humor: My wife has declared war!!!! - 12/27/07 09:11 AM
My wife has now learned that the vast majority of the men in my family are not known for their longevity in life. That is, they simply don't live to be very old people. Instead the Boney men seem to feel very comfortable checking out somewhere around fifty. Being that my … (3 comments)
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humor: FHA increase to $829,750 - 12/27/07 08:59 AM
FHA reform reached an important milestone on Friday when the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved its version of the legislation, the bill passed by a vote of 93-1.
The new FHA reform will raise the limit on FHA loans from $362,000 to at least $417,000. Some areas of the country will see an … (5 comments)
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humor: Let me help you laugh. ( A Paying it Forward Production) - 12/26/07 04:21 PM
Too many times we get caught up in the Doom and Gloom world that we live in and sometimes we need to get out of that doom and gloom place. i went looking for something to laugh at today and decided that I wanted to put together a collection of some … (8 comments)
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humor: I Want My Money, the Landlord Cries (humor) - 12/26/07 11:04 AM
Here’s a bit of real estate humor I had passed along to me the other day.
If you think YOU have a tough landlord, take a look at this one. She shows NO mercy whatsoever! But she sure is cute!
Beware, there are a couple of profanities. And Will … (24 comments)
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humor: We're Po but we're Proud of our Little Boy! - 12/25/07 08:41 PM
In a Holiday post Joy of the Season, I said the joy of the season for me this year came in the laughter shared with my adult "kids." The absolutely funniest story of their childhood always comes up when we spend time together now. This story is about Lee when he was a little … (18 comments)
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humor: Man stuns family by sending Christmas cards, two months after his own death! - 12/25/07 03:43 PM
I couldn't resist re-posting this one. My SendOUtCards system allow you to schedule greeting cards months, and even years, in advance so you'll never forget another birthday. How long will it be until my customers start planning "post-departure" greetings? :) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Story from BBC NEWS: Festive greetings 'from Heaven' A man from the … (6 comments)
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humor: Holiday Greetings.....A Little Known Christmas Fact...well, could be fiction! - 12/24/07 08:35 PM
A client just sent me this and I HAD to share! You may have heard this before but, I had forgotten! Enjoy!
Not long ago and far away, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip...but there were problems everywhere.
Four of the elves were sick, and the trainee elves did not produce … (10 comments)
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humor: "Ooops, I didn't mean to do that"! Said the buyer - 12/24/07 04:15 PM
It was a Sunny fall Sunday afternoon when I received a call from an excited buyer who requested to view one of my listings with'in the hour. I was out shopping with my boyfriend and we decided to change our plans to meet the buyers since it was only a few … (11 comments)
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humor: 1 mil EURO Lotto Winner! - 12/24/07 12:42 PM
How in the world will I ever spend all this wealth I get just from being on the Internet?
Just in time for Christmas I was informed that I won 1,000,000 EURO in a Lottery that I not only did not enter, but is based on my email address...
I am one lucky guy!!! … (22 comments)
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humor: Scottsdale's 12 Days of Mischief - 12/23/07 01:31 PM
On the First Day of Mischief, my toddler gave to me:
A perfectly devious smile!
On the Second Day of Mischief, my toddler gave to me:
Two inoperable showers and a perfectly devious smile!
On the Third Day of Mischief, my toddler gave to me:
Three sticky messes, two inoperable showers, and a … (61 comments)
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humor: Please take heed of these Office Christmas Party "dont's" ! - 12/22/07 11:52 AM
* Don't compare your Boss to Santa just because he's fat, jolly and only works one day a year.
* Never put the Boss in a wrestlers "sleeper" hold in a vain attempt to negotiate a better salary.
* Never tell the Boss you're the one who actually runs the company.
* Don't offer … (5 comments)
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humor: Why Do You Blog? - 12/21/07 10:08 AM
What is the purpose of it all?
To get traffic to your web site? (or your house?) (not on your street)
To get leads? Leads? Leads?
