long island realtor: Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation ~ CLIENTS vs. CUSTOMERS - 05/15/08 12:51 PM
In the introduction to this series of posts - Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation - the concept of the client relationship vs. the customer relationship was introduced. To the typical homebuyer, the words "client" and "customer" may seem interchangeable, but the difference is very significant.
The only time that … (11 comments)
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long island realtor: A Simple Prospecting Lesson - 05/14/08 09:31 AM
Is your business filled with peaks and valleys? Even though the real estate market is cyclical, and each market has its own busy season, there are people buying and selling homes all year long. Do you ever wonder why top producers always seem to be doing business while many others seem … (73 comments)
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long island realtor: Saving Money on Gas Expenses - 05/12/08 10:22 AM
The price of gas seems to be rising on a daily basis, and if you listen to the media reports, there is no end in sight. In fact, rising gas prices and the price per barrel of oil may have surpassed the news coverage that the housing market receives on a … (23 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Bank Owned Homes (Week Ending 5-9-08) - 05/10/08 04:45 AM
The following is the weekly update of Long Island Bank Owned Homes. Each week, an updated list of the bank owned homes that came on the market on Long Island during the previous week is provided.
Bank owned homes are drawing a lot of interest from first-time homebuyers and investors on Long … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: HUNTINGTON NY...JOHN HILL AT BOOK SIGNING - 05/07/08 03:05 PM
It is very exciting to note that John Hill, known for his Trade Show Coaching Program will be appearing at the Book Revue, Long Island's largest independent book store, on Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm for a signing for his new book "Tips and Tales from the Booth."
With over 30 years … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Homes - Market Trends - April (2008) - 05/05/08 03:59 AM
The following is a Long Island Homes Market Trend Report featuring market trend reports from six school districts in Suffolk County and six school districts in Nassau County for April- 2008. The April Market Reports provide a year-over-year summary (2007 vs. 2008) of April home sales, and the first quarter of the year.
These reports feature the street name, … (11 comments)
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long island realtor: Hauppauge School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ April 2008 - 05/04/08 03:54 AM
Hauppauge School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Hauppauge School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: Commack School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ April 2008 - 05/04/08 03:52 AM
Commack School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Commack School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: Three Village School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ April 2008 - 05/04/08 03:37 AM
Three Village School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Three Village School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Smithtown School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ April 2008 - 05/04/08 03:34 AM
Smithtown School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Smithtown School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Kings Park School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ April 2008 - 05/04/08 03:31 AM
Kings Park School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Kings Park School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Half Hollow Hills School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ April 2008 - 05/03/08 09:03 PM
Half Hollow Hills School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Half Hollow Hills School District including: location of homes, list price, sold … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: Jericho School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ April 2008 - 05/03/08 09:01 PM
Jericho School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Jericho School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Syosset School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ April 2008 - 05/03/08 08:58 PM
Syosset School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Syosset School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Plainview - Old Bethpage School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ April 2008 - 05/03/08 08:55 PM
Plainview-Old Bethpage School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Bethpage School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ April 2008 - 05/03/08 08:53 PM
Bethpage School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Bethpage School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Hicksville School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ April 2008 - 05/03/08 08:48 PM
Hicksville School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Hicksville School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: Levittown School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ April 2008 - 05/03/08 08:45 PM
Levittown School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008. This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison. This report provides information about homes sold in the Levittown School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Bank Owned Homes (Week Ending 5-2-08) - 05/03/08 11:10 AM
The following is the weekly update of Long Island Bank Owned Homes. Each week, I will be providing an updated list of the bank owned homes that came on the market on Long Island during the previous week.
