faq: Help on how to spell check & CORRECT EVERY WORD in your entire blog with ONE CLICK! - 08/03/08 06:04 PM
This is the best thing I have found to share with everyone on active rain! You can spell check your entire blog/post and automatically correct ALL errors with ONE click of your mouse. The Google toolbar, it's awesome for so many reasons. The whole time AR's spell check was down I didn't even … (47 comments)
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faq: Readers Want to Know...Cash for Keys and REO Property - 08/02/08 07:00 PM
I receive numerous emails on various topics that I have written with in the past. I try to answer as many as I can personally, but I thought if one person takes the time to write me with a question then I have other readers who have the same or similar … (6 comments)
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faq: Q&A - The REO Guy Answers Your Questions on Bank Owned Properties - 08/02/08 03:59 PM
I receive numerous emails on various topics that I have written with in the past. I try to answer as many as I can personally - creating articles for a FAQ column, but I thought if one person takes the time to write me with a question then I have … (0 comments)
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faq: Mold Concerns and FAQ When Painting – AFT Painters: Painting Houses Into Homes - Plainfield, Naperville, Oswego, Yorkville, Montgomery, Aurora, North Aurora, Bolingbrook, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Gilberts, Sleepy Hollo - 07/24/08 10:39 PM
What is mold?Mold is a microscopic fungus. Mold feeds on decomposing organic matter and reproduces rapidly.
Why is mold a problem?Many molds are harmless; however, if you've ever gotten food poisoning or suffered from allergies, you know that not all molds are benign. Some molds create toxins, which seriously affect the … (2 comments)
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faq: How To Make Market Graphs For Your Blog - 07/20/08 01:24 PM
This is long over due. Ever since I posted a blog on how to use Microsoft Excel to create market graphs, I have been thinking about doing an instructional video for Active Rain members. Finally, I have it posted!
If you have been wondering if you could be posting useful charts … (32 comments)
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faq: California Proposition 8: Decline-In-Value Reassessment - 07/19/08 05:33 PM
Common Questions About Proposition 8
WHAT IS A "PROPOSITION 8" PROPERTY?
The law requires the Assessor to annually enroll either a property's Proposition 13 value (factored for inflation no more than 2% annually), or its current market value as of January 1 (lien date) of each year, whichever is less.
IS … (0 comments)
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faq: What is a short sale? - 07/19/08 12:31 PM
From time to time, I will use my blog to offer up answers to questions that are typically found on an FAQ. This allows me to go into a little more detailed explanation as opposed to the abbreviated for space version. Today, I'll answer a frequent question Realtors are getting in … (0 comments)
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faq: I Need Widget Help - 07/02/08 02:11 PM
I only have 2 widgets currently. One is the Yorba Linda Price Trend in blue to your right. The other is my Visual Tour widget that I am trying to place right under the Blue Price Trend widget. The Visual Tour widget is waaaaay down at the bottom of my blog, … (2 comments)
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faq: Frequent Buyer Questions - 05/22/08 06:50 PM
The following post contains clients I frequently receive from buyers. Please send me any questions you have and I will answer them to the best of my ability. After all, if YOU have a question, many others probably do too!
How much does it cost me to work with you? … (1 comments)
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faq: Saving For Your Down Payment Using Check Cards & Texting - 04/29/08 11:47 PM
So your thinking about buying a house
A lot of mistakes I seen recently is new home owners applying for loans with the preconception of not worrying about reserves or a down payment towards their new house.
Even if you did qualify for a 100% LTV loan that doesn't require any reserves and … (10 comments)
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faq: "Help Me, Help you!" get your loan approved! - 04/28/08 10:15 PM
The Beautiful Thing about FHA loans
FHA loans are truly unique because every Loan is different There are guidelines that we follow in submitting the loans but the bottom line is that every loan submitted gets a chance to be looked at by the overall big picture.