To make a contribution? (In that case please send a dollar to PO BOX 194 Bluffton SC, attention Scruffy)
To give advice?
To seek advice?
To be helpful? … (7 comments)
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humor: Sometimes Christmas is a scary time! - 12/21/07 07:31 AM
Christmas is a very scary time for some people. That Santa Claus character can be a pretty scary person. Please always remember that what may be fun for some can be a permanently scarring experience to others. These photos are proof so if you see this jolly person, proceed with caution.
Merry … (5 comments)
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humor: A Politically Correct Holiday Wish - 12/20/07 01:02 PM
This was passed along to me through several channels so I cannot attribute credit to the creator.
But I thought it was kinda humorous in the efforts to be politically correct, even if it goes a bit overboard.
Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but I do and I thought this photo was fun. … (44 comments)
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humor: December Newsletter: Views You Can Use - 12/20/07 08:45 AM
Amstar Mortgage Corp - Newsletter
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Consolidating … (0 comments)
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humor: Florida Retirees Poker Game - 12/19/07 05:59 PM
Six retired Floridians were playing poker in the condo clubhouse whenMeyerwitz loses $500 on a single hand, clutches his chest, and drops deadat the table. Showing respect for their fallen comrade, the other five continue playing standing up.Finklestien looks around and asks, "So, who's gonna tell his wife?"They cut the … (4 comments)
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humor: HUMOR - THE BEST WISH FOR 2008 YOU WILL EVER SEE - 12/19/07 02:30 PM
My Wish for You in 2008 May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your pants become a magnet for money. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success and may … (20 comments)
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humor: Bless my husband - 12/18/07 09:54 PM
This morning I ran out the door at 7:15, with half a cup of coffee in my hand, earmuffs firmly planted in place and a passel of children yelling "MOM WAIT! ONE MORE KISSIE!" My husband stumbled out of bed, groping for the coffeepot and mumbled in my general direction "ANOTHER … (1 comments)
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humor: Angel Agent Numero Uno Wins The Devil Agent's Challenge - 12/18/07 11:44 AM
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humor: Blog or not to Blog?... - 12/18/07 11:07 AM
Should I start a Blog?
Ask around and the general reply is the online equivalent of "Jump In - the water's fine".
Yeah right. I know people that cut a hole in the ice and jump in the lake on New Years day. I'm not buying the whole "water's fine" B.S. then - … (5 comments)
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humor: 12 Days of Christmas, funniest version ever.... - 12/17/07 07:50 AM
This made the rounds on the internet a few years ago and I hate that stuff usually but this one was funny to me. You have to read it and carefully note the difference in the tone of the letters and the signatures....I picked it off the internet from this link … (6 comments)
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humor: 6 reason’s why NOT to put your Griffin Georgia home on the market during the holidays. (HUMOR) - 12/16/07 09:43 PM
Banjo music playing......More banjo music playing...Some whistling too.....Hi! Tim Mo'debt here for Nosell 6. The holidays are times when out of desire or just sheer wanting your spouse to hush up and stop nagging you to death...people start looking for a new Griffin Georgia home. And statistics show that 93.278% of … (36 comments)
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humor: HUMOR - SANTA'S GIRLS - 12/16/07 04:58 PM
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, … (5 comments)
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humor: I must be crazy, what was I thinking? - 12/16/07 07:58 AM
Today is Sunday, 9 days till Christmas and I'm still not done shopping. Those of you who have read some of my posts know that I recently purchased a home. That's the good news. The bad news is I close in 4 days! What was I thinking? Not only do I … (6 comments)
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humor: What did she say? - 12/15/07 06:26 PM
Two men at a bar had been enjoying a few drinks for the past couple of hours and were pretty drunk when one of them notices a beautiful woman sitting in the corner.One says to the other, "Jeez, I’d really like to dance with that girl."The other man replies, "Well go … (2 comments)
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humor: Iowa Football "News" Story - 12/15/07 12:04 PM
Ferentz House Egged Last Night The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz's house was the target of some minor vandalism last night. Johnson county Sheriff's Deputies found an empty carton of eggs outside the Ferentz house early this morning. Two of the eggs had apparently hit … (6 comments)
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humor: "Am I next" - 12/15/07 10:25 AM
Lawyer: "At the scene of the accident, did you tell the Deputy you had never felt better in your life?"
