lincoln: Staging on a Budget - 10/12/08 06:00 PM
How does a vacant room appeal to buyers on the MLS? You can see how drab and cold an empty room looks on a photo. Did you know that over 80% of buyers will see your home online first? Try looking online at all the photos of homes for sale, pretend … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Watch out for the foreclosure sharks! - 10/05/08 08:08 PM
This market has produced a ton of new "get rich quick" seminars to teach wannabe foreclosure sharks to contact you if you're in default. If you have received a Notice of Default, undoubtedly you are starting to receive junk mail from investors. Let me caution you on working with an unlicensed … (0 comments)
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lincoln: FHA Loans and Real Estate in Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln - 10/05/08 08:04 PM
Wow! Prices in Roseville, CA have dropped to 2000 and 2001 pricing! FHA is back and it's coming back strong. We need to educate the public that there ARE first time buyer programs available. Right now there are 100's homes available in Roseville for under $250,000! You could not touch a … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Whats happening in Placer County this weekend 09-20-08 - 09/20/08 06:30 PM
Enjoy the great weather this weekend and check out some of these local events:
Roseville
Sept. 20th ~ Movies in the Park (Buljan Park) Come enjoy FREE Movies in the Park with your neighbors, family members and friends. The movie is shown on a 25 foot inflatable screen. Bring your blankets … (0 comments)
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lincoln: High-End Homes in Sacramento Area Used For Pot Farming - 09/17/08 09:37 AM
Elk Grove and Natomas aren't the only neighborhoods targeted anymore for indoor pot farm growing operations. Seems the pot growers are expanding into other Sacramento neighborhoods and upgrading their pot farm operations.
I last wrote about Sacramento's indoor pot farms in September of 2006 and the Elk Grove pot house busts … (22 comments)
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lincoln: 146 Lincoln Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610 - 09/15/08 01:14 PM
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lincoln: Loudoun VA Homes Sold Report - Homes Sold in Loudoun Virginia August - Loudoun Virginia Real Estate Market Report - 09/11/08 10:03 AM
Loudoun Real Estate Report for August 2008 Home Sales in Loudoun Virginia Still Saw Homes Sold Drop of 38% Compared to Same Sale Period August 2005. Loudoun Virginia Homes Price Average of Homes Sold is Still Trending to Move Lower - Loudoun Real Estate Market Report. This real estate report shows - that a 4 year comparison of average Loudoun homes sold chart based … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Entry level housing market heating up! - 09/07/08 01:06 PM
I have seen a dramatic rise in buyer activity and offers in the entry level price ranges in the last three months. With information about down payment assistance programs, somewhat stable interest rates and an excellent selection of affordable homes the word has gotten out! It is not unusual to see … (1 comments)
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lincoln: Lincoln Park Landmark Land Battle - 08/20/08 05:34 PM
Have you heard there may be a top-down authorization for some areas of Lincoln Park which may force the properties in certain zones to be labeled "landmarked" with the intent of preserving the original quality construction properties throughout the neighborhood and attempting to decrease the amount of demolition going on to … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Why should you choose ERA Realty - 08/12/08 11:57 AM
Why is ERA Real Estate the way to go if you are going to be buying or selling your home? As a Realtor from ERA Harrington Realty - Milford, I can tell you a few reasons why. Education, technology, Products and services all go above and beyond normal standards. Being a … (0 comments)
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lincoln: The news, hurting us or well hurting us?! Milford Delaware Real Estate - 08/12/08 11:03 AM
It seems like every time I turn on the news there is something said about local real estate. Its never good news (like that our average sales have gone up from last month) or anything good in general either. Its always about how "bad" the market is, and how everyone is … (1 comments)
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lincoln: New Realtor in Kent County Sussex County Delaware - 08/12/08 10:15 AM
Being a new Realtor in Delaware, Kent County or Sussex County, or anywhere really, can be hard or trying (if you let it!). I have been a Realtor since May of 2008 and at first it was like AH when will the business come, but in fact it has- and it has … (8 comments)
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lincoln: You never really lose until you quit trying. ask Abe Lincoln - 08/06/08 03:18 PM
Growing up I read every book on Abe Lincoln I could get my hands. By the 4 Th grade I read at least 20 books. Abe was a man that would let nothing stop him. In today's market if were serious about our career we have to work hard learn … (2 comments)
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lincoln: Charming 1943 3 Bedroom Home with Shop & Shed in Popular Telocaset Area of Vancouver - 08/04/08 11:51 PM
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lincoln: Caulking the House - Seal It, Protect It and Keep It Dry !!! - 08/04/08 10:05 AM
Caulking the House - Seal It, Protect It and Keep It Dry !!!
