kathy mcgraw: Gifts of Appreciation - 05/09/08 12:10 AM
One of the agents in my office signed me up here on Activerain just this past January. I didn't have the first clue. Not one Iota of what I was getting myself into or how to do it? I would log on read and learn stuff, check out different ways to … (12 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Tuesday Truths....... - 02/26/08 12:02 PM
As I am about to start my day a few things just popped into my head. So I grabbed th ole' Agenda, and as the coffee was brewing, I jotted down a few things that were crowding my Mind. And one of them was a way to Organize what I am doing here … (36 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Look Who I Had Lunch With! - 01/24/08 09:45 AM
Yes indeed, that's Kathy McGraw. Kathy and I don't live terribly far from each other and have corresponded several times, but yesterday she took up my invitation to have lunch with me in Indian Wells. I have been so blessed to meet so many of my blogging buddies this year!I was … (20 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Buying an Older Resale Home can save you money - 01/15/08 11:36 AM
Homes for sale in Riverside County:Everyone wants a deal in todays Market.....everyone wants to know they waited just long enough, but not too long to get the best deal possible. Well, here is a home that just came on the Market, an older resale....listed for way less than the previous owner bought … (12 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Desert Hot Springs Home-Close to Mission Lakes Country Club - 01/01/08 08:54 PM
Desert Hot Springs Home-Close to Mission Lakes Country Club-
66778 Mission Lakes Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 View Map
This Lovely Home is near the Foothills of Desert Hot Springs, minutes to the Mission Lakes Country Club, and one of the Famous Mineral Spas that Desert Hot Springs is … (6 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Real Estate Marketing Predictions for 2008 - 01/01/08 08:53 AM
Here is my attempt to "go out on a limb" and predict what will be "hot' in real estate marketing. I'll even take a stab at what we can expect to see occur on the national scene in real estate for 2008 too.
Interest rates will be at 6.5% by election time, then … (4 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Choosing your own year.....what will you paint for 2008 - 12/30/07 02:45 PM
Have you ever heard that we can make our life whatever we want it to be? Well, to a certain extent that is probably true...We can close the 2007 Agenda, and Open a New Page.......we all start off with a Blank Canvas.....a brand new year.......
A blank canvas.........think of the excitement, the … (32 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Losing Your Home.....Your Hopes and Your Dreams - 12/19/07 05:06 PM
Today is a sad day for many people in Riverside County, and across the United States. It is the Holidays, a time for goodwill, peace, and everything else that is supposed to be good in the world. But for the people that lose their homes it is anything but a happy time. … (81 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Is it the Truth...You decide - 12/11/07 09:47 PM
How many times in our lives have we been faced with a difficult situation and not known what to do? We meet people all day, and the situations that we encounter call for certain actions, or behaviors....either as a Professional, a Parent, or just a member of a community. How does … (26 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Marketing Yourself....Holiday Gifts - 12/10/07 03:40 AM
Life is full of surprises, and it is full of the unexpected. This is supposed to be the slow time in our Real Estate Market- the Holiday Season. This is supposed to be the time we spend more time with our family and friends....time to give thanks, and time to reflect and … (46 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: After the Storm....What do you see - 12/07/07 02:02 PM
After every storm the sun will shine again. Nice Sunny Days, Peace in the community, and no conflict...that's the utopia many long for. But it's not reality. There will always be a little rain.....sometimes a flood, and sometimes even worse. Driving out to my office in Big River, CA I missed the … (38 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Vacationing in Hawaii....New Friends and Photos - 12/04/07 03:35 AM
Vacations are a great thing, they revitalize us, and renew our energy. As a Broker it was hard to get everything organized in order to take off for a couple weeks, and by the time I left I was really ready for my annual vacation. It still took me several days to just … (48 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Don't Stress... Do Less...Happy Thanksgiving to All of You - 11/20/07 10:18 AM
This morning I got up early with the express desire to check on a few posts, and people, but hey this is the "Rain" and my plans haven't worked out. Having a lot of Thanks to give everyone, and Personal Wishes takes time....time I don't have at the moment because I … (34 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Is Untechi a Word.....if not, it sure is an experience :) - 11/18/07 04:50 AM
How many times do I have to hear "it's simple"......Tech Stuff wasn't made for some of us that absolutely hate reading directions. Tonight I neglected my commenting on Posts, and totally ignored new Group Posts while I tried to make one of those Real Estate Shows......
OK, I decided to bite the … (65 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Is Having 2 Offices worth it with Gas Prices so high? - 11/16/07 02:46 AM
Having more than one Real Estate Office can be challenging, especially with the price of gas. Why would anyone drive 3 hours to get from one office to the other? Would you drive this far, and if so what would you do with your time?
