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2008
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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 my blog.I don't know why...
03/31/2008
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 ...
03/31/2008
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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 a good real estate day yesteday...
03/30/2008
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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 you are doing showings? Then I ha...
03/30/2008
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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 t...
03/30/2008
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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 is impressed with ...
03/29/2008
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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...
03/29/2008
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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 second birthday...
03/29/2008
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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 creates it on Microsoft Publishe...
03/28/2008
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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 website, http://www.kensfeat...
03/27/2008
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Ken Tracy
Helping clients buy and sell since 2005
