real estate: 2010 Olympics CANADA wins "GOLD"
- 02/28/10 09:52 AM
Canada Wins Gold! Canada and their neighbors to the south the USA shared more than good will and a common border today! Both countries have fought enemies throughout history, and generally prevailled through time and history. But this year 2010, they were rivals at the Olympic Games held in Vancouver, Canada. It was a rivalry that was unmatched, not even the USA game with Russia stirred as much interest, when USA won that game! Today's game was exciting, envigorating, and an absolute thriller to watch. CANADA won todays game after a struggling team USA fought their way back from a 2-0 … (15 comments)
real estate: Fannie Mae & Homepath Offer Incentives To Buy! Their Properties!
- 01/28/10 07:55 AM
It appears that Fannie Mae and HomePath have taken a new step forward, and incentiveized a program to Sell more homes. Is it a good idea? From a buyers perspective Sure it is! From the Sellers perspective Definitely! Fannie Mae Offers New Closing Cost Assistance and Appliance Incentive for Homebuyers
Martin Dorgan Coldwell Banker South Central Realty 1015 Third Street Columbus Indiana, 47201 Office: 812-378-3331 ext.122 Cell: 812-603-1368 Website: http://www.columbusareahomesforsale.com Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/martindorgan XING Network: http://www.xing.com/go/invita/11704402 Spectacular Results! That's what you want! That's what you deserve! That's what you really want, Right? You want to find the … (0 comments)
real estate: Live & Learn at Indianapolis BarCamp
- 01/26/10 06:32 AM
BarCamp Indianapolis, Indiana, Jan. 25,2010 was a Live & Learn scenario just as I anticipated it would be, and I managed to make new friends along the way. The key factor was learning, and I learned a lot. I'm hopefully going to put all that information into practice, and benefit from the ROI. Not that it cost me much $25 for Parking, $23 for lunch including the tip. An appreciation and education for what Real Estate Agents & Brokers are passionate about, PRICELESS!!! Thank you so much to all the speakers, like Dave Woodson, Michael Reynolds, Greg Cooper, Kyle Lacey and … (0 comments)
real estate: National Association For Real Estate Professionals, Founding Members Needed
- 03/22/09 03:44 AM
National Association For Real Estate Professionals, Founding Members Needed Hello fellow AR members: The National Association for Real Estate Prefessionals is looking for a few good Men/Women! Individuals/Companies that have ambition and insight, looking to increase their individual business, make strong connections to other professionals, expand upon their referral possibilities, connect with new contacts through Networking, and build a reciprocal relationship with their communities. And They Need Founding Members! It won't be an easy task! It will take dedication, drive, ambition, and the ability to think "out of the box." If you visit the NAFREP website at http://www.NAFREP.com you can … (1 comments)
real estate: Military Relocation & Caring Bridge
- 02/25/09 04:20 AM
Military Advertising Coupled with A Caring Solution! Many, Many, Many! of us are connected to the Military, whether it's direct involvement through ourselves or Family, or Friends, and clients?
Having both a personal connection through marriage, my Step- Grandson will be deployed again for second tour in Iraq, but my guess would be more like Afganastan. Regardless it places him in harms way. I'm thankfull to all Military Personnell for their contributions! And Wish All a Safe Return! If you are located within driving distance(within reasonable housing distance) of any US military base, and seeking to add to your marketing, sign … (0 comments)
real estate: Military Advertising Coupled with A Caring Solution!
- 02/22/09 03:39 AM
Military Advertising Coupled with A Caring Solution! Many, Many, Many! of us are connected to the Military, whether it's direct involvement through ourselves or Family, or Friends, and clients?
Having both a personal connection through marriage, my Step- Grandson will be deployed again for second tour in Iraq, but my guess would be more like Afganastan. Regardless it places him in harms way. I'm thankfull to all Military Personnell for their contributions! And Wish All a Safe Return! If you are located within driving distance(within reasonable housing distance) of any US military base, and seeking to add to your marketing, sign … (0 comments)
real estate: Real Estate Market Shows Great Promise and Opportunity
- 01/26/09 07:20 AM
If I were writing for our Columbus newspaper "The Republic", or for the "Seymour Tribune". the headline would read "Market Plummets!" If I were writing for the Wall Street Journal, I would write, "The Market Signal is Buy!, Buy!, Buy!!!", But since I'm a Realtor , and Real Estate Professional in South Central Indiana, my hedline is: Real Estate Market Shows Great Promise and Opportunity Based on the following premises: 1. Housing in Indiana's South Central area is Affordable 2. Interest rates are the Best in Years! 3. Residential Lenders Have Money and Want to Lend IT! 4. Good Selection of Housing … (3 comments)
real estate: 13 Reasons You Should Consider Relocating to Columbus Indiana
- 01/17/09 11:23 AM
13 Reasons You Should Consider Relocating to Beautifull Columbus Indiana Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace. Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006. Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 It was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc. Why Buy a Home in Central Indiana? … (2 comments)
real estate: Columbus Indiana Takes Another "Big Hit!"
