humboldt: Eureka CA Short Sale Real Estate Specialist - 08/16/08 11:01 AM
The real estate market and market conditions have changed in the last couple years. In this year alone, I have been working with several sellers and buyers in both Humbodt and Del Norte counties in the short sale-pre foreclosure situation. I even closed a short sale transaction a couple weeks ago … (0 comments)
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humboldt: INSPECTIONS: Kicking the Tires! - 06/23/08 06:05 PM
So you've decided to purchase a house, you may be asking, "How am I to know what I'm buying?" The answer lies in the inspections. This is an important consumer protection provided to the buyer of Real Estate which allows the buyer time to kick the tires and check under the … (0 comments)
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humboldt: Buying and Selling (at the same time) - 06/23/08 05:54 PM
Good day and thanks for visiting my blog! This week I've been working with a seller/buyer, a person listing their home and then buying a replacement home. This can be very tricky, but if planned properly can work out just fine. However it occured to me that they have 2 different … (0 comments)
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humboldt: Prescott Arizona buyers - 05/28/08 09:13 AM
I am looking for 3 buyers to work with at this time. There are deals and deals out there. It just depends on what you are looking for? Home, Land or investment property. You can searchg the MLS by going to my site www.kennimmo.com
The market is down and may go … (0 comments)
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humboldt: So You Don’t Believe in the Power of Home Staging - 05/08/08 12:25 PM
Do you believe in the power of marketing in general?
Do you believe the way a product is packaged makes a difference in number of sales?
Do you believe quality or lack of quality is an important determining factor in the price of any product?
Do you believe first … (17 comments)
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humboldt: How is the market in your area? - 04/28/08 11:30 PM
It seems everywhere we look, there's more bad news about the real estate market. But, reading some of your blogs, it seems the market is doing just fine. I'm not an economist and I really don't know how to crunch numbers, but here are some interesting facts about the Humboldt County, … (2 comments)
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humboldt: Is your lender killing your business? - 04/23/08 11:28 PM
One would think with the state of the market in some areas, that many lenders would be falling over themselves to get some of the best buyers to buy homes right now. Well, it seems that may not be the case.
Lenders have really tightened up the purse strings and are … (9 comments)
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humboldt: What is the most asked question in the nation right now? - 04/22/08 01:34 AM
How's the real estate market? Any time I wear my Realtor pin on my lapel, someone notices and asks me the same question. How you answer this all important question will determine where your business will be by the end of this year.
I have heard some people say, "wow, I've never … (10 comments)
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humboldt: I just had a fight today!!! - 04/06/08 01:33 AM
not really...but I did just get your attention! How are you gaining attention toward yourself and your marketing? How many Press Releases have you sent to your local newspapers? How many times have you advertised your new technology? Have you thought of something different to make your listings stand out?
I … (9 comments)
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humboldt: Wow! What a weekend!! - 04/02/08 12:38 AM
How would you like some free exposure? Become a volunteer with your local festival organizer! Here in Eureka, we just finished our 18th Annual Redwood Coast Jazz Festival. It's 3 days of swing, jazz and blues in 6 venues and it gets bigger and bigger every year!
I was the host/emcee in … (2 comments)
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humboldt: How to find the best Realtor!! - 03/26/08 11:20 PM
Finding the right real estate professional requires doing a little research and asking a few questions. You need to know everything about the selling process.
What is the marketing strategy?
What kind of advertising will be done?
Is the Realtor capable and willing to communicate effectively?
Can the Realtor effectively present and … (0 comments)
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humboldt: Lost relatives? - 03/26/08 11:15 PM
I haven't seen or heard from my brother in a little over 10 years! I have been searching for him thru many different networks. Paid for some online services and even they couldn't find him. Well I guess one day he started browsing online an since I have such a common … (10 comments)
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humboldt: They're not making any more! - 02/15/08 01:19 AM
Roy Rogers used to say," Buy land, because they're not making any more of it!" I have a client who has been looking for 600-1000 acres to raise cattle and is selling his property on the east coast. he would love to have an area where it doesn't get too hot … (0 comments)
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humboldt: Website advice - 02/13/08 01:02 AM
Ok, I know someon out there is so in tune with Web 2.0 that they have to have the latest innovation on their website. What I'm talking about is the video of themselves on the opening page of theri website. Fess up! Who has one of these?
I have been racking my … (6 comments)
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humboldt: FSBO's and how to work with them Part 2 - 02/10/08 12:24 AM
I used to hear the saying, "you have to list to last" for many years. I started to find a way to get more listings and realized, " holy crap! I wrote a blog not too long ago on how to get a FSBO to work with you!"
