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No matter how long I am in this industry, and no matter how many insults I hear---I still remain apalled when someone has the audacity to make the offer I heard today accompanied by an ignorant statement.
The BEST thing about living in/around/near Richmond, VA is that it is so very self-sufficient. Very little of the huge ups and downs have we seen here...while the Nation was struggling, Richmond real estate was UP 3%. While forclosures abounded elswhere, Richmond stayed strong! 
Final reply - Invitation to Michele Bachmann of Minnesota's 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives to come to St Cloud MN - Original invitation sent April 2, 2008 
I know that I am veering away from my second installment of Web 2.0 statistics but after reading this post (http://www.inman.com/blog/2008/05/2/take-it-agent-sell-owner) on Inman yesterday, I decided I needed to comment. In fact I URGE everyone and anyone of the real estate community to read this article, forward it, and make … (5 comments)
I’ve started hearing better news from customers lately and thought I would share it with everyone. We have a unique perspective on the housing market at eCommission because we talk to agents from all over the United States everyday.
For what seems like an eternity, most of the stories we … (5 comments)
The Fed once again made the call to drop the interest rate, but also left trailings that the cuts will be coming to an end. This ripple caused the stock market to slip and lose traction. Although a negative in most aspects, it could indicate some rate improvements on the way.
I talked to someone from the Sandler Sales Institute this morning and I was amazed at the information that he gave me. I think everyone should live by this....
I have processed short sales on behalf of my clients for many years. You should strongly consider adding short sales to your repertoire. This FAQ post is meant to help you understand the basics of a short sale and help you answer some of your client's questions about them.Here are some … (2 comments)
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When I worked at the title company in 2006, there was one agent who would always sidle up to my desk, lower his voice, and ask if I could get him a copy of the Blue Sheet. The Blue Sheet is an NOD newsletter here in Santa Clara County. Every month … (14 comments)
I just wrote a few articles on my North Idaho Real Estate Blog about the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Metropolitan area - specifically that we are still growing.
Where will the corruption end? We are trying to remove the corruption in government and hope for new change with the next administration. Will we find it? It's only got to get better! I certainly see the need in our own industry to take "ethics" courses. Even with the best of … (4 comments)
What a coincidence--More than 75 million Americans (Baby Boomers) are turning 60 and BRAIN FITNESS 
Actually, now is GREAT time to begin your Real Estate Career.What is happening is, as the market has become more challenging we are seeing more folks leave the business. This bottle-neck in qualified individuals is creating a wonderful opportunity for seasoned pros and ambitious newcomers to grab market share.We are in … (0 comments)
The historic atmosphere of Odessa is the town's most prominent characteristic.The historic district and several individual buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1731, Richard Cantwell erected a toll bridge over the Appoquinimink Creek, called Cantwell's Bridge, and the town took the same name. In 1767, William Corbit opened the first … (0 comments)
The City of Chicago has passed the increase of the transfer tax buyers pay on a property transfer. The rate has been raised from $7.50 per $1000 purcahsed to $10.50/1000.
1. Find the Right Representative The experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale. 2. Determine your Needs/Wants for the Sale and … (0 comments)
"Overall, the net effect of the surging real estate market...is that the financial well-being of American households hinges...on the continued strength of property values. And...many Americans have taken on mortgages that exceed the true market value of their homes, thanks to appraisal fraud."This type of fraud, simply stated, is commissioning, demanding, … (2 comments)
This past December I interviewed Anne Randolph of Murray Consulting, and I must say she gave me much food for thought. My primary question for Anne: What is the number one thing consumers want from their transaction with real estate agents? I was sure that getting the highest possible price for … (0 comments)
January 31st was D-Day for Realtors in Arkansas. "Dues Day". If you were going to continue to be a Realtor in 2008, you had to pay up by January 31st. It is always interesting to see who stays and who goes. Who finds other passions and who looses their fire for … (6 comments)
Interested in seeing pictures of wind turbines, working in the wind power industry, going to college and have major emphasis in this industry, learning more about how a wind turbine works? Check out the links below. Pictureshttp://www.iowalakes.edu/programs_study/industrial/wind_energy_turbine/photo_gallery.htmhttp://www.spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/~jtirevold/bg/m750.htmhttp://xahlee.org/Whirlwheel_dir/livermore.htmlEducation Programs http://www.iowalakes.edu/programs_study/industrial/wind_energy_turbine/index.htmhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_animation.htmlhttp://www.awea.org/Morehttp://www.awea.org/news/news991211alg.htmlhttp://www.windturbinewarehouse.com/http://www.alliantenergykids.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phk_ee_re_001502.hcspThere are some great resources in the links above for Realtors, teachers, families, and places to … (1 comments)
I watched an Inman TV video that had the inventor of Rain City Guide Blog, and another gentleman that were discussing the use of blogs and how to make yours better. In the video they mention the long tail, the long tail is kind of like a line of all of … (3 comments)
Scranton, PA who has copied the Painted Horses concept from Casper WY to draw in tourism or maybe Casper WY copied them, but they are the same, probably the same artist too. Got to either city's downtown and look at these wonderful works of art. Scranton has a few tricks still … (4 comments)
WE'RE NOT THE WILD WEST ANYMORE! 
