growth: 55,500 Members here we are!! - 10/30/07 09:55 PM
When 55,000 member come together for the good of the Real Estate Community I think it is a good thing. Will there become a time when we hit 100,000? I don't even know how to project that kind of growth. Is it going to platue the number of new members or will the
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growth: Greenville Gets Results of Master Plan Consultants - 10/30/07 09:45 AM
A recent report by consultants hired by Greenville City for master planning purposes has indicated a few areas in which to concentrate. The economy and business mix looks healthy, but the market for office space is vulnerable, residential housing is skewed toward luxury buyers, and certain areas are not pedestrian-friendly. There
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growth: So...We don't Agree... - 10/29/07 10:50 PM
My team meets every monday morning at 8:00 for our "Focus Group" meeting. We do this to share ideas, set goals and get our week off to a productive start. Among the many topics we discussed this morning was the crystal ball prediction. My friend and one of my fellow teammates
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growth: What will help the Las Vegas Housing Market? - 10/26/07 01:52 AM
Well...I believe that time is going to be the remedy for our housing market. But, if we were in any other city, I think the outlook would be far more dismal. The tremendous growth and popularity of Las Vegas has kept us from have a real housing market "crash". We have
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growth: Prime Industrial Land - 10/24/07 04:17 PM
Contact me for prime land oppurtunities in Safford and Thatcher Arizona a growing community due to recent Mines being constructed and EA college trying ot be the 4th Arizona University. Commercial and residential property is still at affordable prices get in now while you still can.
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growth: New Greenville Courthouse location rejected; Recreation Funds Being Used; Textile mill Expanding - 10/24/07 09:53 AM
Plans to build a new courthouse on the triangular property at the entrance to Greenville have been rejected by judges of the court, citing concerns about security and the traffic problems of the surrounding one-way streets. The site formerly housed the Memorial Auditorium which was demolished after the construction of the
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growth: Spooky Celebrations For North Las Vegas - 10/21/07 12:12 PM
I remember as a kid not having to worry about SAFE trick or treating. For those in the North Las Vegas area, the following locations will be having SPOOKY CELEBRATIONS for the whole family. Costumes are encouraged but not required for the free events.The North Las Vegas Main Library at 2300 Civic
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growth: Industrial Growth through the South Sound - 10/21/07 12:07 PM
Employment Rates are on the rise - industrial vacancy rates are extremely low and more industries are looking to relocate into the area. This is the word from the Economic Development Council as they continue to assist in the local economy of Thurston County. I can tell you that it is
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growth: Short sale and repo properties...their affect on the market - 10/17/07 12:50 AM
There are currently over 28,000 single family residences, condos and townhomes on the market in Las Vegas as of today. With over 7,000 of those properties being short sales, in foreclosure or REOs, 25% of our inventory is comprised of distressed properties. Of course these numbers are higher in some areas
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growth: What the Year 2050 Will Bring to the Inland Empire-California - 10/16/07 10:05 PM
The state Department of Finance has been doing some research recently. They have predicted that by the year 2050 Riverside county will have a population of 4.7 million and rank second in California behind Los Angeles County. The current population in Riverside county is just over 2 million, this means that Riverside
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growth: Growth - 10/15/07 03:07 PM
I continue to grow everyday. A person will never say that I am the same Christin Griffin as I was the day before. I know that the things that make me most uncomfortable are exactly what I must pursue. Growth comes from confronting fear. Wanted to share this quote with you: "I
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growth: Progress Report for September: Marketing, Organization, Website, Etc. - 10/10/07 05:10 PM
Over the past month I have started to see some of the same readers commenting on my blogs: I want to start out by saying: THANK YOU!I have been a little down and out lately due to a cold, appendicitis, and lack of financial resources. Thus, I thought I'd give my
