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      <title>Short Sale Option for the Financially Distressed Seller</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Visit my website to see a great informational video on the Short Sale Option for the Financially Distressed Seller&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.BuyOrSellWithMike.com" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/0/0/7/5/ar124950779757006.jpg" height="329" alt="" width="350"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1183318/short-sale-option-for-the-financially-distressed-seller</link>
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      <title>2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Information</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Visit my website to see a great informational video on the &lt;strong&gt;2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.BuyOrSellWithMike.com" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img title="2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit " src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/0/4/2/7/ar124950727472407.jpg" height="331" alt="" width="353" style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:26:57 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1183314/2009-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-information</link>
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      <title>Just SOLD in Leavenworth KS</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;4412 Muncie Ct, Leavenworth, KS has SOLD!&amp;nbsp; This was a very well maintained 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath ranch home with a finished lower level and a very nice fenced backyard.&amp;nbsp; Conveniently located near Dillon's Grocery store and the new Walmart in Leavenworth, this home offers an easy commute to Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing or the KC metro area.&amp;nbsp; This home was on the market for about 46 days before going under contract.&amp;nbsp; Thanks, Erlys for bringing the buyer!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Wish everyone a great Holiday week!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="4412 Muncie Ct" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/1/4/7/7/ar124653908477417.JPG" height="403" alt="" width="538"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:53:31 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1137592/just-sold-in-leavenworth-ks</link>
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      <title>Last day of June!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, June 30&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;th&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, begins as a pleasant day in the KC Metro area.&amp;nbsp; The heat and humidity from last week has retreated and now we have "standard" June weather.&amp;nbsp; Supposed to be near 85 today, but not near as humid.&amp;nbsp; Looking forward to the 4&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;th&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; of July weekend.&amp;nbsp; Until then, still &lt;span&gt;alot&lt;/span&gt; of work to do.&amp;nbsp; This week has 2 inspections scheduled, 3 closings (1 seller and 2 buyers), 1 listing appointment and various real estate related tasks to assist my clients, friends and family.&amp;nbsp; As everyone should, I am going to try to take &lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;acouple &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;hours of down time during the day, sometime this week, to run some errands and do some shopping.&amp;nbsp; The real estate market in the &lt;span&gt;Leavenwor&lt;span&gt;th&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;-Lansing area, as well as the KC Metro area seems to be very busy.&amp;nbsp; It is moving season, and folks are moving.&amp;nbsp; I wish everyone a great 4&lt;span&gt;th&lt;/span&gt; of July holiday week and a continued prosperous 2009!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:34:30 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1134680/last-day-of-june-</link>
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      <guid>http://activerain.com/blogsview/952757/is-it-time-to-buy-</guid>
      <title>Is it time to buy?</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;With interest rates at lower levels and home prices making a downward adjustment, it might be time&lt;br&gt;to consider making your next home purchase.&amp;nbsp; Whether it will be your first home (Remember, there are the new first time homebuyer programs available) or time to move up; please give me a call and I will be glad to answer your questions/assist you in your next home purchase.&amp;nbsp; Note:&amp;nbsp; I can also assist you in selling your current home. Give me a call and let me show you the difference!&amp;nbsp; Have a great day!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:53:06 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/952757/is-it-time-to-buy-</link>
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      <title>Just listed, 5 Acre Horse Property in Leavenworth County (4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, In-ground Pool)  $234900</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Just wanted to tell&amp;nbsp;everyone about the new listing I took today.&amp;nbsp; 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home on 5 acres.&amp;nbsp; Large Barn with stalls, storage shed/garage and a very nice in-ground pool.&amp;nbsp; The home has a large family room with wet-bar and media area in the lower level and walks out doors.&amp;nbsp; Also has a "Spa Room"; an indoor room with a hot tub.&amp;nbsp; Great place to relax.&amp;nbsp; Only a couple miles from the city limits, this home lets you enjoy the country while being close to town.&amp;nbsp; Check it out soon.&amp;nbsp; Priced at $234,900.&amp;nbsp; Mike Nielsen RE/MAX Action.&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.LeavenworthHomeSales.com"&gt;http://www.LeavenworthHomeSales.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Barn View" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/9/8/8/ar123499870488913.jpg" height="186" alt="Barn View" width="279" style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Field View" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/5/8/1/ar123499899118565.jpg" height="211" alt="Field View" width="311" style="float: right;"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:25:07 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/941303/just-listed-5-acre-horse-property-in-leavenworth-county-4-bedrooms-3-baths-in-ground-pool-234900</link>
