concord new hampshire realtor: Numerati~Wrap Your Mind Around It! - 09/19/08 09:14 PM
Stephen Baker is a writer who works for Business Week.
This evening I heard him on NPR talking about his Blog and his quest for page one in Google (I may be helping him with that!). He was talking about his exposure to the concept of SEO and the effort to … (25 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Real Estate For Dummies - 09/07/08 02:13 PM
Dummies
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think we are all aware of the "Dummies" series of books that now are a
huge presence in Bookstores. I myself have a few.... mostly related to
Digital pictures.
I had no … (33 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Redlining Reversal - 05/27/08 08:35 PM
Great News!!
According to the May 26 Realty Times, Fannie May and Freddie Mac will be dropping their practice of 5% higher down payments in so called "declining" districts.
They will be going back to uniform minimums as of June 1st.
No matter where their property is located, all home … (25 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: It's All About Astro Turf - 05/16/08 03:22 PM
This is What It's All About
There's all sorts of buzz these days about people and groups who are opposed to the Mortgage Lending Housing Bailout.
A new web site called AngryRenter was initiated under the guise of a "grass roots" effort by ordinary people! There is an online … (30 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: To Some Special Mothers - 05/11/08 08:20 PM
As I was thinking about Mothers Day and my Mother who passed over 25 years ago ....almost on Mother's day, I was reminded of another group of Mothers.
This must be an especially difficult time for the Mothers who have childred deployed in Iraq and Afganistan.
We all have that … (28 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Blood Letting~New Hampshire Style - 05/08/08 09:30 PM
We have survived our very long cold and snowy winter. The trees are starting to bud , the daffodils wave their cheerful faces and the Wildlife scurries to build new nests and dens for the next generation! You gaze out the window at the hopeful, uplifting and colorful vista....what … (23 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: In NH The Phoenix Rises - 05/06/08 10:08 PM
The Lending picture in NH is less shaky than some other States, but the restrictions and "terms" rewrites have left the borrowing picture equally blurred.
Out of this somewhat dismal picture shines a beacon of promise...while getting a mortgage loan, for first time home buyers, is becoming more difficult....purchasing … (4 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: To Whom It May Concern - 05/01/08 11:32 PM
I am feeling especially cheerful tonight. I just got a third party approval (Option One Mortgage) on an offer made on one of my listings....the property was scheduled for auction on this Monday.
Here is a copy of the Thank You note I decided to send to the woman … (40 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Pack Your Bags - 04/23/08 08:42 AM
OK everybody...pack your bags and lets hop a plane ...to China!
Todays Realty Times reported that a Building Boom in China accounts for more than 100 billion square feet a year.
What makes it even more astounding....is that prior to 1985 private homes were only 17% of housing. Now estimates put … (10 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Inspiration - 04/21/08 09:16 PM
If We Can Do This.........
Nothing can hold us back!
We can save the planet. We can create alternative energy. We can feed the hungry. We can fight poverty. We can cure disease. We can stop the killing. We can.........
The sky is not the limit! We are only limited … (12 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Smoke and Mirrors - 04/19/08 01:32 PM
Over these past months we have all expressed (either in posts or comments) how we feel Our Real Estate World got to this point!
Some explanations have had a narrow focus others broad but I've seen few that are concise!
Our local Association (NHAR) just put out the NH Real Estate Market … (6 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Recipes From The Granite State~Soup Fabuloso!!!(Really) - 04/18/08 09:57 AM
Roasted Ratatouille Bisque(South Beach Recipes) Serves 6 Ingredients1 small eggplant (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch chunks 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch chunks 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large zucchini (about 12 oz), chopped into 1-inch chunks 6 large plum tomatoes (about … (10 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: A Tip Even I Can Do!!! - 04/14/08 12:13 PM
I just stumbled on the greatest tip that some of you may have seen but for the benefit of those who haven't....you will love this!
I wanted to give credit to the person whose post I saw this on but am not even sure it was on here!