Old Farmer: "That's right. I said that"
Lawyer: "Well, then, how is it that you are now claiming you were seriously injured when my client's automobile hit your … (9 comments)
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humor: Colonoscopy: Not a Funny Subject.......or IS it? - 12/15/07 09:24 AM
A Colonoscopy, according to Wikipedia, is an examination that the end results could be multiple diagnoses including the dreaded colon cancer. With it being the 3rd most common form of cancer and the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world, it is no laughing matter!
SO....stop right now and pick … (14 comments)
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humor: Santa is Secretly a Realtor - 12/14/07 07:32 PM
Just think about it.
Via a bevy of assistants, licensed or not, this guy goes around and sees everyone's house, by access through an exclusive device called a chimney. Then sits down and eats free food, sounds like a real estate agent tour. He leaves "closing gifts" based on qualifications, good-bad … (8 comments)
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humor: Newbie Quick Tip - 12/14/07 03:20 PM
Active Rain Newbies, there is hope.
Having a time negotiating around Active Rain? Relax!!!
We've all done it. The place is so huge, getting overwhelmed is normal. It just takes time to find your way around. All those groups, Wow!! What to do???
Here is a good tip, look thru some featured posts with … (16 comments)
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humor: How much technology works for me - 12/14/07 06:35 AM
Recently, my computer guy recommended getting a tablet PC to be my go everywhere computer. Great, I said, where do I get one and how much does it cost? Then I looked into exactly what I would be getting into, and started talking to my computer engineer hubby about what it … (8 comments)
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humor: Too funny... - 12/13/07 10:35 PM
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humor: Need a smile today? These pictures should do the trick - 12/13/07 04:34 PM
Need a smile today? These pictures should do the trick
I received these in an email today. I love animal shots, they always make me smile, even on a gloomy day like today. Had to share....
Those of you who have ever had a puppy can appreciate #2
Peggy K
Grand Property Tours
Real Estate Photography … (9 comments)
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humor: A Disorganized Desk is a Sign of a Disorganized Mind?! I Hope Not. - 12/12/07 09:30 PM
Well, well, well. It's the end of the year. My desk, up until yesterday, was a complete and total disaster--according to my broker. That's what he thought and that's actually what it looked like. I was gently asked to please clean up the mess. BUT I knew where everything was and … (13 comments)
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humor: It is hard to find good help! - 12/12/07 02:18 AM
An applicant was filling out a job application.When he came to the question,'Have you ever been arrested?'He answered 'No'.The next question, intended for people who answered affirmative to the last one, was 'Why?'The applicant answered it anyway:'Never got caught.'#####Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources person asked a … (10 comments)
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humor: HUMOR - FEELING OLD TONIGHT - PART II - 12/11/07 10:27 PM
Remember-----
Scary, isn't it!
Gail Gladstone, Long Island Realtor
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humor: Thanks for the memories... - 12/11/07 04:40 PM
For those of you too young to remember Bob, ask your Grandparents!!! And thanks for the memories............
