO!
Are you looking for a shoe, that is comfortable, fashionable, and very easy to flip on and off when … (5 comments)
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What I like about Barack Obama! - 03/30/08 09:51 AM
OK, OK, I know this is not a political website, but what the heck. This is an election year after all.
"Barack is my guy", says Ken.
As a guy who has always considered himself a moderate republican, I find myself ready to vote for a democrat for the first time. This will happen if...
Sorry for those … (20 comments)
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HELP! - 03/29/08 06:57 PM
I need proof Active Rain. I need your help. I have recently become addicted to this site. I turn to it even before the sports page in the morning. My problem is...
That my wife is, how do I say, somewhat skeptical of the, how do I say, financial benefit of blogging.
Sure, she … (13 comments)
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What is your real estate "uniform"? - 03/29/08 04:48 PM
Just curious. Do you have a "uniform"?
Personally, as an agent, I feel most comfortable in khakis/cords and a golf shirt/mock turtleneck. I also have a cool RE/MAX windbreaker type sweatshirt for cooler weather. I never wear a name tag anymore.
Most of my business comes in every day living. I don't … (6 comments)
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It's a beautiful morning to buy a house! - 03/29/08 09:29 AM
It's a lovely Saturday morning here in Naperville, Illinois. I am sitting here, playing a little bit on the Rain (thanks Active Rain). My daughter, Erin, and I are watching a fishing show on TV. I am trying to get her interested in one of the coolest sports, fishing, before her … (5 comments)
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NO SOLICITING!! - 03/28/08 04:09 PM
So in a desperate effort to stay productive, I hung another 155 door hangers on one of my farm areas. I call it my Carrolwood Market Update. I put a little marketing of me above a chart of the active homes in the neighborhood. I think it's pretty nice. My wife … (12 comments)
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WARNING! TABOO TOPIC! LISTING COMMISSION! - 03/27/08 01:17 PM
Hello world. I would like to talk of something that seems taboo in our industry. I am sure I will be catching a whole bunch of flak for this but...
Why can't we talk about listing commissions a little bit more openly?
For those of you who have visited my profile or my … (6 comments)
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LIFE, LOVE, AND REAL ESTATE (with a bonus picture of Erin) - 03/26/08 03:37 PM
Hello world. How did I pass my day? After my normal morning, which consists of coffee, breakfast, reading the Chicago Tribune and spending time with my family (wife Nicole, daughter Erin), we packed up and drove to the YMCA in downtown Naperville.
It's a great place to workout. Never too crowded. … (3 comments)
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I'VE GOT GREAT FOR SALE SIGNS, BUT THEY ARE ALL IN MY GARAGE. - 03/25/08 07:05 PM
If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it still make a sound?
If a realtor has great signs, and they are all in his garage, does he still have a business?
As I sit here at my little home in Naperville, my garage door … (8 comments)
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I AM ACTUALLY A DARN GOOD REALTOR, I THINK??? - 03/25/08 02:14 PM
Good afternoon. What a day it has been. The powers that be at Active Rain chose my post from yesterday, "I am a Horrible Realtor"' as a featured post!! Wow. It was cool. I received more comments from that one post, then I have received from my first 34 posts combine. Thanks for sending … (8 comments)
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I AM A HORRIBLE REALTOR!! - 03/24/08 07:55 PM
My name is Ken Tracy. I am a real estate agent with RE/MAX Action. And I am a horrible realtor.
The story begins with the day I passed my licensing exam in October 2005. I was as bright eyed and bushy tailed as they come. I was going to knock the cover off … (140 comments)
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THERE IS A LOT TO LOVE ABOUT THE SUBDIVISION MAPLEBROOK, IN NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS - 03/23/08 04:55 PM
If you are looking for a modestly priced home in the sought after suburb of Naperville, Illinois, look no further than the Maplebrook subdivision.
Located just one and a half miles from downtown Naperville, filled with restaurants, night life, and shopping, Maplebrook is a subdivision of three and four bedroom homes built in … (1 comments)
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HAPPY EASTER! - 03/23/08 09:00 AM
Good morning world. Today is Easter. This is a day to spend with family (especially for those who have young children!). My wife just came from the store where she bought my daughter Erin her first Easter basket.
