2009 Tax Savings Opportunities - 11/30/09 09:24 PM
 Southern Maryland Real Estate and 2009 Tax Saving Opportunities for buyers or sellers in Southern Maryland.
To search for property in Southern Maryland please visit my website: Southern Maryland Real Estate
Via Prospect Mortgage, Pleasanton, CA:
2009 Tax Savings Opportunities
Many tax incentives were enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Some of these may directly benefit you:
Tax Credits. Individuals earning $75,000 or less will receive a tax credit of $400 on payroll taxes paid in 2009 and 2010. Married couples earning $150,000 or less are eligible for an $800 credit.
Healthcare. A subsidy covering 65% … (2 comments)

On Home Pricing is the sky the limit? - 11/30/09 09:02 PM

Via Joe Pryor.com Realtor Oklahoma Investment Properties (Redbud Realty):
When I was a younger man I used to hunt ducks and geese with my older brother. He is one of those people who was born 300 years too late, otherwise he would be pushing west into unknown territory. I used to call him Natty Bumppo. We had a leased property that was right next to the refuge around Tishomingo Oklahoma where tens of thousands of geese would stop on their way south. We would get up at 4 in the morning to go have breakfast with farmers and other hunters, then go out … (0 comments)

I Am Thankful For This Kind Of Beauty during This Thanksgiving Season In Texas! - 11/29/09 10:17 PM

Via Trey Thurmond, College Station , Texas Homes (Classic Realty Associates):
 
HAVE A TERRIFIC THANKSGIVING!
M.F. "Trey" ThurmondBroker, CRB,GRI,SRES
Serving Bryan-College Station for 3 decades!
Full Residential Service, Commercial , Homesites, Farm and Ranch property, Industrial , land, and Complete Property Management services.  Serving Brazos, Robertson, Leon, Milam, Washington, Burleson, and Grimes Counties.
Classic Realty Associates3600 Hwy 6 outh , Suite 100College Station, Texas 77845(979) 694-8844 -110Cell: (979) 229-8465Fax: (979) 694-2299trey@txcyber.com   www.treythumond.com
 
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How to Buy the Dell Mini 10v for $170. - 11/29/09 10:06 PM

Via Northern Virginia Homes - FRANKLY REAL ESTATE Inc:
Dell Mini 10v refurbished for as low as $170 shipped.
I absolutely LOVE my Dell Mini 10v. I can't tell you how many I have bought for gifts, or for friends etc. So finally I'm going to just write out the steps to get one, so I don't need to be the one buying it for everyone.
Why do I love it? It is 2.5 pounds. It is fast, and even does video/youtube. Built in wireless. 92% keyboard (better than the Mini 12 keyboard actually). The charger is tiny like a cell … (5 comments)

Solomons, Md - Waterfront home on Back Creek $774,000 - 11/29/09 09:31 PM
SOLOMONS, MD 20688 - Waterfront Home on Back Creek $774,000
Solomons Island Waterfront Home for sale with 3 bedrooms, office/den &  2 full baths with plenty of room to expand on this .53 acres with sewer and water. . First floor master bedroom, hardwood floors, large windows, Great room with fireplace. Basement features a full bed and bath - perfect for in-law suite or rental.  Great place to park your boat on protected back creek with private pier & boat lift. Minutes to all the fine restaurants and dining by boat.  This quaint home has such charm and was renovated in 1995. For more … (0 comments)

Majestic after the Rain on The Chesapeake Bay - 11/29/09 07:41 PM

Majestic after the Rain on The Chesapeake Bay!Here is another beautiful picture I took of The Chesapeake Bay after a few long days of dreary rain. This is along Calvert Cliffs in Lusby Md. You will notice the breakwater system installed along the base of the cliff. The purpose was to stabilize the toe of the cliff. To find out more information about shoreline stabilization please read. Reef Ball Foundation Photos and Project Description Database. To find out more information about Chesapeake Rach Estates and all the thing to do. Visit: Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
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Don't Touch My Food! - 11/29/09 07:25 PM

Buying Southern MD Homes? When there are a lot of homes for sale and it takes a long time to sell them, that's a "buyer's market." In most of the country, that's the current situation, even though it's a buyers market finding the perfect new, golf course and gated communities, condos, land, vacation homes, investment property, foreclosures, bank owned property, etc., in Calvert County and surrounding areas in Maryland can sometimes be a challenge. You will be able to find it here on my website, though. You can make your home search easier by becoming a VIP Buyer. You will … (6 comments)

Solomons Island - Our Lady Star of The Sea - 11/29/09 07:14 PM

Solomons Island  - Our Lady Star of The Sea is located on Solomons Island Maryland. Solomon's Island, with it's rural charm is a small waterfront fishing village located at the mouth of the Patuxent River. Solomon's resort town offers plenty of attractions year round. If your interested in selling or buying a home in this quaint island please fel free to visit my website to search for home for sale or to on "Free Market Analysis" to request a free (C.M.A.) Comparative Market Analysis of your Solomons Island home.
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The Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Proposal - 11/29/09 07:01 PM
Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Proposal