I HOPE THIS WILL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART. Tribute to a man who DID make a difference:
ON TURNING 70 "You still chase women, but only downhill". ON … (3 comments)
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humor: Aging Boomers trying to stay young... FUNNY! - 12/11/07 11:57 AM
This has nothing to do with Real Estate, but it made me laugh! Someone sent me this link this morning and thinks I'm getting old or something. I guess I must be because some of it sounded familiar to me... hmmmm
Anyway check it out it's a great animation of "Aging Boomers" … (4 comments)
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humor: My husband made dinner today! - 12/10/07 07:45 PM
Big deal, right? Yes, it is a big deal. This is a man raised in a family where the mother always made the meal, did all the housework but none of the yardwork or mechanical maintenance, and never learned to drive a car. In over 30 years of marriage, my meat-addicted … (10 comments)
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humor: A Funny Holiday Blog. - 12/10/07 04:52 PM
With all the sadness that is around the world, I thought that I would share some Holiday cheer for all to enjoy. There is an assortment of different cartoons, so enjoy them all. I am sure there is at least one that can make you smile. And if not, I will … (48 comments)
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humor: If We Could Just Get Someone To LOOK At These Listings!!! - 12/10/07 01:26 PM
Even in a tough market, the cream of the crop listings should sell if they are priced right, correct? Not so! I am proud to say that some of my listings are the sharpest of the sharp, located in the most sought after neighborhoods and priced FAR below the not even … (4 comments)
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humor: Make an elfin' fool of yourself - 12/10/07 02:50 AM
An appraiser alerted me to this website and I was amused at the concept. I uploaded my business card photo and made an elfin' fool of myself! Quite silly and probably not something you want to share with your more serious friends or clients. I sent my elfin' self to my … (4 comments)
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humor: Real Estate Agent Mesquite NV-Moose Head on the Wall Makes for a Poor Showing - 12/09/07 05:59 PM
Years ago, on our office listing tour in Vacaville, Ca. when I was with Gateway Realty, we saw a nice family house with a great backyard and pool. Priced well, showed great. I knew that the sellers were very motivated.
About 10 days later, I took a genteel couple over to … (27 comments)
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humor: Guilty By Association: The Apple and The Agony - 12/08/07 03:24 PM
I was driving down rural Route 642. Farms as far as my eye could see. I tossed my apple core to the side of the road. Three hundred yards later the blue's and red's were flashing in my mirror.
"Do you know why I pulled you over?" asked the officer. The … (42 comments)
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humor: Real Estate Joke (clean) - 12/07/07 10:39 PM
A client bought a new home and the broker wanted to send flowers for the occasion.They arrived at the home and the owner read the card; it said "Rest in Peace". The owner was angry and called the florist to complain. After he had told the florist of the obvious mistake … (4 comments)
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humor: IRELAND DECLARES WAR ON FRANCE......................... Friday Ha HA - 12/07/07 02:57 PM
Nicolas Sarkozy, The French President, is sitting in his office when his telephone rings.
...Hallo, Mr. Sarkozy!" a heavily Irish accented voice said. "This is Paddy Down at the Harp Pub in County Clare, Ireland. I am ringing to inform you that we are officially declaring war on you!"
Well, Paddy," Sarkozy replied, … (3 comments)
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humor: If you think you are having a bad day..................... - 12/07/07 10:53 AM
If you think you are having a bad day, always remember, things could be worse! These are some really great photos I just had to share. Happy Friday everyone. Peggy K
Grand Property ToursVirtual Tours in Illinois and Wisconsin
www.grandpropertytours.com (847)637-6965
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humor: HUMOR - YOU ONLY THOUGHT YOU KNEW IT ALL - 12/06/07 09:21 AM
"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand ... And "lollipop" is the longest word typed with your right hand. (Bet you tried this out mentally, didn't you?) No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple. "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends … (5 comments)
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humor: Funny things said by Sports Figures - 12/05/07 08:04 AM
I did one of these before a month ago and everyone loved it. It is amazing what people will say when a microphone is put in front of them. When I read these quotes, I knew that I had to share them with all the people here in ActiveRain and for … (19 comments)
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humor: Banner day at the Walters' household! - 12/05/07 01:32 AM
Today is our only son's eighteenth birthday. How did we get here so quickly? I remember the day we sent him off to kindergarten, having completed the crying the night before, wondering if the kids would like him despite his speech impediment. We wondered if that meant he wasn't intelligent, wouldn't be able … (7 comments)
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humor: Top Ten Ways to Tell You've Been Too Busy in Real Estate - 12/04/07 11:52 PM
