don rogers: Unique Bear Creek mailbox in Wentzville, MO: A Mailbox Series Update - 07/21/08 07:23 PM
Unique Bear Creek mailbox in Wentzville, MO: A Mailbox Series Update
While out taking pictures of Bear Creek Subdivision in Wentzville, MO I came upon this unique mailbox. So not only does Bear Creek have a wonderful golf course it also has this unique mailbox. When … (24 comments)
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don rogers: Wentzville, MO Real Estate Update 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 09:32 PM
The following statistics are for
the city of Wentzville, MO
during
the week of: 7/13/08 – 7/19/08
If you
are looking to buy your first home
or “right size” now is a good
time to buy. As you can see we have a
variety of homes in … (4 comments)
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don rogers: Lake St. Louis, MO Real Estate Update 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 09:16 PM
The following statistics are for
the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during
the week of: 7/13/08 – 7/19/08
If you
are looking to buy your first home
or “right size” now is a good
time to buy. As you can see we have a
variety of … (0 comments)
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don rogers: O Fallon, MO Real Estate Update 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 08:38 PM
The following statistics are for
the city of O Fallon, MO
during
the week of: 7/13/08 – 7/19/08
If you
are looking to buy your first home
or “right size” now is a good
time to buy. As you can see we have a
variety of homes in … (2 comments)
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don rogers: St. Peters, MO Real Estate Update 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 08:20 PM
The following statistics are for
the city of St. Peters, MO
during
the week of: 7/13/08 – 7/19/08
If you
are looking to buy your first home
or “right size” now is a good time
to buy. As you can see we have a variety
of homes … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles, MO Real Estate Update for 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 08:01 PM
The following statistics are for
the city of St. Charles, MO
during
the week of: 7/13/08 – 7/19/08
If you
are looking to buy your first home
or “right size” now is a good time
to buy. As you can see we have a variety
of homes in … (2 comments)
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don rogers: A Glance At Real Estate In New Town Subdivision St. Charles, MO. - 07/18/08 01:13 PM
A Glance At Real Estate In New Town Subdivision St. Charles, MO.
If you are relocating to St. Charles County or even the St. Louis Market area and are looking for a place to call home that offers real variety and a community that is very unique then this is exactly … (6 comments)
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don rogers: A Look At Real Estate In Bear Creek Subdivision Wentzville, MO. - 07/18/08 11:46 AM
A Look At Real Estate In Bear Creek Subdivision Wentzville, MO.
If you are relocating to St. Charles County Market area and are looking for a golf course community you have found it in Bear Creek Subdivision. Bear Creek is in the western part of St. Charles County in Wentzville, MO. It … (8 comments)
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don rogers: A Glimpse At Real Estate In Turtle Creek Subdivision O Fallon, MO. - 07/16/08 02:55 PM
A Glimpse At Real Estate In Turtle Creek Subdivision O Fallon, MO.
If you are relocating to St. Charles County or even the St. Louis Market area and are looking for a golf course community you have found it in Turtle Creek Subdivision.
Turtle Creek is not just a … (8 comments)
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don rogers: Wentzville, MO Real Estate Update For The Week Of 7/6/08 - 7/12/08 - 07/13/08 10:21 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: 7/6/08 – 7/12/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is a good time
to buy. As you can see we have a variety
of homes … (2 comments)
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don rogers: Lake St. Louis, MO Real Estate Update For The Week Of 7/6/08 - 7/12/08 - 07/13/08 10:07 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the week of: 7/06/08
– 7/12/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is a good time
to buy. As you can see we have a variety
of homes … (0 comments)
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don rogers: O Fallon, MO Real Estate Update For The Week Of 7/06/08 - 7/12/08 - 07/13/08 09:50 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of: 6/30/08
– 7/06/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is a good time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Peters, MO Real Estate Update For The Week Of 7/6/08 - 7/12/08 - 07/13/08 09:35 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of St. Peters, MO
during the week of: 7/06/08 – 7/12/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is a good time
to buy. As you can see we have a variety
of … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles, MO. Real Estate Update For The Week Of 7/6/08 - 7/12/08 - 07/13/08 08:41 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the week of: 7/6/08 – 7/12/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is a good time
to buy. As you can see we have a variety
of homes … (0 comments)
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don rogers: Deal or No Deal! - 07/09/08 10:04 PM
Deal or
No Deal?
