review: Federal Government Bails Out Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: Buyer & Seller Benefits - 09/13/08 04:52 AM
Federal Government Bails Out Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
What does this mean?
It simply means the US Government has assumed control over the Board and management of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and are expected to resume normal business operations immediately.
Real Estate Buyer & Seller Benefits.
What's the Benefit?
Buyers: Interest rates have dropped, so you can possibly get a lower interest rate and qualify for more house for the same payment. Now is the time to invest in real estate.
Sellers: This move will most likely infuse more buyers into the market; lower interest rates along with consumer confidence should … (0 comments)

review: MLS Home & Condo Sales Statistics thru July, 2008 - Thurston County, WA - 09/08/08 07:40 AM
Thurston County, WA
Below are updated Sales Statistics for Thurston County, WA for July 2008.
Detailed Sales Statistics for Thurston County, WA Residential Homes & Condominiums.

(Stats provided by Realist, NWMLS)  
 Find out what your home is worth...
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today @ 253-222-6000.
 
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The Trey Affolter Team always welcomes comments and is available for Real Estate questions about Thurston, Pierce, … (0 comments)

review: Manage Multiple E-mail Accounts with One Program - ePrompter - 08/05/08 03:32 AM
I thought I would share this with those who, like me, have multiple e-mail accounts.
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review: Get Motivated! Seminar - Seattle, Washington August 25, 2008 - 07/25/08 07:44 AM
The Trey Affolter Team always welcomes comments and is available for questions about Real Estate in and around Tacoma, WA.
I hope you enjoy!

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review: "The Dream Movie" - Inpirational Short Movie - 07/22/08 07:17 AM
"The Dream Movie"
by Marcia Wieder
One is a series of Inspirational Movies offered on the Simple Truths website, The Dream Movie: Dreams are Whispers from the Soul, is a short 3 minute movie with beautiful photography and famous quotes from individuals like Carl Sandburg, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Norman Vincent Peale.
       Carl Sandburg              Eleanor Roosevelt          Norman Vincent Peale

 Watch The Dream Movie   
 I truly enjoy this website and often watch these videos as inspiration. I hope you enjoy.
 
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review: Sound Off...Million Dollar Listing is back on Bravo TV. - 07/20/08 06:37 PM
Are you glad to see Million Dollar Listing back on Bravo TV?
SOUND OFF!
LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS.

Yes, it is back for another season. Million Dollar Listing is a real-estate related show that originally aired in 2006 on the Bravo television network.  The show follows real estate agents based in Hollywood and Malibu, California selling high-end real estate. 
Airs: Tuesday's (check local times) Bravo Television Network 
For more information, visit:
Bravo TV.com I personally can do without this show & what it does for the Real Estate profession & Realtors.
What do you say?
We need to unite to take … (15 comments)

review: 212º the extra degree - Inspirational Short Video & Book - 07/10/08 07:11 PM
Have you seen this powerful message?
212º the extra degree is one of the most moving & inspiring short videos I have ever seen and short book I have ever read.  If you are not familiar, its intention is to inspire the extra level of effort that produces exponential results.    
click image to watch movie.
What is it?
At 211º water is hot.
At 212º it boils and with boiling water comes steam and steam can power a locomotive.  It's that one extra degree that makes all the difference. 

Just take 3 minutes to watch the 212º movie.  It may make … (2 comments)

review: Need a Little Daily Spiritual Message? - 07/09/08 06:20 PM
Need a Little Daily Spiritual Message?
I signed up several months ago for free e-mail delivery of Daily Word messages from Daily Word and enjoy each and every message. It's amazing how a lot of messages hit at just the right time.
Here is today's Message from Daily Word:

I hope you enjoy!

 
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review: Zig Ziglar & Jim Rohn - dazzle us with your quotes!!! - 07/09/08 05:55 PM
Have you seen these two little, priceless quote books from Zig Ziglar and Jim Rohn? They are great quick reads and full of brilliant quotes from two brilliant men. I keep these handy to read from time to time and have even purchased as gifts...you can buy these for under $1.30 per book. They are very well received.
Below are a few of my favorite quotes:
Ambition:
"You are the only one who can use your ability. It is an awesome responsibility."-Zig Ziglar
Encouragement:
"Obstacles are the things we see when we take our eyes off our goals." -Zig Ziglar
Happiness:
"I'm so optimistic I'd go … (0 comments)

review: "Groundswell, winning in a world of Social Technologies" - A Book Review - 07/08/08 06:04 AM
 
 Groundswell, winning in a world of Social Technologies
Charlene Li
 

If you are intrigued by the world of Social Technologies, this book is a must read. Find out how blogs, wiki's, communities, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and other such social technologies are changing society and how business is done. Filled with case studies and strategies, I think you will pick up valuable ideas and a good understanding of this rapidly evolving society, groundswell.
Read more about the book and customer reviews on Amazon. Customer reviews are 4 1/2 stars out of 5.
Click here to visit the official Groundswell website.
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