active rain: Change Is Good..... - 08/20/08 07:19 PM
To All My Readers…You haven’t heard much from me in a while because there are some exciting changes taking place on this site and another site that has yet to go live. All of this takes time and the work involved has the capacity to almost mushroom out of … (1 comments)
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active rain: Poem...for thought! - 08/20/08 06:35 PM
Silent Debates
My honesty has punished me to a very vivid degree, Speaking to me silently so when I'm dreaming, I find difficulty leveling reality. My maturity has hindered movements I used to fully express this complex personality, and now my fantasy and sanity find it hard to agree.
Shadows of … (0 comments)
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active rain: Could a little prevention go a long way? Copyright infringement on Active Rain - 08/20/08 06:24 PM
There's a lot of talk about copyright and people stealing content from Active Rain and putting it on their outside blog/website. I am not a very technical person but I wonder if the following 4 items could be implemented here:1. Implement scripts into the AR source code that would disable right … (22 comments)
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active rain: WOW, 10,000 points, Finally. - 08/20/08 03:20 PM
WOW, 10,000 points , Finally .
For me this has been milestone, Active Rain has made me work hard and love my industry so much more. I was thinking about when I first started in real estate and after 3 month of no sale and no commission decided to quit and … (12 comments)
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active rain: To Blog or Not To Blog - 08/20/08 11:14 AM
First time blogger here. I must confess I don't really know what it means to "blog", but everyone is doing it so I thought I give it a try. So now what. do I write about my hopes, dreams and aspirations? or do I write about my frustrations, fears and problems? Do I … (1 comments)
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active rain: Land For Sale! 130 acres of Rolling Pasture on Double Bridges Rd in Winder, GA - 08/20/08 10:23 AM
Visit www.DoubleBridges.com
130 beautiful rolling acres of green pasture for sale! Perfect for agricultural use or future residential development.6312' of excellent road frontage with back property line running to the center of the Mulberry River. Currently being used for cattle with complete fencing in place. Utilities: Well water (Approx. 275' depth), … (1 comments)
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active rain: Tucson Artist Tom Murray Captures the Essence of the Southwestern Sky - 08/20/08 05:19 AM
Arizona skies are awesome. So is painter Tom Murray. I've never seen clouds captured on canvas with such realism and painterly beauty.
I first met Tom at Jane Hamilton's Fine Art Studio in Tucson on River Road near Campbell.
That's where you'll find original paintings like the one you see featured … (13 comments)
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active rain: Grand Rapids MI ~ Sneak Preview ~ New Listing Coming Soon.... - 08/19/08 06:07 PM
New Listing Coming Soon.....Quiet NE Grand Rapids Neighborhood, 3 bedroom,
1.5 bath two story home on double lot with central air, 2 stall garage and lots
of charm. Stay tuned - this will be coming online soon for Grand Rapids buyers.
… (2 comments)
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active rain: Cascade MI Real Estate Market Report ~ Cascade Woods ~ August 2008 - 08/19/08 05:56 PM
Cascade Woods is an established neighborhood of large, executive
style homes in Cascade Township, MI. Most of these homes were built
in the 1960's and 1970's, although there are a few newer homes that were
built recently in the area. Close to the village of Cascade and the Thornapple
River, this heavily … (0 comments)
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active rain: Ada MI Real Estate Market Report ~ East Village ~ August 2008 - 08/19/08 05:56 PM
The East Village subdivision off of Ada Drive in Ada Township is a fairly
new development. The new housing construction started in 2005 and
is still continuing to date. You can buy a resale home or a new home
in this centrally located housing development. Near both public and
private schools, East Village is … (0 comments)
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active rain: Jim W Hildreth Sales Leader in Tuolumne County - 08/19/08 05:26 PM
August 19 2008 by RE/Max of Sonora Jim W Hildreth
Today I recieved a call from an agent Heidi Hovatter of Century 21 of Twain Harte, she said to me congratulations on being number One.
I told her I was not number one but number 3 on ActiveRain.
She corrected me … (0 comments)
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active rain: Going Green In Your Own Backyard - 08/19/08 09:57 AM
Everything and everyone is going green these days.
It just makes good sense right? I try to reduce my carbon footprint wherever necessary. As a father of three young children we can leave a mark. We recycle, re-use, compost and try to save energy whenever possible.