- 01/15/09 06:52 AM
Columbus Indiana Takes another "Big Hit" Yet again, Columbus Indiana takes another "Big Hit" to its residents and its economy, which will invariably be impacted. The flood in June of 2008 devastated businesses and some home owners. But the world's economy, the National economy, and overall recession, have trickled down to one of Columbus's major employers, and employees. Cummins announced about a month ago, they were laying off approximately 600 jobs, Yesterday in the Republic headlines they announced a further 800 Job losses, see the copy of the memo sent to Cummins employees. Global Recession Forces Further Workforce ReductionsTo All Employees:During … (0 comments)
Yes!, even here in Columbus Indiana, it's a sad state of affairs! Or is it opportunity knocking, where the housing market and Real Estate, have been minimally affected by the down turn in the economy, and many homes were ravaged with the Flood. But is it a "Sad State of Affairs?", or is, "Opportunity Knocking!", a question that is not so easily answered. When people ask me, I say "It's sad for some and opportunistic for others!" With the lowest interest rates in years, that creates a great incentive … (2 comments)
real estate: Columbus Indiana & Bartholomew County Market Conditions
- 01/09/09 12:36 AM
Up until the typical slow period just before Christmas, the Columbus, Indiana Real Estate market was relatively stable with minimal decreases in overall sales, or value to homes. Columbus, Indiana was fairing pretty well, we are still in kind of a bubble? The figures for 2007 Columbus home sales were $231,221,935. with 1408 units sold, and 2008 was $220,169,532. with 1316 units sold. Producing a 4.77% drop in total sales, and a 6.53% down turn in number of units sold.. The figures for year to year for Bartholomew County and the overall sales dropped from $331,818,914. with 2062 units sold in 2007, … (0 comments)
real estate: ColumbusAreaHomesForSale.com Presents: "Stone House"
- 11/20/08 03:40 AM
ColumbusAreaHomesForSale.com Presents! "Stone House" "Stone House" a historical and beautiful home, located at the intersection of *8TH Street and Franklin Street in downtown Columbus Indiana, is unique with dual residential and commercial zoning. Great location for Doctor/Lawyer/ or Business, has 20 rooms! and parking for 12 cars. Quality throughout with solid woodwork & doors, and leaded windows, many unique features like built-ins, laundry shute, an abundance of closet space, two separate stairways to the basement,etc. Main level features a large living room with wood burning stone fireplace, and a walkout to adjacent sunroom/porch, large dining room adjacent to living room leads to breakfast … (0 comments)
real estate: Columbus Indiana, Tipton Lakes Neighborhoods
- 03/10/08 07:51 AM
Columbus Indiana has many beautiful and highly sought after and desired neighborhoods, TIPTON LAKES is just one of the premiere areas of Columbus Indiana, that happens to have many smaller neighborhoods encompassed within. Tipton Lakes Neighborhoods:
Family Neighborhoods Tipton Lakes offers family life where the children playing can often be heard and seen, in their own backyards, or in the neighborhood park. Each neighborhood is a contributing factor, with unique benefits and a quality living environment for families to enjoy and grow. GreystoneGreystone is one of Tipton Lakes family neighborhoods. Located just south and west of Oakbrook. Greystone residents are conveniently located to Oakbrook City … (1 comments)
real estate: Will I Sell Your Columbus Indiana Home For Less Commission?
