Use of Goals to Keep to progress - 09/30/06 03:15 PM
I have used goals as a way to keep track of my progress and to ensure I avoid complacency.
For 7 years I was a personal fitness trainer and even though I received education to be more effective in my job, I always told my clients that the best purpose of a … (4 comments)
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Avoiding Complacency through Motivation. - 09/30/06 02:58 PM
I recently attended a meeting on self improvement and the topic of discipline and self-control came up. Among some of the topics under these headings discussed was avoiding complacency, laziness, and addictive vices.
To my surprise, the speaker addressed a growing concern among professionals that many are becoming seemingly "addicted" to video … (0 comments)
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More Food for Sellers Market in Austin!! - 09/28/06 07:44 PM
Coldwell Banker's 2006 home price comparison index showed that the avg price of a 2200 sqft home is $220,000. A suburb town 45 min from the Greater Austin Area, Killeen, is rated as the 2nd most affordable area in TX with housing avg of $140,310.
Dallas, was reported as the most … (1 comments)
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Exciting Housing Opportunity for NORTH AUSTIN!!!! - 09/28/06 07:36 PM
A group of investors bought an apartment complex in North Austin with the purpose of renovating them into Townhomes, which was the property's original purpose. Today, the property owner has completed the conversion of the 76-unit Willowbrook North Townhomes in North Austin.
All of the units were completed gutted and outfitted with … (0 comments)
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Pangaea Systems Inc. is picking Austin for its new headquarters. - 09/28/06 07:21 PM
According to the Austin Business Journal, Pangaea Systems Inc. will be relocating its headquarters to Austin. Pangaea is a software company specializing in Radio Frequency detection software.
This just supports the continued efforts and attraction of jobs to Austin. While the Economy throughout the country continues to decline pertaining to real estate, … (0 comments)
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New Age, New Ways to Sell Real Estate than ever! - 09/27/06 02:28 PM
Real Estate Selling used to be very much organized and run by Gov'ts. Through the ages, individuals were given land rights and due to various reasons they needed to sell their land. Real Estate Agents entered into the picture not too long after that, but didn't represent anyone. They were "middlemen". … (2 comments)
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Going Back to the Basics - 09/27/06 01:18 PM
Have you ever heard that Real Estate is a "People" Business? It is. How many of you have been treated like a marriage counselor, child therapist, or any other kind of therapist while driving clients around to properties? Sometimes even if it's the first time you've met them?
What?! I'm the only … (0 comments)
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Trying to Find Balance in a DAY, much less in Life! - 09/27/06 01:05 PM
I wake up most mornings with my mind racing, even if my physical body is in a coma!
Let's see what am I doing today? Let's look at my tasks on my Treo 650...hmmm? 40 items dated for today, 15 leftoever from yesterday that weren't accomplished.
Let's see...let me prioritize these...make the … (1 comments)
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Best Pet Friendly Cities - 09/26/06 01:09 PM
AAA (Automobile Association of America) just came out with their top 10 best pet cities for TRAVELERS. So I wondered which cities are ranked as best pet cities for people who actually live there.
According to DOGFRIENDLY.COM, these are the top 10
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-
San Francisco, CA
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
New York, … (2 comments)
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Clean Energy News for Texas! - 09/26/06 12:52 PM
Quick! Buy a Hybrid Car fill the Tank with gas and drive out to TEXAS on 1 Tank. When you get to Texas fill it up again so you can make it through the state...when they say "great" state of Texas, that means BIG!!
Then find an energy efficient house (preferably in … (0 comments)
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Dare to be Different vs. Don't reinvent the wheel - 09/26/06 12:34 PM
Years ago a friend lent me a book in which I was able to enjoy the Robert Kiyosaki's parable of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". It particularly hit home with me and my father. I've always kind of done things "different" from the way he would've preferred. He definitely preached the "go … (14 comments)
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Plasma TV, Free Cruise or HUMMER H2? - 09/25/06 12:56 PM
This a related blog to Steve Daniels' blog on Agent's receiving incentives to bring buyers found HERE
The topic of offering incentives to Buyers has actually been a hot topic in our office recently. A listing on our MLS right now has a $/sqft than the rest of the neighborhood. When I … (7 comments)
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Seminars Ideas for public education - 09/25/06 12:19 PM
In my marketing plans arsenal I have "Conduct regular Seminars".
I'm sure you've seen, as I have, the many different publications that mention "holding seminars" within the top "lead generation" or marketing strategies.