This post is for anyone living in the critical area buffer or along the waterways of The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. The new proposal is limiting personal property rights and in some cases taking them away. Notice of Proposed Action.
A public hearing for the purpose of hearing public comments on new provisions and amendments to COMAR 27.01.09 Habitat Protection Areas in the Critical Area. Comments are encouraged prior to or at the public hearing because comments may be limited to a few minutes.
Public Hearing onDraft … (0 comments)

A positive attitude can change the world around you! - 11/29/09 06:41 PM
 A positive attitude can change the world around you!
It often takes just a few minutes of conversation to recognize whether a person has a positive or negative attitude.
The words spoken may be enough, but there are many number of other signals. Facial expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, posture, dress and manner of speech -- all give clues to a great deal more than whether someone is just having a good or bad day.
Positive attitude is not only about choosing to have a good outlook through good times and bad, but also about learning to love what you … (1 comments)

Getting the Wax off the Carpet! - 11/28/09 10:40 PM
Great Tip on Cleaning Up candle wax!
Monique Hailer - CENTURY 21 New Millennium
MObile: 443.532.5407 Website: Solomons Island Waterfront
Solomons, MD
 
Via Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes (REALTOR/Staging Specialist):
          You have just had the perfect evening with friends over and happy conversations by glowing candlelight. Your guests have departed and you are cleaning up before retiring. The dishes - into the kitchen, the candles -ooops a wax spill on your lovely new carpet.  What to do , what to do????
        Take a brown paper bag - either a lunch bag or a piece of … (5 comments)

Help! Thanksgiving Is Thursday And I Don't Know What To Cook! - 11/23/09 05:41 PM

Via Michael LaFido (Realty Coaching Club):
Help! Thanksgiving Is Thursday And I Don't Know What To Cook!
 
Thanksgiving is Thursday. If you're cooking for group (or a crowd) and you haven't yet put your menu in order, click on through Bon Appetit's Thanksgiving Menu Planner.
Answer to 3 basic questions and Bon Appetit serves up a list of dishes and their respective recipes.
For how many people are you cooking? How much time do you have to cook? What's your style? The dishes range from the simple (Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Whipped Cream) to the sophisticated (Herb Roasted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy).  There's … (2 comments)

Turkey Note Holder - 11/23/09 05:33 PM

Via Jason Simonson Menomonie WI, Realty Executives:
This cute little turkey note holder can hang from your refrigerator or your front door. Whether his note says "Welcome", "Where's the Beef?" or "What's for Dinner?," everyone will think he's adorable!

What you'll need:                                                  
2 jumbo craft sticks Brown acrylic craft paint Small wooden clothespin Paintbrush Small straw hat, cut in half Scissors                                          Small red foam heart                                   Miniature orange foam triangle 2 yellow foam chick feet 2 small wiggle eyes White craft glue Hot glue gun 9 feathers in fall colors                                                                                            Click to view larger How to make it:
Paint both craft sticks … (1 comments)

Lusby, Md - Drum Point Waterfront Home on Mill Creek $1,760,000 (Reduced $200K) - 11/23/09 03:24 PM
 Lusby, Md - Drum Point Waterfront Home on Mill Creek  $1,760,000 (Reduced $200K)
"293 Deer Drive, Lusby MD" Create a free slideshow with Picnik!  Lusby, Md - Drum Point Waterfront Home on Mill Creek  $1,760,000 (Reduced $200K)
The Perfect Waterfront Home nestled among the finest homes in Calvert County. located in the Drum Point Community. Prime protected deep water on Mill Creek and just minutes to quaint Solomons Island.
Custom Built Lindal Cedar Post & Beam Construction!Large chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless appliances; Viking 6-burner gas cook top & double ovens, 25 ' ceilings w/stainless steel vent, 42" over-sized Sub-Zero refrigerator … (2 comments)

Lusby, Md - Drum Point Waterfront Home on Mill Creek minutes to Solomons Island - 11/23/09 03:18 PM

Lusby, Md - Drum Point Waterfront Home on Mill Creek  $1,760,000 (Reduced $200K)
The Perfect Waterfront Home nestled among the finest homes in Calvert County. located in the Drum Point Community. Prime protected deep water on Mill Creek and just minutes to quaint Solomons Island.
Custom Built Lindal Cedar Post & Beam Construction!Large chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless appliances; Viking 6-burner gas cook top & double ovens, 25 ' ceilings w/stainless steel vent, 42" over-sized Sub-Zero refrigerator and center Island w/additional sink. Custom cherry cabinets w/ space savers, tumbled marble, miles of granite counter, slate floors throughout w/ radiant heat, … (0 comments)

I love averages, I sell by comparing averages, I guess that makes me average. - 11/22/09 11:41 PM

Via Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.:
Are you stuck with a buyer or seller who can't get off the fence?
I like averages...they have served me well over the years. Averages can be used as guidance with out committing to any guarantees. So...You see Mr. & Mrs. Buyer: The average asking price of a , average size home that sold was $234,822 in this town over the last 12 months. The Average selling price is $216,100, this means on Average the sellers are getting 92% of their asking price at this time.
What does this do for … (0 comments)