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growth: Florida legislature in session to enact budget cuts - 10/05/07 04:08 PM
The Florida legislature began a special session this week to cut $1.1 billion out of the state's budget. This may sound like a huge cut, but considering that the current 2007 budget is some $73 billion it is really only a 1.5% reduction. Big deal.The Florida economy has slowed way down because Florida's
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growth: Places 29 Vision - 10/04/07 11:23 AM
Albemarle County, VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation), the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, citizens have all gotten together. they formed a vision for the Growth area north of Charlottesville (route 29). Here is what they hope will happen:Encourage new developments to:Have Vibrant, mixed use centers including a choice of housing typesPed-Friendly
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growth: Who's following whom? Cabela's . . . Walmart . . . Next? - 09/27/07 10:38 AM
I've posted before about our new Cabela's (which is scheduled to open October 19th by the way). I've also mentioned 'unconfirmed' stores that will be popping up around Cabela's. Well, here's another one . . . how about another Super Walmart. We have one just 4 miles due east of
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growth: Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Southwest now Profit Sharing 9/07 - 09/26/07 05:12 AM
Our new Strongsville office is now engaged in profit sharing. A determing factor when choosing to start your real estate career should be the long term benefits. With over 70K agents nationwide, Keller Williams offers you the benefit of profit sharing and being vested in the company after 3 years. This
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growth: North Idaho Close to Signing $500 million Military Contract - 09/25/07 07:32 AM
Wow. This is awesome for our community! The Coeur d'Alene Tribe is close to signing a military contract worth approximately $300 million to $500 million over the next five years. Doing what? Manufacturing giant fuel storage units for the U.S. Army. "The military contract is expected to initially create between 50 and
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growth: Arizona's Valley of the Sun School Enrollment Changes - 09/23/07 11:27 PM
Most of my out of state clients ask me about the schools. Typically they'll ask "where are the best schools?" This is one of those "eye of the beholder" questions because 'best' usually requires a follow-up. It depends on what you're looking for. Every school has strengths and weaknesses. I'll send
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growth: Let the 'rumblings' of growth begin . . . - 09/23/07 07:43 AM
Very very interesting . . . Post Falls city officials have been contacted separately over the past six months by two development groups that claim they’re interested in constructing large, destination-type venues either in the North Idaho city or across the border in Spokane County. Stacy Akana, owner of Xarbin Industries LLC,
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growth: One man's cottage is another's castle - 09/19/07 10:38 PM
This weekend we were in the mega-growth area of Huntersville, Cornelius, and Mooresville which is just north of Charlotte, NC.We were visiting our youngest daughter who is graduating from UNC-Charlotte this winter.The Lake Norman area was the one of the places that got us to thinking about moving back to North
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growth: Will you be my mentor? - 09/16/07 11:16 PM
Will you be my mentor? I couldn’t quite figure out another way to ask this? I am a young new agent with the world at my finger tips. I have pages and pages of business ideas and no clue whereas to start. Recently I graduated from college, and
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growth: Growth May Accelerate 183 A Expansion - 09/10/07 01:15 PM
The Central Texas Mobility Authority's -CTRMA, is considering accelerating the extension of 183A Toll, originally planned to begin in eight to 10 years. "Now we're thinking that we could do it in three to five years,.....When we opened, we had 80,000 - 90,000 transactions a day.... and is now down to
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growth: Falcon/Peyton, A Booming Town. Love It? Hate It? - 09/09/07 02:53 PM
My wife and I moved to the Falcon/Peyton area in '03. Of course this was when this area was called the "boonies" and "Out there" as in "Why would you move out there in the boonies?" Well, with a new Walmart, three banks and another on the way, three liquor stores(although