The Big Picture
Myths are out there … (7 comments)
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faq: Building Credit through PrePaids 101 - 03/28/08 06:16 PM
When Credit Counseling customers there are a variety of options that I normally offer my clients. The scenario I want to talk about is when a customer has little or no credit and needs to start building a 6+ month history of satisfactory trade lines. The other scenario for credit counseling … (3 comments)
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faq: Q&A: Income Loss and Mortgage Options - 03/25/08 09:35 AM
Recently I added a "Ask the Lender" section to my website. I wanted to have an avenue to provide answers to real questions people have. I can blog and post all I want about things I THINK people want to know about, but I really want to provide information people need. … (0 comments)
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faq: How to Add a Power Point Presentation to Your Blog - 03/21/08 11:29 PM
Do you use Microsoft Power Point for any presentations at all? Here's the instructions for adding a Power Point Presentation toyour Blog. We are going to incorporate it into this post and show you how it's done: Today I will use Scribd.com. There are otherslike http://www.slideshare.net/, but I have not tested … (107 comments)
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faq: What are the ActiveRain Community Guidelines? - 03/16/08 01:42 AM
The ActiveRain Community Guidelines are as follows:
The following are the ActiveRain Community Guidelines. For an expanded explanation/definition of each point, simply click on the highlighted links.
Respect the Real Estate Industry
ActiveRain is a place where real estate professionals can network with their peers and discuss industry insider topics. It is also a … (18 comments)
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faq: Customer Service Testimonials and Recommendations - 03/09/08 01:23 PM
Recommendations for Clayton Zelazowski at this position:
New Home Specialist at Maronda Homes, Inc.
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"Clayton is very interested in seeing that the needs of his clients are met with integrity and honesty. His bearing and personality put me at ease and allowed me to conduct business with him … (0 comments)
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faq: Lino Lakes Utilities, Basic Information, New Home Owner Resources in Lino Lakes MN 55014 55038 - 03/02/08 09:56 PM
Lino Lakes Utilities Basic Information
It is a great time to involved in real estate! For more information about my services,guarantees, or how I can help you find your next home, sell your home, buy a businessor investment property. Just call me today at 763-548-1418!To view my interactive on-line real estate magazine … (0 comments)
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faq: Mortgage FAQ - 02/25/08 11:28 AM
Many first time Oklahoma home buyers have questions for lenders. Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers provided by Teresa Goodbary of MLC Mortgage Corporation.Q: How much down payment will I need? A: Conventional loans require a 5% minimum down payment and FHA loans only require a 3% minimum … (0 comments)
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faq: Multiple Postings on Localism and AR? - 02/15/08 04:23 PM
I have read a lot about search engines not liking duplicate information. My question then is if I post a blog about my town in localism and place it on my towns localism and post it also to the states about section in localism am I going to get in trouble … (7 comments)
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faq: Help with RSS Feeds - 02/15/08 11:54 AM
Hi Everyone,
I WANT TO DO THIS
Happy Friday to everyone, It is a Beautiful day here is Thermopolis sun is out and working its way to 40 degrees. and I am getting stir crazy here. Which is why I am working on getting our company site to be RSS capable. I am not even … (0 comments)
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faq: If my site is over 150 mb is it true google will not index? Web guru's I need some help - 02/08/08 02:54 PM
My office has a website (surprise I Know) and our computer crashed a month ago, they got it all back up and running but our secretary lost the program she was resizing the pictures with. Any how we saw we could resize pics in Dream-Weaver so she started doing that. Well … (6 comments)
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faq: Salt Lake Area Real Estate Blog Entries - A Guide for Home Buyers - 02/06/08 04:26 PM
Thank you for visiting my Salt Lake Area real estate blog for Buyers.