Have you
ever made a deal with the devil? Ok, so it may not
be the “devil” but it could be your broker, your lender, the agent on the other
side of a deal, a building inspector etc.
Even before you make the deal you know in … (18 comments)
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don rogers: The New Localism.com makes Inman News..... - 07/09/08 07:01 AM
The New Localism.com makes Inman News.....
If you have not yet heard Localism has been enhanced and not only has it been enhanced buy it has made Inman News.
http://www.inman.com/news/2008/07/9/localism-reaches-broader-user-generated-content
I checked it out this morning and found it very easy to move around in and has great new look. Take … (12 comments)
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don rogers: St. Chales County, MO 2008 Mid Year Real Estate Update - 07/08/08 02:31 PM
St. Charles County, Mo 2008 Mid Year Real Estate Update
There may be those
that believe the real estate market in St.
Charles County, MO is
all but dead. Let me assure you that the market may be soft but it is
far from dead. There are buyers that are … (8 comments)
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don rogers: Wentzville, MO weekly real estate update for weekending 7/6/08 - 07/07/08 01:23 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: 6/30/08 – 7/06/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City of … (4 comments)
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don rogers: Lake St. Louis, MO weekly real estate update for weekending 7/6/08 - 07/07/08 01:14 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during
the week of: 6/30/08 – 7/06/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the … (0 comments)
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don rogers: O Fallon, MO weekly real estate update for weekending 7/6/08 - 07/07/08 01:01 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of: 6/30/08
– 7/06/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Peters, MO weekly real estate update for weekending 7/6/08 - 07/07/08 12:50 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of St. Peters, MO
during the week of: 6/30/08 – 7/06/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles, MO weekly real estate update for weekending 7/6/08 - 07/07/08 10:09 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during
the week of: 6/30/08 – 7/6/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City of … (2 comments)
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don rogers: What an amazing dad..... - 07/06/08 06:50 AM
I am not into really passing along emails that I receive however, this one is an exception to that rule. My daughter sent this to me this morning and I really felt the need to pass it along to my AR family. Some of you may have already seen the story … (24 comments)
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don rogers: So, why all of the passion for SAFETY? - 07/04/08 07:30 AM
So, why all of the passion for SAFETY?
Let me start by saying that this is not about me, it is about all of the people in our profession that have died while working. If just one person reads this series and takes what has been said and applies it to … (22 comments)
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don rogers: Why Just One Month Out Of The Year...Part 4 - 07/03/08 12:09 PM
Why Just One Month Out Of The Year...Part 4
So you don't think something could happen to you check what happens to a REALTOR® 3 years after he sold a buyer a home, this was sent to me by Andrew Baumbach on 7/2/08!
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D91LB27O1.htm
Upset homeowner shoots real estate agent in Mich.
… (12 comments)
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don rogers: Why Just One Month Out Of The Year...Part 3 - 07/02/08 06:42 AM
Why Just One Month Out Of The Year...Part 3
I received the response from Mike Saunders on 6/30/08. If just goes to show that there is always a need to be on the alert and conscience of our personal safety.
Don this was just recently posted on the Georgia Association of … (22 comments)
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don rogers: Wentzville, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 11:17 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08 – 6/29/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City … (2 comments)
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don rogers: Lake St. Louis, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 11:03 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08
– 6/29/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in … (0 comments)
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don rogers: O'Fallon, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 10:50 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08
– 6/29/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the … (2 comments)
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don rogers: St. Peters, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 10:35 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of St.Peters, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08 – 6/29/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City of … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 10:05 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08 – 6/29/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City … (0 comments)
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don rogers: Why Just One Month Out Of The Year..... Part 2 - 06/29/08 08:13 AM
Why Just One Month Out Of The Year
Let me start by re-stating my thank you to the National Association of REALTORS® for naming September REALTOR® Safety Awareness Month but, why only one month out of the year? As I said in part 1 of this series, things like assaults, robbery, … (13 comments)
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don rogers: Why Just One Month Out Of The Year? Part 1 - 06/27/08 10:23 PM
Why Just One Month Out Of The Year?