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growth: Interesting Mortgage Tidbits! - 09/06/07 06:42 PM
Hi friends and Collegues,I attended an conference with a leader in the mortgage industry. Thought I'd share my notes with you....The media has HYPED up the housing market as CRASHING for some time now because of the sub-prime market. But did you know that the sub prime market only consists of
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growth: LOWE'S MAY BE COMING TO THE MOTHER LODE--The Sierra Foothills - 09/04/07 11:59 AM
Here's the most recent article and LOWE'S UPDATE provided by My Mother Lode website. This is GOOD news for some. BAD for others. Many locals are uncomfortable with a larger company moving into Sonora, CA. They feel it may take business away from the smaller guys, bring more traffic, more people. And,
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growth: Should I get a loan to stay in business? - 09/03/07 07:03 PM
I recently graduated from college with a degree in business; I have an emphasis in marketing and am working hard to grow my business. I learned a lot about opportunity costs as well as leveraging debt. I know that I can go out and find a full-time job, however that will
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growth: Round Rock - Austin area continues to grow - 09/03/07 09:24 AM
Last week an article in the Austin American Statesman caught us up on La Frontera. La Frontera is a 330 acre site in a great locationin Round Rock: Interstate 35, Texas 45 North Toll Road, and the Loop 1 extension. The project began in June of 1998 and the first retail
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growth: Emailed to me today - 09/01/07 10:44 AM
Higher awareness. "We're all connected to divine awareness, although we have a tendency to pull away from this source. When you need help with a question or require some direction, let your higher mind help you out. Take a breath, close your eyes, and imagine that a bright white light is
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growth: Commercial Development in Edmond Moving Right Along - 08/28/07 05:01 PM
As the real estate market in Edmond, Oklahoma moves along at a steady, healthy pace, developers continue to plan new projects, both commercially and residentially. As residents of Edmond, we've all noticed the development along I-35 the last few years. It wasn't long ago that the stretch of I-35 passing through
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growth: The Great Aha! from John Maxwell - 08/23/07 06:22 PM
John Maxwell might be the best leadership author out there and definitely one of the best speakers I have ever heard. Today was the 4th day of Mega Camp and the 1st Day of Mega Leadership Camp at Keller Williams. Everytime I go to one of these conferences or to any
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growth: Koreatown Growth Ripe for Investment - 08/18/07 02:48 AM
Los Angeles is poised to follow the overall national employment growth. The county is expected to add 50,000 new jobs, a 1.2% increase, for 2007, a pace that surpasses the level just before the 1990 recession. The Koreatown/Mid-Wilshire submarket is the second strongest in the county, trailing only behind the Antelope
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growth: Kauai Rocks in Tourism While Oahu & Maui Slip - 08/16/07 09:22 PM
No Tourism Growth in Hawaii in 2007 Is Not The Full Story...Kauai Rocks!
The
University of Hawaii Economic Research
Organization (UHERO) reports that Hawaii tourism (it's financial mainstay)
got off to a poor start in 2007 and the forecast is for limited gains for the
rest of the year. They reported
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growth: Myrtle Beach is #1! Really! - 08/13/07 04:55 PM
Which two words are more popular, according to search engine Yahoo - Lindsay Lohan or Myrtle Beach? Yahoo reported last week that the term "Myrtle Beach" was the top hit on its search engine, ahead of top searches like Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears. In addition, AOL reported that Myrtle Beach
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growth: YOU ARE SPECIAL - 08/08/07 09:40 PM
Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean,
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growth: Riskiest Housing Markets - 08/06/07 10:47 AM
Another survey and more incomplete data! Forbes.com has just produced a list of the riskiest housing markets in the country. They include Miami, Sacramento, San Fransisco, Cincinnati, Kansas City and Orlando. They produce various reasons why these markets are - in their opinion - risky. In Miami for example, they point out that
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growth: San Antonio summer market report - 08/05/07 06:07 PM