Pass this along to your first-time buyers - 11/22/09 11:33 PM

Via Steve Heydel--30% Referral Paid to AR Members (Cumberland Real Estate & Auction):
BuildingOnline eUpdate News had a really good article yesterday with some info and stats that should be of interest to both realtors and to first-time buyers.  According to the e-article:
First-time home buyers reached the highest market share on record during the past year, according to the latest consumer survey of home buyers and sellers, by the National Association of Realtors®
Included in the article are a number of tidbits, including:
1. The number of 1st time buyers rose to 47%, the highest on record dating back to 1981
… (0 comments)

When You and Your Family are Going on a Trip, Safety Tips - 11/22/09 11:32 PM

Via Dale Baker,The #1 Home and Commercial Properties Inspector-in NH&VT-on AR (Baker Home,Commercial Properties Inspections and Consulting ):
When You and Your Family are Going on a Trip, Saftey Tips, with the Holidays apon us, some folks might be planning on visiting relatives and or friends, for a day or two, and in some cases even longer. You sure don't want to come back home, to find it has been broken into. So before you and your family pack up the car or your trusty pack mule. Please be certain that your home is and will be protected. A bit of advanced … (0 comments)

You Think Your House is Worth WHAT?? Pricing Your Home to Sell - 11/22/09 11:30 PM

Via Liz Moras ~Chilliwack Realtor, Chilliwack,Hope,Langley,Abbotsford (Harrison Hot Springs, Cultus Lake):
You Think Your House is Worth WHAT? Pricing Your Home to Sell
O.k., so you've looked on the Internet, you've checked the Real Estate Weekly - and you've talked to your Neighbors.  You're pretty sure you know what you WANT your home to be worth.  Next step?  You call the Realtors in.
Everyone says you should interview 3 Realtors - so that's what you do!  And sceptically you await their Verdicts!  Does the highest Bid (because that's what it often is)  win your Vote?  Well it shouldn't and let me tell … (0 comments)

Painting to Sell, Painting to Dwell - 11/22/09 11:29 PM

Via Allegra Dioguardi -Home Staging Training & Home Staging, Suffolk Co. Long Island (Styled and Sold Home Staging and Staging Training):
Here is an article I had published in Dans Papers back in October http://www.danshamptons.com/content/danspapers/issue32_2009/19.html
Painting to Sell, Painting to Dwell
By Allegra Dioguardi

When it comes to updating interiors, paint is one of my favorite mediums. It's so versatile and affordable. Paint can brighten, lighten and provide a room with an entirely new appearance. To the inexperienced, selecting the perfect paint color and finish can be intimidating. After 27 years of selecting paint colors, I can tell just by looking … (0 comments)

Do You Make Any of These 5 Real Estate Photo Blunders? - 11/22/09 11:28 PM

Via Donna Ross - Home Staging, Sydney, Australia (Great Impressions Real Estate Staging & Consulting - Sydney):
Statistics show that as many as 80% of house hunters now start their search for a new home on the internet.
The bottom line is, that taking the right marketing photos in order to maximise buyer interest and invite them to want to see more of your online listings, is an essential element of any real estate marketing plan.
The good news? You don't have to be a professional photographer to take a good marketing photo that will get the right kind of buyer attention.
Check your … (1 comments)

Fight Against Hunger in America - 11/22/09 11:22 PM

Via Cindy Bryant~Houston's Home Staging & Professional Home Stagers~RVP RESA~ASHSR (Redesign Etc.~Specialist in Staging Vacant Properties.):
Excellent and easy for feeding hungry families in America.  Join the one million meal fight against hungar in America.
Kraft Foods will be donating 10 meals to Feeding America for every free e-card you send from November 16 through December 31, 2009.  Feeding America supports 205 member food banks.
Visit www.kraftrecipeforjoy.com  to send e-card.
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Redesign Etc. Houston, TX,  Full-Service home staging with expert professional stagers.

Please visit our website for more information.  We also have a location for the Houston Bay Area … (0 comments)

Calvert County Events - Adopt a Senior Pet Month - 11/22/09 10:51 PM
Calvert County Events - Adopt a Senior Pet Month
When: Monday, November 30, 2009 Where: Humane Society and Tri-County Animal Shelter via Humane Society of Calvert County, Maryland
All month long we are celebrating our senior animals. We have several great senior animals that need a loving home. As you can see, by our Senior Mascot Ray, he is enjoying his forever home. Ray was a former senior chained dog, he is now living a great dogs life. If we do not have that senior animal that you are looking for, we encourage you to visit Tri-County Animal Shelter. They too have … (2 comments)

Thinking about Deep Frying a Turkey for Thanksgiving? - 11/22/09 10:39 PM
Thinking about Deep Frying a Turkey for Thanksgiving?
This is a video from MJ Morning Show and a good  example of how NOT to deep fry a turkey. The oven is the safer choice! Happy Thanksgiving!
 