With all the rain we've … (7 comments)
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active rain: Rain Drops Falling on My Head - 08/19/08 09:17 AM
Dear Real Estate Diary,
College Station and much of Texas has been in a moderate drought. So, the rain that we are currently getting is a welcome sight. The grass is turning green. It is growing. The Crepe Myrtles trees along the roads are finally blooming. The temperatures outside are actually … (6 comments)
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active rain: Cascade MI Real Estate Market Report ~ Caravelle Village ~ August 2008 - 08/18/08 04:56 PM
Caravelle Village is an established subdivision built in the late 1960's
and 1970's just south of Burton Street, east of Kraft Avenue and west
of Cascade Road in Cascade Township. It has the traditional mix of two
stories, tri-levels and ranches. A desireable place to live with median
priced homes, Forest … (0 comments)
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active rain: Cascade MI ~ Real Estate Market Report ~ Tamarron Estates August 2008 - 08/18/08 04:38 PM
Tamarron Estates is an upscale suburban development with large
wooded lots, walking access to Thornapple Elementary School and
the Thornapple River Backwaters. It is located just off of
Thornapple River Drive and Cascade Road in Cascade Township.
The house styles vary from large, comfortable ranches, traditional
two stories, to contemporary homes. Many … (0 comments)
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active rain: Forest Hills Mi August Real Estate Market Report ~ Forest Hills Plat - 08/18/08 04:20 PM
Forest Hills Plat in Grand Rapids Michigan is a well established
home neighborhood located just west of Forest Hills Drive and
just south of Fulton Street. Built in the late 1950's and 1960's
by R.D. Brooks, this development has a community outdoor pool,
community association, and common park area for residents who
… (0 comments)
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active rain: Ada MI ~ August 2008 Real Estate Market Report ~ Ada Woods - 08/18/08 11:45 AM
Ada Woods is an established development of homes in Ada, Michigan,
just west of Ada and south of Fulton Street (M46). Ada Woods started
out as an E.L. Ladd development, but towards the end of the project
many lots were sold to other builders and completed by individual owners.
The dates of building range … (0 comments)
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active rain: You AR Amazing! - 08/18/08 12:47 AM
It strikes me that the Active Rain community is such an amazing diversity of beings! As Realtors®, we are bound together by our common membership in the National Association of Realtors®, and yet as individuals, we are as different and unique as a group can be!
Not only are we diverse in … (2 comments)
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active rain: Your Blog Might Rank High on Active Rain... - 08/17/08 10:39 PM
...but does it smell like Crappie?
Lately I have been getting back into blogging and have noticed a lot of crappie blogs have taken over some high positions in states. Once again, the quest for points and the desire to be #1 has put a lot of terrible blogs at the … (53 comments)
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active rain: Active Rain---Thank you for the help. - 08/17/08 03:41 PM
Active Rain has been a great resource for SEO techniques, social networking techniques and branding advice for our primary project, our online marketing platform for Artists, Photographers, advertisers and printshops.
Our primary website, Layered Artwork XChange, will launch with full functionality this winter, and any number of posts here on … (0 comments)
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active rain: Exploiting Your Mac. How I Use "Active Brad" To Show You How. - 08/17/08 10:52 AM
If you are using a Mac, there are some great features that you may not be aware of. One of my favorite features is the ability to take a super fast screen shot of anything you are looking at. It's very simple. Just click these 3 keys.
… (2 comments)
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active rain: The Greatest Featured Members of Active Rain - 08/17/08 06:57 AM
FEATURED MEMBERS ( in our opinion )
Very knowledgeable not only in his market (a cold one) but in all areas of Real Estate. His blogs always contain fresh content and we mean always.
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These members all exude excellence in blogging both formally and informally. Their … (8 comments)
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active rain: The Greatest 100 Active-Rain bloggers (based on points) from all 50 states. - 08/17/08 01:35 AM
So i was searching the database here on Active Rain and low and behold, a topic i had just commented to not long ago came up again.
Brad Andersohn
"So someone accept the challenge and do this one for today, it will take you a while, I remember this one did … (85 comments)
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active rain: Here's An "Active Rain Addict" Blog And Photo For You! - 08/16/08 11:16 PM
I guess this blog and photo is specifically for the group called "Active Rain Addicts". Here's the situation: This past week I finally got my act together and took my family on a real vacation before the kids went back to school. We went to the Jellystone park camping grounds in … (7 comments)
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active rain: Thank you Active Rain! - 08/16/08 02:47 PM
I was just commenting on a blog and realized I need to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to Active Rain.