San Antonio is still in great shape, stabilizing after two banner years. It is turning into a "normal" market, with fewer buyers and more homes for sale; resale sales were 17% less in June 2007 than a year earlier. The inventory is up by 72% in the same time period. Many
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growth: Training Camp in Providence with Joe Niego Was Awesome! - 08/03/07 10:54 AM
Just to keep you posted, yes, we made it, though we did get lost. Mapquest is always a challenge. Downtown was also, a bit difficult. One way streets that keep you going in circles, hardly any directionals posted, so, after asking 2 men where to go, we did find the parking garage
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growth: My Legacy... and its growth, wings.... and flight - 08/01/07 10:28 PM
" When we cast our bread upon the waters, we can presume that someone downstream whos face we will never know will benefit from our actions"........ .Maya AngelouI've lived a privileged life. Being the eldest of two children of parents who are self-made successful business owners. Prior to real estate both
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growth: Cabela's hiring is on a roll... - 08/01/07 07:29 PM
"Outdoor retail giant Cabela's is on target to interview hundreds of applicants next week for about 250 associate positions for its store expected to open in November near the state line.Ron Brekhus, recently named general manager of the store, said that as of Friday about 400 people had qualified for and
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growth: GREAT NEWS for Duluth, Georgia | 6-month Construction Moratorium on "Big-Box" Construction Projects Means No Wal-Mart! - 08/01/07 02:10 PM
According to today's issue of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the city council of Duluth, Georgia has put a moratorium on "big-box" construction projects - in other words, construction projects of greater than 75,000 square feet in size - for 6 months. Three projects that were currently in the works that will be
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growth: Growth in Post Falls - Stimulated by Cabela's - 08/01/07 11:11 AM
"In fact, home-improvement retailer Lowe's is said to be interested in locating close to the new Cabela's store. Several restaurant and hotel chains are also interested in becoming part of The Pointe at Post Falls." There are stores that have already committed but have not announced. For the record, there were 77
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growth: Ultra-Mega-Colossal-Target Opens Sunday... yay? - 07/28/07 09:26 AM
Morgan Hill already has a Target. I am not sure what market research was done, but apparently, somebody thought that the one we had just was not big enough. I was in that Target just last week and it looked like you could land a 727 in there. The new Target
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growth: Texas Growth-the next Vegas for investors - 07/25/07 10:36 PM
http://buyorsellaustinhomes.com/Anyone looking for rapidly growing real estate markets need look no farther than Texas. Populations are swelling in communities statewide - from major metropolitan areas such as San Antonio, Houston and Dallas to mid-size markets including Brownsville, McAllen and Plano to smaller towns like Hutto, Little Elm and Fate. In fact,
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growth: Edmond Public Schools Platform Expands with Opening of Centennial Elementary - 07/24/07 08:15 PM
For months, there's been a lot of excitement swirling around Edmond, Oklahoma in anticipation of the new Centennial Elementary school. The addition of this school brings the total number of Edmond Public elementary schools to 16! See below for a complete list of Edmond elementary schools. For someone like me, who's been
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growth: What Makes Pueblo Unique? - 07/24/07 09:42 AM
I have grown up and lived in Pueblo, Colorado nearly my whole life. I grew up on 36th lane - which is considered "The County" or "The Mesa". This area is east of town, about 7 miles - near the Arkansas River. Every day would include a "trip to town" - a
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growth: Coeur d'Alene has gone and done it again - Top 20 Small Cities for doing Business . . . - 07/23/07 09:06 AM
That's right. With job growth at three times the national average, strong appreciation with a 9% average over the past 27 years, unemployment below 3% for the past year and lots of growth in the area, Inc.com has named Coeur d'Alene Idaho as one of the Top 20 cities for doing
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growth: FASTEST GROWING SUBURBS: Some right here in Austin - 07/19/07 01:16 PM