Here are recent posts that you may find of interest:
FINDING HOMES
The Truth About "Buyer's Guides"
How to Know About the Newest Homes on the Market Each Day
"Staged" Homes in Utah - Things for Buyers to Consider
Buying a Home … (4 comments)
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faq: "Don't Turn Your Blog into a Refrigerator Magnet!": Blog Tips for Rain Drips - 02/06/08 08:33 AM
One of the primary hallmarks of the ActiveRain Community has been the wonderfully warm and nurturing nature of our membership.
For many of us, the prospect of learning how to blog was daunting enough, but to be able to do so in a non-threatening and encouraging environment like ActiveRain is incredibly helpful to … (60 comments)
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faq: Community FAQs - 02/01/08 11:09 PM
Need to know where to register to vote? When trash pickup is scheduled? Where do you find the hours of the local city offices?
Check out these websites for answers to many frequently asked questions about our local communities:City of NorthvilleNorthville TownshipNoviCity of Plymouth Plymouth TownshipFarmington Hills City of FarmingtonCanton Livonia
… (0 comments)
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faq: "Rain-vitations!" - Your Ticket to a Higher Point Score - 02/01/08 03:35 AM
It's no secret.... The genius of this platform? ....It's in the points!
Seriously,... forget about all the great information, the social networking, and all the potential business it generates. We Want Points!
Just put a bunch of "Type A" personalities in the same virtual room, tell them they're competing for status & position by … (148 comments)
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faq: "How to Balance Your Blog" - Blog Tips for Rain Drips - 01/18/08 04:23 PM
As I roam the Rainscape these days, I'm noticing a lot more property listings being posted to our Network. And I mean, A lot!
That's not necessarily a bad thing. As a professional real estate agent myself, it's nice having one more viable domain to promote my listings. But I think if you asked … (39 comments)
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faq: CCRIM Meeting Fee Increase - 01/09/08 07:24 PM
Why did the weekly fee go up this year?
A decision was made by the board to increase the weekly dues to $10 because of the following:
•1. To increase membership (as defined by the bylaws)
•2. The cost of the room $300 a meeting
•3. Cost of Food is $ 4.50/person
•4. Broker's Tour … (2 comments)
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faq: CCRIM Meeting Location - 01/09/08 07:18 PM
Where and When is your meeting held?
We meet every Tuesday morning at Centre Concord in Concord. 5298 Clayton Rd, Concord
Set up begins at 7:30 am, networking starts at 8, presentations start at 8:30, Caravan Tour 9:45
Changes of venue are posted in advance on our homepage
The meeting is open to Real Estate … (0 comments)
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faq: "How to Kreate Kwality Kontent" - Blog Tips for Rain Drips - 01/05/08 10:55 PM
Okay, so here goes my broken record impression again....
For those of you who've heard this tune before, and actually GET IT, you have my permission to move on to the next post.
I've covered this ground numerous times before. Here's a quick trip down memory lane:
"Is Your Blog a Toxic Waste Dump?"
"How to Sabotage … (25 comments)
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faq: Frequently Asked Questions by Investors Buying Homes - 11/27/07 11:14 PM
Frequently Asked Questions by Investors Q: What is the cost of investor money? A: Compared to an identical loan for purchase as owner occupied, an investor loan will cost approximatley 2% in origination. (That doesn't mean you have to come to closing with 2% because you can raise the interest rate … (0 comments)
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faq: Video and Your Blog - Featuring Future Technology - 11/27/07 04:31 AM
Ok my friends, I'm back to my old self, and off on another Technology and Marketing tangent! This is a three point post I think you'll really enjoy.
1) A New Widget 2) Technology and Marketing 3) Video And Your Blog!
This is the new YouTube Widget that allows you to host … (106 comments)
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faq: Excellent Information - 11/19/07 09:46 PM
Einstein Once Said
Those who understand interest earn it, and does that don't pay it.
Which one are you?
The Borrower? or The Lender?
