real estate: WOW! I HAVE BLOGGED 100 TIMES! - 09/24/08 10:58 PM
I have finally reached my 100th blog and it has been so much fun! I have enjoyed posting and reading blogs on Active Rain. However, I hope they get their site problems worked out. Sometimes I can post a blog and other times it won't post. I get the points, but … (7 comments)
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real estate: CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY DICK FULD SHOULD BE REWARDED MILLIONS FOR BANKRUPTING LEHMAN BROTHERS? - 09/16/08 01:11 PM
WHY IS THIS? He receives millions as a "bonus" for failing an investment bank, one that is over 160 years old. The largest bankruptcy filed in American history, under the leadership of this man. There is something not right with this picture. He receives a "bonus" and the stockholders and 25,000 workers … (6 comments)
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real estate: REALTORS, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT HOME INSPECTIONS? - 09/12/08 06:42 PM
ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT THEM? AFRAID THEY WILL "KILL THE DEAL"? I offer all my buyers a home inspection. I don't care if it is an FHA loan, cash, VA, Conventional or whatever. NO ONE leaves my office unless they sign off on a home inspection.
I encourage buyers to get one. This … (19 comments)
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real estate: HATS OFF TO MICHAEL PHELPS, OLYMPIC SWIMMER!! - 08/17/08 09:00 AM
I have been glued to the tv set, watching this incredible swimmer! He is like a fish in the water! HE HAS WON EIGHT GOLD MEDALS, BREAKING MARK SPITZ RECORD OF SEVEN!!!
Michael is 23 years old and hails from Baltimore, Maryland. His mother, Debbie, is the light of his life. … (18 comments)
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real estate: SELLERS, REJOICE IF YOU GET A QUICK OFFER! - 08/17/08 08:35 AM
IT DOESN'T MEAN IT WAS PRICED TOO LOW! When a Realtor does the comps for your property, that is where it needs to be priced. If you get a quick offer, it only means that someone was looking for a property like yours and snatched it up when it became available. The … (13 comments)
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real estate: YES!!! I NOW HAVE MY e-PRO DESIGNATION! - 08/08/08 04:43 PM
I have worked so hard, trying to finish my e-PRO course! I worked on it every spare minute that I could manage, I didn't think I would ever get it finished!! But, when you set your mind to it, YOU CAN DO IT!!
It was a very interesting course and I … (24 comments)
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real estate: IS THERE A POTATO FAMINE OR ARE WE BEING GOUGED AGAIN? - 08/04/08 10:35 AM
HAS ANYONE NOTICED THE PRICE OF POTATOES?? I have not bought them in several weeks and my husband is having withdrawals! They are $7.99 for an 8 pound bag!!! It used to be that people who were low on money would eat beans and potatoes, not anymore, only the rich can … (6 comments)
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real estate: RETAIL STORES ARE HAVING A HARD TIME! WILL WE ONLY BE ABLE TO BUY FROM WALL-MART? - 07/29/08 11:04 AM
Back to school sales are going to be a real low for the mall retailers, according to the news media. With the high gas and food prices, parents are looking for alternatives to save. Shopping discount stores, yard sales and consignment shops seems to be the answer.
Will it get to … (16 comments)
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real estate: HEY, HAS ANYONE MISSED ME??? - 07/23/08 11:42 AM
I have been in Natchitoches, Louisiana, for a week of baseball world series play offs! I have missed active rain, but my grandson, Adrian, plays baseball and I can't miss those games!! His team, the White County Title Tigers placed third and he placed third in the home run derby! We … (6 comments)
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real estate: ANYONE ELSE BORN ON JULY 2? - 07/02/08 10:34 AM
TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY! I have finally reached the age of early retirement, if a person could retire! I will probally be 100 before I retire!!! I will have to continue working to buy gas and food!! lol
I have been in real estate since 1994, it is so amazing how … (11 comments)
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real estate: ELVIS IS ALIVE AND WELL, HE WAS ON "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"! - 06/25/08 05:09 PM
Did you watch America's Got Talent last night? I did, and the Elvis impersonator was terrific!!! He was very handsome, just like Elvis! He had the crooked smile, the Elvis hair do, and was dressed in black leather. He was fantastic, like Elvis is back! He sang "Hound Dog" and sounded just like … (6 comments)
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real estate: ARKANSAS BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! - 06/20/08 09:34 AM
My ten year old grandson, Adrian, is a great baseball player. He plays on the White County Title Tigers traveling team and we are ranked #3 in the state. We are playing in Jonesboro this weekend for the state title, and we play in the world series in July in Louisiana.