Let me start by saying thank you to the National Association of REALTORS® for naming September REALTOR® Safety Awareness Month but, why only one month out of the year? When I last looked things like assaults, robbery, theft and murder don't take a … (24 comments)
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don rogers: O Fallon, MO Is Holding It's 28th Annual Heritage & Freedom Fest - 06/25/08 10:51 PM
O Fallon, MO Is Holding It's 28th Annual Heritage & Freedom Fest
On July 3rd and 4th at Ozzie Smith Sports Complex. There will be a full line up of entertainment during the two days of festivities. This year's event will feature national headline music, family entertainment, carnival rides and a … (12 comments)
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don rogers: No, this isn't a unique mailbox! - 06/23/08 10:23 PM
No, this isn't a unique mailbox!
This is a picture of a rock that I have driven by numerous times when visiting my son at Ft. Leonard Wood. Today while I was heading to our MAR Quarterly meeting I decided to stop and take a picture of this unique stone formation. … (22 comments)
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don rogers: Wentzville, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 11:03 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: 6/16/08 – 6/22/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City of … (2 comments)
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don rogers: Lake St. Louis, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 10:49 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the week of: 6/16/08
– 6/22/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in … (0 comments)
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don rogers: O Fallon, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 10:33 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of: 6/16/08
– 6/22/08
All information is per
regional multiple listing service on 6/22/08 and is
deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Peters, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 10:20 AM
The following statistics are for the city of St.Peters, MO
during the week of: 6/16/08 – 6/22/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City of … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 09:55 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the week of: 6/16/08 – 6/22/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the City … (4 comments)
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don rogers: Let Me Introduce You To Klondike Park, St. Charles County, Missouri - 06/22/08 08:43 PM
Klondike Park, St. Charles County, Missouri
If you are looking for something to do and not have to drive very far Klondike Park in St. Charles County, Missouri just may be what the doctor ordered.
From Hwy. 40/61 take Hwy. 94 south approximately 12 miles. You will drive along … (10 comments)
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don rogers: Look at all of those trees, Where's da House? - 06/21/08 04:39 PM
Have you ever thought about curb appeal?
We always talk about making sure the property is staged and always do our part to make sure that the home has a delightful interior. This is a good thing and should be a focal point for improvement when needed. But, I have a … (8 comments)
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don rogers: Do you Hustle? - 06/21/08 09:55 AM
Every morning I read some wonderful thoughts from some well known people both past and present. This morning I came across this quote form Abraham Lincoln and thought that it would be good to share with my friends here on Active Rain.
"Things may come to those who wait but, only … (16 comments)
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don rogers: 613 Aspen Ridge Ct., Town and Country, MO 63017 - 06/19/08 03:52 PM
PRIDE Go Ahead >>>>>
… (8 comments)
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don rogers: Wentzville, MO Real Estate Update for Week of 6/9/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 08:15 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes … (2 comments)
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don rogers: Lake St. Louis, MO Real Estate Update for week of 6/9/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 07:54 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the week of: June
9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety … (0 comments)
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don rogers: O Fallon, MO Real Estate Update week of 6/9/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 07:38 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of: June
9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
All information is per
regional multiple listing service on 6/16/08 and is
deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you are looking to buy your first home or … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Peters, MO Real Estate Update for 6/9/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 07:19 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of St.Peters, MO
during the week of: June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes … (0 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles, MO Real Estate Update for 6/09/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 06:58 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the week of: June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of … (2 comments)
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don rogers: PRICELESS!!! - 06/15/08 08:14 PM
PRICELESS,
My son and his best friend have been best friends since high school. They have been walking hand in hand thru life. They both are in the U.S. Army and have been stationed at different places around the world and at times in the same place together. As a point … (28 comments)
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don rogers: How would you build a relationship on AR? - 06/13/08 10:36 PM
How would you build a relationship on AR?