You blog for Active Rain in the Tub.You answer your cell phone while using the restroom.Your dreams consist of MLS data entry.All the pictures on your digital camera are of houses.People stop you on the street and ask you if "you're the lady on all the signs".You turn off your phone … (6 comments)
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humor: Ah, But One Day The Tables Will Turn! - 12/04/07 02:44 PM
We love the buyer's market for our buyers, right? But there is, as with everything, and ugly side to our well advertised and media-ized market. By now, most of us seasoned Brokers and Agents know that you never let em' smell blood, right? Poker face...play it straight, we all know its … (1 comments)
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humor: WoW! I'm a Realtor. So back off my herb or I'll Frost Nova your a.... - 12/02/07 12:22 AM
So there I was, looking for some rare herb in the frozen north of Azeroth. Just hanging out waiting for things to re-spawn. I'm a Blood Elf Mage and I need to get this certain weed that only grows in this particular region. I had just finished laying down some frosty … (3 comments)
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humor: The Last Comic Standing - 12/02/07 12:21 AM
Do you have a Real Estate comedian? I received my license in 1994 and went to work for Windermere RE/South, in the Kent office. I can't remember if it was 1995 or 1996 when I attended my first Winderemere Symposium. At this symposium I heard David Knox for the first time. … (6 comments)
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humor: Commentatotrs Should Think Before Speaking. (today's Funny) - 12/01/07 08:58 PM
Have you ever wondered if you could be a commentator? Just never thought that you could put enough words together to make a complete sentence to make sense of it?
Well, I am here to tell you that it does not take a rocket scientist to be one. After you read … (32 comments)
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humor: HUMOR - THE HORMONE HOSTAGE - 12/01/07 07:36 AM
The Hormone Hostage
Women will understand this and the men should memorize it!
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humor: Why God made Moms - 11/30/07 03:49 PM
I received this in an email today and just had to share
Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out … (9 comments)
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humor: The Christmas Bird--today's funny from me!! - 11/30/07 09:52 AM
One Christmas Eve, a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop
looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife. The
shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing
famous Christmas carols. This seemed like the perfect gift.
"How do I get him to sing?" The young man … (0 comments)
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humor: HUMOR - HATE YOUR JOB? - 11/29/07 11:09 PM
When you have an "I Hate My Job" day, try this:On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy. Go to the thermometersection and purchase a rectal thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson.Be very sure you get this brand. When you get home, lock your doors,drawthe curtains and disconnect the … (18 comments)
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humor: Only a Sister Would Notice - 11/29/07 03:10 PM
During the Thanksgiving Holiday I went to Houston to visit my sister. I always give her a hard time because she is two years older than I am. Anyway after a great day of visiting and over eating I was packing up to leave and drive back to College Station. She … (11 comments)
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humor: Take a break and... Find out if you are Abnormal... (just for fun) - 11/29/07 08:23 AM
At the end of this message, you are asked a question. Answer it_ immediately_. Don't stop and think about it. Just say the first thing that pops into your mind. This is a fun "test"... AND kind of spooky at the same time! Give it a try, … (8 comments)
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humor: Can you get life insurance for Koi? - 11/28/07 08:02 PM
While sitting in my home office yesterday I happened to look out the window to see a large, white object land in my courtyard. It walked around for a bit and then flew up and perched on the roof.
This dude was big. I have little doubt that if he were … (2 comments)
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humor: Go With Your Gut! - 11/27/07 04:27 PM
Let's face it...all listings are not good listings and all buyers are not good buyers. I think many people get side tracked into forgetting that our Listing Agreements and Buyer Agencies are two sided contracts between us and a Buyer or Seller.
Never work with someone that makes you make this face!!!
Sometimes … (0 comments)
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humor: You'd THINK People Would Answer Offers Promptly In This Market!!! - 11/27/07 12:47 PM
Ok...Rant, Rant, Rant...THREE of my agents and MYSELF have offers out there. Four of us! We EACH have at least one offer out there. Dianne actually has about three. We deal with a lot of bank repos here in the Colorado Springs market, so we are having to deal with lots … (5 comments)
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humor: Make A Copy Of The MLS Part Of The Contract! - 11/26/07 03:43 PM
Recently, I had an ugly scenario happen with one of my junior agents. She was dealing with an unscrupulous Broker who decided to change compensation offered to the Selling Broker AFTER the parties had negotiated back and forth and reached a verbal agreement.