My first thought ALWAYS is: "How will I find the time?"
The second thought is: "What would I talk about & … (0 comments)
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Dishonest Agents or Owners? Just disclose property! - 09/23/06 12:14 PM
Ugh, I got a call from a lady yesterday that got my name from a store owner I know. She was told by her attorney that even thought she was already represented by an agent, to contact another REALTOR to set her mind at ease about a situation.
The situation was … (2 comments)
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Cocktail Parties to generate leads? - 09/23/06 11:49 AM
I recently talked to a REALTOR in our area that holds "invitation only" cocktail parties to obtain clients. His market is the "luxury" market & he finds this type of networking to be very effective. He'll host the cocktail party at his home or sometimes at one of his elaborate listings, … (3 comments)
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Green Grass during Drought - 09/23/06 11:21 AM
A few months ago, I found a website from Krystal Kraft's neck of the country on a scientist that does science experiments on TV to encourage kids to learn. (STEVE SPANGLER SCIENCE)
Steve enjoys doing experiments with "polymers", which I can't explain very well, but in my lay man's terms here … (2 comments)
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Investor's Already Pouring into Austin, Here's another group... - 09/22/06 12:50 PM
An LA development firm just bought 20 apartment complexes in downtown Austin. The plan on fixing them up to help them perform better.
The key outlook for OTHER investors to learn from here stems from what one executive from the purchasing company said. "We look for markets that are improving, that … (0 comments)
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New Condo/Hotel Units in Lakeway Resort Planned - 09/22/06 12:43 PM
It was reported that Behringer Harvard sold nearly six acres that are part of its Lakeway Resort and Spa west of Austin. The developer plans to construct 70 condominium units on the property. Owners of the new condominiums will be offered an opportunity to partner with Lakeway Resort and Spa to … (0 comments)
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Austin's Appreciation YTD by MLS Area - 09/22/06 12:36 PM
View MLS Map HERE or email me for one. Email me for past month's stats as well.
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Austin's Job's Grow by 51,000 since 2003 - 09/21/06 03:17 PM
Opportunity Austin is an economic developement that was to bring 72000 jobs to the local area. Since the end of 2003 they have been key in bringing in 51000 jobs thus far.
They were instrumental in getting 76 companies have relocated to the region only 24 short of their goal in half … (1 comments)
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Austin Area's Healthcare GROWING - 09/21/06 02:57 PM
Just as I've reported in past blogs, Central Texas is determined to increase the healthcare industry in this area. Central Texas' healthcare industry leaders contributed $8.8 billion to the local economy, leading to new opportunities and the need to expand the industry, according to a recent report.
The primary medical sector directly … (0 comments)
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Bio-medical fields expanding in Austin, shown by new implant - 09/20/06 11:21 AM
Many of the new investments for Venture Capital Firms within the Austin area have been and are within the Bio-Medical Field. A year ago Austin didn't really have any kind of Bio-Medical influence, which was one of the economic sectors that worried economists. However, there have been many new business pouring … (0 comments)
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Austin's Toll Roads to Open Nov 1st, a year ahead of schedule - 09/20/06 11:15 AM
Austin's new toll roads will open to traffic on Nov. 1 -- a year ahead of schedule, according to the Texas Department of Transportation and under budget!
Austin has traditionally had unusually high traffic congestion for a city of its size, and the 40 plus miles of extra road way will … (0 comments)
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For Investor's/Property Managers: Security Deposit Limits, State by State - 09/19/06 12:44 PM
Alabama
No statutory limit
Alaska
Two months' rent, except where rent exceeds $2,000 per month
Arizona One and one-half months' rent (unless tenant voluntarily agrees to pay more)
Arkansas
Two months' rent
California
Two months' rent (unfurnished, no waterbed); two and one-half months' rent (unfurnished, tenant has … (5 comments)
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Cedar Park, TX 900,000 sqft Retail Ctr about to break ground - 09/18/06 12:27 PM
Cedar Park is a beautiful town in the NW Austin Area. It has been steadily growing as better roads have slowly completed construction. With another highway, 183A, fully underway this will allow better flow to and from the Cedar Park/Leander Area. Cedar Park is the Largest city on the North … (0 comments)
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Buyer's Representation Agreements Paragraph 11G - 09/18/06 11:30 AM
A Buyer's Representation Agreement is a form that when filled out by a home buyer will create a legal agency with the REALTOR® that signed it with you. The agreement is usually for a set term, say 3 months, but to protect the REALTOR® efforts, the Agent is owed a commission … (0 comments)
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Keeping up with the Jones', Gas Prices, Wages - 09/16/06 01:41 PM
About 6 months ago, when the gas prices were just beginning to rise, I wrote a letter to my congressman like many others did as well. BUT my letter wasn't about how gas prices should come back down. It was about the fact besides gas prices, real estate throughout most of … (1 comments)
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Dripping Spring, TX now ready for more growth with 55 Acre Retail Ctr APPROVED!! - 09/16/06 01:18 PM
Near the intersection of RR 12 and US 290 close to the center of town, a 400,000 sqft shopping ctr is proposed with potential tenants such as Home Depot and HEB coming to the area.Dripping Springs is a beautifully area southwest of Austin about 15-20 minutes. It has been rapidly growing … (1 comments)
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Why does Austin/San Antonio keep Appreciating while the rest of the County Suffers? - 09/15/06 01:14 PM
In my opinion, JOB GROWTH.