Summary: Caulks are one of the most basic building materials used in today's building and remodeling projects. There are caulks for stopping water and air infiltration, minimizing radon infiltration, sanitation purposes, temporary roof repairs, driveway and masonry wall … (2 comments)
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lincoln: Curb Appeal - 08/04/08 10:00 AM
CURB APPEAL.
You've seen this house... it just seems to be missing something that would cause a buyer to take notice and get interested. Well that "something" is usually a few inexpensive adjustments to exterior cosmetics. Here are a few ideas for your home sellers to consider, to improve their home's … (0 comments)
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lincoln: What are people looking for? - 08/01/08 09:29 AM
I recently went to a juice tasting party. Its the new M-L-M sell stuff to your friends business. Not to say its a good or bad business to start or get involved with, but what I noticed was how intent the other people were. They are looking for something, anything that … (5 comments)
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lincoln: Northern Wisconsin Real Estate-Homes-Properties For Sale - 07/30/08 06:37 PM
WWW.VACATIONLANDPROPERTY.COM
Welcome to Northern Wisconsin Real Estate property seach site. My name is Neil Pluister and Im currently a full time real estate broker for REMAX First in Minocqua Wisconsin in the heart of the Northwood's. I specialize in lake front homes, waterfront properties and vacant land for sale in Minocqua, … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Helping clients cope with the media - 07/15/08 08:27 PM
Is it me or is the media trying to single me out and make me look like a fool. I am telling my clients local stats and showing charts and graphs about how the local market is moving and then BANG!!! All the media outlets are touting the latest statistic about … (5 comments)
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lincoln: Business Directory - 07/11/08 11:47 PM
I am growing my business but I want more. I want to be #1. I want to be #1 in my town, county and region, But at what cost? Do I want to sacrifice my commitment to my clients, to my friends or to my family? Of course I don't. In … (4 comments)
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lincoln: Just Listed!! - 07/11/08 08:51 PM
Here is a beautiful property waiting for that special family to call it their HOME!. Located in the Markham Levine Estates in East Lincoln. It is move- in ready. The home features a two bedroom, two bath plus a den that can be converted easily into a third bedroom. Priced to … (3 comments)
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lincoln: REO and Foreclosure Listings in Placer County - 07/11/08 01:25 PM
Here is a link to one of my websites that deals specifically with REO (bank owned) and Short Sale properties.
This is a link to all the REO / Foreclosure listings in the following areas of Placer County:
Granite Bay
Loomis
Newcastle
Penryn
Auburn
Rocklin
Roseville
Lincoln
REO and Foreclosure … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Fireworks Extravaganza! - 06/28/08 04:03 PM
Fourth of July is days away!! Fire a salute, time to paint the town red, white, and blue! Do you know where you will be on Independence day? Roseville and Lincoln have a whole day planned for the community to celebrate, come down and join the party!
ROSEVILLE - … (7 comments)
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lincoln: SHORT SALES!!!! - 06/27/08 03:40 AM
SHORT SALES!!! I don't know about the rest of the country but in the Sacramento Region there are plenty here. The latest information is showing that only 1 in 5 are actually closing and the ones that do close are anything but easy. As a rule I try to avoid them. Honestly … (5 comments)
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lincoln: Fast Forward - Future Development in Lincoln in the works... - 06/14/08 09:27 PM
Looks like there will be some future development in Placer County - specifically in the City of Lincoln. The Lewis Group of Companies has purchased a 500+ acre tract of land near its Lincoln Crossing community. Their plan is long-term, with construction starting no sooner than 2012. The Lewis Group is … (1 comments)
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lincoln: Lincoln Regions Offers Maine Lakefront Real Estate in the Wild - 06/09/08 07:30 PM
The Lincoln region is anchored by two landmarks - the town of Lincoln, which sits just off the Interstate, and a fantastic, well-known body of water by the name of West Grand Lake.
This whole area is located on the east side of central Maine and has many lakes and ponds, but few towns and … (0 comments)
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lincoln: What's happening in Placer County This Weekend - 06-06-2008 - 06/07/08 07:53 PM
Roseville
June 6th-8th~Wine Tasting Weekends
12pm-5pm. Total Wine & More (5791 Five Star Dr).