Well first of all I must say what a great honor it was to see someone nominated me for the 2007 RESA Professional Stager of the Year! I am nominated with a wonderful group of people whom I look up to and have had a lot of fun getting to know … (15 comments)
I had a professor in college who’s email used to be noexcuses@aol.com. He didn’t want to hear them. None at all. If you didn’t do something that was your fault. “Own that fault” he sometimes said. 
More than half of P.E.I.'s livestock industry could disappear by the spring, says federal Liberal agriculture critic Wayne Easter.Easter told CBC News on Thursday the economic fallout for the Island would be terrible, and the situation is much the same across Canada."It's financial devastation in rural Canada, in particular at the … (0 comments)
If you're moving to Austin for business, you're in the right place!If you're moving to Austin for business, you're in the right place - and that's not just our Austin pride talking. The city is ranked third in Forbes' annual survey of Best Places for Business and Careers - for the … (0 comments)
Hello a|r'ers - this is an open invitation for the 300+ new Brokers and over 15,000 agents sending listings, getting buyers, and marketing homes with MyREALTY.com and the Global Listing Service each DAY to join the GLS User Group here in Active Rain. 
After reading many, many blogs on active rain in the short month that I have been here, I have come up with a short list of blogging tips that could be useful to members of active rain that are new to the scene.
Why do real estate professionals use a personal photo with most and sometimes all marketing materials? What if I don't drive by that particular bus stop that has your photo on it? How would I choose a Realtor? I guess I would have to wait to find the best looking Realtor at the car wash … (8 comments)
We have noticed quite a bit of publicity for the senior moving companies lately. A feature in the newspaper drew our attention, followed by the need of these services by a widowed down-sizer who was moving out of the country, and finally a phone call from our local yellowpages rep. The rep gave us … (4 comments)
I made a comment on someone else's blog yesterday about interesting stories you are never told when you join the real estate industry. I thought everyone would appreciate this one. I was taught that door knocking in one of Modesto's exclusive neighborhoods, I was taught it is the right thing … (7 comments)
The NEW Bay County International Airport Groundbreaking! November 1, 2007 was considered a "red letter" day in Panama City Beach, Florida. The big deal was the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Bay County International Airport ... the beginning of the construction phase for the newest ‘state-of-the-art' international airport in the U.S. It's … (0 comments)
Can You Sell Your House Yourself? Right now, over 10 percent of American homeowners handle their own sales. But in order to join the ranks of the successful ones, you need to realistically assess what's involved. The routine parts of the job involve pricing your house accurately, determining whether or not … (2 comments)
Wednesday's bond market has opened down slightly despite stock weakness. The stock markets are showing sizable losses with the Dow down 82 and the Nasdaq nearly unchanged. The bond market is currently down 2/32, which will likely push this morning's mortgage rates higher by approximately .125 of a discount point.There is … (2 comments)
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Low cost power, water and sewer means local community of Houlton Maine gets low utility bills. Plus industries locate here for a smaller share of their operating dollar being drained by power consumption. Rates compared with rest of New England look like this. Houlton Water Company is community owned, … (0 comments)
This post should relate to most of us who are in sales and have attended a sales related seminar. Earlier today I was involved in a conference call with several of my colleagues. We all had one thing in common, we all attended a mortgage planning conference in Las Vegas this … (0 comments)
This morning, September 18th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods fell 1.4 percent in August, seasonally adjusted. This decrease followed a 0.6-percent increase in July and a 0.2-percent decline in June. At the earlier stages of processing, prices received by manufacturers of intermediate goods moved down … (0 comments)
Open house in Markham Cornell neigbourhood!
Mortgage banks and mortgage brokers have a love-hate relationship. Kind of like Eminem and his wife, Kim (or is it ex-wife again). They need each other, but their love or hate depends on the time of day. As the mortgage meltdown continues to grab headlines, it appears that mortgage brokers and mortgage banks are back … (5 comments)
This past week, it came to my attention that one of America's young outstanding Realtors had been lured into changing her affiliation. She had left the balloon firm to join one of those fast growing franchises. As I read her words sharing why she felt she had made a difficult but … (1 comments)
Tomorrow, we are a week overdue on closing thanks to a bank closing its doors. The bank that bought thebankrupt bank promised we wouldn't have a problem. Well, now closing is a week overdue, my buyer isfrustrated when she gets her paperwork in the mail.Now they are telling her that her … (15 comments)
It used to be that the word Plainfield was synonymous with tornado, but thanks to Forbes.com Plainfield may be earning a new reputation. Last week an article on msn real estate said Forbes.com announced Plainfield, IL as the 5th fastest growing suburb in the nation. One of the best things about this distinction, is that along … (1 comments)
ok, maybe that was just to catch the attention of many, in hopes that they will read this and possibly see how our microwave generation has caused its own problems.
Our Industry due to Co Operation Is Like No Other Industry. We market to each other and it is my belief that real estate is the only industry I know of that does Co Operate with each other which makes this a valid topic. We share our listings with the real estate … (1 comments)
Cities all over the country are fighting the growth of giant homes. In 1973, the median size of a new American home was 1,525 square feet; in 2006, it was 2,248 square feet.Cities like Minneapolis and Atlantic Beach, Fla., have passed laws restricting home size to half the square footage of … (0 comments)