The question I was answering was "Do I really need to blog?" and my answer is "Most definitely, YES!"
I have been blogging for a little over a year and it is … (17 comments)
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active rain: 2317 S. 20th Ave, Unit A - Birmingham, AL - 2BR Condo close to shops & restaurants in English Village - 08/16/08 01:26 PM
What a location!! Less than a block to enjoy shops and restaurants at English Village and short drive to downtown. Relocating seller has loved this home and itshows when you step inside this beautiful, 1 bath condo on convenient 1st floor. First owner of condo since renovation of condo and … (0 comments)
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active rain: Social Networking for Diamond Dwellings... - 08/15/08 10:51 PM
Well, today's presentation turned into a Part I... Too much stuff, and not enough time. And even if there were enough time, there is SO much information that we could never touch it all... and if we did, it would be out of date by the time we finished... Pretty bleak, … (6 comments)
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active rain: Ada MI ~ August 2008 Real Estate Market Report ~ Clements Mill - 08/15/08 10:39 AM
Clements Mill is a newer home development built by Eastbrook
Construction in the Ada area, started in 1999 and completed in
2003. Apart from newer homes, part of the appeal is the proximity
of Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Forest Hills Central
Woodlands 5/6 School, St Roberts & Ada Christian Schools, … (1 comments)
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active rain: Ada MI ~ August 2008 Real Estate Market Report ~ Adacroft Commons - 08/15/08 10:37 AM
Adacroft Commons is a popular home market in the Ada area.
Part of the appeal is the proximity of Forest Hills Central
5/6 School, Middle School, High School & Ada Christian
School, which are within walking distance. Adacroft is also close
to the village of Ada and Forest Hills … (0 comments)
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active rain: Ada, MI ~Real Estate Market Report August 2008 ~ Adatowne - 08/15/08 10:34 AM
Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada area.
Part of the appeal is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills
Central Middle and High Schools, Ada Christian Schools, St Roberts
School and being close to the village of Ada. Adatowne is an
established subdivision, started in … (0 comments)
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active rain: Are your blogs LOCAL or NATIONAL and does the consumer know this??? - 08/15/08 09:12 AM
How do you blog? Where do you blog to? Whom do you blog to? I don't consider myself a blogging expert, just someone with common sense and always trying to look through the consumers eyes. How they would look at things that we write. How do they view our blogs … (12 comments)
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active rain: The Philosophy of Active Rain - 08/15/08 08:35 AM
Sharing what we know with each other. I liked it right away. With over 104,000 members, a lot of people like it.
It fits the way I practice real estate. One of the comments I get from the other agents in my office is, "Thanks for sharing - that's so nice … (7 comments)
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active rain: Finally hit 300 Posts - 08/15/08 02:37 AM
I looked at my blog today and realized I just hit 300 posts. Its amazing it seems I just started blogging on Active Rain a little while ago. Its been fun though. I have meet some cool people on this forum and learned alot about real estate from reading other peoples … (3 comments)
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active rain: Even better than a feature... - 08/15/08 01:35 AM
A mention... if it is from the right person, and in the right way... and they get a feature. It is kind of like having a client refer business to you.
Thanks Jessica...
Jessica Horton, the Belle of Bellevue, was inspired by my post. She felt the need to expound because … (16 comments)
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active rain: #1 Century 21 Agent in the World for 2007 - 08/15/08 01:24 AM
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Basically the title explains it all and if you have read my blogs or posts before, you might know whom I am talking about.
Long story short, I am working with the #1 Agent for Century 21 in 2007, George Barr, and the #9 Agent, David Duarte. We spoke … (12 comments)
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active rain: Three Important Questions I would Ask of Active Rain Bloggers! - 08/14/08 10:50 PM
This is kinda silly, but I have three questions for y'all:
1 - I've noticed a "glitch" in the point count...anyone else? I wrote a post on the 11th with lots of comments, and no extra points. As one who has been on Active Rain for what seems eons, I'm accustomed … (24 comments)
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active rain: Do You Practice The Golden Rule? - 08/14/08 09:50 PM
There is nothing better than living by the "golden rule."
Whether it's in business, family, friends or perfect strangers we all need to remember to treat others as we wish to be treated.