- 03/09/08 04:34 AM
Will I Sell Your Columbus Indiana Home For Less Commission?I hear it every day - "I don't want to list my house with a Realtor becauseI'll have to pay 6%". You don't think it's fair. Now for the good stuff! When you list your Columbus Area house with a typical Realtor you get this: 1) A yard sign 2) Your home listed on the Columbus MLS. 3) A simple ad on Realtor.com with one photo. Your home advertised in the newspaper and home magazines. 4) Flyers printed and placed in a flyer box. When you hire Martin Dorgan to Market and SELL your home … (0 comments)
real estate: Columbus Indiana Usefull Information For Residents, Relocators or Visitors
- 02/22/08 04:34 AM
Columbus Indiana Community InformationHere are a few places you should get to know:UtilitiesELECTRICITY: Bartholomew County REMC 372-2546; Cinergy PSI Energy (800) 521-2232. GAS: Indiana Natural Gas 988-2512; Vectren Energy Delivery (800) 227-1376.WATER: Columbus City Utilities 372-8861, Eastern Bartholomew Water Corp. 526-9777; Southwestern Bartholomew Water Corp. 342-4421.CABLE TV: Comcast, 1470 Jackson St., 800-226-2278.TELEPHONE: SBC Ameritech 800-742-8771.; AT&T 222-0300. ServicesDRIVER'S LICENSE: 745 Schnier Drive, 379-9323. LIBRARY: Fifth Street and Lafayette Avenue, Columbus 379-1255; 635 Harrison St., Hope, 546-5310. TRANSPORTATION: ColumBUS 376-2506; City Taxi 314-2227. EmergencyPOLICE: Columbus Police Department, 123 Washington St., 376-2600; FIRE: Columbus Fire Department, 1101 Jackson St., 376-2679.SHERIFF: Bartholomew County Sheriff's … (0 comments)
real estate: Housing in Columbus Indiana
- 02/22/08 12:08 AM
Columbus Indiana has a Diverse Assortment of Housing Alternatives: The Urban Columbus areas contain many varieties of style, age, cost and surroundings as alternative choices for a place to live. The current vacancy rate which changes constantly, are 3 - 5% for single family homes, and 4 - 5% for apartments. Columbus has many downtown apartments available in former single family homes. There are approximately 20 apartment complexes across the city, with 1,854 total units. Columbus may be historical but it is a 20th Century city with seven condominium developments. There are more than 25 rural subdivisions within 6 miles of Columbus. Some … (5 comments)
real estate: Point2NLS Change is Coming! It Seems The Free Ride Is Over!
- 02/21/08 08:59 AM
Change is Coming! It Seems The Free Ride Is Over! It saddened me to read this today. For months now I have been working on a strategic plan to fully implement and use Point2NLS to totally dominate my marketplace. In fact today, just before receiving this email alert I just finished purchasing 75 more domain names. You can guess where they were to be used, maybe not how they were to be used. I started my real estate career researching, researching the best product for the money. And as far as I was concerned you couldn't have found a better product/web site … (20 comments)
real estate: Hanging out in Active Rain requires Flu Medication
- 02/20/08 08:10 AM
Hanging out in Active Rain requires Flu Medication, not for me, but for my wife. But that's Okay! So I'm at the drugstore picking up some Flu medication for my wife, my focus is on medication, Not Real Estate! I'm scanning the isles, finally zeroing in on the correct location and begin searching for what I consider to be viable medication. A gentleman walks up beside me, I glance up momentarily, and there stands a salesman for Sam's Club that I know. He doesn't ask me how I am, he asks How Is Real Estate? I explain the current market conditions, almost … (6 comments)
real estate: Is Having an Online Marketing Blog, a Real Estate Paradigm Shift?
- 02/19/08 09:12 PM
Good Morning Active Rainer's! An interesting topic was presented by George and Nicole this morning. NEW GROUP! FREE online marketing blog! I think it will undoutedly become a very interesting topic! Like yourselves I too was awake at 3:10 this morning, doing my usual internet reading. When I received a message in my inbox, which I will share with all of you. ************************************************************************************** What Every Agent Needs to Know about Blogging, Social Networking, RSS Feeds and SEO by Michael Parker While I know a lot about how to market and sell products, I don't pretend to know all there is to know. However, ever since the advent of … (9 comments)
real estate: Safety Tip! For Male or Female, Real Estate Business People
- 02/10/08 08:47 AM
We've all heard the horror story recently involving agents and showing properties, or even "open houses" have a similar amount of potential danger. No one expects anything sinister to happen, but there are evil people out there, lurking in the crowds. Well while driving along the other day I had an idea! Lights started going off! Here I sat, leaving a message to myself through voice-mail, but that wasn't it! I looked down and there in front of me was my "voice recorder!" Perfect!, tapes are pretty good length, so just before you encounter a potential sinister scenario, "Click it On!".Why not? You … (20 comments)
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That means going the extra distance, to become the best I can. Reminds me of the slogan "Be All That You Can Be".
This blog format is to help my client's and prospects understand real estate, and prepare them to List, and Sell their home, and for Buyer's to aid in their goal of purchasing a home, and attaining their portion of the "American Dream.
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