Well, Erin has both fists and her mouth filled with candy right now! Good … (5 comments)
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Bear Stearns/Market Commentary - 03/17/08 01:35 PM
Hello world. So now we fully understand what was going on with Bear Stearns stock on Friday. As a former employee of Bear Stearns, I was shocked to see the stock down on last Friday to see the stock down 27 points to $30 dollars/share.
Well today, we learn just how … (1 comments)
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The Real Estate Mess Moves to Wall Street - 03/14/08 11:24 AM
Hello World. The problems in our industry continue to spread to Wall Street. If you are a shareholder of Bear Stearns, you are down around 40% on your shares today. This is not some small company getting clipped, but one of the big players.
The Fed, with the help of JP Morgan, … (1 comments)
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The Real Estate Mess Moves to Wall Street - 03/14/08 11:24 AM
Hello World. The problems in our industry continue to spread to Wall Street. If you are a shareholder of Bear Stearns, you are down around 40% on your shares today. This is not some small company getting clipped, but one of the big players.
The Fed, with the help of JP Morgan, … (2 comments)
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What's going on in Four Lakes Real Estate Lisle Illinois - 03/13/08 07:33 PM
Four Lakes Condominiums, home of tennis courts, running paths, ski hill, beach volleyball, fishing, trees and scenery rarely found in the suburbs of Chicago. Just an easy 10 minute drive to all that downtown Naperville has to offer. Homes range from studios, one and two bedrooms condos. The homes range in price … (0 comments)
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MY 10,000th POINT! - 03/12/08 01:34 PM
As I write, I contemplate what I have learned in the month or so I have been active in our little neighborhood.
The network is growing quickly. Points/Scoring makes it very addicting. I enjoy the camaraderie of communicating with agents throughout the country. Limo driving is a great second job. 100% of those who … (6 comments)
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There goes OIL again! - 03/10/08 12:08 PM
Holy smokes yet again. Oil is up another $2.50 today up to $107.68. I heard this morning that gas will be up another 30 cents in the next few weeks. That will push the price up in Naperville Illinois to last summers high of approximately $3.50/gallon. OUCH!
As a real estate agent … (4 comments)
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One thing I have learned - 03/09/08 01:54 PM
In two and a half years in real estate, I have learned something important for sales and life.
It takes time. Life is about learning, not being the smartest. If you are always improving, even just a little bit, you will be a huge success.
One of my early mentors, Sue Daley … (5 comments)
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LOW REAL ESTATE COMMISSION IN NAPERVILLE/CHICAGOLAND - 03/06/08 12:24 PM
We all know the real estate market has been challenging the last couple of years. I know many people are concerned about selling their homes.
In this time of "slow" sales, most realtors are raising their rates to make up for their lower sales. I think differently.
In an effort to boost business, … (0 comments)
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Thanks, BUY OWNER! - 03/05/08 06:18 PM
Hello World! I was reading some posts when a Thanks, Buy Owner commercial came on. I was curious what others thought about the company/the commericals.
Personally, I feel they are cheaply produced, quite cheesy and not something I would call as a consumer. That being said, does anyone feel threatened by them?? Has … (5 comments)
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Is anyone watching oil prices? - 03/05/08 02:02 PM
Holy smokes. Oil prices were up $5 today!
I read an article the other day that it had just passed it's inflation adjusted high from 1980. It would seem gas prices will spike this summer at more than $4 per gallon. Ouch.
Yet another challenge to the pocket books of struggling realtors. That which doesn't kill … (3 comments)
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LOW PRICED HOMES NEAR DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE - 03/04/08 03:08 PM
Living near a bustling downtown such as Naperville Illinois is the hope of many. Two affordable subdivisions lie a short distance from the popular downtown and also are in the highly sought after School District 203.
For those with a budget in the mid to high 200's, Springhill would be a perfect … (0 comments)
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Do you like my bald head?? - 03/01/08 02:45 PM
No seriously. Do you? I was originally just thinking it would be a funny title, but...
Just a little back ground. Yes, I do shave it myself. Gillette Mach III Turbo. Takes less than 5 minutes. In the shower. I do it about twice a week.
I started loosing it in my twenties. … (9 comments)
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Blogging my afternoon away - 03/01/08 02:01 PM
Hello. Thanks again for reading. It's Saturday. My wife is at a baby shower. I am passing my afternoon blogging. Is this a problem? Time will tell...
I have a tired buyer perking up a bit and asking me to see a home tomorrow in Naperville. Perhaps they are getting close. Another … (5 comments)
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