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Well, it's finally happened. After 10 years and 200,000 miles, my husband decided he neeeded a new car. Not that he doesn't love his 1998 Honda Civic, it just came to a point as to whether to put some money into a new clutch, or buy a new car.
Rising gas prices along with general increases in cost of living across the board are forcing many people to tighten their budgets and cut excess spending. In order to maintain a certain standard of living, people everywhere are looking for new ways to stretch their paychecks and make ends meet. While … (10 comments)
OK...let me assure you all that this has nothing to do with gas prices.
As REALTORS®, we spend a great deal of time in our cars. For many of us they are like a second office!
Can anyone please tell me the make, model & year this car was made? I shot this photograph of this car several years ago and I am curious to find out more information about it.
When you see a Pink Cadillac driving down the street, we all get an image of an Mary Kay Lady who done good! Does your car reflect your personality? They say that people look like their dogs...what about our cars? Do you find yourself dressing in the same pattern as your upholstery? My … (26 comments)
I just taught my 3rd daughter how to drive a clutch. The first 2 daughters were prone to killing the engine and they took quite a while to get the launch down. Once they mastered that they have done very well and my oldest daughter still drives a clutch now 7 … (1 comments)
How much does your vehicle say about you? How important is it to you what it says about you?
I get asked frequently about shipping vehicles.
This may be a touchy subject for some, but regardless of how you feel about the war in Iraq, the following pictures will have to at least make you think and maybe even make you smile. 
Been thinking of buying a MiniCooper for my daily travels. I like the looks of them and the gas mileage looks decent also. Might get one and put a vinyl wrap on it with my logo. Since I don't work buyers anymore, I don't have to worry about room for hauling … (8 comments)
Recently, I was asked by an out of state relocation company to write a summary on the economic climate of the Southeastern Michigan Real Estate Market. The Relo Company needed to legitimize the shortage on a property in inventory that received an offer of 60% less then what the seller purchased … (1 comments)
I was driving along today behind a car when I noticed the driver was smoking. So what...their car, their business. That was until they tossed the smoldering butt of their cigarette onto the street. It irked me, but what can you do? And then it happened again!
I was out showing some homes the other day and a Lexus SUV drove up, and my buyers made the comment, "Look, here comes a Realtor." They kind of laughed a little bit and made the comment to me that if you ever see one of those, it's almost always an … (20 comments)
Start an adventure online. Fuel prices being what they are, this BETA site is good news for budget minded world travelers who refuse to stop globe-trotting. With 27344 places to stay and destinations across the world this looks like a fantastic place to start.
Car fever. I have to admit, I don't get it like some folks do. I am one of those people that gets a good car and drives it for 150,000ish miles and then I start thinking about a new one. 
Who would have ever thought that we would look back to the days after Hurricane Katrina, when gas prices first approached $3, with nostalga? Well, what if you could have gas or diesel at around $1 per gallon today? If you're like me, you're keenly intrigued and so are two alternatives … (5 comments)
My name is Meyer and I am a car addict. I admit it. The smell of the fresh leather, the shine of the new paint, the footprint of the new tires even makes me happy. Mostly my poison of choice is performance or luxury cars. A new BMW is a great … (17 comments)
After months of only seeing Smart Cars on television and online, I have spotted 4 different ones on Cobb Parkway and Highway 92 this week. Go going Georgia! If you are looking for your own Smart Car there is one location in Buckhead. Go to www.smartusa.com for more information.
Several months ago Jonathan Mitchell wrote a post entitled, "Good Looking People Succeed More Often." Surprisingly, despite the politically incorrect nature of his post, most of the comments he received agreed with him wholeheartedly. The truth is, we are a society who, as my mother would say, "judges books by their … (16 comments)
I’ve heard people say that you need to take time out to smell the roses, but I’m not exactly what you would call a talented gardener. In all honesty, I could kill pretty much any plant known to man. I had a little potted cactus once, but I think it … (2 comments)
April in Western North Carolina begins the change of the seasons, as we usually see the last frost and last chance of snow, and know we have warm summer weather to look forward to. It's time to put up winter jackets, plant a garden, and look forward to longer days and … (0 comments)
Like Old Cars? Fast Cars?
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Parking will no longer be a problem with this baby! (Ugh! I talking like a car guy again. I need to go check with I am wearing). Anyway, it is Good Friday and I hope it is great for everyone. 
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We are not talking about the demise of the US car industry or the vacancies in the depopulated American Rust Belt. Just plain old cars in a small town like Aspen.Ever been to Zermatt, Switzerland? No cars allowed in the whole town. There are some electric carts and horse carriages. It … (2 comments)
According to NBC News, about 340 children have died from being leftunattended in a vehicle in the last 10 years. Such tragedy does not haveto happen; it can be avoided. Here are some suggestions you might want toincorporate into your daily routine if you have small children in yourcar.