If you are thinking of selling or buying a home in Southern Maryland please call me with any questions you may have: (443)532.5407
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Leonardtown Events - Christmas on the Square - 11/22/09 10:19 PM


Leonardtown Events -  Christmas on the Square
Christmas on The Square is almost here. The perfect way to start off the celebration of Christmas! Thousands of local citizens gathered in Leonardtown on Friday night for the annual Christmas on the Square and Tree lighting. The festivities officially commenced at 5:00 p.m. As dusk fell onto the town square, street lamps and local shops lighted the thoroughfare. The town began to come alive as the streets filled with people; entertainers took to the stage; and horse-drawn carriages and wagons paced the streets carrying their passengers to and fro. Costumed characters … (0 comments)

St. Mary's County Waterfront Property For Sale - 11/22/09 10:03 PM
St. Mary's County Waterfront Property For Sale
St. Mary's County Property For Sale (Quick search). St. Mary's County is  located Southern Maryland. Its county seat is Leonardtown.

 
 
 
Resident Guide, Business Guide, Vistors Guide St. Mary's County Public Schools. Events and Entertainment St. Mary's County Government  St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce  St. Mary's County Fair. Please feel free to search for waterfront property in Southern Maryland.
(Quick Search by County)
       St. Mary's County Waterfront          Calvert County Waterfront          Charles County Waterfront
                                                                     
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Drayden, MD St. Mary's County Waterfront on The Patuxent River - 11/22/09 08:51 PM
Drayden, MD -  St. Mary's County Waterfront on The Patuxent River
This well appointed home offers a both stately elegance and a comfortable warmth on the much desirable waterfront on The Patuxent River in St. Mary's County. The attention to details begin in the marble entry with custom benches and continues with the imported crystal chandelier in the formal dining room. The butlers pantry offers a path to the custom kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, corian counters, recessed lights, large center island, 9ft. ceilings and much more. The Community of Christmas Hill which features large lots on The Patuxent River with newer homes. … (3 comments)

SOUTHERN MARYLAND STUFFED HAM, ST. MARY'S COUNTY MARYLAND - 11/20/09 08:28 PM

Via Barbara Raley (O'Brien Realty):
St. Mary's County,Maryland, Marylands Oldest
1 20-23 lb. ham you can have it deboned and tied or leave the bone in CORNED HAM REQUIRED
2-3 heads of cabbage chopped
9 onions chopped
2 handfuls of chopped kale ( this is basically for color)
3 Tablespoons of mustard seed
2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper
1 cup salt
If you have the bone removed have the butcher tie it for you. Make several v slits in the ham, go about 1/2 to 3/4 into the ham. Make several of these v slits in the ham. I use … (4 comments)

Awesome House Color Schemes Revealed - An Craftsman Apt. Complex in Los Angeles - 11/20/09 08:23 PM

Via Michelle Molinari - CurbAppealForDummies.com (CurbAppealForDummies.Com):
All Colors are Benjamin Moore. Conceptual Imaging by CurbAppealForDummies.com.
 

Here's a wonderful, authentic Craftsman building with loads of detail lost in a bland color scheme.  Working with the fixed stone elements and creating a warm earthy palette, we were able to elicit much more impact from this exceedingly desirable architectural style.

 
Color Palette Revealed:
 
Body: Sesame 318
Trim: Floral White
Accent Color: Firenze AF-225
Porch Ceiling: Crystal Blue 2051-70
 
Sesame is a very current color with some serious staying power. Leaning into a very light avocado, it is a great … (2 comments)

living room wow with rented items - 11/20/09 08:21 PM

Via Jill Gargus-Chouinard (simply irresistible interiors):
Before...what is this room? THis was actually the first room seen by the buyers....and our WOW factor casued a sale the first week....summer of 2009

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Send A Gift- Thank You Card To Our Soldiers- Xerox Let's Say Thanks Program - 11/17/09 10:19 PM

Via Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.):
Thanks to Xerox sending out a Thank You card to our soldiers is simple, fast and free.    At this time of the year we can take some time out to teach our children about giving thanks and living in gratitude. The best way of course to teach gratitude is by being a good example of being in a thankful state of mind. You can gather your children around your computer right now and go to this site: Let's Say Thanks- In Support of our Troops. … (2 comments)

Calvert County Waterfront Property For Sale - 11/17/09 06:49 AM
Calvert County Waterfront Property For Sale
Calvert County Waterfront Property For Sale (Quick search). Calvert County is is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It occupies the Calvert Peninsula which is bordered on the east by the Chesapeake Bay and on the west by the Patuxent River. Calvert County is part of the Southern Maryland region. Its residents are among the highest median household-income in the United States Calvert County Resident Guide, Business Guide, Vistors Guide Calvert County Public Schools.
 