Egos in Real Estate sometimes run very high but true professionals never need to put others down in … (66 comments)
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active rain: My blog got kicked out of Newbies!!!! - 08/14/08 06:22 PM
Oh well, it was bound to happen. I let my happy little fingers take me to places I should't have gone before reading rules and regulations.
As a member of the Newbie group you're suppossed to introduce yourself, ask newbie questions, blah blah blah, etc, etc. Of course I never read … (14 comments)
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active rain: Spammed on AR! - 08/14/08 05:59 PM
Can anyone tell me if there is a "Report Spam" button on Active Rain?
As an AR & blogging newbie, it really didn't cross my mind that spammers such as the famous UK-originated scams would come through the Active Rain contact channels.
Just received one titled - Contact from Thompson: … (14 comments)
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active rain: FROM 50 TO 100 IN PHOENIX IN A WEEK! - 08/14/08 03:32 PM
Thanks to all your advice and assistance I have found myself making this jump from number 100 in Phoenix to numbe 51 in about a week. It has been through the many questions answered and advice given that I have been able to navigate AR and now find myself reaching to … (0 comments)
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active rain: Please welcome Rosanne Klein of Homes of Westchester - 08/14/08 01:48 PM
Please welcome Rosanne Klein of Homes of Westchester, to Active Rain. http://activerain.com/blogsview/641465/New-HereRosanne and her husband are residents of Edgemont, NY an area of Scarsdale. She has two beautiful children.
Before starting in Real Estate she was active in Public Relations. I am sure she will find a lot of helpful … (10 comments)
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active rain: Another grand opening for New Braunfels, TX. - 08/13/08 08:12 PM
EXTRA INNINGS IS OPENING A FACILITY IN NEW BRAUNFELS, TX.
Extra Innings is America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers. It is set to open its newest Texas location with a grand opening celebration in New Braunfels on August, 23, 2008
Baseball and softball has always been an appreciated … (12 comments)
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active rain: Pressure Forms the Pearl! - 08/13/08 06:18 PM
I feel like I need to create a new post! Today I gave a speech entitled "Pressure Forms the Pearl!" at our local Toastmasters Club at Boise Bible College. (It is the closest meeting place to us and we meet at a perfect time: High Noon on Wednesday!)
Since I am a candidate … (12 comments)
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active rain: 305 N. 7th, Surf City, NJ - Rare Opportunity to Own an Island Retreat! - 08/13/08 05:59 PM
RARE OPPORTUNITY! THIS ONE YOU CAN'T MATCH FOR OVERALL CHARM, UTILIZATION AND VALUE! From a completely remodeled gracious home featuring over 2,450 s.f. of living area to a remodeled enclosed porch area that opens up to a huge 14x24 decking to expand leisure activities to the out of doors while … (0 comments)
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active rain: Check me Off, Baby! - 08/13/08 02:35 PM
Tyrone, an AR member asked me to share my top producer systems this week. I have many systems but I'm going to give you my best and easiest secret to success.
My numero uno most favorite system I've incorporated into our office is my legendary
What's a Check-off list? It's … (8 comments)
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active rain: Ada MI Real Estate Market Report~ August 2008 ~ Flowers Mill & Flowers Crossing - 08/13/08 01:27 PM
Elite executive style homes are the what you will find in Flowers Mill and Flowers Crossing,
Ada Township, MI. These custom homes are usually featured attractions at the local
Home Builders Parade of Homes and receive lots of attention from the public.
Large homes with custom extras, heavily wooded lots on … (0 comments)
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active rain: Poem...for thought! - 08/13/08 12:33 PM
Awkward, Embarrassing (out of breath) Love.
Similarities are indifferent, bashful, disarray for talent only spoken within, only kissed but by themselves, only mentioned but a word of confused understandings and acceptance among passionate friends for who have long forgotten there only intent to befriend. Stained memories of that which aches my … (0 comments)
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active rain: Forest Hills Fine Arts Center ~ Artist in Residence Series 2008-2009 - 08/13/08 12:31 PM
The Fine Arts Center in Forest Hills Michigan is a busy place. It not only hosts
musicals, broadway theatre productions, local school plays and musical productions,
but also has an Artist-in-Residence Program. These artists have their work displayed
in the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center for a scheduled period of time. You can … (0 comments)
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active rain: ..DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHUTS DOWN ACTIVE RAIN BLOG - 08/12/08 11:07 PM
The other day I blogged about a home raffle taking place in Laguna Beach raising money for the Ocean Institute. A few days after I placed the blog I received a call from a woman saying she was with the District Attorney's office. After identifying herself, she politely told me that … (5 comments)
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active rain: Cascade MI Real Estate Market Report ~ Stoneshire Homes ~ - 08/12/08 06:15 PM
Stoneshire Homes is a newer development located just south of Hall Street
and directly across the street from Forest Hills Central High School.