When I first joined AR I didn't have an idea one about what I was getting myself into much less what blogging was. Ever been there? Well I am finding that it is simple. Now bear in mind I have not had a … (23 comments)
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don rogers: Wentzville MO Market Update For The First 8 Days Of June - 06/11/08 07:25 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the extended week of: First 8 days of the month
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of … (10 comments)
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don rogers: Lake St. Louis Missouri Market Update For The First 8 Days Of June - 06/11/08 07:10 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the extended week of:
First 8 day of the month
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a … (0 comments)
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don rogers: OFallon Missouri Sales Recap For The First 8 Days of June - 06/10/08 09:51 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the extended week of:
First 8 Days of June
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy. As you can see we have a variety of homes … (2 comments)
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don rogers: St. Peters Missouri Sales Recap For The First 8 Days of June - 06/10/08 09:01 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of St.Peters, MO
during the extended week of: First 8 Days of the month
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes … (4 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles, Missouri sales recap for first 8 days of June - 06/10/08 08:18 PM
The following statistics
are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the extended week of: First 8 days of the month
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of … (0 comments)
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don rogers: Are you a person of habit? - 06/09/08 09:24 PM
Are you a person of habit?
I am not going to use the term creature of habit though because I don't think that anyone in AR is a creature. We are each a person and I am sure that we are a person of habit albeit good habits or bad, we … (12 comments)
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don rogers: All right what's next? - 06/09/08 02:11 PM
All right what's next? Thank you for asking........
The airlines are going to start charging extra if you are overweight!! What are they thinking? Ok, let me see if I have this straight, if they think I am chunky then they can charge me more? Are they going to have me … (13 comments)
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don rogers: Inflation has struck the golf course, OH NO!! - 06/08/08 01:36 PM
Inflation has struck the golf course, OH NO!!
Please be advised that this is a public service announcement to all of the golfers and wannabe golfers in the Rain today.
A Golfer walks into the pro shop at the local course and asks the golf pro if they sell ball … (20 comments)
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don rogers: To Tax or Not To Tax........... - 06/07/08 10:21 AM
To Tax or Not To Tax...........
"The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality." Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson had a lot of wisdom for his day. I just wonder what he would think today. The national media is now looking at the … (13 comments)
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don rogers: Well I have talked about Square Bob Sponge Pants so why not........ - 06/06/08 09:56 PM
Well I have talked about Square Bob Sponge Pants so why not........
Talk about Grass?
I have been waiting for 2 weeks to be able to mow my yard. So I decided to just take the day off and do it then just relax for the rest of the day. So … (22 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles County, MO. May 2008 Home Sales Update - 06/06/08 10:22 AM
St. Charles County, MO. May 2008 Home Sales Update
May 2007
Residential Properties:
Sold: 488 Days on Market: 75
Condo/Villa:
Sold: 87 Days on Market: 72
May 2008
Residential Properties:
Sold: 371 Days on Market: 84
Condo/Villa:
Sold: 66 Days on Market: 121
We have seen … (6 comments)
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don rogers: A little Friday Morning Humor.... - 06/06/08 09:12 AM
Just a little something to get you ready for the weekend!
The husband reluctantly agreed to play in the couples alternate shot tournament at his club. He teed off on the first hole, a par four, and blistered a drive 300 yards down the middle of the fairway. Upon reaching the … (16 comments)
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don rogers: How do you see yourself??? - 06/04/08 10:39 PM
So, how do you see yourself???
Lou Cassar says "You become what you see yourself to be." So that leads to the question, how do you see yourself?