Mercury in Compact Flourescent Ligtbulbs...but not much. 
Looks like gas prices are down a bit, but not much. I wanted to ask the ActiveRain community if they have had an electric car or if they have any recommondations. 
Mike Jones introduced me to active rain on what an asset it is to his real estate and mortgage business. I'm a successful realtor and avid golfer. I spent several summers caddying for the Lady Pro golfers who journeyed through my hometown.
Are you traveling for Clients or Conferences? Is your company planning their yearly convention?
Way back in October (is that way back?) I posted something called Realtors and their Photos asking the question posed from a great guy at Adaptive Blue about why Realtors have their photos on thier business cards.
When purchasing a new vehicle 18 months ago, my wife and I took into account that I was going to start doing real estate and expanding our family in the future. We settled on a Jet Black Mazda 5, which has the space of a minivan with the sleekness of a sports … (53 comments)
I found this information very interesting 
OK, I promise this is my last blog post for the day. But I just got the brilliant idea and had to share it.
It’s home - safely (well, as safe as a car can be on the streets of DC) parked in front of my house! All of the wrinkles, not only from the accident, but also from all of my parking mishaps, have been removed. It looks like a new car, and drives … (13 comments)
Last Saturday I went to a Mercedez Benz event at the Desing District in Miami, to test drive the new C class and it was very nice. The new design is nice, specially the sport C300/350. It is much roomier than the previous C230/240, better engine, great breaks. For those looking … (7 comments)
Just came back from a seminar in Columbus that was attended by perhaps 400-500 agents.
Ok, so I pull in the office today, and guess what I see on the parking lot?
This has been a challenging this week. Thursday night I was involved in a four car collision. I was in car number two. The worst thing that happened... we had some injuries and several damaged cars. The best thing that happened...everyone was kind and gentle to one another and made what … (9 comments)
If real estate were a car or a stock, there would be a frenzy to buy. 
I stumbled across an online Business Week article discussing a recent poll to determine the ugliest cars of all time. Sure enough - there on the list was my beloved first car that I drove all through High School -- The GREMLIN!
I received this fabulous e-mail today about the CARS we drove in the 50's and 60's. Even if you're NOT a BOOMER, you'll love this. I just had to share it. Sorry it's not related to real estate....even though I would love to be driving around in one of these treasures. … (7 comments)
Well that long awaited day for car enthusiasts has finally arrived. Is that true? I think it's a long awaited week! This week for all in the Detroit area and many others throughout the country and world, we are celebrating good old American car culture. It's estimated that well over a million spectators … (2 comments)
I ask because Sunday my wife and I are attending a once a year event. 
I feel I owe this to all Toledo & Maumee residents-
I have been coming to Costa Rica for about two and a half years now, and have been living and investing here for about two years. While this by itself does not qualify me as an "old-timer", my journey may be one that others choose too, each in your own way … (10 comments)
It's that time I dread! It's time for a new car, every 3 to 4 years I go through this pain of trying to figure out what I want and dealing with the purchase. I need your advice on a car, a couple things that you should know is that I … (9 comments)
cheap Quality Cars going to the American market in two years..this year it was the dog food, the seafood and other problem foods that we imports from China. In two years, we are going to the fast lane for cheaper and low quality cars. Good luck Chrsyler lovers .. In the name … (2 comments)
So I'm thinking of giving up my personal need/want of a truck for a car.
HONDA MOTOR WILL
STOP MAKING ACCORD HYBRIDS
The weather was perfect last weekend and people were certainly having fun. I watched the motorcyclists go by; then cars on the way to the auto show in Rhinebeck. Unfortunately I had to work so I send my boys (husband and son) off to the show with strict instruction to take … (8 comments)
For those of us who love the looks of the '57, '58, and '59 Chevy, N2A Motors has done the impossible by melding the three body styles together. Not only have they combined three of the hottest classic designs into one sleek automobile, but they have positioned it onto a 2005 … (4 comments)
I met a Realtor at a house the other day to pick up some keys for a viewing appointment. He drives up in a little BMW, a sporty number. 
Rag Tops Museum 
Before I state my point, in no way am I talking about my fellow agents who buy Cargo Vans or Box Vans to advertise themselves or their brokerage. I personally think that is a great marketing idea. For one, those vehicles are not their everyday drivers, and two, they are usually … (19 comments)
For some of you it's too late. For the rest of the Realtors, Please don't waste your money on calendars. You know when I was listing, I used to love going back to the office and brag about the listing I got with another brokers calendar hanging on the Fridge..
I had a wonderful morning, until the heating unit went out on my dryer! The guy that fixes things went in to the dryer pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. We always clean the lint from the filter after every load of clothes.He told us that he wanted to … (2 comments)
Not sure if this was done before but we all know that Realtors are known for having/driving fairly nice cars. I must say that's very true here in Hawaii. Most Realtors here have some type of luxury vehicle like Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, Infiniti, Acura, etc.