That other agent has egg on her face, now!
My … (9 comments)
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humor: Don't Forget To Call On Sparky... - 11/26/07 03:36 PM
This post was inspired by another one that I just answered. I was just thinking about how funny it is when you call another office for showing instructions and they say things like. "Knock, wipe your feet, leave a card and don't forget to call on Sparky the Dog as you … (0 comments)
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humor: Busy Is Not Necessarily Productive...But It Will Be! - 11/26/07 03:23 PM
I have been hearing quite a bit from colleagues lately that they are "really busy" and so am I. However, I'd be lying if I didn't say that the busy-ness is not necessarily my normal quota of productivity. I find that I am writing more offers and getting less contracts. That … (1 comments)
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humor: Jessica Horton for President of the NAR 2009 - Issue #1: The War - 11/26/07 11:09 AM
My message to all Realtors® across this great land is quite clear: It is time to START A WAR! Not tomorrow, not next month, not next year...I WANT TO SEE PILLOW FIGHTS TODAY!We have heard for years now that Realtors® hold grudges against each other. Every year, we hear about how next … (65 comments)
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humor: Politics and Bumper Stickers - 11/26/07 09:04 AM
I always found it a source of amusement when people display bumper stickers or yard signs that state something along the lines of: "I support the ______, and I vote!" For the purpose of argument, let's say someone supports "The Arts". And they vote. Does this mean that they want … (6 comments)
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humor: It's the LAW! - 11/24/07 12:56 PM
IT'S THE LAW!
While surfing the net on my ever quest to attain as much knowledge as possible, I came across some laws that we West Virginians have seemed to overlook and not adhere to. I scan the list and feel ashamed that I, the once law abiding citizen who never goes … (3 comments)
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humor: NEW REALITY T.V. SHOW..."LOW BALLER!" - 11/23/07 03:07 PM
Haven't Seen This Lady At Any Open Houses Lately!!!
They call it "reality tv" when you see these big investors going around and buying property at 50% and selling it at the open house, for full price or more, just a few short weeks after purchase. That's NOT reality. But this is...
I … (12 comments)
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humor: HUMOR: This one had to be posted..it's fitting! - 11/23/07 10:38 AM
See, he should have hired me to do a short sale...too late now!
Frank WibleRealtor, Loss Mitigation Supervisorhttp://www.shortsalenj.com/
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humor: It's not Black Friday...it's time for more Redneck Jokes! - 11/23/07 07:14 AM
Enema.......................Not a friend.
Fester......................Quicker than someone else.
Fibula......................A small lie.
Genital.....................Non-Jewish person.
G.I.Series..................World Series of military baseball.
Hangnail....................What you hang your coat on.
Impotent....................Distinguished, well known.
Labor Pain..................Getting hurt at work.
Medical Staff...............A Doctor's cane.
Morbid......................A higher offer than I bid.
Nitrates....................Cheaper than day rates.
Node........................I knew it.
One more week in November - enjoy every minute!!
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humor: Gobble Gobble - 11/21/07 09:34 AM
I visited my Mom back in eastern Pennsylvania a couple of weeks ago where she lives in a huge stone house in the country (reportedly about 7000 SF!!). Parts of the home were built before the Revolutionary War, and rumor has it that the home was part of the underground railroad. … (35 comments)
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humor: I'm Giving Thanks for - 11/21/07 07:50 AM
Today is the eve of Thanksgiving... a busy day for shopping, preparing, last minute cleaning and shining the china, the silver, the chandeleirs... all those things that make a festive place.
But this is a special holiday to many, its a reflection of what life is. All those things I'm thankful for, … (4 comments)
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humor: "But We're Naked!!!" - 11/20/07 11:47 PM
Catchy title, eh? As a relative newbie, I am still perusing the groups and checking out the ones that seem interesting. Today I came across War Stories and was reminded of, you guessed it, naked sellers.