A couple of years ago, Venture Capital Money spent in the Austin/San Antonio areas significantly declined. The upside to that decline was that the firms were spending the majority of their time raising additional funds.
The result is that the past year or so, they've been spending it. … (2 comments)
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Austin's Community to Grow with Chinatown - 09/15/06 12:54 PM
Qoute from the Austin Business Journal Sept 14, 2006: "Before Austin's Chinatown Center, people had to travel to Houston or Dallas for a true Asian experience, whether they were looking for dining, shopping or entertainment," says Alex Tan, the developer of Chinatown. "This is also a great addition to Austin for … (3 comments)
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Mind over HOUSING BUBBLE, well, too late but maybe next time! - 09/15/06 12:14 PM
Interesting site that provide quick synopsis of market conditions in different cities throughout the country.
Congratulations Salt Lake, NO housing bubble there I'm assuming.
Click here to view stock market for Real Estate
As I previously stated in another blog (Austin/San Antonio Getting HOT HOT HOT), Central Texas isn't having a Housing … (0 comments)
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But I DIDN'T want a Realtor! - 09/14/06 01:57 PM
One of the biggest challenges I've had since becoming a Realtor(r) is trying to determine what buyers & sellers look for in a Real Estate Agent.
How do people Choose a Real Estate agent? What is their criteria?
Almost unanimously the clients I have and had express to me that they've never had … (2 comments)
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Lago Vista on Pins and Needles with Excitement - 09/14/06 01:34 PM
I have 2 clients that were looking to sell their homes in Lago Vista but just informed me they would rather wait. I asked them both "why" and of course they had a Great Reason!
The REASON: Ground just broke for a large Grocery Store!
The IMPACT: Lago Vista is located on the … (0 comments)
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To Lease Purchase or to NOT Lease Purchase - 09/14/06 01:19 PM
In recent years in Texas, the format of a Lease Purchase has been under attack. For rightful reasons in many cases. There were plenty and probably still are, many "investors" that preyed upon people with bad credit, bad situations, and illegal aliens. Promising them they could own a house through lease … (2 comments)
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IKEA to OPEN Sooner than expected in Round Rock - 09/09/06 12:20 PM
According to an Article in the Austin American-Statesman Sept 8, 2006: "Round Rock's IKEA could open much sooner than planned.
The store, on University Boulevard, is on track to open in November instead of next spring as originally planned.
The 250,000-square-foot store is expected to open in time for holiday shopping.
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House Settling because of qoute, "Limestone Shift"...who's qouting? - 09/08/06 09:58 PM
Here in TX or at least Central Texas there are a lot of foundation problems in residential homes. It's really not that uncommon, at least for REALTORS, to walk into homes that have cracks in the sheetrock, or sheetrock seams not holding. Just the other night on the news it was … (0 comments)
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Qualified REALTORS...or NOT - 09/07/06 04:05 PM
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has been doing a nationwide advertising junction to encourage the public to use a designated REALTOR when buying or selling real estate. Recently the Austin Board of REALTORS has followed suit with advertising in magazines, billboards, TV and radio spots.From my experience, being a designated … (5 comments)
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Color Blind? You're buyers may not be! - 09/01/06 12:34 PM
When an investor looks to buy a house, they are looking to see what they'll need to do in order to sell it quickly. They are trying to determine what costs the least amount of money but will appeal to most buyers. After all, the more buyers the home appeals to, … (1 comments)
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