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      <title>Spring Update</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Good Afternoon All,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Just a quick update as I spend most of my time on my main website &lt;a href="http://www.KSHomeSales.com"&gt;http://www.KSHomeSales.com&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I changed Brokerages in late February.&amp;nbsp; RE/MAX Action, with 2 locations (in Lansing and Bonner Springs) is a growing company of professional REALTORS(R) and I have had the opportunity to join them.&amp;nbsp; I look forward to providing my clients the same "Top Block" service that has come to be expected from me.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I have recently obtained my Missouri Real Estate license so I can provide additional service to my clients who may want to look at properties on the Missouri side of the KC area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Have a great spring.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mike&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 12:29:01 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/506912/spring-update</link>
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      <title>Just Listed in Leavenworth;  3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home</title>
      <description>&lt;strong&gt;Leavenworth, Kansas:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Just listed; Very well maintained 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home. Fenced back yard, deck and walkout are great for enjoying the outdoors. Large Master Bedroom, Great Room with vaulted Ceiling; Finished Lower level family room with gas fireplace and walkout. See this home soon! 4216 Broadway Terrace; &lt;strong&gt;Leavenworth Schools.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;img title="Front View of 4216 Broadway Terrace" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/9/0/0/1/ar120122962610091.JPG" height="402" alt="Front view of 4216 Broadway Terrace" width="510"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:55:44 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/351753/just-listed-in-leavenworth-3-bedroom-2-5-bath-home</link>
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      <title>Recent NAR Conference and EXPO in Las Vegas (Nov 12-16th)</title>
      <description>I was able to attend the 2007 National Association of REALTORS(R) Conference and EXPO last week in Las Vegas.&amp;nbsp; It was a very enjoyable and informative trip.&amp;nbsp; In addition to viewing the many products and solutions available to REALTORS(R) to assist in their daily tasks, I was able to take many seminar-classes.&amp;nbsp; There were over 140 sessions offered (with a wide variety of topics).&amp;nbsp; In addition to classes, there were many networking opportunities with REALTORS(R) throughout the US and worldwide.&amp;nbsp; I met REALTORS(R) from the US, Canada, South Africa and Australia.&amp;nbsp; The organization/designation functions (CRS, WCR, ABR and e-PRO) were additional highlights as well as enjoying the evenings in Las Vegas!&amp;nbsp; I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving this week!</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:02:24 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/281190/recent-nar-conference-and-expo-in-las-vegas-nov-12-16th-</link>
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      <title>Day before Halloween Update</title>
      <description>It's been awhile since posting my last post;&amp;nbsp; Trying to bounce between this blog site, my Realtown Blog site and my website blog site has been a challenge, and when you don't focus on 1, they all can suffer.&amp;nbsp; That said, the market in Leavenworth County slowed alittle bit over the past couple months;&amp;nbsp; Seems like buyers are taking alittle longer to make their decisions on a property or even whether to get into the game.&amp;nbsp; Interest rates are still very favorable and home prices in the Leavenworth area are affordable.&amp;nbsp; We'll see how the remainder of the Fall season plays out and I anticipate a more "normal" real estate market for the upcoming year.&amp;nbsp; Number one goal is to provide my clients with the services they need to accomplish their real estate goal (whether buying, selling or relocating).</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:07:59 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/256289/day-before-halloween-update</link>
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      <title>Independence Day/Week Post</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;I hope everyone had a great 4th of July and can survive the next 2 days until the "weekend".&amp;nbsp; The weather here has been HOT.&amp;nbsp; We had about 2 inches of rain yesterday (mid day), but it moved out and had a nice evening to enjoy the fireworks.&amp;nbsp; Interest rates are still staying very affordable and I believe that now is a good time to make that next real estate purchase.&amp;nbsp; Whether upsizing or downsizing, there are many homes on the market and buyers have the chance to get that home that will really make them happy.&amp;nbsp; Conversely, sellers need to make sure that they price their home appropriately and be realistic in their wants (in the case of equity).&amp;nbsp; Homes have appreciated nicely over the past few years and we are seeing a small pullback in prices; but taken in consideration of the tax benefit and the quality of life the homeowners have enjoyed during this market rise, things will equal out.&amp;nbsp; If you have any real estate questions, please don't hesitate to ask.&amp;nbsp; Mike Nielsen, CRS, ABR, GRI, e-PRO.&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="http://www.KSHomeSales.com"&gt;http://www.KSHomeSales.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; (913) 758-7653.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Mike Nielsen, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-PRO (RE/MAX Action)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:42:25 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/139737/independence-day-week-post</link>
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