According to Forbes Online Cedar Park, Pflugerville & Round Rock are all found on the top 100 fastest growing Suburbs since the year 2000. Cedar Park nearly cracked the top ten at number 11 with 93% population growth rate! The Commercial Development of the Cedar Park Town Center, Hwy 183A, and a possible
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growth: More Luxury Condo's Coming to Coeur d'Alene . . . - 07/18/07 02:29 PM
The proposal is the idea of the developers of the newly opened Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club and calls for 50 new condos.Project manager Andy Holloran says the property would connect to the 700-acre private golf course and adjacent housing development.With all of this luxury moving in, the dynamic of
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growth: Morgan Hill Council development plan, should we like it? - 07/18/07 12:52 AM
Anyone who has visited the bay area can enjoy a lot of different types of communities. All of them have been faced with the challenge of how to manage their growth.Cities like Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Gatos and Campbell have all made choices that allowed them to stay true to
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growth: Soaring With the EAGLES! - 07/17/07 04:24 PM
Today, I want to formally welcome a relatively "New Member" to Active Rain. His name is Francisco Gutierrez from San Diego, California. He actually joined "The Rain" back in February and has been busy servicing the Southern California Market for First American Title! When I saw his "Profile Page", I was very
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growth: SFR appreciated $100K in last 2 years! Want to know where? - 07/16/07 03:29 PM
Costa Rica! And no, this isn't a "hook" - it's real. Houses in the gated community of Costa Real near Jaco Beach in Costa Rica first went on sale 2 years ago for $160K. These same houses are now selling for $265K, and it is very likely that they will continue to
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growth: Sprinting to Success...via the fast road....Your story - 07/14/07 11:23 PM
I was thinking this weekend, what a better post to make than to help each other go from zero to 100 in 5 seconds. There are so many people who are: 1) considering leaving the business; 2) Hanging on by a thread in the business; 3) or just entering the business; The problem with a
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growth: New Shopping Centre In Prince George - 07/13/07 11:24 AM
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growth: Commercial Development Approved Despite Concerns - 07/11/07 09:35 AM
Well, it looks like despite concerns from homeowners in Arrowhead Valley, the City of Edmond has approved the commercial development plan for a retail shopping center at the corner of 15th Street and I-35.While the developer did make some concessions to make the plan more appealing, the residents of Arrowhead Valley
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growth: FRISCO TRAFFIC ROUTE MAPS - SMART NAVIGATION FOR A GROWING CITY - 07/07/07 11:16 AM
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growth: New Hotel Opens In Prince George - 07/05/07 11:41 AM
New Hotel Opens In P.G. By 250 News Tuesday, July 03, 2007 03:57 AM Prince George's newest hotel is open for business. The Four Points by Sheraton Prince George is now officially open. It features 74 rooms, a fitness facility, business centre, and more than 560 square feet of meeting space. In addition, the
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growth: NM population now tops 2 million! - 07/02/07 05:27 PM
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growth: Austin's losing momentum but still TOP SELLER's MARKET - 07/02/07 02:15 PM
Earlier today I posted Austin's Stats for June, in which you can see the trend...List Price UP, Sales Price UP, Price/Sqft UP, Days On Market DOWN. These are all positives, however, the number of Homes Sold is DOWN significantly. Year to date is down 5% but the month of June it
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growth: College Station Planning for New Elementary School - 07/01/07 09:58 PM
College Station is now planning for it's 7th elementary campus, the new Creek View Elementary. Plans currently are to locate it on Graham Road, presumably where the newest elementary school, just opened last year was initially slated to be. Forest Ridge, the newest elemntary, is the fastest growing school in the
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growth: EPISODE #8 - THE SECRET - Interview with a Believer - Darren Kittleson - 07/01/07 12:02 AM
30 June 2007 - Madison, Wisconsin (If you haven't heard of THE SECRET, you will soon. THE SECRET refers to a few things - a website, a movie, a book, and a life-changing paradigm of self-fulfillment - all available at www.TheSecret.TV. The principles contained in the website and its outstanding video (and