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real estate: REALTORS, DO YOU SHOW BUYERS WHERE THE PROPERTY LINES ARE? - 06/18/08 12:57 PM
YOU ARE SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR A LAWSUIT! You should NEVER point out where the property lines are, you don't really know. All you know is what the seller told you, it may be right and it may be wrong. My attorney (judge now) son-in-law told me this many years … (20 comments)
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real estate: THERE IS A STABLE MARKET OUT THERE! - 06/13/08 08:49 AM
DON'T BELIEVE THE MEDIA REPORTS, THEY ARE NOT THE GOSPEL TRUTH! Searcy, Arkansas is a stable market. Agents are busy, contractors are building, we are getting new business and we are NOT selling homes for half their market value! I am sure there are other areas in the country that are … (15 comments)
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real estate: PRICE OF GAS TO BE $5.00 A GALLON THROUGH 2009! - 06/12/08 02:17 PM
GIVE ME A BREAK! Last night I was watching the idiot box and the media is predicting gas will be an average of $5.00 through 2009! WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?
How will people make it if they make minimum wage? They can't drive to work, buy groceries, pay day … (30 comments)
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real estate: POSSESSION? WHAT DO YOU THINK? - 06/11/08 06:15 PM
A buyers agent brought me a contract on a home I have listed. I presented it to my seller and we countered the offer on price and several other items. One of the things we countered on was "possession".
The buyers agent had marked " possession to be upon closing". We countered for … (16 comments)
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real estate: READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY A LOT TO BUILD YOUR NEW HOME ON! - 06/04/08 05:59 PM
CONTACT YOUR BUILDER BEFORE BUYING YOUR LOT! My builder husband is working with clients who are building a new home. They purchased their lot prior to contacting my husband. When they had the trees removed and the lot cleared, my husband had the grade shot. It has over a 12' drop!!
This … (10 comments)
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real estate: MY BLOG SITE HAS NOT BEEN WORKING! - 06/02/08 12:55 PM
I have not blogged since May 22, I have not been able to upload my post! I contacted AR and they said to try using Firefox as my browser. So here goes! I hope this works!
Has anyone else had this problem? Everytime I would write my post, I would … (17 comments)
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real estate: AMERICAN IDOL HAS A WINNER, HIS NAME IS DAVID! - 05/22/08 01:18 PM
I have watched American Idol all season and I have been totally amazed at the talent! There were several performers who were voted off that I thought should have stayed. One, being Michael Johns, who I thought was a terrific singer.
The two Davids are very talented, but I was pulling … (8 comments)
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real estate: ARE YOU PROFESSIONAL WHEN WORKING WITH CLIENTS? - 05/20/08 11:39 AM
ARE YOU ON TIME FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT? Keeping clients waiting is not a good thing! Being on time shows that you think your clients are important.
DO YOU DRESS LIKE A PROFESSIONAL? Being neat about your appearance says alot about you! Don't show property in tank tops and short shorts! Yes, … (15 comments)
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real estate: DOMINICA, THE NATURE ISLAND OF THE CARRIBBEAN! - 05/15/08 05:02 PM
Dominica is a beautiful island located between Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Carribbean! It is very eco friendly. We visited this port last year on our annual cruise!
The rain forest was enchanting! There were beautiful waterfalls flowing down the mountains, providing clear and pure drinking water. The people were very friendly … (8 comments)
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real estate: FIVE FREE TIPS ON BUYING A FSBO! - 05/14/08 02:07 PM
Sure you want to save money, we all do! But, sometime it ends up costing us more! Here are five free tips on buying a FSBO.
1. GET A TERMITE CLEARANCE LETTER! In some areas of the U.S. termites are a problem!
2. HIRE A HOME INSPECTOR! This is a must, you … (4 comments)
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real estate: TORNADOES AND FLOODING HAVE BEEN A BIG PROBLEM IN ARKANSAS! - 05/13/08 03:52 PM
I don't know about the rest of America, but Arkansas has had some major flooding and storms! There are several counties, including White, that still have flood water from the March and April rains!
Saturday night we had tornadoes throughout the state! The wind blew so hard, and our electricity was … (7 comments)
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real estate: ARE YOU A CANDIATE FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS? - 05/13/08 03:16 PM
Aging has it's drawbacks! It seems when you reach 40 your eyesight starts failing! I have always been farsighted, I could see far away, but not up close!