Different wines are featured every weekend, celebrating a theme or highlighting old or new-world varietals. Taste and discover new favorites. $0.10 (ten cents).
(916) 791-2488. www.totalwine.com
June 7th~June’s BOUT To Get Hot! Roller … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Yippee, the Sacramento Market is Coming Back! - 05/29/08 01:28 PM
If you were waiting for the "bottom", here we are.
Bring you pink slip and your check book" the radio ad would blare. That was to signal that when you went shopping, you needed to be prepared to buy.
So it is for Sacramento buyers this spring. Once the temperature hit … (3 comments)
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lincoln: Affordable Staging Transforms Homes - 05/16/08 05:52 PM
The architecture of this home was a craftsman style contemporary, we were given the task of staging this home to suit it's style and level of sophistication. We stage each home according to it's price point, size, style, and budget. Find a stager that knows the market and knows how to … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Whats happening in Placer County this weekend 5-17-2008 - 05/14/08 08:49 PM
Things to do this weekend:
Roseville
May 17th~ Roseville 3rd Saturday Art Tour
5:30pm-8:30pm. Roseville Downtown Library (225 Taylor Street)
Local artists Robert E. Lee and Paula Wenzl Bellacera are featured at the Downtown Roseville Public Library. Free
www.rosevillearts.org/tours.html
May 17th~ ‘Sleeping Beauty’
2pm. The Roseville Theatre (241 Vernon Street)
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lincoln: **Price Reduction** single level home with plenty of room in Lincoln Crossing - 05/07/08 04:29 PM
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lincoln: Tips: How to Buy a Bank Owned REO Property - 05/05/08 01:53 PM
On weekends, I tend to hold open houses for REO properties, and I am surprised how many buyers are not working with an agent. They hope to find their home by searching through the newest REO open houses.
After they find the right house, then they choose their Realtor. This seems backward. … (2 comments)
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lincoln: What is the difference between an REO Property and Foreclosure? - 05/05/08 10:48 AM
Q1. What is an REO?
A An "REO" is an acronym for "real estate owned" by banks. A bank owns the property instead of individuals. Once a property is foreclosed upon, the bank typically acquires title to its REO properties.
Q 2. What is the difference between an REO sale and foreclosure sale?
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lincoln: using money to make money - 05/01/08 11:44 AM
I know far too well what last year did to my finances. I have been doing much better this year as far as selling real estate is concerned. I truly dont like the feast or famine aspect of how I have been running my business. But I have started to implement … (3 comments)
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lincoln: Investment Property Selling Solutions in this Down Market - 04/28/08 06:45 PM
One Step Staging was asked to furnish this investment property to have the feel of a "Tropical Oasis".The investors presenting are renting this million dollar property furnished until the market improves again. I was able to give them a design plan, offer furniture and accessories at discounted pricing and stage the … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Knowing your with the right Broker - 04/24/08 02:09 PM
How do you know your with the right brokerage? That's not an easy question to answer. It depends alot on how you perceive yourself and how you want to run your business. Other factors also come into play such as how established you are and who your target clients are. I … (2 comments)
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lincoln: Online feedback - 04/23/08 10:12 PM
I think I do a decent job of marketing my listings. I have my listings showcased on Realtor.com, my brokers website, my website and I also have a website created for the property itself. The sites are gathering a fair amount of traffic and my listings are selling. I also have … (5 comments)
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lincoln: Busy with this great market! - 04/21/08 12:24 AM
It has been a while since I have posted anything on AR, but I am back. I have been very busy working with both buyers and sellers. I have had the pleasure of working with wonderful agents and ones that should get out of the business all together. I pride myself … (1 comments)
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lincoln: Plcer County Weekend Minute 4-18-2008 - 04/19/08 11:41 AM
The Weekend Minute from Jason Elrod and Associates
Here is a quick link to my Weekend Minute for
Placer County
(specifically the Roseville and Granite Bay Area).
If you are interested in getting this sent to
your email directly each week
then just drop me an email (Jason@ElrodRealEstate.com) … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Pest Inspections - 04/19/08 08:53 AM
It is not uncommon for most home inspectors to offer their opinion on the structural condition of the home as part of their report. However, the most commonly accepted inspection standards do not require a home inspector to identify wood destroying insect activity (i.e. termites, carpenter ants, etc). Because wood destroying … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Great Video......Famous Failures (short) - 04/17/08 10:42 PM
Okay here is another inspirational Video.