What a dingbat! I … (1 comments)
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humboldt: The coolest new gadget in real estate! - 02/06/08 10:48 PM
ok some of you may be wondering, what else is there that could really make us stand out over the crowds? You may already have it or you still don't know what to do with it. It's the webcam! I finally took the plunge and started using my webcam to reply … (6 comments)
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humboldt: Aren't you worth more? - 01/10/08 11:17 AM
I was getting ready to start a major project with a commercial building recently and was going to hire an attorney friend of mine to help me get the job done and to make sure I don't miss any details of the transaction. I knew I was going to have to … (0 comments)
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humboldt: Aren't you worth more? - 01/10/08 11:17 AM
I was getting ready to start a major project with a commercial building recently and was going to hire an attorney friend of mine to help me get the job done and to make sure I don't miss any details of the transaction. I knew I was going to have to … (3 comments)
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humboldt: Humboldt County Real Estate - Selling your Home - 01/09/08 04:10 PM
I know that a lot of people out there are concerned about the Real Estate Market in Humboldt County and indeed all over the County. This is what can be considered a "Normal Market" because historically, appreciation is not as dramatic as the last few years have shown. It takes longer … (0 comments)
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humboldt: How in the world? - 01/06/08 11:47 PM
ok, ok already! I am now sold on the idea of setting up an RSS feed and adding to my site. I have no idea how to start and no idea how to get people to subscribe to it.
Does anyone out there know how to do this stuff? I am getting … (3 comments)
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humboldt: Writing down your goals are useless! - 01/05/08 08:44 PM
Unless you can see them everyday!
Many times I am bombarded by new Realtors who ask me how I have become so successful in my first year in business, in a town where I didn't know anyone, in a market that hasn't exploded yet.
The very first thing I did was … (2 comments)
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humboldt: Realtors are dropping like flies! - 12/27/07 01:25 AM
As some of you may know, it's about that time to renew with many local boards to keep practicing for another year. Unfortunately for some, they may not be able to practice again Many Boards are reporting a lower than average renewal rate and many are just dropping out of real … (20 comments)
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humboldt: Slow market? Try these tips! - 12/20/07 06:07 PM
OK folks, let's get back to basics. Some of us have been wondering, how do I get more business during this slow down? Well, get back to the basics!
I remember when I first started in real estate 7 years ago, I called just about every expired listing and FSBO I could … (11 comments)
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humboldt: New in the business? Check out these tips! - 12/13/07 12:23 AM
A question I am asked by many new agents is "why should I join a service club like Kiwanis or Rotary?"
ok, so, you've received your license, found a good broker and now you're ready to take on the real estate business. Then it hits you,"what do I do next?","How can I … (8 comments)
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humboldt: Are your kids safe? - 12/03/07 10:39 PM
When is it really ok to publish kids in a magazine or profile them on the news without permission? Most news agencies will not release the name of an injured victim of a crime if they are under 18. But yet, there are photographers who blatantly shoot a movie or television … (0 comments)
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humboldt: 5 Acre Parcel in Greenwood Heights - 11/29/07 03:18 PM
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humboldt: Holy smokes!! - 11/28/07 09:59 PM
When I posted my first blog the other day, I didn't realize the amount of comments I would receive in such a short time. I forgot that my e-mails are "pushed" to my cell phone too!
That was way too cool! The clients I was with showing properties could still hear … (0 comments)
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humboldt: Another great day in Real Estate! - 11/27/07 11:39 AM
I have never really been into this whole Blog thing. I noticed that the people that usually blog alot are the ones who are constantly in front of the computer and not out there selling properties. I mean, who really has that much time to sit down ad pick a topic … (36 comments)
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humboldt: Real Estate Professionals Working Together and Getting Along to Help Home Buyers & Sellers - 11/23/07 01:41 PM
I have experienced some friction in the past from other real estate professionals in my community that may have lead from misunderstandings, miscommunication, or just plain assumptions about things. We as real estate professionals should work together to get along, to know that although we sometimes work for different companies and … (1 comments)
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humboldt: I it really possible, very large house, low price per square footage! - 11/18/07 11:59 PM
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humboldt: Wow! 2800 square feet and 6 bedrooms! - 10/20/07 07:38 PM
One of the best homes on the block and the largest! This home features 6 bedrooms and 3 baths. Approx: 2800 square feet and immaculate move in condition. The upstairs bedroom is extra large and can be used as a play room or entertainment room. Three different kinds of apple trees … (3 comments)
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humboldt: Community Involvement from Real Estate Professionals - 07/09/07 02:34 AM
Community involvement from real estate professionals is really important for our careers as real estate agents in Crescent City, Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville...or any city. Being involved in a community oriented event shows that you, as the real estate professional, really care enough about your community and society to take time out … (1 comments)
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