My eyesight continued to get worse, and, being a Realtor, that is not a good thing! To read a contract I wore contact lens, … (6 comments)
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real estate: TOP TEN THINGS TO DO TO SELL YOUR HOME! - 05/06/08 03:31 PM
Are you ready to put your home on the market? Here is my list of the top ten things to do to get your home SOLD!
1. Trim your shrubs, keep your yard mowed, plant flowers, remove clutter from yard, you need curb appeal!
2. Does your home need to be painted? A gallon of … (7 comments)
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real estate: CHEERS! SEARCY IS GETTING A ZAXBY'S! - 04/29/08 05:04 PM
I am soooo excited! I love chicken any way you cook it! Searcy, Arkansas is getting a Zaxby's, they have already started on the ground work! Have you ever eaten Zaxby's chicken? It is the best and very reasonable!
Last weekend was the first time I tasted Zaxby's chicken. It is delicious … (10 comments)
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real estate: LISTING AGENTS, DO YOU OFFER CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM TO SELLERS? - 04/28/08 03:25 PM
A few years ago I listed a home that had been through at least three Realtors. The sellers were really wanting to sell and were getting discouraged. They asked me why their home had not sold. I explained to them that the paint color on their shutters and front door was … (6 comments)
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real estate: SPRING IS HERE! I'M FINALLY GETTING TO PLANT MY FLOWERS AND HERBS! - 04/28/08 02:41 PM
Here in Searcy, Arkansas it has rained so much that it has been impossible to plant. The ground is still very wet, but I have planted most of my flowers. I love impatients and cala lillys, and I found some pretty ones at Lowe's.
I recently added some extra landscaping and … (2 comments)
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real estate: YIKES! MY HOME OFFICE COMPUTER CRASHED THIS MORNING! - 04/25/08 12:27 PM
I cannot believe it! My computer will not function, and I am not sure why! I cannot get windows to come up, has anyone else had this problem? What do I do to fix it?
This is my home office computer, which I use for my real estate. Also, I need to write … (12 comments)
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real estate: APPRAISERS, DO YOU APPRAISE HOMES BY THE SQUARE FOOTAGE ONLY? - 04/24/08 02:08 PM
Maybe I'm wrong, but shouldn't homes be appraised by more than just square footage?. Is there not a difference in a 2500 sq. ft. home with an 8/12 pitch, and a home with a 12/12 pitch!
A home with 10' and 12' ceilings should appraise for more than a home with … (6 comments)
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real estate: ARE YOU A COLLECTOR OF THINGS? - 04/22/08 02:05 PM
Why do we collect THINGS? We spend the first half of our lives collecting things and the second half trying to get rid of them! WHAT IS WRONG WITH US? I'm just as guilty as you are!
I collect vases, dishes, antiques and who knows what! Most are stored in my attic. … (11 comments)
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real estate: FLOODING IN ARKANSAS HAS BEEN DEVASTATING! - 04/21/08 02:29 PM
My grandson, Adrian, played in a baseball tournament last weekend in Pocahontas. We won the tournament and all the boys played great! Pocahontas has had serious flooding and the water is still very high, it did not affect the ball park, it was on higher ground.
While eating breakfast at our motel, … (2 comments)
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real estate: BASEBALL SEASON HAS BEGUN! A GREAT PLACE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND CLIENTS! - 04/18/08 12:09 PM
Adrian, my ten year old grandson, loves base ball. He lives and breathes it!! He plays first base and batters rarely get by him, he will do the complete splits to get an out! We spend alot of time at the ball park, and what better place to to see old … (6 comments)
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real estate: LOOKING FOR A GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY! - 04/17/08 04:21 PM
WELCOME TO SEARCY, ARKANSAS! "A city where thousands live as millions wish they could," is the motto of Searcy. Searcy has a population of approximately 20,600 people, and is located about 50 miles North of Little Rock.
RIVER OAKS is an upscale golf course community and is very close to the hospital, … (3 comments)
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real estate: ARE YOU AN AGENT OF THE FUTURE?? - 04/16/08 04:22 PM
IF ALL YOU CAN DO IS PULL UP YOUR MLS SYSTEM, YOU'RE NOT! Tommorrow's agents will do most of their transactions on the internet RELAY is a transaction management system that many Realtors will use.
The agent of tommorrow will know "texting" and their cell phone will be their office away from home! … (16 comments)
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real estate: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS! - 04/14/08 03:33 PM
Remember "time is of the essence" when dealing in real estate. To ensure a valid contract, make sure all parties have signed! Return phone calls promptly, to clients and other agents.
DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! This is the most important thing you can do. Keep that paper trail, especially if you feel … (8 comments)
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real estate: WORKING WITH BUYERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. - 04/11/08 03:54 PM
I love selling real estate and meeting new people! Sometime finding the right home can be a challenge, but the end result is very rewarding. When the children are eager to claim their bedroom and their eyes are full of excitement, I'm glad we found the right home! When buyers have … (20 comments)
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real estate: DON'T FORGET TAXES ARE DUE TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH! - 04/11/08 02:22 PM
This year I mailed my taxes early! I generally wait until the last day, but this year I decided I would get it done early! I pay estimated taxes and that is a big help! If you are not paying estimated taxes, you may want to talk to your tax person! … (11 comments)
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real estate: REALTORS, DAYS ON THE MARKET ARE NOT ACCURATE ON NEW CONSTRUCTION! - 04/04/08 12:55 PM
Generally I list my builders new construction before the footing is poured. I keep a house plan in my office and several times homes have been sold before construction. The problem is when a new construction is listed, takes six months or longer to build, and the days on the market … (12 comments)
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real estate: DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE 150 YEARS OLD? - 04/02/08 12:20 PM
Did anyone watch the Barbara Walters special last night? They say that babies born today could live to be 150, and feel young! They have found ways to stop aging! WOW! People in their 80's will feel like they are 40! Do you really think this is possible? They even think … (25 comments)
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real estate: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! FIND A REALTOR THAT IS LOOKING OUT FOR YOU! - 04/01/08 02:21 PM
The first big step toward buying your first home is to start at the bank. Find out what you can afford to buy and buy less than you can afford. You don't want to be saddled with a big payment and find that you have no money left for savings, recreation, or an … (6 comments)
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real estate: CHANGING TRENDS IN HOMES! - 03/31/08 02:58 PM
Homes are like clothing, styles change continually! Homes used to be built with lots of petitions and very small rooms. Now everything is very open, where the family can watch TV from the kitchen. Most families eat meals in shifts. Formal dining rooms are not as important. The baby boomers remember going to grandma's for Sunday dinner and the … (10 comments)
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real estate: DO YOU KNOW WHAT THESE CRAZY PEOPLE ARE DOING? - 03/26/08 03:31 PM
They are swimming with the stingrays!! Several years ago we went on a cruise and the Cayman Islands was one of our ports! There were about 25 people in our group and some of them, (not me, I consider myself an intelligent person) wanted to swim with the stingrays!
So, we scheduled … (6 comments)
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real estate: I WOULD PUT YOUR HOME ON MY LIST TO SHOW, IF I HAD MORE INFORMATION! - 03/25/08 07:01 PM
Why is it so hard for some Realtors to put information in the MLS about their listing? Does it have a new roof? New Heat and Air? Is it a split bedroom plan? Has the kitchen been remodeled? Why don't you put the answer to these questions in the listing detail? … (10 comments)
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real estate: HAS THE INTERNET REPLACED NEWSPAPER AND REAL ESTATE GUIDES ADVERTISING?? - 03/25/08 08:39 AM
Advertising takes a big bite out of our real estate budgets! I have several internet sites where I advertise, and they are expensive! Realtor.com, Homes.com and RE/MAX.com are among those where I advertise my listings. I think that at least 90%, maybe more, of the public uses the web sites to look for … (26 comments)
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real estate: REALTORS, MAKE SURE YOU LOCK THE DOORS! - 03/21/08 01:08 PM
I don't know how many times this has happened to me! Seller calls to let me know that the Realtor who showed the home did not lock the back door! Folks, we need to be responsible here! We have liability when we do not lock doors!
Our lockbox will record who … (16 comments)
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real estate: REALTORS, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASKED UNUSUAL QUESTIONS FROM CLIENTS? - 03/20/08 10:48 AM
I had a house listed in the country and I got this phone call from a potential buyer from Louisiana. She inquired about the home and the ammenities it had. She inquired if it was close to a cemetary and if I knew the sellers. Then she said, "Would it be possible if I could … (12 comments)
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real estate: WORKING WITH BUILDING CONTRACTORS! - 03/19/08 03:34 PM
My husband is a building contractor, and I work with several other builders. In Arkansas builders are licensed with the state and they are required to have Workmen's Compensation.