This video is only a minute fifteen seconds. FAMOUS FAILURES
I have seen some great posters on Lincoln and his tribulations. It is surprising to many as he is considered one of our greatest presidents. I like how this short puts together … (6 comments)
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lincoln: Placer County Welcomes RNB Property Management, Inc. May 2007 - 04/16/08 10:10 PM
RNB Property Management, Inc. is a California-based real estate company that offers property management services in Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, and Granite Bay. Their first regional office opens in Rocklin, California on May 1.
“RNB Property Management is designed for investors by investors,” said CEO Robert A. Ortiz. Ortiz … (2 comments)
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lincoln: This Old House - 04/12/08 10:30 AM
The This Old House website has a Q & A section. I find that clients like this. They can always call me about any problems with their home if they live in the Omaha & Lincoln Metro Areas. If you don't have a BrickKicker Inspection Service in your area, I would … (2 comments)
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lincoln: Seattle's Museum of History & Industry Exhibit: Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War - 03/28/08 01:34 PM
One of my favorite places to go after I was ten years old was to Seattle's Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle. Currently they have an exhibit from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia "detailing the secession, slavery and civil liberties constitutional crises faced by President … (4 comments)
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lincoln: Innovative Internet Marketing Techniques for Realtors - 03/25/08 06:38 PM
In Northern California, we get excited when we hear that sales are up. Prices, however, continue to fall. Which is why it's hard to get too awfully excited about any perceived ''turn'' in our housing market just yet!
Granted, I'm not a licensed Realtor, but I've been providing support services to about 3 dozen … (0 comments)
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lincoln: A GREAT FAMILY HOME WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER... - 03/18/08 12:00 PM
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lincoln: First New $5 Bill to Be Spent at President Lincoln's Cottage today - 03/13/08 07:31 AM
Washington, D.C. - February 13, 2008 - The first redesigned $5 bill, which will continue to feature the portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, will enter circulation today and will be spent at the gift shop of President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C. The venue, which has recently been … (5 comments)
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lincoln: Upside down market? Investment property- staging comes to the rescue - 03/11/08 04:51 PM
Are you upside down in this market? Can't sell. Investor turns a spec home into a VIP furnished rental property.
I was called to furnish this multimillion dollar property to use as an executive rental. Many families are trying to relocate and have trouble selling their home in order to move. … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Large single level home in Lincoln Crossing - 03/07/08 04:29 PM
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lincoln: What Is PMI??? - 02/27/08 05:43 PM
What Is PMI?
Written by Cassie Hansley, Realtor® with Wilkinson And Associates in Lincolnton.
Check My Weekly Article out In The Whats Up Shopper
If you have been thinking about buying a home and you have done any kind of research, then you have probably heard the term PMI. Well, just what is … (4 comments)
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lincoln: Timeshare vs. Quartershare Ownership - 02/25/08 10:05 AM
These ownership interests are the same yet in practice they are used differently. You've heard of the timeshare resort that sells you a week of ownership per year. Many have found this to be a way to ensure they take some time off after all, "we owe it to ourself and … (4 comments)
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lincoln: Property Management from our Antelope / Roseville / Lincoln Office (we have 3 offices) - 02/24/08 03:12 PM
Antelope / Roseville / Lincoln Office: 1220 Melody Lane, Suite 110, Roseville, CA 95678 / Interstate 80 and Highway 65 Corridor(916)781-7075Fax:(916)781-7095Property Management and Houses, Homes, Duplexes, Condominiums and Apartments for rent in Natomas, North Highlands, Citrus Heights, Antelope, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and Loomis .
http://www.homepointe.com/
24 Hour Rental HotLine (916) 429-1302 or … (0 comments)
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lincoln: A GREAT FAMILY HOME WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER... - 02/21/08 12:32 PM
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lincoln: Lincoln, MA Real Estate Market Report for February 2008 - 02/19/08 07:35 PM
Overall, Lincoln is currently in a balanced market, across all price points the average is a 5 month supply.
There is a lot of variation across the various price points, so here's the current data for the Lincoln Real Estate Market:
If you would like help interpreting the information, or would like … (0 comments)
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lincoln: US Presidents' Housing Achievments (and a rate update) - 02/18/08 11:02 AM
Good morning!