Bank owned homes are drawing a lot of interest from first-time homebuyers and investors … (2 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Ducks ~ 2008 Season - 05/03/08 06:31 AM
The Long Island Ducks opened the 2008 season with a home game on April 25th to begin their ninth year in the Atlantic League. The hits came early and often, as the Ducks jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back. The Ducks gave up … (5 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Bank Owned Homes (Week Ending 4-25-08) - 04/28/08 08:46 AM
The following is the weekly update of Long Island Bank Owned Homes. Each week, I will be providing an updated list of the bank owned homes that came on the market on Long Island during the previous week. This weekly list is broken down by price ranges. Under each price range, you … (4 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Homes - Market Trends - First Quarter (2008) - 04/25/08 07:26 AM
The following is a Long Island Market trend report featuring market trend reports from six school districts in Suffolk County and six school districts in Nassau County for March and for the first quarter of 2008. The March Market Reports provide a year-over-year summary (2007 vs. 2008), in addition to a month-over-month summary, and a … (3 comments)
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long island realtor: Jericho School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ March 2008 - 04/23/08 05:29 PM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Jericho School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Syosset School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ March 2008 - 04/23/08 05:25 PM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Syosset School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold … (2 comments)
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long island realtor: Plainview - Old Bethpage School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ March 2008 - 04/23/08 05:22 PM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Plainview - Old Bethpage School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Bethpage School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ March 2008 - 04/23/08 05:19 PM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Bethpage School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Hicksville School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ March 2008 - 04/23/08 05:14 PM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Hicksville School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Levittown School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ March 2008 - 04/23/08 05:11 PM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Levittown School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Three Village School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ March 2008 - 04/22/08 06:29 AM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Three Village School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes … (3 comments)
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long island realtor: Commack School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ March 2008 - 04/22/08 06:25 AM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Commack School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Kings Park School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ March 2008 - 04/22/08 06:16 AM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Kings Park School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Hauppauge School District Homes ~ Market Trend Report ~ March 2008 - 04/21/08 05:22 PM
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Hauppauge School District. This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold … (2 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Bank Owned Homes (Week Ending 4-18-08) - 04/19/08 08:07 AM
In a recent post Long Island Bank Owned Homes, it was discussed that many first-time homebuyers and investors are seeing bank owned homes as a buying opportunity. The first post broke down the locations and price ranges of bank owned homes all over Long Island. If you'd like to check out … (4 comments)
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long island realtor: RICHMOND VA - PLEASE HELP - NEED DATA! - 04/08/08 04:34 PM
I need as much information as possible on the new construction market in Richmond and am asking all of my AR Virginians for any sources, data or inspirations I can get on this topic.Helpful would be new home prices...Are they selling?Who's buying them?Where are they coming from? (NE, MidWest, CA., etc.) Whatever … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Bank Owned Homes - 04/08/08 09:08 AM
Bank owned homes on Long Island are sparking the interest of many first-time homebuyers and investors alike. At the height of the housing market, prices on Long Island were often times out of reach for the first-time homebuyer, and investors had a difficult time finding homes that they could purchase and … (11 comments)
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long island realtor: GIVE ME MORE DRUGS! - 04/04/08 11:37 AM
DIFFERENT DRUG PROBLEM:The following letter has appeared on the Internet and was view by many readers. Many felt it would be appropriate for the readers of the Avoyelles Parish (where it was reprinted):The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a Methamphetamine lab had been found in … (10 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! - 04/02/08 04:33 PM
Burglary Chicago styleWhen Chicago resident Nathan Radlich's house was burgled recently, thieves ignored his wide screen plasma TV, his VCR, and even left his Rolex watch. What they did take, however, was 'a generic white cardboard box filled with a grayish-white powder.' (That's at least is the way the police report … (14 comments)
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long island realtor: ONLY LAWYERS WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR INVITED - 04/02/08 04:30 PM
The best lawyer story of all time..... bar none
The United Way realized that it had never received a donation from the city's most successful lawyer. So a United Way volunteer paid the lawyer a visit in his lavish office.