Get A Free Analysis: Find out if you qualify for reducing interest on your mortgageProduct: Why people are taking a look at this awesome programFAQ's : We all have … (0 comments)
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faq: Marketing and Farming Your Blog - 11/17/07 07:22 PM
Isn't it great when you write a post on a topic you're passionate about, and you get a string of intelligent and informative comments? This creates an awesome platform to educate, and share your knowledge and experience with your clients and other consumers. Are you waiting for them to come find … (209 comments)
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faq: 3 Ways To Find Out Who's Reading Your Blog - 11/10/07 04:35 AM
When I first started on Active Rain earlier this year, I had no clue how much I would learn in such a short time. The first thing I remember noticing about Active Rain was that there was vast amounts of knowledge, and so many wonderful people here. I wanted to learn … (322 comments)
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faq: Your Active Rain Profile - Your Masterpiece! - 11/02/07 01:09 AM
Are you getting the most from your Active Rain Profile? Does it have the same information or content as your website? Did you cut and paste like many of us I know did? Is it a "Wall Of Words?" Here's an opportunity to make your AR Profile even "BETTER" than … (226 comments)
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faq: Active Rain Blogs - Finding What You Need - The Ultimate Search! - 10/28/07 07:13 PM
Here's a "community tip" you may not be aware of regarding how to "SEARCH" Blogs. Active Rain is a huge wealth of members, knowledge and resources! There are so many Blog topics, ideas, instructions, do's and don'ts, opinions and posts of information, it really can be over-whelming. This post will show … (185 comments)
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faq: How To Use Your "My Settings" Page - 10/21/07 12:38 AM
Here is some information on "How To" use your Active Rain "My Settings" page. I have tried to make this as simple as possible, for you to get the most out of your Active Rain experience. To access your settings page, go to your "MY HOME" link at the top of … (397 comments)
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faq: Sending Listings Does Not Procure the Cause - Who's Due the Commission With Multiple Online Agents - 10/09/07 01:03 PM
As competition increases online for the potential buyer's attention it also increases the number of situations that warrant some tough questions.
I had a client the other day ask me if another agent e-mailed her a listing, did that mean she would have to use the agent. While states differ on Agency … (7 comments)
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faq: New GOOGLE Tools for Your BLOG - Customized Mapping - 10/05/07 08:30 PM
hen I think of the old traditional maps, I still think of the ones in my glove compartment. You know the one, you unfold it six times to open it, stretch your arms across the entire front seat of the car to read it, and then you're never able to fold … (116 comments)
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faq: Blogger Startup Kit - 09/21/07 06:27 AM
When you first heard the word "Blog" you were probably just like the rest of us. Not sure, confused, and maybe even uncomfortable with the whole idea and concept. My guess is that you still are if you've opened this post and you're still reading it.
Here is a Starter Kit … (155 comments)
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faq: 20 Google Tools for Your Business - 09/05/07 09:40 AM
These are some really great tools that are ALL provided by Google for FREE. It's obvious that they are on a mission to remain the leader in Internet services and tools for us in our business. You will have seen some of these before, but I am certain you have not … (243 comments)
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faq: 7 Mistakes to Avoid on Active Rain - 08/28/07 12:56 AM
I guess you can call these my Top 7 Pet Peeves on Active Rain. This is not a rant or a rave, it's just my way of sharing with members, what others members may feel, but never write about. Please don't take this personal if you fall into one or more … (457 comments)
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faq: Localism - 08/17/07 03:01 PM
Hi, I am trying to figure out how to add listings to Localism Wyoming main page. I see at the bottom of the blog box if you click consumer is should put it into localism, I do not see the listing showing up there..... I do see them in the hot … (7 comments)
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faq: Widgets: How to Add Them to Your Blog - 08/12/07 07:18 PM
How do you add "Widgets" to your Active Rain Blog? You can only add them to either your profile page, your posts, or in the right side column on your main Blog page. These instructions are to add a Widget to your Blog under your photo, the same as you see on mine.