These are executive style homes with landscaped yards, and lots of amenities.
This location on Hall Street is in back of the presigious Manchester Hills development.
They were purposely … (0 comments)
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active rain: Corn & Tomatoes on your Cascade, Michigan Menu Tonite?? - 08/12/08 04:25 PM
It is that time of year..... We wait for it all winter.
Spring gives a hint of what is to come with fresh produce from the deep
south and tropical climes. But it isn't the same......
Fresh corn on the cob with fresh tomatoes from the garden
has to … (0 comments)
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active rain: FEATURED MEMBER! - 08/12/08 04:14 PM
It happened. After about 6 months of active participation on Active Rain, I have clawed my way up to the Number 2 ranking in my city of Naperville.
Featured Member!
Sounds cool.
Think it leads to extra business??
Maybe, but...
I definitely enjoy seeing my mug on the top of the Naperville … (28 comments)
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active rain: Cascade Public Library Cascade, Michigan ~ Visiting Sculpture Exhibit - 08/12/08 03:59 PM
The Cascade Public Library in Cascade, MI has a wonderful Bronze
Sculpture Exhibit going on in the library now through October.
Everywhere you look, there is a fantastic sculpture to view. Some are
small, some are large, all are interesting. Took the tour and snapped
a few pictures so you could see this marvelous … (0 comments)
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active rain: Forest Hills Michigan is Looking for 18 Millionaires - 08/12/08 02:07 PM
Forest Hills, Michigan is a prestigious place to live, I just didn't realize how
prestigious until I happened upon this website on the internet, CNNMONEY.com
The stats here on Forest Hills, MI were surprising and not surprising.
18 homes for sale in the million dollar + category.
That surprised me.
I figured … (4 comments)
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active rain: Carl's Bulletin Board of News for Canyon Lake Texas...August 2008 - 08/12/08 09:56 AM
You learn something new everyday. A couple weeks ago Ceil was fooling around with the computer just looking up information about Canyon Lake and she came across this wonderful website she had not seen before.
Ceil sent an email to the contact person to ask a question; left her name and … (3 comments)
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active rain: Kudo's To Lowes' . . . Going GREENER - 08/11/08 11:25 PM
Kudo’s To Lowes’ . . . Going GREENER
Okay, I’m excited! Most will think I have totally flipped to be excited about this, but I am. This weekend I was in Lowes Home Improvement and saw that they are trying to go GREENER. They now offer reusable shopping bags … (25 comments)
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active rain: 1314 Miraleste Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 $882,500 - 08/11/08 10:09 PM
Miraleste garden home at San Luis Country Club Estates. Adorable free-standing home with three patios and golf course and mountain views. Sunny and bright. Vaulted ceilings. The garden home you have been waiting for.
*denotes information from tax records
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active rain: 1318 Miraleste Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 $849,000 - 08/11/08 09:53 PM
One of the best garden home locations in the complex. Wrap-around patio. Mountain and golf course views.
… (0 comments)
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active rain: I was honored by an email from Century 21 - 08/11/08 08:38 PM
Last week, Jon Washburn wrote an open letter/blog post to Century 21... take a look here. In it, he made some excellent points. It is certainly worth a read, regardless of any brand affiliation you may or may not have. I'll wait... ok, see what I mean? Great post. Excellent comment … (9 comments)
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active rain: Can someone help me with the international market? - 08/11/08 08:24 PM
Does anyone out there know where I can post my "Owner Finance" listings to the market outside of the U.S.? I do many postings on Craigs List and others and have good success, however, I would like to go after some of the international market.
Please respond and comment if you … (0 comments)
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active rain: Reblogging etiquette -- A Reblog - 08/11/08 08:16 PM
This is a Reblog from Tumblr. If you don't know what Tumblr is, go read Jonathan Washburn's post
Get ready for the ActiveRain reBlog revolution...
and watch the questionably hilarious video (I think it's hilarious and so does Jonathan, but it's questionable whether you will find it so).
