announcement: Agent Genius a Community Blog that Rocks! - 09/27/08 08:55 PM
I have been seeing more and more group or community blogs out in the blogosphere. A group blog is a collaborative effort each post written by individuals but all under one platform.
Agent Genius won the Innovator of Year Award at Inman Connect in San Francisco this July. As I said … (46 comments)
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announcement: Fall Sale | Offering this beautiful 3 bedroom townhouse in desireable Lexington Mews at a new low, unbeatable price. - 09/25/08 12:17 PM
Falling Leaves & Falling Prices! Our Autumn Real Estate Promotion!
Offering this beautiful 3 bedroom townhouse in desireable Lexington Mews at a new low, unbeatable price.
$391,500
Luxurious 3 bedroom "Grenville" townhouse with elegant interior appointments. Crown molding, exceptional fixtures, custom paint & French mural (stairwell & upper level), wainscoting, … (0 comments)
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announcement: Now Serving Sutter, Yuba and Colusa Counties - 09/15/08 03:32 PM
Check it out! We have officially opened an office in Plumas Lake with Stephanie McLaughlin to better serve clients in Sutter, Yuba and Colusa counties. Stephanie has now been with us for a few months and is ready to take the next step in building her business and expanding the MagnumOne … (0 comments)
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announcement: 10 Reasons Why You Must Continue an Ongoing Networking Campaign Throughout Your Career - 08/28/08 10:08 AM
We have discussed networking in the real world, the biggest mistake made in networking the hard sell, and the best method to successfully network giving value. One major factor trumps all of these ideas if it is not put into play.
Q: What do you think is the most important factor … (12 comments)
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announcement: Moratorium on New FHA Risk-Based Pricing--Going back to pre-July 14th, well, almost - 08/27/08 05:40 PM
FHA has sent a notice to the Federal Register regarding the moratorium on risk-based pricing on upfront mortgage insurance. You may view it here.
Although we already knew about this moratorium when the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HR 3221) was signed into law on July 30, 2008, FHA is finally … (0 comments)
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announcement: French speaking real estate professionals - 08/23/08 03:38 PM
I just started a new group called "We Speak French."
This will be a community of real estate professionals that are bi-lingual French/English and interested in representing French or francophone clients already living in the country, or residing outside the USA.
The main purpose of the group will be to share … (0 comments)
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announcement: Prime, Nonprime, ALT-A, and Hard Money Loans - 08/19/08 04:38 PM
Prime loan products include loans exceeding FNMA/FHLMC loan limits, but they generally use traditional conforming credit guidelines. Minimum FICO score would be 620 and greater, and a few mortgage lates would be allowed (zero or one within 12 months).
Alta-A loan products require credit scores of 620 and greater. These products … (2 comments)
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announcement: HOW TO ESTABLISH CREDIT HISTORY IN THE US - 08/18/08 04:58 PM
The importance of having a credit history does not need to be explained. You must have at least 6 months of credit history in order to start accumulating some credit history in the USA.
Here is a list of the best options to build your credit:
Become an "authorized user" on … (0 comments)
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announcement: News Release from CIPS - 08/16/08 08:05 PM
NEWS RELEASE
Carlos J. Gil Achieves Membership in Elite International Real Estate Network
Port St. Lucie, Florida - August 11, 2008 - Carlos J. Gil , President of Bold Real Estate Group, Inc . will be awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS ) designation and will join a … (0 comments)
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announcement: Residential Loans to Foreign Nationals - 08/02/08 02:56 AM
In spite of the current crisis in the mortgage lending industry, and the tightening of loan underwriting guidelines, foreign nationals can still obtain financing to buy or refinance a residential property.
We can still arrange loans up to $1,000,000, with a maximum loan-to-value of 70% as long as the borrower holds … (1 comments)
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announcement: Foreclosure help is here! - 04/17/08 07:58 PM
On April 1, 2008 Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced that there will now be expanded foreclosure prevention counseling due to a federal grant of 4.3 Million dollars. Another Grant of $500,000 for foreclosure prevention deferred loans was made by Marquette Financial Companies.
To read the announcement please check out: http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?id=-536882793&subchannel=null&sc2=null&sc3=null&contentid=536916039&contenttype=EDITORIAL&programid=536912010&agency=Commerce
Counseling has been stepped … (0 comments)
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announcement: happy birthday to me - announcements - 03/25/08 12:52 PM
i'd love to get feedback on my announcement cards that went out yesterday.
i sent out printed cards (from designhergals.com) with an idea i borrowed from Jennifer Allen of sellwithsoul.com
they baiscally said happy birthday to me...yada yada....the best present you can give me is your real estate business.....yada yada - … (1 comments)
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announcement: New Email Scam! - Google Adwords title - 03/25/08 09:39 AM
A variation on an old one. A seeming innocent email comes in from a well known source saying things are deactivated.
This one is from "Google Adwords". The highlighted link is innocuous enough but the link takes you elsewhere.
The body of the text is below.
This message was sent from a notification-only email … (9 comments)
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announcement: Happy Spring: Chicks Love MyTechOpinion - 03/20/08 09:38 AM
Chicks love the NEW MyTechOpinion...and we hope you will too!
Just a quick announcement! After several late nights, MyTechOpinion v2 has launched! We have infused our new design with more real estate technology content, better article organization, individual author pages, and new social media tools and video.
Please stop by and let us … (10 comments)
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announcement: Irish Luck - 03/17/08 01:21 PM
His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There mired to his waist in muck, was a … (8 comments)
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announcement: Find a Realtor - 03/12/08 02:52 AM
This last week I launched a new web site to help home buyers and sellers find a Realtor® anywhere across the United States. The website is Find-A-REALTOR.info and the response has been great. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home, having your real estate transaction go smoothly is … (0 comments)
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announcement: Spring forward, Fall back - 03/07/08 05:37 PM
Don't forget, Daylight Saving Time officially begins this year on Sunday, March 9th at 2:00 AM but for most of us it means we set the clocks forward when we go to bed on Saturday night. This year DST will run through November 2nd.