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St. Mary's County Real Estate - Valley Lee, MD $349,900 - 11/16/09 08:18 AM
 St. Mary's County Real Estate - Valley Lee, MD  -   $349,900
St. Mary's County Real Estate presents this beautiful rambler  located in valley Lee in St. Mary's County Real Estate. Situated on private wooded 2 acre lot. Open floor plan features spacious kitchen, dining, and family room with high cathedral ceilings. Recessed lights, brushed nickel hardware, prewired for generator, 2 sets of french doors that lead to back porch. Separate detached garage and work shop with electric & air condition. 2 car garage with finished walls, sink & cabinets. Paved drive & concrete parking pad. Close commute to Patuxent River Naval Air Station for those … (8 comments)

Who Needs A Laugh Today? - 11/14/09 10:26 AM
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Tips for Staging Your After Pictures - 11/14/09 09:33 AM

Via Kathy Nielsen Atlanta Georgia Home Stager (Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC):
Tips for Staging Your After Pictures
Ask any professional home stager and they're sure to tell you that their after photos of their home staging projects are perhaps one of the most critically important components in their marketing arsenal. They know and understand that prospective clients will be reviewing their photos and reviewing those of their competitors to make a decision as to whom they'll hire.
Fortunately, there are many opportunities to ensure you've captured the perfect picture. 
I'll use the following picture, taken last week for a home staging project … (3 comments)

Check Out the NAR Cool New Website For Consumers - 11/13/09 08:23 PM

Via Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty):
Most consumers are fairly familiar with Realtor.com for home search from the National Assn of Realtors. Now they have come up with another consumer site.
           HouseLogic
It is currently in Beta version, so take a peek. It is intended for homeowners to protect, maintain, and enhance the value of their homes PLUS provide business-building tools for Realtors. How about that? Something for consumers AND their Realtors.
The site will also allow homeowners to speak together with Realtors to federal legislators on public policy issues where homeowners and the real … (2 comments)

SATISFIED WITH "LETTING THINGS HAPPEN"? . . . BEING SATISFIED MEANS BEING LEFT BEHIND. - 11/13/09 08:19 PM

Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate:
JUST BE SATISFIED?? 
I read a blog post this a.m. written by a thoughtful ActiveRain member that sent a mixed message to me. 
Adrienne Deans relates her experiences with leaving one brokerage for another in her question to grow her business and reach a higher level of achievement.  Sadly, her former broker's message to her was that she should "be satisfied" with her present position and that she should simply "let things happen naturally".
Sorry to disappoint, but, in the real estate business, things don't "happen naturally".
HAVE A PLAN AND FOLLOW … (6 comments)

Home Buying Is In The Declaration Of Independence - 11/13/09 08:18 PM

Via Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty):
If you look at satisfied homebuyers, whether they be first time homebuyers, move up, move down or just run of the mill dream home buyers you will no doubt discover that
Home Buying Is In the Declaration of Independence.
You remember. Founding fathers. July 4, 1776 and all. Pledging their sacred honor.
It is in the second paragraph if you grab a copy. Last four words.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable … (0 comments)

Southern Maryland Waterfront - 11/13/09 08:18 AM
Southern Maryland Waterfront!
Southern Maryland Waterfront includes many bodies of water and it tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River and the Patuxent River are the three largest. This picture was taken on the Chesapeake Bay, near point patience. I saw this little boat with a few men fishing next to this old light station. You will notice the second picture of the man who looks like an old skipper. They were catching fish! I thought this was a great way to show how unique Southern Maryland Waterfront can be. If your interested in Buying Southern Maryland Waterfront Click on "VIP Buyer's Program" now! If … (5 comments)

The Google Story - A Video Story Book - 11/12/09 09:29 PM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
The Google Story - A Video Story Book
This just came out and was put together by the folks over at Google.  A two minute video that I expect will go viral shortly.  Takes you back from the beginning before Google, in 1995, when two mathematicians meet for the first time at Stanford.  Then you're fast forwarded onto the present "Google Wave!" It's Creative, It's Brilliant... It's Google. :-) "It's already had over 100 views!!" Get ready, I think they might be about to "Turn The Page!"                      … (2 comments)

Building, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation - 11/12/09 09:28 PM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
How Do You Manage And Protect Your Online Reputation?
A few weeks ago I was reading an article about "BIG Corporate Companies" that were missing the boat by not getting involved in Social Media. "They are missing out on the ability to track and manage their brands, their names, their business and reputations" or something to that effect.  It got me thinking about how important it is to connect on-line and know what's going on around you at all times, or at least as much as possible.
"The On-line world is also the Off-line World … (0 comments)

Are Blogs a Thing of The Past? Some Interesting Statistics - 11/12/09 09:24 PM

Via Jeremy Blanton ActiveRain Corp. (ActiveRain Corp.):
It seems that everywhere you turn lately you are hearing buzz words like Social Media, Web 2.0, and the latest buzz word, "New Media."  You hear experts debate the best way to use twitter and facebook to increase your business.  Tweets from celebrities like Oprah & Shaq are posted all over the news and discussed by millions.  All of this buzz and hype have people seeking more information on how to use these two services to generate business.
But, one of the other types of social media and in my opinion the most effective avenue … (4 comments)

How to Be Happy! - 11/12/09 08:55 PM
How to be happy? These are pictures that make me happy. I could add many more, but please feel free to add what makes you happy!
   