If you are working with builders you need to be knowledgable about construction. My builders bring me their plans before construction. I … (5 comments)
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real estate: TWO ACRE BUILDING SITE, READY TO BUILD ON! - 03/19/08 02:32 PM
GET YOUR PLANS READY, THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO BUILD! Minutes from Searcy, close to interstate, city water, city sewer, on paved road, and mineral rights do convey! Do you golf? This property in less than a mile from the Bald Knob Country Club. Bald Knob is a rural community … (2 comments)
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real estate: BUILDING A HOME? I HAVE A GREAT BUILDING SITE LISTED! - 03/17/08 03:18 PM
A RARE FIND! Three acres, city water, city sewer, paved street, close to interstate and mineral rights do convey!! This property is close to town, but has a country feel! Great School District! Don't Miss This ONE!
LOCATED AT:
525 CRAIG STREET, BALD KNOB, ARKANSAS
OFFERED BY MARY J. PAUL, ABR,CRS.GRI $37,700
PHONE: 501-278-7328 … (2 comments)
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real estate: GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD! UNDER $100,000! - 03/14/08 03:08 PM
Located in West Searcy, three bedrooms, 2 baths, two living areas, approx. 1676 sq. ft., roof 2006, two covered porches, fenced yard, wood cabinetry. Seller has refinished sheetrock and it has a new stomp finish on ceiling. There is a $2,000 carpet allowance and a $500.00 countertop allowance with accepted offer. … (4 comments)
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real estate: SUBDIVISION FOR SALE! NINE REMAINING LOTS SOLD TOGETHER! - 03/13/08 03:40 PM
Investors or builders, this is a great opportunity! Seven remaining lots in subdivision being sold all together, lots average $18,333. There is city water, city sewer, great location, close to interstate, mineral rights convey and we have lots of gas exploration in our county, paved road, lots are level and cleared. MLS#10183916, … (0 comments)
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real estate: RENAMING INTERSTATE 67 TO " ROCK AND ROLL" OR" ROCKABILLY" HIGHWAY! - 03/13/08 03:05 PM
Accordingto the Searcy Sun/White County Record, a group of old rock and rollers from the 50's are trying to get a name change for Highway 67 in Arkansas. This stretch of highway runs from the edge of White County at Bald Knob and Bradford on through Newport, Tuckerman, Swifton, Walnut Ridge, … (2 comments)
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real estate: WHEN YOU ARE COMPASSIONATE TO OTHERS, IT DOESN'T GO UNNOTICED! - 03/12/08 01:23 PM
While on tour this morning I was riding with some Realtor friends and we started talking about giving to others. My friend, Beverly, said, "Mary, I know you are giving, Perrin told me." I replied, "Yes, I am and I raised Mitzi, my daughter, to be giving. Then I told them … (8 comments)
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real estate: LITTLE DANCING GENTLEMAN, I KNOW YOUR SECRET!! - 03/10/08 12:53 PM
Have you ever met someone that you just couldn't forget? I don't even know his name, but I can see him clearly in my mind!
Last July we flew to San Juan, PR, to spend a few days before boarding the Carnival cruise ship, Destiny. We try to take a vacation each year … (6 comments)
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real estate: HOME THEATER ROOMS, THE NEWEST TREND IN UPSCALE HOMES! - 03/09/08 04:02 PM
Pass the popcorn! Home theater rooms are the newest trend in upscale homes. No need to get dressed, you can watch the movie in your pajamas! What a great way to relax!
My husband builds upscale homes and theater rooms are a great selling feature. The rooms must be painted a dark … (15 comments)
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real estate: IT'S TAX TIME AGAIN, DO YOU USE QUICKEN? - 03/08/08 03:27 PM
I could not do without Quicken! I use it in my business, my builder husband's business, my storage units, my investment property and my personal business. At year's end I can click on last year, and instantly have a printout of my expenses and income. How convenient!
I can also view, … (19 comments)
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real estate: WORKING ON MY E-PRO! - 03/08/08 11:18 AM
Dick Betts, a national speaker and trainer, came to Searcy a few weeks ago. He is a great instructor, funny and charming. He is an e-Pro instructor, and I signed up for the course.
One of the things Dick said to do was blog! He didn't disclose that it was addictive! However, … (19 comments)
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real estate: BARKING DOGS IN A RETAIL STORE? - 03/07/08 10:22 AM
My daughter, Mitzi, and I were shopping in Lowe's a few weeks ago. All of a sudden I heard dogs barking and barking and barking. You could hardly hear yourself think! I turned to Mitzi and asked, "Does Lowe's allow dogs in the store?" She replies, "I guess so, but don't … (25 comments)
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real estate: HEY, LOOK! GRANDMA IS PARASAILING!! - 03/06/08 01:39 PM
Fear is something we all face, at one time or another! Well, thanks to my grandchildren, Gabby and Adrian, I have conquered my fear of flying and heights!!