Call it a … (80 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Spring Inspiration and Positive Views ~ The Unabridged Truth! - 04/06/08 05:28 PM
"Calvin&Hobbs Snowman Series" ~~~~~~~~~ I love Spring. The smells, the sounds, the sights that announce Her arrival have been romanticised for decades. Poets wax, Lovers swoon, Flowers bloom and Birds Build their Nests. But, before we get to that idyllic phase...here in the North East we have to survive an additional assault to our sensibilities....A Fifth … (40 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Are They On The Same Page? - 04/02/08 10:19 PM
A few weeks ago I attended a great lecture on working with Buyers. One of the points stressed was that if your Buyer is focused and knows what he/she wants, finding the right house in todays Market should be easy.
The key is focus!
The suggestion was to give your Buyers … (22 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: New Hampshire~What's To Do? - 03/26/08 07:23 PM
Have you Had It With Winter? Are you suffering a case of Cabin Fever? Need to get away? Don't have much $$$?
Do I have a solution for you....
Several New Hampshire Inns are offering special Get-Away Weekends with great itineraries and modest prices!
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Quilters Delight Weekend Getaway Package March 28-30 … (13 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Granite State~Solid ...In More Ways Than One - 03/18/08 09:20 PM
One of the many on line periodicals I subscribe to is New Hampshire Business Review. It uses all area sources and features the more important happenings throughout the State.
As I skimmed down the headlines I was becoming less inclined to click on any as the list was reflective of the generally … (6 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: It's Town Meeting Time in New Hampshire - 03/09/08 06:03 PM
March is town meeting month in New Hampshire. Many towns still use this form of true"democratic" governing. However, the inclusive nature forced the larger cities to resort to switching to the voting booth.
Town officers are selected, budgets are set and municipal repairs are slated. Everyone who has something to contribute … (4 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: How To Navigate Your Home Inspection!~Tumultuous Seas In A Paddle Boat - 03/02/08 06:33 PM
One of the most crucial steps in your Home Buying process is having, understanding and negotiating the results of your Home Inspection!
It can be as tricky as navigating tumultuous seas in a paddle boat!
Your Purchase and Sales contract will list many options for inspections:
Your Agent can furnish you with a … (4 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Foreclosure and Tennants~An Unexpected Consequence - 02/26/08 08:19 PM
As the glut of foreclosed property continues to grow...so do the ranks of an unexpected consequence...family's that are renting!
Tenants rights are very limited. Most renters are on a month to month basis. If you have a lease you have some protections or if your city has rent control. In … (12 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: The End Is In Sight~The Closing - 02/24/08 10:21 AM
You did it! You have found your home. You made an offer...and it was accepted! The End is in sight!!
From the names I provided to you,you will choose a Home Inspector, let him know the tests you wish done and set a time.
We have already discussed that the Home Inspection … (14 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Reverse Agency~ For Sellers - 02/21/08 09:56 PM
Dear Concord, New Hampshire Seller, Educating Sellers on Agency, Explaining what they can expect from me and working on and within that Relationship....is a major part of my job. It is one of the most challenging parts. Sadly (for us Realtors) in many cases we (myself included) neglect to educate our Sellers on their part in Agency in regards to … (16 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Reverse Agency~For Buyers - 02/19/08 09:18 PM
Dear Concord, New Hampshire Buyer,
Educating Buyers on Agency, Explaining what they can expect from me - depending on the Relationship they choose - and working on and within that Relationship....is a major part of my job. It is arguably the most challenging part.
Sadly (for us Realtors) in many cases we (myself included) neglect … (24 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Cabin Fever And A Whale Of A Cure!! - 02/11/08 05:08 PM
As I hear the weatherman predict yet another day of snow...I believe this is seven in a row...I try to relieve my cabin fever by reliving Memories of Summers Past!
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On a post by Lysa Napolitano, about Whale Sightings off the Florida Coast. I had commented about the fabulous sightings we had on a Whale … (23 comments)
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concord new hampshire realtor: Lack Of labor -Labor Day!! - 09/05/07 06:12 PM
This post has nothing to do with anything! I just thought everyone would enjoy some of the pictures from my totally lazy weekend.
Much of the time was spent fishing on my Brother's boat out of Tenants Harbor, ME.
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We left from the Tenant's Pier..... My brother Kevin's boat is used for … (34 comments)
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