  
  
 
Via maya garg (Royal Lepage Kingsbury):
We all get so busy in our lives as Realtors that we often forget simple things in our lives which bring us happiness.  Only if we can cherish those wonderful moments, not only we will be positive and bring joy to ourselves but to our clients,friends and associates.
Hope you like this reading. We all need this over and over - until it becomes … (6 comments)

Wordless Wednesday- The Last Home, The Last Foreclosure - 11/12/09 08:04 PM

Via Alexsandra Stewart, Broker -Portland Oregon Real Estate- (Remax equity group):
"Cette concession reputee en un etat d'abandon fait l'objet d'une procedure de reprise. Priere de s'adresser a la Mairie"

Signs: "This concession deemed in state of abandonment is the subject of a recovery procedure. Please contact the City Council."
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Stager Wants Photo Advice - 11/12/09 08:04 PM

Via Shelley Roufs (Simply Staged Homes ):
OK - I'm really sticking my neck out into a group of highly professional and talented photographers! I have been reading blogs, learning tips here and there. But, I'm a Home Stager - not a photographer - living in a small community where trained real estate photographers don't exist. I need to be able to provide professional looking shots of my work. I currently have a Kodak V570 camera and am asking all of you if you could give me your best basic photography tips. Here are a few of my shots, let me have … (4 comments)

What You Oughta Know About Blog Commenting - 11/12/09 08:03 PM

Via Lisa Udy Realtor Utah Real Estate Specialist (Logan Utah Real Estate Immaculate Homes):
Much has been said about blog commenting here on ActiveRain, but what about blog commenting out in the real world? I'm talking about commenting on blogs that are not on the ActiveRain platform. Do you comment on other blogs within your niche? Do you try to grab the attention of the big boys? Why would you want to? How can commenting on other blogs help you? 
 
Commenting on high profile blogs outside of A|R can have a huge impact on your publicity, your search engine results, and your … (0 comments)

ActiveRain Statistics - Comments, Views, and Clicks - 11/12/09 08:01 PM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
ActiveRain Statistics - Comments, Views, and Clicks:Your ActiveRain Statistics page shows an overview of ALL your Blog posts and the activity they are getting.  This is a great tool to gage what is happening with each of your Blog posts in real-time. 
The first column is the Title and Link to your Blog posts, there's no definition or description needed here.
The Second column is comments.  Many members and consumers may be reading your posts but not commenting. Those that do comment are accounted for and shown as a total on your stats page.  Don't … (0 comments)

Have You Ever Wondered ...... - 11/12/09 07:58 PM

Via Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC:
 Have you ever wondered how I got my Mama Liz signature? 
 

 
Here's how --- 1) sign your name 2) scan your name 3) save as a jpg 4) go to picknik.com   --- it is free 5) sign up for an account   --- it is free 6) upload photo 7) click on create 8) click on stickers 9) click on awareness ribbons 10) click on the breast cancer (pink) in my case 11) place it where you want it to be 12) click on save & share 13) give it a name … (4 comments)

"I'm mad and I'm not going to take this anymore!" - 11/12/09 07:25 PM
REO BREAKDOWN!
I received this today and how may of you home buyers have experienced this or something similar with REO properties, REO Agents, REO Realtors and REO Banks? Your input is greatly appreciated! If you have experienced something that is wrong " Google" FTC Guide to the Antitrust Laws  or RESPA Section 9

Via Greg Cook (First Time Home Buyer Network):
In the movie classic Network, Howard Beal, played by Peter Finch in one of the iconic moments in movie history gives us the classic line: "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore!" 
I'm wondering when … (12 comments)

Rate Lock Advice and Mortgage Market Update - 11/12/09 06:22 PM

Via Bill Ladewig Your FHA Guru - FHA and VA Loans Since 1970:
Rate Lock Advice and Mortgage Market Update

November 12, 2009, 8:00 PT
RATE LOCK ADVISORY
Lock Advice:  FLOATMBS prices are down -1/32 from Tuesday's close. Jobless Claims came in a little lower than expected.
RATE NOTES:When MBS prices are up, Rates are down.Lock advice changes throughout the day .Good economic news = Bad Rate News.
National Average Fixed Rate Mortgage Unchanged at 5.08% on Nov.11
Fannie Mae Mortgage Backed SecuritiesMBS Opened at 4.593% Down 0.02%.
10 Year Treasury Currently 3.480% Down -0.02%
DJI Stocks $10,277.95,  Down -13.31, -0.13%
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How to Honor Our Veterans this Veterans Day--short video - 11/12/09 06:11 PM

Via Karen Luke - Henry County Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty ):
Let's honor their service of our veterans with ours. Here's a website to visit to see what you can do--www.iparticipate.org. Even if you don't have the dollars to donate, there are many different things you can do. This website outlines those things. 
According to a Clayton County Chamber of Commerce survey, Fort Gillem in the south Atlanta area is the county's third largest employer. Many of those who serve at Fort Gillem live here in Henry County. 
To all of them, I say thank you, thank you, thank you.      … (2 comments)