Anyway's this Reblog … (34 comments)
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active rain: from AR to Real Estate Magazine! - 08/11/08 04:20 PM
(The power of Active Rain will never cease to amaze me)
If you follow my blog you know that I love my BlackBerry.
Several months ago I did a post on Active Rain (AR) that got some attention about cell phones and my "Horror Story" ...how I gave up my BlackBerry and regretted … (44 comments)
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active rain: Blogging is a SOCIAL media- keyword SOCIAL - 08/11/08 03:07 PM
I came across an Active Rain network blog the other day of someone who is in a similar line of work as me, working for a major real estate website. Funny, I thought, I haven't heard of this person before nor ever seen their blog. I checked out the blog and … (63 comments)
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active rain: I Am the Company...and more - 08/11/08 01:54 PM
Articles of interest...
I Am the CompanySPAN and PMADo You Believe?Where Is Your Receipt?
… (2 comments)
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active rain: Happy 2nd Month Anniversary to Me - 08/11/08 07:38 AM
Wow, two months have gone by. It seems like just yesterday, my co worker, Patrick Cashman came over and said, "did you get that email I sent you" "um, no" Patrick added, "well, no matter, lets just sign you up right now". "Patrick, what are you signing me up for?, I … (5 comments)
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active rain: Active Rain: Educational and Multifaceted - 08/11/08 06:20 AM
Using Active Rain as an Educational Tool
Active Rain:
Educational & Multifaceted!
I was chatting today with a
fellow-Rain'er and
were discussing our
favorite bloggers and some of the current discussions that are going
on. That lead to the topic of
posts that lead to discussions that
seem … (17 comments)
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active rain: Variety is The Spice of Life . . . Including Active Rain - 08/11/08 03:20 AM
Variety is The Spice of Life . . . Including Active Rain
You know how the saying goes . . . variety is the spice of life. Well I know that is true here at Active Rain too! Like so many here I too have my favorites … (80 comments)
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active rain: When good Las Vegas real estate passion goes bad. - 08/11/08 12:38 AM
Earlier today, I wrote a blog in regards to the fact that I spend a lot of time on my real estate business. The blog itself was meant to be humorous as it told a story of how I recently caught the bride's garter belt at a wedding - even though … (2 comments)
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active rain: Don't be THAT guy... - 08/10/08 11:00 AM
I wish I didn't see this happening, but unfortunatley, I see it all too much. Let me set it up for you...
Some members, in their cheap ploy to get their comment points for the day follow a routine:
Go to the New Members Today link on the front page of … (32 comments)
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active rain: Happy to be Here on Active Rain and Thanks - 08/10/08 10:34 AM
As I fast approach the 200k club here on Active Rain, I am thinking back over the last year and half. What has over taken me to stay the course? What have I learned? Has it help increase my team business? In the course of writing some 400+ post, the overwhelming … (1 comments)
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active rain: Capturing the International Market through free websites - 08/10/08 09:26 AM
Hi Everyone,
As many of you know, I am a real estate investor in North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. After I creatively buy a home, I then either do a Rent to Own/Lease-Option or Owner Finance it.
I am interested in doing my Owner Finance Program with 10% down, regardless … (0 comments)
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active rain: Unique Little Property in Tucson Begs for Unique Buyer! - 08/09/08 10:50 PM
This must be 70 years old; it hasn't been a service station for a long time.
I drive by it often. It sits on a corner in a residential part of the older town of Tucson, near downtown.
What could it become?
An ice cream shop?
A flower shop?
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You … (20 comments)
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active rain: Re-blogging is to hard work and creativity what... - 08/09/08 05:57 PM
Re-blogging could be to hard work and creativity what regurgitation is to bulimia: A way to spit things up so that you can look pretty to the outside world.Yes, I realize that I am supposed to be able to opt out but I don't think I am sold on this one....yet I guess only time will tell.
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active rain: What do you gain on Active Rain? - 08/09/08 05:28 PM
I have been looking at this site and blogging a little over the last few months.
I have often wondered what are the benefits of spending time here.
I have read of agents that have received business and referrals. That is wonderful and I hope that it happens to me soon.
… (14 comments)
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active rain: Diamond Dwellings, Social Media and Blogs... Are you in? - 08/08/08 08:10 PM
We had an office meeting at the new Diamond Dwellings Realty World Headquarters. On the agenda, we talked about the normal stuff... and we also talked about blogging, Active|Rain and Localism. Well... ten minutes isn't enough time to cover Social Networking, Active|Rain and Localism (SNARL).