The first … (189 comments)
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faq: Who are the moderators that choose what posts get featured in localism anyway? - 08/04/07 02:10 AM
There are SO many new members here on Active Rain, I can only imagine that it will automatically be tougher to not only sort throughall of those new blogs posted but choose some favorites for localism. There are some REAL great, incredibly sharp people and talented writers here on Active Rain.
I'm … (15 comments)
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faq: FAQ - What do you suggest? - 07/31/07 06:05 PM
We want to add a "FAQ" page to our website, www.WeAreAZRealEstate.com. This idea came about when we noticed that prospects who are already working with an agent were approaching us, thinking that agents can only show their own brokers' listings, or that we use different MLS systems, or in one case, … (1 comments)
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faq: Lino Lakes Utilities, Basic Info - 07/29/07 12:31 AM
Lino Lakes Utilities Basic Information
It is a great time to involved in real estate! For more information about my services,guarantees, or how I can help you find your next home, sell your home, buy a businessor investment property. Just call me today at 763-548-1418!To view my interactive on-line real … (0 comments)
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faq: FHA Home Purchase Mortgages- Frequently Asked Questions - 07/12/07 06:02 PM
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faq: 5 Principles to Creating an Effective Blog Post - 07/04/07 04:57 AM
Before you post on your Blog, here's five principles that may help you get more views, readers and comments, and (no promises), featured on Active Rain! First off, put some thought and effort into your posts. There are so many things you can write about IE: your business, events, personal … (167 comments)
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faq: "What is a 'Strafing Run' Blogger?" - Blog Tips for Rain Drips - 06/30/07 07:23 AM
I touched on this topic once before in a previous post aptly entitled, "One Way Traffic Jams on the ActiveRain Blogway." It garnered some fairly active response (nearly 200 comments). But with over 36,000 members and growing, it's something that bears repeating.
A 'Strafing Run' was a war-time battle tactic employed by … (213 comments)
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faq: Playing Fair in the Blogbox: "The Core Rules of Netiquette" - 06/16/07 03:33 AM
Rules??? We don't need no 'stinkin' rules!
The more I write and publish to my blog here on ActiveRain and on SOUNDBITEBLOG, the more I realize there are no hard & fast rules for blogging, but simply opinions, preferences, and common sense social netiquette.
So let's start with Proper Netiquette, or, "Playing Fair … (136 comments)
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faq: Adding Associates...The True Power of Comments - 06/06/07 05:32 AM
I was talking with Colleen Kulikowski awhile back, and she was explaining to me why she had taken the time, to organize the Associates she had added. She said that by "grouping" your Associates, they will be easier to manage. So I did. Next, I thought, how can you utilize and benefit from the Associates … (114 comments)
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faq: Do You Want to be the "Featured Member" Here's Some POINTS! - 06/01/07 04:02 PM
There is only "ONE WAY" you can be the featured member. It's Points! You have to have the most points... period! It is not based on your successes, your experience, your moral or ethical values, it's all based on points. I will tell you from personal experience, that points don't get you leads, … (404 comments)
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faq: Stop them, Their BANDITS! Kill Real Estate Spammers in their Tracks :-D - 05/04/07 01:45 PM
HOW TO REPORT SPAMMERS
1. Use whatever means your email program has to view and copy the headers from the spam. - In Netscape Mail, try options, show headers, all. -In Eudora Pro (and possibly Eudora Lite), click on the blah blah button inside the incoming message.
2. Read the headers … (1 comments)
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faq: Active Rain New Members - Getting Started - 04/12/07 03:49 AM
Have you invited others to the Active Rain Network? Did you show them the manual? Why not? Because there isn't one..... yet. Are you giving them instructions on what to do next or where to go for help? I have spent quite a few hours this past week helping those I've … (94 comments)
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faq: Mistakes, Questions & Conversation Starters with prospects! - 04/05/07 11:33 PM
I am creating a Q&A list for packets to give to buyers and sellers along with my area information newsletter, and I'm trying to make a list of common mistakes and how to avoid them, but first figuring out the mistakes. Do you see any I missed, that you would add? I happen to … (27 comments)
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faq: Frequently Asked Questions about HOME INSPECTIONS - 04/01/07 07:22 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed information can be found on my Websight at www.certified-home-inspections.com
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faq: Help with "Associates" or the "Association" link. - 01/16/07 10:49 AM
Hello,
I joined this website last night and I am quite impressed with the concept and how information is shared between users.