This Presidents' Day is a wet and windy one here in Rhode Island. Today, in addition to a brief interest-rate market recap and preview, I thought I'd bring you a history of significant events in United States housing history, and the Presidents who effected those changes.
In 1862, Abraham … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Unusual residential loans - 02/12/08 12:09 PM
Future value loans
Builder bail out loans
Commercial equity lines of credit
Fast answers fast closings, 1 call hundreds of hard money lenders compete for you business!!!
Flexible guide lines, A paper is not for us we want your hard to do residential and commercial loans!
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katieshardmoney@yahoo.com
se habla espanol
http://www.unusualcommercialloans.com
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lincoln: Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln! - 02/12/08 07:10 AM
"I am not bound to win, but I'm bound to be true. I‘am not bound to succeed, but I'm bound to live up to what LIGHT I have." Abraham Lincoln
When I was very young, I fell in love with the legacy of Abraham Lincoln after reading a biography in a Best … (7 comments)
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lincoln: Networking and referrals - 02/02/08 01:44 AM
Everytime I begin to doubt my system of networking and referrals it always seem to produce. I helped a person find a moving company and in turn they told their old Realtor about me and now I am getting a referral in the most round about way. The other agent works … (3 comments)
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lincoln: Lake Norman / Charlotte, NC - Schools and Test Scores - 01/28/08 08:38 PM
When moving to a new area one of the most important things people ask about are the quality of the schools in the area. I have put together a web link for people interested in the schools in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas. Below you will find each of the … (0 comments)
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lincoln: $385,700 2 Story home bank owned home - 01/14/08 11:26 AM
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lincoln: Bank REPO! Lincoln Greenbelt Location! - 01/14/08 09:38 AM
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lincoln: New Listing at 206 Foxglove Court, Lincoln, CA 95648 - 01/10/08 03:18 PM
This is just to post my new listing
An Oasis in Lincoln
Look no further, this home is perfect. Park like front yard, oasis in the back complete with pool, waterfall, spa and gazebo. 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Plenty of space in the kitchen and family room. Entertain your friends by the … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Going to start Journaling - 01/06/08 01:25 AM
I have been in coaching with Brian Buffini since April of 07. I have started to see the fruits of my labor by working by referral. I am also now going to start journaling every day. I have not received a single piece of bad advice yet from my coach. Brian … (1 comments)
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lincoln: A New Year, A Great Beginning - 01/03/08 11:55 PM
Happy New Year to everyone. I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year. On a previous blog I commented on how I was going to make a "blitz" on to my database. Well I did and it worked out great. I just picked up a listing only … (3 comments)
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lincoln: Staging for the Active Adult Community - 12/19/07 10:16 PM
Selling your home in an active adult community? Appeal to the buyers that you are selling to. This home is located in an active adult community. Preparing this home might need a different touch to appeal to the right buyer. Appealing to the young 55 + is a different thing. We … (2 comments)
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lincoln: Horse Rescue, Passion to make a difference - 12/19/07 08:16 PM
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lincoln: Returning Phone Calls - 12/17/07 11:34 PM
Before I was a Realtor I was an investor and before that I was a first time home buyer. As a first time home buyer I was new and I didn't know how the home buying business was done. I would get frustrated when no one would return my call. I … (8 comments)
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lincoln: Dress for Success/ How about Stage for Success? - 12/17/07 02:05 PM
Staging does dress up a home for sale. Did you ever think about leaving home without looking your best? Maybe you had a bad hair day or your clothes were really not put together properly. Did you feel like you were on top of your best game that day?
Often people … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Placer County Update - 12/13/07 05:08 PM
Now is a great time to buy!!! Homes are more affordable and interest rates are low and going lower. Don't wait for the market to turn, by then it will be too late.
Lincoln,CA is a strong buyers market with 10.8 months of Inventory - down from last months 10.9
Roseville, CA is a … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Waste of time - 12/05/07 04:11 PM
This is just a quick post. I found a fun waste of time for anyone that likes to play stupid video games. In yahoo games they a game called Build-a-lot. Its a buying,building, real estate flipping video game. You can download a trial version for free. Follow this link if you … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Madeline Island Neighborhoods: Nebraska Row in LaPointe, Wisconsin - 12/02/07 09:18 PM
When Colonel Frederick Woods and family, of Lincoln Nebraska, built a row of summer homes just north of what is now downtown LaPointe, their actions established the emergence of Madeline Island as a summer vacation destination.