In the early 70's I had a very bad experience on my first plane ride! I did not fly again until Thanksgiving week 2006. … (12 comments)
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real estate: I JUST CLOSED WITH BUYERS WHO BOUGHT A FSBO FIVE YEARS AGO! - 03/03/08 08:30 PM
Five years ago I showed property to buyers, very nice couple, but they ended up buying a FSBO. Did I get mad? No, I told them I enjoyed showing them property, enjoyed their company, and if I could ever help again, please call me. They did and I closed with them … (2 comments)
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real estate: REALTORS DO YOU HAVE AN ATTITUDE???? - 03/02/08 03:01 PM
When we represent buyers and sellers it is so important that we have a good working relationship with other Realtors. If you are arrogrant, hard to get along with, hateful, rude, it has to be my way person, guess what? You are hurting your buyers and sellers. How?
If you have a … (90 comments)
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real estate: REALTORS READ THIS, THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU! - 02/29/08 08:54 AM
A couple of weeks ago I got a call from my niece in another state. She had a real estate question and wanted me to help her. Her friend had purchased a house approximately 3 years ago and it had went through real estate. The listing sheet said the home was … (14 comments)
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real estate: PASS YOUR CARDS OUT AT ALL REAL ESTATE CLASSES! - 02/28/08 11:56 AM
It was probally 12 years ago that I attended an educational class in Little Rock. During break we would pass our cards out, we were all mostly new Realtors. There was one girl in particular that I talked with. She had a great smile, very cute, and loved to talk. Through the years … (12 comments)
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real estate: GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL, TODAY'S MUSIC JUST HAS NO SOUL! - 02/27/08 09:59 PM
The 50's and 60's was the beginning of Rock & Roll! Elvis appeared on the scene and he is still the king of rock and roll! I loved Elvis, still do. He could sing anyone's song, but no one, absolutely no one, could sing one of his! If you are ever in … (8 comments)
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real estate: BABY BOOMERS AND THE HOUSING MARKET! - 02/27/08 03:43 PM
Did you know that the Baby Boomers are suppose to be the most affluent generation? A Baby Boomer is someone who was born between 1946 and 1964. We wanted more than our parents and we worked hard to achieve our dreams.
Well, now Baby Boomers are starting to retire! We are suppose to be … (4 comments)
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real estate: TWO WAYS TO REDUCE AGENT LIABILITY!!! - 02/24/08 05:29 PM
One of the best ways to reduce agent liability is to use the FHA Home Inspection document. FHA requires this to be signed, but use it on all your transactions. I don't care if my buyers pay cash, get a VA or conventional loan, they are presented this document to sign before … (2 comments)
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real estate: TIPS FOR NEW AGENTS, DON'T GIVE UP!!! YOU CAN DO IT! - 02/24/08 09:08 AM
You are starting a new career, you cannot learn it all at once, it is very overwhelming. Make it your goal to learn at least one new thing each day. You will make mistakes, but you should not make the same mistake twice, learn from them and move on.
If you … (14 comments)
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real estate: EDUCATING BUYERS THAT RIDICULOUS LOW OFFERS WASTE TIME AND INSULTS SELLER! - 02/23/08 03:51 PM
Before you write that offer, please educate the buyers. Pull up solds from the MLS and show them what recent solds were in that area. Tell your buyers that what the media says is not always true. Home sales may be down in one area and up in another.
Here, in Searcy, Arkansas, we have a … (11 comments)
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real estate: DID YOU RAK TODAY? - 02/22/08 01:53 PM
Wouldn't it be great if each person in the world would do a RAK (Random Act Of Kindness) on a daily basis? Do you RAK?It only takes a minute to make someone happy, maybe a smile, a compliment or a good deed. Letting someone ahead of you when you are in … (11 comments)
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real estate: PLEASE LET THIS DEAL FALL THROUGH!!! - 02/21/08 01:51 PM
It was 1994 and I had just started my career in real estate. I lived in Bald Knob at the time and was with a small real estate company. I attended MLS meetings and tour with the Searcy REALTORS. At one of the meetings, Barbara Duncan, gave me a referral. She had sold the home … (11 comments)
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