Southern Maryland Waterfront and Real Estate Services - 11/12/09 11:54 AM

 

Southern Maryland Waterfront and Real Esatate Service! 
I wanted to say "THANK YOU!" to my customers, colleagues, CENTURY 21 New Millennium, ActiveRain, and especially my family for your help and support for the past couple of months. I made a career transition in July with many days of work and hours put in. 
To my surprise, one of my friends an co-worker, Activerainers: Gabriela Agostinelli at CENTURY 21 New Millennium, sent me an email yesterday congratulating me for being October 2009 Top Producer. I didn't even know it. I am very happy that I have made a great career … (0 comments)

St. Mary's County Home Buyers - Maryland Mortgage Program - 11/12/09 10:58 AM


 
St. Mary's County Home Buyers - Maryland Mortgage Program
Funds Made Available for Home Buyers in St. Mary's County

The Board  of County Commissioners for St. Mary's County urges St. Mary's County Home Buyers - residents to use the Maryland Mortgage Program. Over $3 million was approved for use by St. Mary's County Home Buyers - citizens to finance home purchases at the County Commissioners meeting on Sept. 1.
 
"We know that the housing sector is a critical part of our county's economy and that our families desire home ownership," said Francis Jack Russell, President, Board  of … (2 comments)

Southern Maryland Real Estate - French Drain! - 11/12/09 10:49 AM
Southern Maryland Real Estate - French Drain!
This picture I took on vacation in Menerb, France.  The french drains in Southern Maryland don't look like this. Southern Maryland is a rural area with plenty of pervious land and less concrete. This true French drainage system is installed in the city of Menerb and the purpose to eliminate water from the city in an eco-friendly way with an added benefit of beauty, tranquility and peace as you stroll the lovely city. I suppose the water can't penetrate the concrete walkways.
What is a French Drain? The French drain is a time-honored system for … (4 comments)

Why Are You Pricing Your HOME Like Clothing at the Mall?-Seacoast Nh Homes-Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes-www.patricia4realestate.com - 11/08/09 08:42 AM

Via Patricia Aulson, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes (PRUDENTIAL VERANI REALTY - Portsmouth NH Real Estate ):
Why Are You Pricing Your HOME Like Clothing at the Mall? Why Are You Pricing Your Home Like Clothing at the Mall? Sellers who really want to sell their property NOW so that they can move on, are more involved with analyzing their price point than ever before.  It seems that most sellers want to price their property with something that ends in '99'--$599,000 or $599,900, etc.  Here's what I ask them:"You're about to move to Raleigh and your Realtor® has set up a … (5 comments)

Silent Saturday - "Busy, Busy, Busy" - 11/07/09 07:43 PM
Monique Hailer  - CENTURY 21 New Minnennium
Web: Southern Maryland Real Estate  Mobile: 443.532.5407
Email: moniquehailer@mris.com
Via Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC):

 
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
© Steve Hoffacker, 2009. All Rights Reserved.
Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are in their original digital image … (8 comments)

WhooHoo! 1st Place Macro! - Arlington Camera Photo Contest - 11/07/09 07:40 PM
Debroah Boucher - 1st Place Macro! - Arlington Camera Photo Contest
Debi ~ is an amazing photographer! Please read her blog - DBoucher Photography
Monique Hailer - CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Web: Southern Maryland Waterfront  Email: moniquehailer@mris.com
Via Debi Boucher - "Realtor Showcase" Real Estate Slideshows/ Photographer (Memories DVDs - Realtor Showcase Slideshows):
WhooHoo! 1st Place Macro! - Arlington Camera Photo Contest  
A couple months or so ago, a friend told me about a photo contest sponsored by Arlington Camera in Texas. She suggested I enter a photo and see what happens....So I did.
This was my entry:

 
I took … (3 comments)

Southern Maryland Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension News - 11/06/09 10:08 AM
Southern Maryland Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension News!
Southern Maryland Home Buyer, here's latest information provided by National Association of Realtors. (NAR). For more in-depth information on The Home Buyers Tax credit visit: Home Buyers Tax Credit. If your interested in purchasing a home in Southern Maryland and would like to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit, please feel free to visit my website to search for home: Southern Maryland Homes
   
… (2 comments)

Southern Maryland Real Estate - New Constrution Marketing Ideas - 11/06/09 09:25 AM


Southern Maryland Real Estate and marketing and selling new construction is basically the same in all  parts of the country. Marketing and selling new construction is an art in itself. Many clients cannot visualize the location, topography, home dimensions, lot size on a vacant land. In order to market a home lot package and new construction you need to be creative so a potential buyer can visualize the end product. I have been involved in new construction many times in my real estate career. Homes ranging from small first time home buyers to million dollar waterfront estates in Southern Maryland Real Estate area.
I … (2 comments)

