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2008 

Happy New Year!  Great news, we've been through an election, a "financial crisis," and housing bust ... it can only get better. No one said that life should be easy, and for many, 2008 has been a real challenge.  As we slide into 2009 just remember a few basic things and have fun with the rest: l...
12/31/2008
SOLD for Full Price in 11 days! Finally available...this great two-family home will not last! Owner occupied and very well cared for. Updated siding, windows and systems. Hardwood flooring with much preserved molding, Eat in kitchens, separate access to the basement from each unit and off street ...
12/31/2008
Due to popular demand, here's a recap of the CHEAP cool tech tools I found to help you with your business for next year: #1 http://activerain.com/blogsview/824067/CHEAP-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Glossy-Full-Color-Biz-Cards-limited-time-offer #2 http://activerain.com/blogsview/824105/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2...
12/29/2008
If you are considering buying a home in 2009, or perhaps have been working on it but it hasn't happened, you might want to do some planning. What IS your real estate buying strategy? Do you HAVE a strategy or are you going to just go about it haphazardly? Consider the following: DON'T IGNORE THE ...
12/29/2008
Remember we are not in business to be number one, we are in business to make money.  For 3 decades I have watched agent after agent try to get to number one and fail to follow a budget and end up on the streets.  In 2009 it is more crucial than we have ever seen to not only have a budget, but to...
12/29/2008
How fast can you put a home on the market?  Can you do it in an hour?  Can you do it in a day?   On a recent listing appointment a seller indicated that a previous agent suggested if they signed the listing agreement right then they could have the house on the market tomorrow.  Gasp! Sure I can ...
12/28/2008
Getting Your 2009 'Social Media' Game On! They say that if you 'AIM' at nothing, you'll hit it every time. This is especially true as it relates to our real estate business and the need for some consistent, intentional, and well-conceived planning. I am always amazed at how many people never take...
12/28/2008
During the holidays I received a few emails indicating surprise that I included micro blogging (Twitter) on my Top 10 Events impacting Real Estate in 2008 so I thought I would provide a little more information for those that are not that familiar with the concept of short text-based 140 character...
12/28/2008
It's The Official ActiveRain - Invite a New Member Day By now, you have probably set your goals, or are setting your goals and resolutions for 2009.  Jon, Rich, Bob, Jeff and I have set some goals ourselves, and we hope you don't mind if we solicit your help. On New Years Eve (and day), invite ju...
12/28/2008
  With 2009 fast approaching, so are some key and important changes in regards to FHA loans. One important thing to remember is that FHA has made these changes official in their mortgagee letters, but that doesn't mean that investors or mortgage companies have to follow them. I will explain later...
12/28/2008
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