Mid-Week Feature Photo, on Lisa Hill's Real Estate Blog
This week's photo is really just a follow-up to this past Sunday's photo. It's the same bird from Sunday's blog post, standing in the shallow water at sunset, taken by my friend Nick (fully copyrighted). In this photo, I LOVE the perfect shadow that's reflecting in the water. And I decided that since I had so much trouble deciding which shot to use last week, I should go ahead and share the other one with you today =D
Each of these cities have very different properties and prices ranges, depending on whether or not they're located on the ocean, the Intracoastal, in a deed-restricted community, or any number of locations that effect the individual property values.
Coming up, I'll provide the listings and details available for Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, South Daytona, New Smyrna Beach, and Edgewater/Florida Shores. So check back soon!
Speechless Sunday Feature Photo, on Lisa Hill's Real Estate Blog
It's Speechless Sunday, and once again, my post is not speechless. But I will keep this one short and sweet =) Once again, my friend Nick (Nickrun on DeviantArt.com) has captured the silhouette of a beautiful bird, in a lake at sunset... two, no make that three, of my favorite things! Lakes, Sunsets and Birds =D
I hope you've enjoyed the photo (which IS copyrighted!) and if you're interested in purchasing any of Nick's images, you can checkout his work by following the link above.
Blogging Tips and Advice, by Lisa Hill "The Smart Choice" for all your real estate needs
Last week, Broker Bryant Tutas wrote a post that addressed the bloggers who complain about not being featured... and all the silly complaining that occurs. He also offered advice to Active Rain Newbies. You can follow the link above to read his post. But to briefly summarize, there are many people who think the only way to get a featured post is to be "popular" (lol). Oh my! If I'm not part of the in-crowd, I can't get a featured post! (WRONG!)
So I'm writing this post to further address this topic, and to share with you, how I commented on Broker Bryant's post. My comment is as follows...
"I haven't noticed the "whiner" posts, but I usually stick to my sub list. However, I think there may be a bit of correlation between features and high school... Here's my theory...
In high school, if you wrote a good paper, you got a good grade!
In high school, if you consistently got good grades, you were rewarded by being placed on the Dean's List, the Honor Roll, and eventually, by graduating with Honors.
So obviously, there is a correlation ;-)"
Voila! I've discovered the key to getting my posts featured! What do you know? All I have to do is write quality content. How about that!?
And for the nosy folks, over the years I've had 17 featured Active Rain posts, and even more posts that were Localism featured. And I don't consider myself to be one of the "popular crowd".
As I've stated in many of my previous posts, I'm a Daytona Beach Native, which makes it much easier for me to excel in my real estate profession. I've sold all types of real estate in every city in East Volusia County, and beyond.
The following chart contains the active real estate listings that are currently on the market in Port Orange FL. You'll find the types of properties, how many are available of each type, and the price range for each type of property.
Port Orange is a beautiful, family-friendly city with many things to do. Call or e-mail me today for a list of houses, condos, duplexes, townhouses and more, from the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service. I can make your real estate search as easy as possible, by having our automated system programmed with your personal real estate requirements, which will be automatically e-mailed to you every morning, as soon as they come on the market. You never have to worry about missing out on your dream home!
Ponce Inlet Real Estate, by Lisa Hill "The Smart Choice" for all your real estate needs
If you decide to take a stroll around the lighthouse, and parks, and marshes, and jetty of Ponce Inlet... and you walk by or even better... you decide to take a tour of the Ponce Inlet Marine Science Center... just outside you'll find this adorable little sign. I think it's perfect, even if it is a bit silly ;-)
Have some fun and visit the Ponce Inlet Marince Science Center! =)
Daytona Beach Real Estate Update, by Lisa Hill "The Smart Choice" for all your real estate needs
This is my 3rd post in the last week, presenting our active real estate listings for each city, from the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This post features one photo of beautiful Daytona Beach Florida, and the listing information that any Daytona Beach real estate buyers may need. Bear in mind, the data here is only the basics of what's available. but I'll be happy to provide extensive information on any houses, condos, duplexes or townhouses in Daytona Beach Florida.
The following chart (again; these are just the basics) contains the type of properties that are currently available for sale, how many of each type are available, and the price range for each category. You'll notice a drastic difference in prices due to the location of a particular listing. You can choose a small, affordable home or a large, luxury house or condo on the Intracoastal Waterway, or the Atlantic Ocean. The possibilities are endless...
If you're interested in buying (or selling) real estate in Daytona Beach Florida, I'd love to help. For more information, or to be added to our automated Multiple Listing System (MLS), feel free to call or e-mail me with your personal specifications and you'll soon be receiving daily listing updates via e-mail, as soon as new listings come on the market! =)
Daytona Beach Shores Real Estate, by Lisa Hill "The Smart Choice" for all your real estate needs
Well, it's that time again. It's time for a "Wordless Wednesday" photo. And as usual... my post is not wordless. lol. BUT, I'm not going to tell you about the photo ;-) The photo is just a bonus, to show you a little something from the city of Daytona Beach Shores. The rest of this post is a Daytona Beach Shores real estate update, for anyone who's interested in buying real estate in beautiful Daytona Beach Shores... (or selling real estate in beautifu Daytona Beach Shores!)
For each type of Daytona Beach Shores listing on the market, you'll find the number of properties on the market, and the price range from lowest to highest.
If you're interested in buying (or selling) real estate in Daytona Beach Shores, I'd love to help! Call or e-mail me for a list of condos, houses or multi-family homes in Daytona Beach Shores, that will meet your specific needs.
And don't forget to ask me about our automated MLS system that will allow me to save your profile and needs, and have listings, details and photo updates sent directly to you each morning, as soon as new MLS listings come on the market.
December 1st, The FTC, Testimonials and your Blog/New Media
December 1, 2010 is the date your blog and all new media advertising meets new enforcement and scrutiny. Meet the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". Much of the "guide" applies to celebrity endorsements and the use of "disclaimers" such as those which say "results not typical".
The word "endorsement" is used 188 times in 16 CFR 255 and the word "testimonial" is used 92 times. Where the real danger comes in, of course, is if someone complains to the FTC about something they read on your blog, Facebook, Posterous or any other New Media outlet. You and I, reader, both know there are "testimonials" even here on AR which are not even from real customers or are using real customer's names but they have no idea those testimonials exist. That is the focus of 16 CFR 255 in addition to endorsements and testimonials on late night television.
It has been noted that it is difficult to determine how much deception actually occurs from false testimonials and I am sure it would be very difficult and costly to prove a violation of FTC regulations on a small basis for individual blogs. The best way to avoid violations is to solicit testimonials from your clients that you can keep on file or to use a third party company like iKarma for example.
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Happy Sunday! Once again, I'm sharing a photo by my friend Nick. I guess it pays to know some people ;-) I love his photos! FYI, most of his photos are NOT in the public domain. He's just allowing me to use them in my blogs, so please remember there are copyright laws! If you're interested in purchasing any of Nick's photos, you can find his work on www.DeviantArt.com. I've taken you directly to his work in the embedded DeviantArt link. And I'm sure you'll be seeing more of his work on my blogs in the future ;-)
So for today's photo, I thought this was appropriate for Sunday. I like the way this cross is not perfectly painted, or perfectly aligned, and untouched by any photo softtware. It's not perfect.... like us. The very reason for the cross! =)
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