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growth: Naples - Marco-Island one of the fastest growing metros in USA: - 06/28/07 08:54 AM
The US Census Population released today that the Naples - Marco Island is one of the 10 fastest growing metro areas in the Unites States.Collier's population increased 25.2 percent between July 1, 2000, and July 1, 2006, from 251,377 to 314,649 residents.Collier's population grew slower than Lee County's one not only because
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growth: Golfing at it's finest - and yes, it's all in North Idaho - 06/22/07 11:21 AM
A few days ago I wrote a post about the top golf courses in North Idaho (which are also considered some of the top golf courses in the Nation).Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to yet another highly (national) rated golf course here in North Idaho called Circling Raven."Circling
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growth: Santa Clara Kisses Farmland Good-Bye - 06/20/07 04:53 PM
I suppose stories like this are inevitable. Living in a place like Silicon Valley, where growth seems constant and inevitable, you just have to expect more and more building.This time, it is a milestone. The city of Santa Clara has just signed off on a new development on the last 17
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growth: What Makes North Idaho Great? Golfing of course!!! - 06/20/07 11:15 AM
Over the past decade, we've had a boom in the golfing industry. In 1984, Duane Hagadone announced his intentions to build a PGA quality course with the worlds only floating & adjustable golf green Coeur d'Alene hit the golf lovers list of dream courses to golf.In early 2000, Mr. Chesron started
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growth: Austin's Job Growth Still at Historic Low - 06/16/07 10:28 PM
The Austin-Round Rock area gained 1,500 jobs in May, keeping the local unemployment rate in check at 3.2 percent, according to the latest labor figures from the state. Also according to one of Austin's Economic Development Groups, Opportunity Austin, in its first three years, Opportunity Austin surpassed its five-year job creation goals,
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growth: Surrender and Grow - 06/16/07 05:37 PM
I read once that "growth demands a temporary surrender of security." In starting a new career at this stage in my life I have certainly surrendered all the security it has taken me years to build. At one point in my life, I was like a small dingy in a huge
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growth: Austin's May 2007 Market Stats - 06/11/07 06:06 PM
Here is the Market Stats from May 2007 from RRR MLS research.
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growth: Austin Ice Bats Coming to Cedar Park...Finally - 06/07/07 09:50 AM
For the past few years the Austin Ice Bats, Austin area's Ice Hockey team, has been aggressively trying to move to Cedar Park. For their first few years in business they were just renting downtown, then they have been renting in North Austin off I-35, but they want a permanent fixture,
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growth: Morgan Hill is the counties fastest growing city - 06/07/07 04:41 AM
According to the Morgan Hill Times, Morgan Hill is number one. At least that is the case if you judge it by population growth. From 2006 to 2007, when measured from the month of January, population growth in Morgan Hill topped out at 3.1%. It is not difficult to understand why folks would
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growth: Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida, What is the Mission? An Overview - 06/06/07 07:40 PM
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growth: What is the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida? - 06/06/07 07:36 PM
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growth: Florida facing Critical issues - 06/06/07 07:34 PM
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growth: Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida - 06/06/07 07:25 PM
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growth: The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce will surpass 1000 members. - 06/04/07 08:02 PM
"DISCOVER THE POWER OF MIND CAPTURE, GAIN THE 21ST CENTURY CONSUMER" June 19 CELEBRATE THE CHAMBER'S QUEST TO OBTAIN 1000 MEMBERS - The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce will surpass 1000 members. The Chamber will hold a Membership Marathon Pep Rally from 3:00PM to 4:00PM at the North LV Chamber Conference Room located
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growth: Top US growth cities - 06/02/07 11:56 AM
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growth: Uh-Ohs for Central Texas - 05/31/07 10:50 PM