I was working with a buyer on a tight budget and a short deadline. Being new … (34 comments)
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humor: 6 Things you DON'T need from your listing agent. - 11/20/07 10:35 PM
Banjo music playing......More banjo music playing...Some whistling too.....Hi! Tim Mo'debt here....and as a spokesman for the great value that is No-sell 6, I make it my business to keep tabs on what those big, fancy and expensive agents like Jessica Horton are doing...Just to see if all that extra "hoo-haw" she … (171 comments)
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humor: What dictionary are the AR guys using??? - 11/20/07 08:55 PM
OK, I admit it, I've been keeping track for about two weeks now. And it's a little frightening...
When you post a new blog entry, or a comment, you hit the "post" button at the bottom of the screen. You then find another button that must be pushed to complete your post, but … (61 comments)
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humor: HUMOR - POLITICAL - LIKELY TO OFFEND EVERYBODY - 11/20/07 07:23 PM
Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad calls President George Bush and tellshim, "George, I had a wonderful dream last night. I could see America, thewhole beautiful country, and on each house I saw a banner." "What did it say on the banners," George asks. Mahmud replies, "UnitedStates of Iran."George says, "You know, Mahmud, … (11 comments)
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humor: I like Breasts..Legs...and Thighs..... - 11/20/07 02:56 PM
..... as wifey can attest.
On Thanksgiving, I thank all of the REALTORS, Loan Advisors and Real Estate Attorney's who have made my year so much fun - both locally and the great people on ActiveRain.
Oh, back to the BREASTS....... I particularly want to thank the person who posted this picture last year. … (10 comments)
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humor: My Not-So-Serious Thanksgiving Prayer - 11/20/07 10:31 AM
I have a habit of going to extremes. So if you haven't yet visited my more serious Thanksgiving Wish for you, you might want to take a peek before reading on!
Thanksgiving Prayer
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take … (11 comments)
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humor: How to Really Mess up a Home Inspection - 11/19/07 07:14 PM
My friends just found what they believe is the FSBO deal of the century. It's a big home, probably six bedrooms and four bathrooms. It's in a pleasant, well-groomed neighborhood with homes ranging from 500-600 grand. The houses could best be described as McMansions. You might have heard of these massive … (6 comments)
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humor: New Invention Needed - The MAGIC Automatic Dishwasher - 11/19/07 02:28 PM
We have a built-in dishwasher but it doesn't offer the feature I'd really love to have. It washes and drys dishes....but I still have to put them in the dishwasher and take them out after they are clean. Around our home, it's just a chore we do not like. We have … (1 comments)
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humor: "Parents: Job Description" FUNNY Thoughts Entering Thanksgiving - 11/17/07 09:45 AM
Hello all,
This year as we enter the thanksgiving season, we are focusing on giving thanks for being Parents. Having taken a few moments to send out our family prayers for good fortune to our family and friends, I received this great email forward.
With so many working professional parents in … (1 comments)
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humor: humor for the holiday.. Twas the Night of Thanksgiving - 11/16/07 09:11 PM
' Twas the night of Thanksgiving,I just couldn't sleep,I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned,the dark meat and white,but I fought the temptationwith all of my might. Tossing and turningwith anticipation,the thought of a snackbecame infatuation. So, I raced to the kitchen,flung … (16 comments)
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humor: Top Ten Rejected Real Estate Mottos - 11/16/07 08:54 PM
These may help you in your marketing efforts.
This list was reprinted by permission from the Roseville Real Estate Blog.Since I'm the author, of that blog, it was pretty easy to get permission. I asked myself if I could have permission, then I said "no" and so I said "pretty please!!" and … (11 comments)
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humor: So That's Why!! - 11/16/07 07:40 PM
Jason Sardi has a post of weirdly true things that have happened to him, a different kind of me- me I replied that I have seen some wild top ten list, But your list is all by itself.