Some interesting notes about Daylight Saving Time:
We don't actually … (2 comments)
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announcement: It's A Boy! - 02/29/08 10:51 AM
After a long day, the baby was born at 6:48 last night, weighing in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. and 21" long!
Mom and Baby are doing just fine. Everything went very smooth and he is just as active as he was in the womb!
For a few photos, check out www.hmbyr.com/babyboy/
Or, … (40 comments)
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announcement: Closed for 3-hours! - 02/27/08 09:35 AM
From the amount of publicity Starbuck's received for closing their stores for 3-hours yesterday you would think the result was world peace! What they apparently did come up with, "Your drink should be perfect, every time. If not, let us know and we'll make it right." Wow, that is something, right?
Maybe … (4 comments)
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announcement: After a month at Active Rain - 02/09/08 10:28 AM
I have now been a member here at Active Rain for about a month and I am enjoying the time I have spent here. I like reading what others in the industry have to say about their careers, their jobs and the local markets they work in. I love the supportive … (7 comments)
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announcement: Getting Warm - 02/07/08 12:53 PM
From Keep it Real in Sacramento - February 7, 2008
Even in a slow downward pointing real estate market like we have here in the Sacramento area you still experience the normal seasonal ups and downs. Just from what we have going on at MagnumOne Realty and the way my phone has … (2 comments)
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announcement: Single Property Sites is Approved Keller Williams vendor - 02/02/08 04:48 PM
A big 'thumbs up' from Keller Williams International who have tapped Single Property Sites as an Approved Vendor.KW Agents should seek out the Single Property Sites listing on the Keller Williams to find details of the program and special offers tailored JUST for Keller Williams Agents.KW Agents will find that the … (0 comments)
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announcement: Mobile Signing Service - 01/22/08 06:14 PM
If you need a mobile signing service, look no further than:
A Nationwide Loan Document Signing Service Holly Ferguson Michael Lamb Office: (909) 930-1959 Fax: (909) 930-1364 Website: www.mssoffice.com They are great people.
… (1 comments)
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announcement: Welcome Kara Green - 01/17/08 06:35 PM
From my "Keep it Real in Sacramento" blog - January 17, 2008
I am particularly pleased to welcome Kara Green as MagnumOne Realty's newest agent. Kara was born and raised here in the Sacramento area and after a number of years living in Canada moved back home. I was fortunate to represent … (1 comments)
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announcement: Mortgage Crisis Relief Announcement - 12/06/07 10:38 PM
I thought all day about the announcement today from the President about the relief for the Mortgage Crisis. Then I started looking for the loyal bloggers; those folks who I can always count on for mental hopscotch and great opposing sides. Sadly, no-weigh ins...can't find them except in the newspapers and … (2 comments)
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announcement: Exciting News! - 10/09/07 08:46 AM
Drew Riley
Spa Realty, Inc.
Hot Springs, AR
501.318.7899
888.708.3444
hotspringshomes@gmail.com
Drew Riley attends specialized listing course for Residential Real Estate Specialists
Drew Riley has completed a highly specialized course in the new skills involved in obtaining and servicing real estate listings, conducted by the COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS.
The class … (0 comments)
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announcement: North Pointe Estates Breaks Ground in October 2007 - 09/29/07 01:28 PM
Spread the word about North Pointe Estates. The premier subdivision coming to North Baton Rouge...Breaking Ground October 2007. … (4 comments)
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announcement: Announcement - BNI Tuesday Silver Spring Lunch - 09/28/07 02:03 PM
BNI Silver Spring Tuesday Lunch Chapter
Announces the following openings
The Tuesday Silver Spring lunch BNI chapter proudly announces the following categories open for qualified individuals to apply.
Home Stager
Home Improvement Contracter
Painter
Plumber
Electrician
Printer
Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Computer Repair Specialist
We are a chapter of 18 professionals … (3 comments)
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announcement: Victory Lending Group --- It's Official! - 09/19/07 10:16 PM
Well...I am proud to announce that Home Loan Island LLC is doing business as Victory Lending Group.
Victory Mortgage (whom we acquired this year) had quite a presence in the Washington County, PA area. We had been braining storming on a new name for Home Loan Island LLC and had many suggestions. Since Victory … (0 comments)
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announcement: Two Major "Did You Knows" about Short Sales. - 05/09/07 09:49 AM
1) Did you know....
That if the seller has an FHA loan , HUD is not allowing lenders to negotiate a short sale and pay closing cost for the buyer. If the lender allows closing cost paid for the buyer, FHA will not cover that part of the cost in the … (2 comments)
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announcement: "ANYTHING THAT BEGINS WITH 'I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TELL YOU THIS' IS NEVER GOOD NEWS" - 04/23/07 02:24 PM
After a trend of gradually worsening over the past month, Bond prices and home loan rates finally got the good news they'd been waiting for...that pesky inflation rate finally appears to be moving lower. Early last week, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed core consumer price inflation as better than anticipated, … (0 comments)
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announcement: So what's the scoop with AMT, and what do we need to watch out for? - 04/23/07 02:23 PM
The AMT was first enacted nearly 40 years ago to ensure that wealthy taxpayers pay at least some federal income tax versus sheltering their entire income with big write-offs. This strategy worked at the time, but AMT has never been indexed for inflation, resulting in more middle-income taxpayers owing the additional … (0 comments)
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