The volunteer opened the meeting by saying, 'Our research shows that even though … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: Practice What You Preach! - 03/27/08 09:29 PM
In a competitive buyer's market, it is essential for homes to be in the best showing condition possible. As the saying goes, "you only get one chance to make a first impression." So why is it that so many homeowners still refuse to get their homes into "showroom" condition before allowing homebuyers … (73 comments)
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long island realtor: Do You Hire Professional Photographers? - 03/25/08 11:45 PM
While reading a recent post entitled Would YOU Say Something? by Kathy Passarette, a Long Island Staging Professional, it got me to thinking about REALTORS®, photography and MLS photos. In Kathy's post, she was questioning whether or not to mention to a local REALTOR® that the photos of a particular listing … (81 comments)
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long island realtor: WISDOM OF CHILDREN - ON LOVE - 03/25/08 10:00 PM
A group of professional people posed this question to a group of to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?'The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think: 'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - WHY MEN ARE HAPPIER THAN WOMEN - 03/25/08 05:56 PM
Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a … (7 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Restaurant Review ~ Smokey Bones BBQ & Grill ~ Ronkonkoma, NY - 03/21/08 08:40 PM
Smokey Bones BBQ & Grill is nestled behind a Courtyard By Marriott and a Red Lobster on the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway in Ronkonkoma. As you're driving along the service road, you could easily pass it by, but you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you did, … (18 comments)
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long island realtor: LOCAL EXPERT ~ New Group Guidelines - 03/20/08 06:49 PM
Now that the Relocation Package contest is completed, I wanted to discuss the future of the LOCAL EXPERT group. As is the case with many groups on Active Rain, this group has become a place where many arbitrary posts are placed. Many of these posts are very worthy of exposure throughout … (44 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island FSBO’s and the Multiple Listing Service (Part 3) - 03/19/08 09:18 AM
In part 1 of this series, Long Island FSBO's and the Multiple Listing Service, it was discussed that there is a business model that allows homeowners to appear on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) while still having all of the responsibility of selling their home on their own. In part 2 … (7 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Homes ~ Market Trend Reports ~ February 2008 - 03/15/08 10:37 PM
The following is a Long Island Market trend monthly overview featuring market trend reports from six school districts in Suffolk County and six school districts in Nassau County. The February Market Reports provide a year-over-year summary (2007 vs. 2008), in addition to a month-over-month summary. Each monthly market report will compare and contrast the … (5 comments)
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long island realtor: My First Concert ~ Contest Winner Announcement! - 03/15/08 01:45 PM
The "My First Concert" contest provided an interesting look into the stories about what it took for people to get to their first concert. It seems that it took a lot of begging and pleading, and at times, outright lying to become on of the screaming fans in the audience.
Some of us saw bands that are considered by … (12 comments)
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long island realtor: My First Concert - 03/11/08 06:39 PM
It's amazing how fast the years have gone by. Having worked in the music industry for a number of years, and also being a music fan as a kid, I must have seen over a hundred concerts. Many of them blur together, but the early ones still stick out in my … (18 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - FISHING FOR A GOOD LAUGH - 03/10/08 06:04 PM
One morning the husband returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and reads her book.Along comes a Game Warden in his boat. He pulls up … (8 comments)
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long island realtor: Sunday Bloggy Sunday (3/9/08) - 03/09/08 02:10 PM
Welcome to the 3/9/08 edition of Sunday Bloggy Sunday. Here are some of the highlights for the week for "Active Rain Addicts": SUBSCRIBERS: We increased our subscriber base this week from 676 to 706. Welcome new members!POSTS: We ended last week with 6662 posts and increased this week to 7048 posts. Thank you to … (31 comments)
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long island realtor: Jericho School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ February 2008 - 03/08/08 09:18 PM
The following is the February 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Jericho School District. For the first time ever, this report will show month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Jericho School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market. It is … (3 comments)
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long island realtor: Syosset School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ February 2008 - 03/08/08 09:15 PM
The following is the February 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Syosset School District. For the first time ever, this report will show month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Syosset School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market.
It … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: Kings Park District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ February 2008 - 03/08/08 09:06 PM
The following is the February 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Kings Park School District. For the first time ever, this report will show month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Kings Park School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Three Village School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ February 2008 - 03/08/08 09:01 PM
The following is the February 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Three Village School District. For the first time ever, this report will show month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Three Village School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Smithtown School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ February 2008 - 03/08/08 08:57 PM
The following is the February 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Smithtown School District. For the first time ever, this report will show month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Smithtown School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Commack School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ February 2008 - 03/08/08 08:54 PM
The following is the February 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Commack School District. For the first time ever, this report will show month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Commack School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days on … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: Hauppauge School District Homes ~ Market Trends Report ~ February 2008 - 03/08/08 12:11 PM
The following is the February 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Hauppauge School District. For the first time ever, this report will show month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends. This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Hauppauge School District including: location of homes, list price, sold price and days … (4 comments)
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long island realtor: March Inspired By Song! Contest Announcement! - 03/03/08 12:40 PM
"Remember when you were young...you shone like the sun." Pink Floyd sang these lyrics in 1975 on their album Wish You Were Here. For most of us, the term "young" is relative, but it's safe to say that none of us are so young that we can enjoy the carefree lives … (18 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR WITH AN EDUCATIONAL TWIST = HORSES ASS! - 03/02/08 05:54 PM
The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number.Why was that gauge used? Because that's the way they built them in England, and English expatriates built the US railroadsWhy did the English build them like that? Because the first rail lines … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: Back To Basics - 02/27/08 09:14 PM
The current real estate market has taken us all on a collective roller coaster ride. Those that couldn't stomach the ride have already started to leave the profession. Those of us that have chosen to remain in the profession will be faced with some challenges. Many of us have not been … (29 comments)
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long island realtor: Dressing Your Blog For Success - 02/26/08 11:21 PM
In the real estate profession, we are expected to look our best so that we can make a good impression. After all, if you rolled out of bed, jumped into your car, and went to meet a client, it would not be ideal for doing business. So why shouldn't we do … (106 comments)
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long island realtor: LOCAL EXPERT ~ Relocation Package Contest ~ Final Instructions - 02/26/08 10:21 AM
We are about to wind down the Relocation Package contest this week. The response to this contest has been overwhelming. To date, 164 people have joined the group, and there are currently 781 posts to the group. I've been doing my best to delete any posts that are not related to … (36 comments)
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long island realtor: Sunday Bloggy Sunday (2/24/08) - 02/25/08 08:56 AM
Welcome to the 2/24/08 edition of Sunday Bloggy Sunday. Here are some of the highlights for the week for "Active Rain Addicts": SUBSCRIBERS: We increased our subscriber base this week from 626 to 649. Welcome new members!POSTS: We ended last week with 5892 posts and increased this week to 6265 posts. Thank you to … (10 comments)
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long island realtor: Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium ~ Centerport, Long Island - 02/23/08 03:48 PM
The Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium is a great way to spend the day with the family. As we arrived today, the dome of the Planetarium was covered in snow, as was the rest of the sprawling 43-acre property. This was the first time that we have gone there on our own, … (15 comments)
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long island realtor: 326 Main Street, Huntington NY AROMATHERAPY ESSENTIALS - 02/23/08 10:07 AM
Continue to Make Money with this Highly Successful Bricks & Mortar/OnLine Business Model.AROMATHERAPY ESSENTIALS is a very attractive, high end Gift and Aroma Therapy Retail Operation in the Heart of HUNTINGTON VILLAGE. 2007 brought over $1.1 Million in Sales, with almost $800k accounting for their OnLine Business, $70,000 in Yoga & … (2 comments)
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long island realtor: 128 South Country Road, Bellport BELLPORT BAKERY & SWEETS - 02/23/08 09:48 AM
Fantastic small Business Opportunity on a Main St In a Quaint Village Atmosphere. Baked Goods, Italian Ices, Ice Cream, Coffees, Candy, Specialty Gift Items and Custom Made Gift Baskets for Every Holiday and Occasion. There are Plenty Of Upside Opportunities here. The Village is known for extensive Foot and Car Traffic. From … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: 2783 1st Place, Baldwin NY OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00 pm - 02/23/08 09:28 AM
OPEN HOUSE TODAY . SATURDAY . FEBRUARY 23
$439,000
3/2.5/1 Split Level in Limited Access Community
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long island realtor: Great Customer Service Builds Loyalty - 02/22/08 09:55 AM
On February 12th, Long Island was hit with its first storm of the season. There was only a small amount of snow, but icy roads made traveling dangerous. Unfortunately, the dangerous roads prevented me from making it to the Nassau Coliseum with my son to see the New York Islanders play … (29 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - ON PARENTING - 02/21/08 01:38 PM
With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter:Dear Dad,It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with mom and you. I have been finding real passion with … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: Branded E-Mail Accounts - 02/21/08 08:46 AM
In a recent post that I wrote entitled YOU are Your Brand!, the subject of using an e-mail address that brands your broker was discussed. Using this type of e-mail address at the very least promotes someone else's brand, and in a worst-case-scenario, can cost you thousands of dollars in lost business … (36 comments)
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long island realtor: The Blog Heard Round The World - 02/19/08 05:43 AM
There is a well-known phrase that was coined a long time ago that describes The Shot Heard Round The World. Most sports fans will associate this phrase with Bobby Thomson's walk-off home run that clinched the 1951 National League Pennant for the New York Giants. Fans of Ralph Waldo Emerson may … (32 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - SENIOR SEX - 02/18/08 08:25 AM
A Florida couple, Moe and Flo, both well into their 80's, go to a sex therapist's office. The doctor asks, "What can I do for you?" Moe says, "Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?" The doctor raises both eyebrows, but he is so amazed that such an elderly couple is asking for sexual advice … (16 comments)
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long island realtor: Sunday Bloggy Sunday (2/17/08) - 02/17/08 06:07 PM
Welcome to the 2/17/08 edition of Sunday Bloggy Sunday. Here are some of the highlights for the week for "Active Rain Addicts": SUBSCRIBERS: We increased our subscriber base this week from 596 to 626. Welcome new members!POSTS: We ended last week with 5558 posts and increased this week to 5892 posts. Thank you to … (38 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Homes ~ Market Trend Reports ~ January 2008 - 02/16/08 10:52 PM
As of this month, at the suggestion of fellow Active Rain members, I have transitioned from quarterly market reports to monthly market reports. There is a lot of ground to cover on Long Island, so I have chosen six school districts from Suffolk County and six school districts from Nassau County … (2 comments)
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long island realtor: Inspired By Love Songs ~ Contest Winners! - 02/15/08 07:12 PM
The Inspired By Love Songs contest provided a wide array of contest entries, which is no surprise at this point. All of these contests seem to bring out different things in people. The one consistent theme to this month's contest was that it inspired people to wear their emotions on their … (25 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - FOR CAT FOLKS ONLY - 02/15/08 11:09 AM
A friend shared this with me today:
You don't have to own a cat to appreciate this one. You don't even have to like 'em!