Me, I love the drive; not the expense, … (32 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: How Loyal are You..... - 11/10/07 08:24 PM
Loyalty and Relationships. Remember those early days of any relationship....the courting was fun, you felt special, and you loved the attention and got your needs met? So, what happened after the Honeymoon period? Relationships are something that should never be neglected. Many of us are experiencing a decrease in our business right now, and … (52 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: How did Your Website go from Great to Pitiful - 11/09/07 12:13 PM
When was the last time you really looked at your online presence? Tech tools, tech fun...you hear everyone say they can help our Business, but these tools are only good if you know how to use them. If not, it's no fun at all, and can change your perception of what was once Great … (51 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Holiday Balance: Giving the Gifts Worth Giving - 11/05/07 12:29 AM
This morning I awoke to the most beautiful Sunrise; pinks, oranges, turquoise and yellow. The sun was not visible yet, but the scattered clouds were changing colors as the sun slowly rose over the horizon. A crescent moon sat boldly in the sky , a reminder of the night that just passed. The … (47 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: When Is Prejudice Justified...... - 11/02/07 12:53 AM
Are you ashamed to be an American? Prejudice is alive and well in the World. Yesterday Monika McGillicuddy wrote about a Church that was protesting Military Funerals, and this mornings news reported the Judgement against them. But this isn't really about Americans, or our ignorance in some things, this is about Prejudice … (44 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Sunday Morning......My Old Home Burned Up ( Fire Updates) - 10/21/07 01:28 PM
October in Southern California can be very dangerous. Last year, on October 26th the Esperanza Fire raged through Cabazon and the communities of Poppet Flats and Twin Pines killing 5 Firefighters. Today just a few days before the 1st anniversary of that Fire, Malibu is on Fire.The Santa Ana Winds are howling, blowing … (77 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Do We Save the Environment or make a Dollar - 10/15/07 06:26 PM
Conservation versus Development; a heated discussion depending on which side of the fence you're on. Do we leave open space, or do we build more homes? Again, it depends on which side of the fence you're on.I sell Homes, so I like having homes to sell, but re-sales are as good … (25 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Driving Safely in unfamiliar areas - 10/14/07 04:42 PM
Ever just get in your car, fasten the seat belt, and continue on your way without any thought that you might never make it to your destination? How do you know which areas have the most Traffic Accidents if you are just driving through? As a Real Estate Agent I drive a … (21 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Who is Telling the Truth....Lender, Agent, or Mother-in Law - 10/13/07 11:14 AM
I just woke up, turned on my computer and there it was. Something that my client said her "Mother-in-law" told her was true, but I said No, it's not. Well, at least not as far as it concerned her loan. She trusts me, and I told her No, but Some of Your Ads … (22 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Joe Blow isn't on TV... But the Big Balloon Company is...How Do You Choose - 10/11/07 04:59 PM
Have you ever driven down Main Street of whatever city you wanted to buy a home in, and noticed all the Real Estate Offices? If it is a small town, you might have Mom and Pop Browns Realty, and Joe Blow's Realty Plus, a few more with cute catchy names, some … (83 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Are You a Follower or a Leader......Which Road Did You Choose - 09/28/07 06:59 AM
The other day I commented on a Beautiful Post by Ginger Wilcox and as all good Bloggers do Ginger commented back. Sometimes we read what we are feeling into someones words, and sometimes we gain solace from what we read. Ginger's comment "The Road Less Traveled can be very, very lonely.." made me … (76 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: How Valuable is Your Time.......Time Management Just for You - 09/19/07 01:16 AM
As Real Estate Professionals we spend so much time trying to meet everyone else's needs that sometimes we forget to meet our own. Before I got my Real Estate license, I went to one of those 2 day refresher courses. Do you remember when they asked you how much you planned to work? I said … (45 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Why didn't you answer your CELL Phone......You're the BROKER and I Needed You - 09/07/07 08:10 PM
I am a Real Estate Broker, at least that's what my license says. A Broker is responsible for everything that happens in their office....the buck stops here. You tried to call me, and I didn't answer!!!! No, I wasn't at the Beach, Shopping, or watching TV, I was working.... No matter how much we try to … (50 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Windmills and Snowcapped Mountains.....Real Estate in Whitewater, CA - 09/05/07 10:32 AM
If you don't know where Whitewater, Ca is, just look for the windmills. Several years ago you could find the area easily, there was a huge dinosaur that seemed to just jump out at you as you drove down the 10 freeway going to or from Palm Springs. Today however that … (19 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Real Estate It's all about Relationships....... - 08/26/07 01:25 PM
Everyone has someone to thank. One of my recent Posts had a comment on there about not forgetting who helped us get to where we are today. Who helped us when we were the "Newbie" in the office? And have we remembered to Thank them..... The comment on my Post When Failing is … (26 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: 12820 Centurian, Whitewater, CA 92282 - 08/24/07 03:30 AM
The community of White water CA aka Cabazon is about 20 minutes from downtown Palm Springs, Ca, and about 2 hours east of Los Angeles. The White Water area has seen a growth of activity, partly because homes in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego County have become unaffordable for the average family. Whitewater … (10 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: When Failing is Not an Option......... What Do You Do????? - 08/21/07 08:08 PM
What does it take to be successful? Getting your license is one thing, opening an office is another....There are so many things to consider, and the liability is huge.....Where do you start? What type of image do you want? Remember that book "21 Things I wish my Broker had told me?" … (83 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Your Client is a Dog....... - 08/15/07 05:48 PM
My client is like a dog.......what the heck is she talking about ? My clients are good, honest people......they trust me, and I am a Top Producing Agent, why would you call my Clients' Dogs? Clients and Dogs all start off the same. We are the ones responsible for taking care … (23 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Whitewater, CA current Information on lots and land - 08/08/07 03:31 AM
Do you have property in the Whitewater, CA area and are wondering what the value is? Market Value is only what a willing and able buyer is willing to pay. The price you would like for your home or land isn't necessarily what a Buyer will pay for it, or an appraiser will … (2 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Blogging Expectations - 08/05/07 01:49 PM
When you write a Post to your Blog what are your expectations? A Post takes time to write, time to edit for spelling and grammar errors, maybe find an appropriate photo or other graphic, and hopefully the content is either entertaining, educational, or inspirational, or possibly all of these.