Austin's been hopping, but it's only inevitable that the recent recession in the rest of the country is beginning to affect Central TX. Although there is still a ton of growth and new jobs coming in, there are signs of at least some Austinites needing to find new jobs: Survey: Manufacturing
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growth: Austin's Arboretum Retirement Complex - 05/31/07 10:16 PM
Austin's Arboretum has nothing to do with TREES, well at least that's not what it's known for in Austin. The Arboretum is a hot shopping and dining area in North Austin. Prior to the opening of places such as THE DOMAIN, this was the trendy place to shop. Anything that goes on near
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growth: LOWES in HUTTO coming...not Green built :( - 05/31/07 10:02 PM
For a few months now just as you get into the Hutto area right next to the Sonic, there has been a "COMING SOON" sign for a Lowes Home Improvement Store. It was just released that this store will now open some time in the fall. Lowe's says the new store
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growth: Edmond Growth Brings 2 New ZIP Codes - 05/29/07 01:27 PM
In case you haven't heard, about 10,000 Edmond residents and businesses in North and Northwest Edmond, currently served by the Coffee Creek station, will be getting new zip codes, effective July 1. According to an article I read in the Edmond Sun, the new ZIP codes - 73012 & 73025 - are necessary
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growth: North Las Vegas... Wooing Retail, Malls & Restaurants - 05/28/07 11:48 PM
Soon you won't even recognize North Las Vegas and all that it has to offer. Negotiations are in the works for a shopping center on 32 acres of vacant land at Las Vegas Boulevard and Hamilton Street in the North Las Vegas redevelopment area. Michigan-based Celebration Centers of America is planning a 160-acre
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growth: Austin's still growing NOT DUE To SPECULATION - 05/24/07 01:00 PM
I've written a few times on the dangers of Investment Speculation. It's like a friend of mind said about his experience investing in the Stock Market, "No thanks, I prefer Craps or Blackjack." The Stock Market like all investing avenues is about education. There are plenty of stocks that go up &
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growth: Three mistakes we see most every real estate pro make - 05/22/07 03:42 PM
We work with thousands of real estate professionals (RE agents, LO's, 1031 exch agents) across the country. We have found there are 3 common mistakes most all of them make. 1) They have a tendency to "commoditize" their business. They look and to the prospect just like all the rest. Instead of finding
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growth: Thoughts for opposing residential infill on substandard residentail lots - 05/22/07 01:41 PM
The Hernando County Board of County Commission (BOCC) is charged with mapping out the future Growth for Hernando County. Will this be a Growth Plan that guides future building to occur in area's where Public Facilities exist to handle future growth? Will it be a plan that promotes homes and commercial
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growth: Feed your Business - 05/16/07 11:09 AM
Have you been feeding your business? •· Are you reinvesting commissions into yourself?•· Are you investing time into your sphere of influence?•· Are you investing time into your farm areas? If I am not mistaken, we all want to have successful careers in real estate and would like to minimize the "down" periods
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growth: BUSINESS SLOWDOWN? - 05/15/07 01:02 AM
I found this interesting articile in Business Week MagazineDon't count on it, with profits strong and inventories down, capital spending should rally US Economy as 2007 began, everyone was worried about consumers: How would their spending hold up as the housing slump wore on? Well, consumer outlays turned out to be the
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growth: Georgia Flooring Outlet Came to Austin because of GROWTH - 05/14/07 10:15 PM
Floor & Décor Outlets of America opened the doors of its new 48,000-square-foot store at 4501 W. Braker Lane on Friday. According to an Article in the Austin Business Journal, Floor & Décor chose the Austin market because it continues to be one of the highest-growth markets in the country with
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growth: Job Growth spurs continued Real Estate Growth - 05/10/07 12:03 AM
A few years ago Austin put together a Committee with the sole purpose of adding jobs and therefore revenue to the Austin Area. I have written other posts on some of their successes in the past, and now another one has popped up. The new Jewelry Channel is locating to Round Rock.