Actually, summer visitors began trickling onto the Island in the mid 1800s. Among the early visitors … (3 comments)
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lincoln: Just some housing stats - 11/30/07 05:36 PM
I was doing research myself on market prices and took October of 2002 and compared them to October of 2007 for the combined Sacramento/Placer/El Dorado counties. Lets see how real estate has faired. In 2002 the average active home was listed for $385,000 and the average home sold in October for … (0 comments)
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lincoln: How are you marketing this Christmas? - 11/27/07 06:06 PM
Knowing that the Holidays are typically slow for real estate in general, how do we make the most of with our time. I am taking this time to market, market, market. I started my Holiday campaign with a personal contact. I did a pop-by with my a clients before Thanksgiving and … (1 comments)
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lincoln: REAL ESTATE APPRAISER w/ 24HR to 48HR TURNAROUND - 11/26/07 09:55 AM
Revels Appraisal Service, Inc. is an established appraisal firm located just outside of the Charlotte-Metro area in Gaston County. Our appraisal service offers a quality appraisal product with super fast turn around times done right the first time. With years over 7 years experience in the business, we have a proven track record of reducing lenders' time, efforts … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Huge Kitchen, Courtyard Driveway, Ready to go! - 11/24/07 11:20 AM
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lincoln: Placer County Update with city info - 11/15/07 10:48 PM
It looks like the winter slow down is in affect. Months of inventory have dropped dramatically in some cases.
Lincoln,CA is a strong buyers market with 11.7 months of Inventory - up from last months 10.7
Roseville, CA is a strong buyers market with 8.9 months of Inventory - down from last months 11.8
Rocklin, … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Placer County Update - 11/14/07 09:28 PM
This was taken from our Trendgrafix press release that the CEO of our company puts out once a month
"Placer County sales increased by 13 percent and inventory decreased by 3 percent from September to October. Pending sales increased by 11 percent from September to October. 1.1 percent of the homes sold … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Follow up to open house - 11/11/07 12:19 AM
Well this is just a follow up to the open house I had today. Unfortunately it started raining right as I started my open house. I had to 2 couples come in and look at the house but no serious interest. I ended up eating 4 cookies. Not very successful today. … (3 comments)
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lincoln: Awesome buyers market - 11/07/07 08:47 PM
Investors, I'll take your orders!!! Who said the market was down? This is a hot, HOT buyers market. All those techniques people were learning during the sellers market, now is the time to use them. It is time to buy. California, more specifically the Sacramento area might not produce homes that cash … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Open house this weekend - 11/07/07 12:49 AM
I am holding an open house this Saturday in Lincoln, CA. I know there are lots of mixed reviews on open houses. Many agents believe they do nothing to really help sell a house. Home owners like to see them because they think the agent is being proactive by holding them. … (5 comments)
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lincoln: Cool Tool For Anyone - 11/01/07 02:17 AM
I was recently turned on to a cool and FREE new tool. It was brought to my attention by Rick Deluca. He is an internationally known speaker. Any way he turned me on to http://www.jott.com this site offers a transcibing service. You register and input contacts onto the site then you … (3 comments)
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lincoln: Fed cuts rate by 1/4 point - 10/31/07 03:20 PM
What does this mean to us in the real estate world. To professionals it does not mean very much. the Fed Rate does not directly corrospond to reductions in the mortgage world. In fact interest rates could actually rise if the bond market fears inflation. So why is it so important. … (3 comments)
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lincoln: My Local Market Update - 10/30/07 11:06 PM
Now is a great time to buy!!! Homes are more affordable and interest rates are low and going lower. Don't wait for the market to turn, by then it will be too late.
Lincoln,CA is a strong buyers market with 10.7 months of Inventory
Roseville, CA is a strong buyers market with 12.3 … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Just joined - 10/30/07 06:01 PM
I just joined active rain. I think this is a very awesome way of getting a better presence on the net. I serve Placer and Sacramento Counties including Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Sacramento and Elk Grove. Be sure to check out my web sites for useful information … (6 comments)
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lincoln: DC Monument Tour - 10/30/07 02:51 PM
Recently we had our friend Steve in town who is a US history and war buff. He was so excited to have the chance to see the awesome monuments we all live so close to and take for granted on a daily basis. Washington, DC, is such a wonderful place to live, and … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Staging Services in Roseville - 10/19/07 03:35 PM
When should you stage a home? No home is exempt. This 1920's home has the feel and charm of yesterday but still has the appeal for new home buyers. Staging is an art, let the professional use thier talents to create the right stuff to sell your home fast! Staging is … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Home Staging Works!- Offer within 1 week. - 10/08/07 06:58 PM
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lincoln: Staging for the right buyer- know your competition - 09/24/07 06:13 PM
Staging is not one size fits all. I was hired by a Realtor to stage a vacant home in Lincoln Hills CA retirement community. We were competing with another fully staged home on the same block that happened to be the same model.