Your Asking Price might be Selling the House Down the Street - 11/05/09 09:03 PM
 
Monique Hailer  - CENTURY 21 New Minnennium
Web: Southern Maryland Real Estate  Mobile: 443.532.5407
Email: moniquehailer@mris.com
 
Via Jody Deeds (Solutions for Real Estate):
Preparing to sell your home takes some planning and expert advice, especially when it comes to setting the price.
You'll find everyone becomes an expert and wants to offer their opinion on the price...neighbors, family, co-workers, etc.  And...while all of these individuals have good intentions and only want to help, it is crucial that you take into account all factors involved:  market conditions, similar style homes that have sold in your area, your homes currently on the market, … (2 comments)

St. Mary's County News - SMAWL Housing and Bedding Project for Pets - 11/04/09 11:26 AM
 St. Mary's County News - Housing and Bedding Project for Pets
Winter is coming and St. Mary's County needs your help providing shelter and bedding for animals to help provide a safe and warm environment over the cold winter. I received this media release today and wanted to share it with the local communities.  Media Release Via- St. Mary's County Government
  
St. Mary's Animal Welfare League  - Citizens are encouraged to donate pet bedding and houses to the St. Mary's Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) and St. Mary's County Department of Public Safety for distribution to households. (SMAWL) and Animal Control staff will … (4 comments)

Brownstone Before and After;Thanks Klaussner Furniture for providing furnishing for us - 11/03/09 09:50 PM
Monique Hailer - CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Web: Southern Maryland Real Estate 
Email: moniquehailer@mris.com
Mobile: 443.532.5407 
 
Via Chrissie Sutherland (Ready Set Stage):
Hi all,
Well I finally found a furniture company that will work with me by providing furniture from their showroom.  Barbara Mann with Remax Realty Consultants called me and asked for my help on a Brownstone that she is listing.  It has been on the market for over a year with no interest. 
This economy has been hard on everyone, and we needed to think outside the box to try to save money and help this builder show this home in a better … (4 comments)

Did you make a difference today? - 11/03/09 09:33 PM
Monique Hailer  - CENTURY 21 New Minnennium
Web: Southern Maryland Real Estate  Mobile: 443.532.5407
Email: moniquehailer@mris.com

Via Mike Carpino Realtor from Lake Norman to Uptown Charlotte, NC (Lake And Town Realty):
As I was contemplating my next post a funny thing happened to me that made me change my mind. I started to watch a movie that had a somewhat profound affect on me. If anyone has seen Seven Pounds you may know what I am talking about.
My wife of 10 years and I had a nice discussion afterwords that made us realize what is really important in life. … (4 comments)

Know Your Forms - New RESPA Closing Documents On The Way!!! - 11/03/09 09:20 PM
Monique Hailer - CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Web: Southern Maryland Real Estate  Mobile: 443.532.5407
Email: moniquehailer@mris.com

Via Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty):
Come January 1st, 2010, as a REALTOR or a consumer at the closing table things are about to change as far as the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and Settlement Statement (HUD-1). Links below will allow you to print these out to familiarize yourself with them. Both now are three pages in length. The highlights:
Revised Good Faith Estimate (GFE) GFE tolerances on settlement costs (1/8 point allowed to be in error) Revised … (2 comments)

Lusby Family Wins 7 Day Vacation From CENTURY 21 New Millennium - 11/01/09 04:08 PM
Lusby Family Wins 7 Day Vacation from CENTURY 21 New Millennium!
Congratulationsto a local family in Lusby, Md. This well deserving family won the drawing yesterday for a 7 day vacation from CENTURY 21 New Millennium. The kids had fun day painting pumpkins, playing games, parade, trick or treating, playing with a the cute dogs dressed up in Halloween costumes. See our winning pooches "Max and Megan"dressed as Mickey & Minnie. My baby Pax (Golden Retrieve) had his skirt on too!This family almost brought tears to your eyes because of the true excitement of winning and a chance to get away … (2 comments)

My baby dressed up for the Pet Parade! Solomons Towne Centre - 11/01/09 04:01 PM
This is "Pax", my Golden Retriever. Pax seemed to have a terrific day with all the kids and other dogs yesterday at Solomons Town Centre Hallowen Parade. You will notice in the second picture he's pulling our friend Jacob because he wants to be the leader of the pac. The winners of the pet parade "Max & Megan" are in the lead. Jacob, are little friend said to me at the end of the day. "Wow, I think I would like to come to work with you more often. You all have a lot of fun." LOL! Kids and dogs what better … (9 comments)

Milestone 100K - Thank You Active Rain! - 11/01/09 03:14 PM




Thank You ActiveRain! My family of colleagues, mentors & friends. You will have my gratitude forever!  It has been a wonderful journey with such talented and amazing people! I joined ActiveRain on July 12, 2007 and embarrassed to say, didn't make my first post until August 1, 2008. My next post was February 2009. I raised the bar and made 3 posts in April 2009. Lol! My posts were booted off of many groups for posting the wrong information to the incorrect group. It didn't take long to figure that one out! I guess you need to crawl before you can walk. … (17 comments)

 
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