We had more blogging training after … (5 comments)
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active rain: Cascade Township Hall ~ A Part of Michigan History - 08/08/08 03:04 PM
The Village of Cascade was formed over 160 years ago at the
intersection of Cascade Road and the Thornapple River. Originally
a part of Ada Township, Cascade sought separation in 1848.
The first town meeting was held April 3, 1848 at Ezra Whitney's
Public House. There were fifty voters present.
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active rain: New Development coming to Cascade Township, MI ~ Turnburry of Cascade - 08/08/08 02:36 PM
The signs are up but no dirt has been turned or bunnies displaced yet.
The newest planned development for Cascade Township, Michigan is
going to have Brownstone Architecture, Classic English Cottage &
Garden influence combined with "green" building standards and energy
efficient choices at Turnburry of Cascade should make this development
environment friendly.
… (4 comments)
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active rain: Waiting for the Rain to come! - 08/08/08 02:12 PM
I was wondering how long on average people are waiting and what they are getting for their affiliations on Active Rain. I am new to the community but i have found the postings to be tremendously helpful and I know that the knowledge I am receiving for free, is truly invaluable.
… (5 comments)
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active rain: Hello from San Luis Obispo! - 08/08/08 01:38 PM
Just wanted to say hello! This will be the first of many blogs to come!
Marsha
www.exclusivelysanluis.com
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active rain: Playing in the Treetops ~ Thousand Oaks Golf Course, Grand Rapids MI - 08/08/08 12:32 PM
Once you have played this course, you understand why they named it
"Thousand Oaks Golf Club". I had the chance to play this course the
other day and leaped at the opportunity. What a treat! Located just a
few minutes north of Grand Rapids at Five Mile near the Grand River,
this course wraps around … (0 comments)
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active rain: I am trashing Active Rain - 08/08/08 08:18 AM
This morning I woke up to an email suggesting that I was "trashing" the Active Rain platform. I was a bit surprised by the email and wanted to address that. I have chosen to address it here on Active Rain just in case others might have the same opinion.
I am … (13 comments)
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active rain: T. Boone Pickens ... The Plan - 08/07/08 09:43 PM
We have been seeing T. Boone Pickes on TV quite a bit lately so thought I would visit his website to take a look at his plan.
T.Boone Pickenshttp://www.pickensplan.com Visit his website, some very interesting reading.
"It's time to stop America's addiction to foreign oil."
"America is in a hole and … (12 comments)
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active rain: 5 Things you never knew about your cell phone - 08/07/08 06:41 PM
This information can be really helpful in case of emergency. The one about how to "unlock your car" if you lock your keys in the car is one that could save you some money so you won't have to call a locksmith. We need to try it to see if it really … (6 comments)
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active rain: 1 year FREE from making mortgage payments?? - 08/07/08 05:09 PM
ok... so the old adage if it sounds too good to be true, it probably IS too good to be true!
I sought out some information on a company today because I just can't seem to grasp the concept. With a background in Mortgage and Title - and now a Realtor … (8 comments)
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active rain: The Meaning of Active Rain Milestones - Those Who Brought Us Here - 08/07/08 09:33 AM
I have realized that this week is about milestones.
A reader emailed me to offer congratulations on reaching 50 thousand points on Active Rain. The big 5-0!
I didn't even realize it until I read the email. ( Thank you Gita for noticing and your well wishes --- GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR … (23 comments)
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active rain: Check List for a Day of Fun - 08/07/08 06:03 AM
Which items will you carry when you walk out the door this morning?
I always seem to feel as if I am forgetting something when leaving my home. Now a day, I almost have to do like a pilot waiting to take off on the runway, cell phone (CHECK). I keep … (6 comments)
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active rain: Beware...Sharp Curves Ahead! - Local Business in Huntsville TX - 08/06/08 09:20 PM
I have been writing now for Active Rain and Localism for over a year. Many things have changed since I began. My changes include but are not limited to:
huntsvillecurves@sbcglobal.net
•1. I put on 10 lbs.
•2. My blogging chair is looking worn.
•3. My fingers have become nimble and quick.
•4. I'm … (32 comments)
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active rain: Singing in the Rain - sort of - 08/06/08 09:02 PM
Thanks to everyone who was asking or wondering how my educational session went this morning at the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB).