What home would a buyer buy first?- What things … (12 comments)
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lincoln: Staging to Sell in Sun City Lincoln - 09/24/07 03:41 PM
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lincoln: Why you need an appraisal - 09/17/07 12:52 PM
In these times of Real Estate turmoil, an appraisal is your assurance in the value of property. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, the more knowledge you have the more power you have. As appraisers, we have the knowledge of your market and can help you make sure that the … (0 comments)
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lincoln: Home Sweet Home Improvement - 09/14/07 01:23 PM
Finding a competent contractor for repair maintenance on your home is for many, the first step to a successful home improvement project. Be sure to ask the right questions when hiring a contractor for your project. The Federal Trades Commission has posted a guide for hiring home improvement professionals.
Click the links … (0 comments)
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lincoln: The Story of the Two True Salesmen and Their Quest to Out Fox Each Other By Dallas Realtor Bill Cherry - 08/20/07 11:32 PM
<<==W.W. Cherry
FOR THOSE WHO GREW UP during the Great Depression, buying a Cadillac or Lincoln was something you did only if you were past 50.
Although my daddy, W.W. Cherry, preferred the look, style and comfort of a Cadillac, loving to take on the city's best negotiator required that he buy Lincolns. Kyle … (6 comments)
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lincoln: Lesson Learned - 07/26/07 09:23 PM
Jackie and I took a couple of weeks this year for our annual pilgrimage to Nebraska. Now I know that this is not exactly a vacation hot spot, but it's where her parent's live and since we don't get to see them much, this is where we spend the vacation time. … (11 comments)
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lincoln: Staging for Pictures- less is more! - 07/25/07 11:46 PM
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lincoln: Staging to Set your Home Apart from the Competition - 07/25/07 07:45 PM
How does your home compete with the competition? Trying to sell a home in this market is tough. 80% of the buyers will view your home online first. If it does not make the grade, your home will get passed. Do you want to make the final cut? Then hire a … (9 comments)
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lincoln: Staging Works- pending in 15 days! - 07/06/07 03:38 PM
This home was vacant when it was listed. We used some of the owners furniture in the staging plan to help save them money. We always find creative ways to save our clients money. See the results! This home went pending in 2 weeks.
The couches were the clients, we added accent pieces to … (5 comments)
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lincoln: open house at 19905 Johnson Rd in Lincoln, DEL - 07/03/07 12:30 PM
I am planning an open house tour on Saturday September 15 in the afternoon. The time for this open houjse is now from 1-4 in the afternoon. Please come by and see this lovely ranch house on 3/4 acre.
Directions to this house as follows. Take Rout 13 to Lincoln, take a … (2 comments)
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lincoln: Staging flair with table settings - 06/04/07 02:49 PM
Here are some staging ideas using faux food items to dress up any staged table setting.
Some times I like to stage a table for a certain season but not tie it to a particular holiday because it dates a listing. The worst thing we want to do is stage a home with … (44 comments)
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lincoln: Cedar Lake Indiana High School... Hanover Central Test Scores - 04/08/07 08:39 AM
Hanover Central High School serves Cedar Lake, Indiana. Hanover Central was recently rated a four star high school. Test scores are outstanding. Visit Hanover Central Website. http://www.hanover.k12.in.us/CyberCat/Index.htm
See how Hanover Central ranks academically against other schools at the Department of Education Website.
http://www.regionreview.com/
The Cedar Lake community is growing yearly. New residential … (1 comments)
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lincoln: Places to stay in Spencer County Indiana - 03/22/07 12:33 PM
Places To Stay Printer Friendly Version Also Bookmark: Legendary Places
Bed & Breakfasts
Rockport Inn 130 S. 3rd Street, Rockport (812) 649-2664Friendly Farms Bed & Breakfast Highway 45, 3 miles west of RockportPh: (812) 649-2668 or (270) 570-3054 To go to the Friendly Farms website, click HERE.
Hotels
Baymont Inn & Suites U.S. 231 … (0 comments)
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