Do you see yourself as a real Loser? As someone that couldn't sell water to a man in the hot desert? Or, … (16 comments)
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don rogers: So Here We Are....... - 06/04/08 06:35 AM
So Here We Are.......
We are at the mid point of the year. Do you mind if I ask you a question? Thank you. How are you doing for the first half of the year? Are you on track to achieve your goals or are you running behind? What if you … (16 comments)
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don rogers: Saying Goodbye To A Dear Friend! - 06/03/08 10:10 PM
Not long ago I had commented on a post with a "where has common sense gone" type of response. Well much to my amazement I believe I have found where common sense has gone to. I really believe that we need a knowledge of our industry as do others that build … (14 comments)
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don rogers: Big Rocks??? Sand??? Maybe Just Maybe..... - 06/02/08 07:31 AM
We all look at things in different ways. We each have our perceptions about how we have done our job and those that are our brokers, clients, customers and prospects see them totally different! Dad burn it, why is it like that I know I did everything … (12 comments)
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don rogers: Just 5 minutes more, please............ - 05/31/08 01:22 PM
Have you ever wanted just 5 more minutes?
Me too.......I have gone thru days that if there was just a couple more minutes I could have this or that finished and then I could go home. Due to the day to day things that come our way we let the work … (23 comments)
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don rogers: A Father Means So Many Things....... - 05/31/08 12:46 PM
When I first read this I immediately thought of Jason Crouch down in Austin, Texas. I have been subscribed to his blog for about 3 months now and have enjoyed reading about his family and how they relate with each other. He has not been consulted about this post so I … (19 comments)
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don rogers: A little Friday Humor to start your weekend: - 05/30/08 06:26 PM
A little Friday Humor to start your weekend:
Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I … (16 comments)
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don rogers: I'm not going to be Negative; I'm not going to be Negative...... - 05/29/08 10:03 PM
Ok I admit it after reading the negative housing market reports that a couple of local reporters have put out this week I was going to come out with both barrels blazing. Then I remembered what my grandmother always told me she'd say to me "Now Don you can always get … (13 comments)
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don rogers: Are the jobs the same but with different title? - 05/26/08 11:11 AM
I have often thought about the different title some within the real estate profession have. For example: Instructor, Teacher and Mentor. My thought on each as I think they are interpreted are short and listed below:
Instructor: A monologue given by someone that serves to inspire one to better things.
Teacher: … (13 comments)
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don rogers: The US Air Force Thunderbirds - 05/25/08 08:18 PM
The US Air Force Thunderbirds, IMHO the best of the best!
The 3600th Air Demonstration Team was declared operational on June 1, 1953, although the team itself had been together and practicing for about 6 weeks prior. At this time the team had no name. There already were the Sky-Blazers, Blue … (20 comments)
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don rogers: Tomorrow is Memorial Day or Decoration Day as it was first known...... - 05/25/08 08:15 AM
Tomorrow is Memorial Day or
Decoration Day, as it was first known, was proclaimed on May 5, 1868 By General John Logan with the directions on how to celebrate it by this general order:
"...gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime....let us … (22 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles Area Attractions - 05/24/08 08:19 PM
St. Charles County, MO has some very interesting areas to visit. So if you are just moving to the area or you are relocating to the area check out these six area attractions you will be glad you did.
St. Charles Area Attractions
Augusta Historical Museum
275 Webster … (4 comments)
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don rogers: The US Navy's Blue Angels - 05/24/08 07:17 PM
The US Navy's Blue Angels are the Navy's precision flying team. They put on air shows all around the United States. Their flying is nothing short of absolute amazing. If you have never seen them here is a slide show of some of the stunts that they pull off and it … (4 comments)
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don rogers: Hey Mr. & Ms. Negative Media............ - 05/22/08 09:03 PM
The negative media has been talking for to long about the downside of the real estate market. The negative media has said that the bubble is bursting! So here's one for you Mr. & Ms. Negative Media, on May 3, 2008 I listed this home in Ballwin, MO. The first buyer … (35 comments)
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don rogers: Realtor Income Declines Again...... - 05/20/08 09:22 PM
According to a recent NAR survey Realtor income fell again in 2007.
