tmancuso: Top Gift Ideas for 2008!! - - - What is YOUR Top Pick? - 12/24/08 12:22 PM
Okay, so I was looking around for the 'Top Gifts' for 2008, like I do every year.
- It's quite fun to see what 'everyone' thinks is best and what we end up with here at home, etc. (Gives you a good idea how much TV the kids are watching, too!)
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tmancuso: Commercial Real Estate Bailout - Do you Approve? - 12/24/08 12:10 PM
This week some of our Nation's largest commercial real estate players approached the Administration (Congress, the Treasury Dept., and others) to ask for help in the form of bailout money due to the current economic picture.
Key to this is whether or not 'Joe and Mary' taxpayer approve - after … (4 comments)
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tmancuso: Prevent Identity Theft IMPORTANT Information - free federal identity theft info - 12/23/08 09:27 AM
The Federal bank, credit union, and thrift regulatory agencies yesterday posted their new Identity Theft information and it is available for you to review and share with your clients and sphere.
If you haven't yet known someone affected by this, the odds are that you will by the end of … (2 comments)
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tmancuso: Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation - Changes! I'm still here friends! - 12/05/08 06:14 PM
Today we have made the change from LandAmerica to Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation. This is due to many factors (none of which I am qualified to discuss here - friends and associates can contact me for updates directly) and by no means represents a change in my business or employment / … (3 comments)
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tmancuso: FBI Top 10 Most Wanted Widget for your Site(s) - Pretty cool! - 12/02/08 02:39 PM
I just got word that the FBI released their 'Most Wanted' widget update.
This is available for nearly EVERY site and social network out there (go figure, it's the FBI for goodness sake!)
Included are code sniplets and auto placements for:
* Facebook
* MySpace
* MyYahoo
*AOL
*Email
*Standard … (5 comments)
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tmancuso: What do you do to stay Motivated? - 11/13/08 10:56 AM
I was recently asked the question: "What do you do every day to stay motivated?"
First and foremost, the 'why' must be established. That is the critical Goal Setting component. Ask the question: "Whatever it is you (we) do, what is our primary reason for doing it?" (Helping others, making a … (7 comments)
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tmancuso: Veterans' Day Tribute - THANK a Veteran for our Freedom - 11/10/08 08:43 PM
We Remember!
Veterans' Day * November 11, 2008
Veterans' Day is a day to HONOR our HEROES who put their lives on the line to protect our Nation.
Please join me in Thanking a Veteran during this day of remembrance and tribute.
It's the right thing to do, and not enough … (3 comments)
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tmancuso: Blackberry vs. Palm vs. iPhone - which do you choose and why? - 11/07/08 10:50 PM
If I knew how to place a 'poll' into this post, I would do so.
However, so far it's been a bit too hairy and I've resolved to get the question out there 'old school'.
Blackberry vs. Palm vs. iPhone - Which do you choose, and why?
Post your choice and … (13 comments)
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tmancuso: How far will you go to 'win' over the 'next AR'er' in the rankings? And what is the ROI for higher placement? - 11/07/08 10:42 PM
I've seen many posts regarding the points, rankings, and placement opportunities here on Active Rain over the years.
Today the question came up about just what the ROI is for 'moving up the list' and gaining points and ground in your local market (city, county, state, etc.).
I'd like to hear … (2 comments)
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tmancuso: Where have all the agents gone? We are Truly Blessed to be here! - 11/06/08 09:52 PM
I just wanted to take a minute to remember all the agents that have 'left the business'.
Add to that all of the mortgage lenders, title reps, inspectors, appraisers, - you name it - that are no longer able to offer us their excellent services and assistance.
It's bittersweet to … (2 comments)
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tmancuso: Creating your Personal Brand - Marketing to your Unique Strengths as a new agent - 11/06/08 09:33 PM
I recently found a GREAT post from Michelle in the Nashville, TN market area. I think that her ideas of finding ways to differentiate herself from the local competition are evidence of her being 'on track' as a successful agent/broker.
Now, many of us would say: 'just work hard and give … (3 comments)
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tmancuso: Hurry up to see the Linkedin Wizard!! - only 1 hour left!! - 11/06/08 08:58 PM
Hey - this is cool!
If you have NEVER seen the Linkedin Wizard, here is your chance! -You'll have to hurry though, he's only online for another hour or so - I think he's off at 8pm PT today.
Seriously! Check it out here and you'll FINALLY get to see the … (0 comments)
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tmancuso: Shortcuts (keyboard) for Outlook - helpful and useful - 11/05/08 10:01 AM
Over the years I've found it quite helpful to learn a new keyboard shortcut for commonly-used functions within popular software applications. Since most of us spend quite a bit of time in Outlook and other Microsoft programs, I often share the tips from the help section(s) with both my team members … (4 comments)
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tmancuso: New Law Closes Tax Loophole on Capital Gains - 11/03/08 11:03 PM
A popular tax-saving loophole regarding capital gains taxes on some primary residences has been impacted by the recently signed 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery act.
If you have clients that you believe may be impacted by this latest ruling, and/or would like to learn more about this and other Real Estate … (4 comments)
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tmancuso: Last good week for warm-weather grilling - - in shorts, anyways - 11/03/08 10:28 PM
They say the cold weather is nearly upon us - as we say goodbye to the short-wearing warm weather days of grilling, smoking (meats, that is), and BBQ-ing, I wanted to share some pretty cool BBQs and Smokers with you all.
Now, by no means is my own personal grill anywhere … (1 comments)
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tmancuso: Are you celebrating Halloween? - 10/31/08 11:06 AM
How many of us are celebrating Halloween this year? On top of that, how many of us are dressing in costume @ the office today?!
Here's a history of Halloween for you, from LandAmerica:
HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN
Over 2000 years ago, the Celts celebrated the beginning of their new year on … (0 comments)
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tmancuso: Business Method Patents Ruling - What effect on Real Estate Models? - 10/30/08 10:47 PM
There's a lot of hullabaloo in the startup world today about the recent ruling by the US Court of Appeals about Business Method Patents. On the surface, it would seem that the 1300+ Business Method Patents registered in the US last year are, as of today, INVALID.
I haven't yet seen … (2 comments)
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tmancuso: How often do you Blog? - 10/29/08 12:53 AM
Recently I was asked by an agent just how often successful agents blogged.
I was about to reply when something crossed my mind: personally, I know of many agents that blog a minimum of 1 blog post per day - however, if youy count the totality of the 'new media' posts … (12 comments)
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tmancuso: What's Important in a Title Company / Title Rep to YOU? - 10/28/08 10:40 PM
As I travel and visit with Real Estate professionals I often ask them what they feel is important for them in specific industries.
In the Title business, for example, there seem to be far too many companies in existence that focus on their own beliefs about what the industry and the … (5 comments)
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tmancuso: BPOs - looking for qualified Agents/Brokers/Appraisers - 10/24/08 11:54 PM
I'm working on a project to bring more BPOs (Broker Price Opinions) to qualified Agents, Brokers, and Appraisers in multiple states. This is born out of the request of some of my clients (in my vast referral network) and I believe I have found some good sources for them.
If you … (6 comments)
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