Monday, I mentioned the seminar that I was doing this morning about Social Networking and blogging. We had a great time, and I was able to share … (18 comments)
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active rain: Ada Michigan ~ Villas of Ada Condos ~ August Update - 08/06/08 07:24 PM
The Villas of Ada Condos are still under construction in our neighborhood
off Hall St and Ada Drive in Ada Michigan. The bulldozers are moving
earth and getting things prepped for building to begin.
They are really reshaping this 17 acre plat. There was a hill here that
has been flattened and of … (4 comments)
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active rain: Yes, Mr 2008 Seller, I would like your house SOLD! - 08/06/08 06:56 PM
Mr. 2008 Seller, I would like to have a heart-to-heart discussion about
selling your home. I know you think real estate sales people are just
out for a quick buck. We want to put a bargain price on your home so
it sells quickly which means we get our commission check. Cha-ching!
… (4 comments)
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active rain: Localism and Lane... - 08/06/08 03:30 PM
In the last few weeks, a new website has launched called Localism. Localism is powered by Active|Rain, which is a real estate community with over 100,000 members. The members of Active|Rain have been building content about local communities for over a year, and A|R has organized this information into Localism.
While … (8 comments)
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active rain: Wyoming Michigan Two Story ~ Well maintained - Great value - 08/06/08 09:04 AM
Wyoming 4 Bedroom Two Story - Ready for New OwnersLocation: Wyoming, MIThis quality built, well maintained two story home at 1823 Havana SW in Wyoming is ready for new owners. This home features 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths. Total finished living area is 1894 sq ft on three levels with a … (0 comments)
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active rain: 6 Degrees of Seperation - 2 with Social Networking? - 08/05/08 09:42 PM
For the past week or so I have immersed myself in social networking to see what impact, if any, it could have on my business and that of my clients'. What an interesting exercise this has become.
While I have only just started getting involved with Facebook, Twitter, Utterz, and some of … (18 comments)
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active rain: Well, I am no Randy L. Prothero... - 08/05/08 08:20 PM
...but I did manage to hit the 10,000 point mark today! Wow, that seemed so far off a few months ago and here I am today. I would like to thank everyone who has posted blogs that I commented on, my husband for letting me know when it was 2 … (13 comments)
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active rain: 400,000 Points, 600 Posts and Still a Blogging Fool! - 08/05/08 07:46 PM
When I joined Active Rain, I never imagined where this would take me. I thought blogging was for kids.
When I logged on the first time, I did not think I would have much interest in it. After spending a little time on the site, I began to see … (74 comments)
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active rain: Seeing the World Through Active Rain Eyes - 08/05/08 07:10 PM
Thursday when I arrived home I walked into the house and told my husband not to let me out of the house with my camera, ever again. (I told Rich Jacobson this on the phone Friday evening and he mentioned in a post. Thank you, Rich.)
Since I joined Active Rain I have begun … (114 comments)
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active rain: My Pledge to You - 08/05/08 05:11 PM
MY PLEDGE TO YOU IS . . . TO LISTEN TO YOUR OBJECTIVES . . . MARKET YOUR HOME 24/7 . . . EXPLAIN ALL ASPECTS OF THE SALE . . . NEGOTIATE AGGRESSIVELY . . . GET THE BEST DEAL FOR YOU . . . TAKE CARE OF THE DETAILS … (0 comments)
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active rain: I am new to Active Rain and this is my first post - 08/05/08 05:10 PM
Hello, my name is Jeff Packard. I am a brand new member to active rain referred by Mike Jones 'Mike in Tucson'
Mike and I have been in a local networking group together in Tucson AZ.
My back ground is working with Tom Hopkins. I used to travel with him, sell … (4 comments)
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active rain: SO I SPONSORED A COMMUNITY - 08/05/08 02:47 PM
I am not sure exactly what it means, but I sponsored a community on Localism today.
I gobbled up one of my favorite towns, Lisle Illinois.
My first sponsorship!!!
Will a Little League Baseball team be next???
I hope so.
It cost $9 today plus $9 per month.
There were still plenty of cities available. … (22 comments)
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active rain: Reel Tech TV Flip Video Intro... - 08/05/08 02:29 PM
A few days ago I wrote a post about Video for Listings, highlighting a Flip Video Tips and Techniques series by Tara Jones and TJ Hedges of Reel Dwellings. (enough links for you?)
Well, number one is up. And I'm faster than Tara today, so I am going to mention it … (6 comments)
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