I have been trying to read and surf around to learn all the features but I have not been able to figure these two options out very well.
Can someone tell me what … (4 comments)
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faq: Reflections from the Back Porch, Tuesday PM 21 Nov 2006-IMHO, BBS, USNET, FAQ Et Al - 11/21/06 08:22 PM
While reading some of the comments to various posts, I often come across the acronym: IMHO. I really hate to admit that I’m not exactly up on IM speak—so to speak—in kinda validates the opinion of some that seniors ar not with it—whatever it is. So I looked it up:
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faq: How to Add Pictures in Your Blog - 11/03/06 10:21 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words and it certainly enhances a blog. Pictures get attention and help illustrate a point. Sometimes pictures have no point, but then some blogs are pointless too! :)
Before adding a picture, you need to know if it is protected by copyright. If it doesn't belong … (133 comments)
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faq: How to link on Active Rain - 11/03/06 12:21 PM
Linking between blogs is a great way to reference other material that relates to a blog. Links can be used both in the actual blog of the comments of a blog. You can link to anything published on the web, that could be on Active Rain or any other page with … (35 comments)
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faq: Why do we need an Appraisal? - 10/26/06 09:27 AM
Recently, I have had a lot of questions come up from Realtors and clients about the appraisal process. Hopefully this article will clear up any confusion and answer questions we might have!
UNDERSTANDING THE APPRAISAL PROCESS BEFORE THE APPRAISAL INSPECTION
WHY IS A REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL NECESSARY?
Usually the appraisal is a part of … (2 comments)
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faq: Some FAQ I Get About Home Inpections - 10/04/06 01:31 AM
What is a "Home Inspection"? A Home Inspection is defined as: "...A visual examination of any or all of the readily accessible physical real property and improvements to real properly consisting of four or fewer dwelling units, including structural, lot drainage, roof, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning and such other areas … (2 comments)
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faq: Getting started on the Active Rain Community - 09/27/06 11:18 PM
Here is a basic primer for Newcomers to Active Rain (with special recognition to the members of the Mile High Chapter of WCR!)
As you participate in the network, you receive points for your contributions. The various ways you get points are:
Filling out your bio Add a detailed description about your business … (21 comments)
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faq: Points - 09/15/06 07:44 PM
I recently heard a member of ActiveRain screaming at how outlandish it was that somebody passed her in points, when she had been a diligent but not prolific blogger, putting a great deal of time and thought into her blog posts, when a newbie "got points just for having some designations" … (6 comments)
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faq: Credit Frequently Asked Questions - 08/30/06 02:06 PM
Credit Report Frequently Asked Credit Questions
Q: How can I increase my score?
A: While it is difficult to increase your score over the short run, here are some tips to increase your score over a period of time.
Pay your bills on time. Late payments and collections can have a serious impact … (1 comments)
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faq: How Much Does a Pool add to the Value of My Home? - 07/15/06 04:40 PM
We get this question all the time. Here's the bottom line...Having a swimming pool built is not cheap. If you spend $20,000 on a pool, it will not add $20,000 to the value of your home. Sadly, it may add nothing to the value of your home. Don't add a … (8 comments)
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faq: How Much Does a Pool Add to the Value of My Home? - 07/06/06 09:06 AM
We get this question all the time. Here’s the bottom line…
Having a swimming pool built is not cheap. If you spend $20,000 on a pool, it will not add $20,000 to the value of your home. Sadly, it may add nothing to the value of your home. Don’t add a … (1 comments)
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