But I have a few weird good and weird bad things that have … (7 comments)
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humor: By The Numbers: CEO - 11/16/07 03:37 PM
$2,240,000,000
Amount of money the world's largest brokerage, Merrill Lynch, lost in three months under CEO Stan O' Neal.
$161,000,000
Amount of O' Neal's "exit package" after he was forced to resign.
3
Number of years Merrill will pay for office space and a secretary for the departing executive.
Anyone looking for a admin gig? … (0 comments)
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humor: In the end you will have a Million Dollars worth of Real-estate!!! - 11/16/07 03:20 PM
We have all read the pie in the sky offers on how to create a million dollars in Real-estate. Now I have know the answer to the question and dream that most of us have.
It doesn't take hard work and huge amounts of time. There's a simple equation that you must … (18 comments)
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humor: Q?U?E?S?T?I?O?N?S? - 11/16/07 12:55 PM
Most days, I like to provide sound Real Estate analysis and advice here on my blog. Like my fellow agents, I believe that my experiences in this industry make my opinions worth sharing with consumers. Typically, that involves providing answers to common Real Estate related questions.
Today, though, I don't have any … (99 comments)
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humor: NAKED LADY TRIES TO SELL HOUSE! - 11/16/07 12:19 PM
OK - so it's Friday before a HOLIDAY WEEK! Yay! Thought I'd have some fun with us all with that enticing topic title. . . and even more fun sharing the reality of the title - and the disbelief I STILL get when I go into a house and they have this type … (10 comments)
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humor: Happy Thanksgiving to all (today's funny) - 11/16/07 10:41 AM
It just would not be a complete week for me if I did not spread some holiday cheer. So, for all you that are down and gloomy, I have put together 3 amazing tells to lighten your day. One of them is sure to bring a smile to your face. And … (13 comments)
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humor: HUMOR - RX for MURDER - 11/15/07 09:35 PM
A nice, calm and respectable lady went into the Pharmacy, walked up to the Pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes, and said, "I would like to buy some cyanide."
The Pharmacist asked, "Why in the world do you need cyanide?"
The lady replied, "I need it to poison my husband."
The … (5 comments)
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humor: Let's talk turkey - Funny Turkey Idea - 11/15/07 11:10 AM
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humor: Quick History Lesson on Conservatives and Liberals - 11/15/07 06:49 AM
For those that don't know a lot about history...Here is a condensed version... Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter. The two … (17 comments)
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humor: Why does everyone post non newbie stuff in here, & Whats that got to do with Real Estate? - 11/14/07 09:04 PM
Why does everyone post non newbie stuff in here
WARNING: THIS IS HUMOR...............WARNING: THIS MAY MAKE YOU SMILE....
Is this the place to ask why over 80% of the blog post entered here have nothing to do with newbie stuff. Listings do not belong on newbie Listings do not belong on … (28 comments)
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humor: HUMOR - ORGAN THEFT - 11/14/07 05:58 PM
You've heard about people who have been abducted and had their kidneys removed by black-market organ thieves?
Well, this kind of cruel theft is happening with other body parts as well!
My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up … (17 comments)
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humor: The "Back Charge" Philosophy - 11/14/07 04:22 PM
I guess this is my day to vent. Except for one, most of my posts today seem to be about annoying things, so while I'm on the subject, I figured I'd throw this one in for free!
Time to pay the Dr.!!!
We all know that if we miss our doctor … (9 comments)
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humor: Is this market leaving a sour taste in your mouth? - 11/14/07 04:21 PM
If this market is starting to leave a bitter taste in your mouth you might wanna check out these fellow friends who have it even worse off then yourself. If this doesn't brighten up your mood then well heck you need some more serious help possible a 1LB bar of Chocolate... … (3 comments)
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humor: Horoscopes for the Real Estate Professional - 11/14/07 03:41 PM
I have a tendency to read my Horoscope in the press every time I open it. Do I believe in them, most time, not!
So why do I gravitate to the "Life" section only to be disappointed the following day as nothing I read came true.
The word is probably Hope. Hope it … (23 comments)
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