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growth: Jewelry Channel lands in Round Rock, 700 jobs planned over 5 years - 05/09/07 11:56 PM
The Jewelry Channel, a 24/7 nationally broadcast direct-sales channel that debuted Wednesday, has established itself in Round Rock where it expects to create 700 jobs within five years. The channel has established a corporate office and live studio in 30,000 square feet of space, and has plans to eventually expand
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growth: Apartments on the rise in Austin! - 05/09/07 11:49 PM
I've been so busy trying to assist a couple of investors looking to buy or build some apartment buildings I overlooked this article that came out on April 18 in the Austin Business Journal...Better late than never. With occupancy more than 90 percent and rents around 90 cents a-square-foot, Austin is
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growth: KYLE's New HEB proving to be good for growth - 05/09/07 11:31 PM
According to an Article in the Austin Business Journal titled: Build it and they will come: Kyle HEB attracts slew of other businesses, Kyle's first full service grocery store, a 150,000 square foot HEB Plus, is set to open on June 9 and it's bringing a host of other businesses with
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growth: U.S. Census: Austin among top 20 fastest growing regions - 05/09/07 10:53 PM
The population of the Austin metropolitan region grew at one of the fastest rates in the country over the last six years, according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Austin-Round Rock metropolitan statistical area expanded its population 21 percent between April 2000 and July 2006
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growth: State Economist says Austin is good market for Real Estate - 05/09/07 10:47 PM
According to a recent article in the Austin Business Journal, If you're dealing in residential real estate in Austin? You're better off than you would be elsewhere around the country, according to a state economist. Texas continues to buck the trend of declining home sales that's sweeping the nation, aided
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growth: Inc magazine says Austin is a HOTSPOT for Businesses! - 05/09/07 06:38 PM
There's yet another affirmation of what most people in Austin already know -- this town is a great place to do business. Austin ranked 16th among big cities on Inc. magazine's 2007 list of "Business Boomtowns," rising 10 spots from its No. 26 ranking last year. The city hit hard
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growth: New Internet Services Coming to Austin - 05/09/07 06:29 PM
WildBlue Communications & Alpheus Communications have both announced that they are expanding to Austin. WilddBlue is a Satellite based provider & Alpheus's service is a fiber optic network base that is expanding it's wireless realm. WildBlue Communications Inc. has launched its high-speed Internet service in Austin through its new satellite,
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growth: Wireless Internet Access in AUSTIN - 05/09/07 06:17 PM
Austin already has hotspots with internet access and now it is expanding to East Austin. The area is getting free outdoor Internet access thanks to the city of Austin's Wireless Mesh program. The city, in partnership with Cisco Systems, provides free wireless outdoor Internet connections throughout various parts of Austin.
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growth: State of the Charlotte Real Estate Market - 05/06/07 11:43 AM
Charlotte (Mecklenburg County), North Carolina together with the South Carolina regions of Rock Hill and Fort Mill, are among the strongest in the country. Charlotte's region includes the Lake Norman areas of Davidson and Cornelius, Lake Wylie (Clover), and the surround counties of Union, York, Lancaster, Cabarrus, Iredell, Gaston and Lincoln.Growth is
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growth: North Las Vegas... Las Vegas' Best Kept Secret - 05/04/07 10:53 PM
Since 2000, North Las Vegas is the third-fastest growing city in America. The population has grown by 64%. Approx. 1,200 residents move to North Las Vegas monthly. The city estimates that by the time it reaches build out in 2030, its population will be just under ½ million residents.The city of
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growth: Do Realtors Like to Grow or Just like being Busy????? - 05/03/07 10:09 PM
One of the most exciting as well as disappointing things about real estate is that there are so many that just like insanity. Remember that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I'm a top lender in my area. Im in the top 3
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growth: Balancing Chaos??????? - 05/02/07 11:06 AM
A great thing about our business is that you can run your life, run your business and run around. Vacations, payroll, self-employed and visions are soooooooooooo much fun. You really get to do all these things. In fact, you MUST do all these things, in fact you HAVE TO do all these things. Boy
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growth: X Games for Texas! - 05/02/07 10:17 AM
Texas X Park could be seen as Leander, TX attempt to steal the X Games site away from Cali. Central Texas already has a very fun & growing X games type park in the Texas Ski Ranch, originally just a ski lake & a cable lake with a fun little bar/restaurant.
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