"Overall median Realtor income was $42,600 in 2007, down 10.7 percent from $47,700 in 2006, according to the member survey data. Realtors' median income had also fallen 3.2 percent in 2006 compared to 2004, and fell 5.6 percent … (8 comments)
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don rogers: Attitude Determines Attitude, Another Motivational Moment... - 05/20/08 11:57 AM
This is yet another motivational topic that I found in my motivational topic folder, so I hope it will help someone today. The author is unknown.
These two photos were taken at the same time this morning, the cloudy sky was out of the north and I turned around to the … (26 comments)
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don rogers: Fact or Rumor? - 05/20/08 08:59 AM
In reading a recent edition of RisMedia I came across this article. Some of the items that they talk about I have read and thought "Wow, That is really cool". Come to find out, according to them, some of them do not work. So, to be fair and balanced, I'll give … (0 comments)
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don rogers: Unique mailbox in South St. Charles County, MO.: Mailbox Series - 05/19/08 07:51 PM
Mike Jones in Tucson, who has been a mentor to me, even though he may not know it, always carries his camera with him and has some very unique photos on his blog. He says that he is a loan officer but I think that he is more of photographer. He … (12 comments)
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don rogers: A very precious and valuable commodity - 05/18/08 08:33 AM
As I was reading through my motivational file, once again, I found this article that I had completely forgot about. We all have the same amount of it, complain that there is not enough of it and wonder where it went at the end of the day. So I am sure there … (11 comments)
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don rogers: Burning the candle at both ends.... - 05/18/08 06:05 AM
Have you ever felt that way? Whether you are busy with clients or working to get those clients we've all been there! Racing to meet that bulk mail deadline, running from one end of the county to the other to show properties or take a listing. It doesn't matter … (16 comments)
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don rogers: Fannie Mae ditching declining-market policy - 05/16/08 06:14 PM
"Inman News" reported today that Fannie Mae is scrapping a "declining markets" policy that required loan underwriters to boost minimum down-payment requirements by 5 percent in areas where home prices are falling or difficult to determine. It appears that all borrowers will now need 3% down payment.
To read the full … (4 comments)
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don rogers: This day has been a long time coming........... - 05/16/08 05:30 PM
And boy did I need it. The weather has been just short of miserable for about the last month.
So today was a mental health day for me and three others in out foursome. All of whom are fellow Rainers. Say hello to Kim McClintock who introduced me to AR. … (7 comments)
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don rogers: Our REALTOR® family is well represented this week. - 05/15/08 07:09 AM
I would like to give a big standing ‘O' to all of those that are attending the NAR Mid Year meetings in Washington, DC this week. The work that is being done during these meeting and the time spent in front of our congressmen and women is tremendous.
I am sure … (12 comments)
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don rogers: Volunteer?? Who Me? - 05/14/08 04:34 PM
Why would I want to volunteer? I might be asked to do something that won't like or something like that. Volunteering is for somebody else and when I volunteer I don't even get paid for my time. And, you know how those places are you give them an hour and they … (9 comments)
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don rogers: Are you a WINNER or a Loser? - 05/14/08 07:54 AM
The choice is yours every day. Occasionally, I like to read motivational articles and last night I was going through some old files and found this and thought that I would share it.
Winners vs Losers
A winner is always part of the answer.
