600 dollar tax rebate - 04/28/08 11:53 AM
So, today is the day that the first of the 600 dollar tax rebate checks start rolling out (direct deposits go first then physical checks start in another week or so).  The goal of this stimulus package is to help our economy.  This morning I was listening to people being interviewed on the radio about how they plan to spend the money and it doesn't sound too good for our economy.  Most said they were going to pay rent, buy food, pay utilities etc no one mentioned buying goods or services.  So I guess we will see how this rebate helps … (1 comments)

1st Time Home buyers in Today's Real Estate Market - 04/15/08 03:09 PM
Today on the Trump Blog Brett Carmen had a post that I thought the AR community would find interesting.  He wrote about why The Real Estate Market is Perfect for 1st Time Home buyers. His main points are: If you are a person with decent credit and provable income, you can still take advantage of the low interest rates and low down payment programs. In addition to excellent interest rates, another portion of the equation is inventory. Right now in America you have plenty of choices from which to select. Using simple economics, a high supply with a decreased demand (due to a smaller … (3 comments)

During an Economic Downturn Use Creative Marketing Ideas - 04/02/08 01:33 PM
Today on the Trump Blog Brett Carman wrote about Creative Marketing Ideas for Real Estate During an Economic Downturn. Read the full post for his complete point of view.  Here are a few of the highlights I pulled from the post.  Some interesting ideas.  Not sure if some of these are viable and how they would play out but Brett seems to believe in them. 
There is more to selling a home than posting the home on the local real estate association’s website and sticking a sign in the yard. You have to be different...STAND OUT in the crowd. Look for creative real … (0 comments)