Now that you have … (13 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Is 36% of all Sales Good? Nope-there's 14% Missing........ - 08/03/07 07:00 PM
I am competitive, and like to win when I play...oh, I know how to play nicely and congratulate the winner, but then I go home and try harder for the next time. Is 36% of all Sales good enough for anyone? Parents and Scholars, Coaches, everyone always said try your best-work … (3 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: You've Just Received Your First Performance Eval- (from your client...) - 08/03/07 01:26 AM
Imagine opening your e-mail and seeing a Performance Review from one of your newest clients. What would it say, and how would you react if it wasn't a good one? We work for the Seller, but sometimes I want to say "Keep the 10%, I'll take the chickens....."
Everyday I check my e-mails.....I check them several … (19 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: And she STILL only has 850 points... - 07/23/07 11:02 AM
I joined AR after doing a Google Search and finding a competitor, a new one, that was making a small crease in "MY" Market higher in the rankings. I clicked on the name, and it took me here- to AR.
I had no idea what AR was, and no idea how she got those … (69 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: 5 reasons to give your Real Estate License back....or NOT.... - 07/22/07 08:05 PM
Have you ever seen an "I Love Lucy " episode? How much trouble that witty, talented lady could get into. Thank God she never quit. Most of us got our licenses for a variety of reasons, but to my knowledge none of us felt we should give it back. Sure some people … (15 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Active Rain - Making Friends and Renewing Friendships - 05/21/07 10:50 AM
I am amazed at the quality of the Active Rain Community, and have been following several people's posts; each time feeling like I made a new friend. This community has brought me out of my small town USA into a larger arena of Professionals where I have learned many new tricks, … (4 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Land for Sale in W. Palm Springs, CA $89,900 - 05/20/07 11:57 PM
APN# 522-223-001 Corner lot close to the Greenbelt of the new Cove Development in Windy Point (W. Palm Springs). Some of the newest listings in this area are priced higher. This is a nice corner lot, on a paved road, utilities available. The new Cove Development is right around the corner. Minutes … (2 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Land For Sale in White Water, CA $55,000 - 05/20/07 11:38 PM
Nice sized lot for sale in West Palm Springs Village, Ca. also known as Whitewater. This 1/4 acre lot has water in the street, electric nearby, and you can either build your home, or put a Manufactured Home in. The property faces south so the views are fantastic, especially in the Winter … (0 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Land For Sale $75,000 in Whitewater, CA - 05/20/07 10:31 PM
Many new custom homes have been built in Whitewater, and this lot is close to several of these homes. About 20 minutes to Downtown Palm Springs, or Banning/Beaumont. Or 2 hours to Los Angeles. In fact you are pretty much in the middle for activities in San Diego or Los Angeles as well … (0 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Sold $157,000, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath in Big River, CA 92242 - 05/20/07 10:00 PM
Wow, What a Price for this home in Big River, CA.
Turn-key
3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with nice views of the area. Imagine Owning this home for this price. Take advantage of the fenced yard, Ceramic tile in living room and kitchen, Breakfast bar large kitchen with lots of storage. Covered … (0 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Whitewater, CA Services and Utilities - 05/11/07 12:27 AM
Whitewater, CA Services and Utilities Below is a list of Utility companies serving the White Water, CA communitycourtesy of Kathy McGrawFire Department: Cabazon Fire Station 951-849-2316Trash: CR & R Refuse (aka Cabazon Disposal) 1-800-755-8112Internet Broadband: Satellite Direcway 1-866-direcwa http://www.mydirecway.comPolice/Sherriff: Riverside Sheriff's Department in Cabazon 951- 922-7100 Emergencies = 911Post Office: Cabazon Post … (0 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Septic Systems in Whitewater, CA - 05/08/07 01:28 AM
My house is on the city sewer system, so I never gave much thought to flushing the toilet, or what I dump down the sinks, even when my 5 grandchildren come to visit, and both bathrooms are in use at the same time.Well today I thought about the septic systems that people … (0 comments)
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kathy mcgraw: Whitewater CA not Wisconsin :) - 05/06/07 11:41 AM
I would like to introduce myself-my name is Kathy McGraw and I work primarily in the Whitewater area by Palm Springs, Ca. This area is known by several different names ie: White Water, West Palm Springs Village, and Whitewater. If you google Whitewater you almost never find us, somehow they have … (5 comments)
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