A loser is always part of … (13 comments)
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don rogers: Hungry? Let's go to AmeriStar Casino in St. Charles, MO. - 05/12/08 04:35 AM
Check out the different places to eat at AmeriStar Casino:
47 Port Street Grill (Inside Ameristar Casino)
1260 S. Main St.
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-940-4471
1-800-325-7777
www.ameristar.com
The menu boast an excellent rack of lamb, grilled fish, great steaks and chops and features a … (7 comments)
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don rogers: Happy Mothers Day to my Wife! - 05/11/08 08:19 AM
We will be married 43 years come September 18th and Jeanne has totally supported me in anything that I have wanted to do, within reason that is. She is the mother of our three children and grandmother to our 6 grand children. She made a number of moves across the United … (18 comments)
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don rogers: I made it to 25,000 points - 05/10/08 02:22 PM
I would have never guessed that I would ever be blogging much less have anybody read what I would write, so thank you all. A very special thank you to my subscribers:
Amy Campbell
Jason Todd
Denise Shockey
Carla Harbert
Melody Botting
Debi Ernst
Richard Weisser
Pam Bridges
Jason Crouch … (21 comments)
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don rogers: Sir You're Through - 05/09/08 09:19 PM
It wasn't Sir are you through? Oh no it was more like You're THROUGH!
I was out with my wife for dinner tonight at one of our favorite places to eat on a Friday night, The Landmark Buffet at the AmeriStar Casino. Why here, because the have all you can eat … (16 comments)
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don rogers: How's The ATTITUDE? - 05/09/08 08:21 PM
ATTITUDE There once was a woman who woke up one morning,looked in the mirror,and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.'Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today.'So she did and she had a wonderful day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had … (12 comments)
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don rogers: A short history of O'Fallon, MO. - 05/08/08 09:12 PM
O'FallonSt. Charles County, Missouri
O'Fallon's history began with Arnold Krekel, a German immigrant, who lived in St. Charles. Krekel founded a German-language newspaper, the St. Charles Democrat, served as a U.S. District Court Judge and Missouri state legislator. In 1854, Judge Krekel granted the North Missouri Railroad permission to build a depot … (6 comments)
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don rogers: More fun things to do in the St. Louis area with the Kids.... (Part 2) - 05/07/08 09:59 PM
If you are looking for some more fun things to do in the St. Louis area here are six fun things to do with the kids.
6 Area Attractions For Kids
Mid-America Aqua Center
416 Hanley Industrial Ct, Brentwood
314-647-9594
Open Daily 9 am to 5 pm
Museum of Transportation
3015 Barrett Station Rd
314-965-7998
Open Daily 9am to 5 … (6 comments)
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don rogers: Six fun things to do in the St. Louis Area with the Kids (Part 1)... - 05/07/08 09:02 PM
If you are looking for some fun things to do in the St. Louis area here are six fun things to do with the kids.
6 Area Attractions For Kids
St Louis Arch
St Louis Riverfront
314-982-1410
Open Daily- 9 am to 6 pm
The City Museum
701 North 15th, St Louis
314-231-2489
Wed-Fri 9 am to … (4 comments)
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don rogers: A Really Great Re/Max meeting today.. - 05/05/08 04:46 PM
I had an opportunity to go to a Re/Max meeting today in St. Louis with Dave Liniger and Margaret Kelly as the two speakers. At the start of the meeting Dave Liniger gave a couple of statistics that I found to be interesting and thought that I would share them with … (10 comments)
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don rogers: St. Charles County, MO April Home Sales Stats - 05/04/08 05:13 PM
St. Charles County, MO below are the real estate sales stats* for April 2008 compared to April 2007.
April 2007
Status Listings Median DOM
Residential
Sold 410 195,750 75
Condo/Coop/Villa
Sold 75 136,900 70
April 2008
Status Listings Median DOM
Residential
Sold 285 198,935 89
Condo/Villa
Sold 44 128,450 122
We currently have a total of 2827 residential properties for sale with a … (5 comments)
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don rogers: Don Rogers has a new listing in Ballwin, MO - 05/03/08 08:26 AM
This home is listed by Don Rogers in Ballwin, MO and is waiting for a new owner could that be you?
… (2 comments)
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don rogers: A little story on me and my AR journey - 05/01/08 09:27 PM
We all get on the Rain and just go....
Well maybe some already knew about blogging when they got here, not me. I was sooooo green and was doing good to even sign up. Then I started on the journey to learning something new. Not bad for an old man, huh? So … (9 comments)
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