We were dressed and ready to go out for the New Year's Eve Party. We turned on a night light, turned the answering Machine on, covered our pet parakeet and put the … (10 comments)
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long island realtor: The Importance of Details - 02/12/08 10:41 AM
As real estate professionals, it is essential that we pay attention to details. Failure to do so could end up resulting in trouble for our clients and for ourselves. Of course, we are human, which also makes us fallible. It's one of the reasons why we are required to carry errors … (35 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - TEA PARTY - 02/11/08 09:18 AM
A friend was kind enough to send me this story today...thought I'd share it with you all: One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me and my brother who is four years older than I am. I was maybe 1 and a half years old and … (5 comments)
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long island realtor: Sunday Bloggy Sunday (2/10/08) - 02/11/08 09:04 AM
Welcome to the 2/10/08 edition of Sunday Bloggy Sunday. Here are some of the highlights for the week for "Active Rain Addicts": SUBSCRIBERS: We increased our subscriber base this week from 566 to 596. Welcome new members!POSTS: We ended last week with 5185 posts and increased this week to 5558 posts. Thank you to … (25 comments)
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long island realtor: Anyway You Want It….To The Coolest Wife Ever! - 02/07/08 07:35 PM
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." On the nine year anniversary of the day that we met, my wife finally got to hear those words. The wedding took place at a country club on Long Island, outside near a beautiful pond. It was truly a gorgeous … (42 comments)
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long island realtor: YOU are Your Brand! - 02/07/08 09:27 AM
Are you affiliated with a large brokerage? Are you affiliated with a local brokerage that is known for its focus on a specific geographic area? Are you affiliated with your brokerage because of a niche that you specialize in? No matter how you answered these questions, you must realize that you … (32 comments)
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long island realtor: FREE Screen Capture Software! - 02/06/08 10:33 AM
Have you seen posts that capture an image from a website and wonder how the author was able to do that? Would you like to be able to do the same thing? It's much easier to do than you may realize, and the best part is that you can do it … (30 comments)
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long island realtor: This Is Why I Do What I Do - 02/04/08 07:10 PM
Many of us have had that one transaction or moment in real estate that we can look back upon as the reason that we joined the real estate profession. While there are many transactions that support the choice that I've made, they would all pale in comparison for my real reason … (49 comments)
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long island realtor: WISDOM - 02/04/08 02:06 PM
I have never really been a "groupie" or an oggling fan; however, have always had a deep seated admiration for Audrey Hepburn...she carried herself with such unspoken dignity.
I received this poem in email today and it has been attributed to her; the sentiment makes me want to believe it is true...
Below … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: Sunday Bloggy Sunday (2/3/08) - 02/04/08 09:03 AM
Welcome to the 2/3/08 edition of Sunday Bloggy Sunday. Here are some of the highlights for the week for "Active Rain Addicts": SUBSCRIBERS: We increased our subscriber base this week from 546 to 566. Welcome new members!POSTS: We ended last week with 4896 posts and increased this week to 5185 posts. Thank you to … (19 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - CONTRACT UNION - 02/04/08 06:55 AM
This is a story about a popular young Rabbi who, on Sabbath Eve, announces to his congregation that he will not renew his contract. He explains that he must move on to a larger congregation that will pay him more. There is a hush. No one wants him to leave. Sol … (9 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR - 02/03/08 10:18 AM
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long island realtor: Inspired By Song! February Contest Announcement! - 02/02/08 10:34 AM
There have been so many great entries into the Inspired By Song contests so far. It is truly amazing how much everyone has been willing to share. Last month's contest "Childhood Music Memories" was something that I thought would be fun and nostalgic for everyone, because that is what I envisioned … (32 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - COMES WITH A DISCLAIMER - 01/31/08 09:10 AM
***what you are about to read is intended to be humorous and not intended to offend anyone. If you do not have a good sense of humor, please do not read any further.MENTAL HOSPITAL PHONE MENUHello and thank you for calling The State Mental Hospital.Please select from the following options menu:If … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: Father and Son Bonding - 01/24/08 02:44 PM
When you live with someone and see them everyday, you don't always notice the changes that others with an outside perspective may see, although on occasion you might. Lately I've been noticing that my son has been trying to be like me as much as possible. The most notable sign is … (33 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - A TEST FOR US OLDER KIDS - 01/23/08 08:42 PM
01. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into thesunset, the grateful citizens would ask, Who was that masked man?Invariably, someone would answer, I don't know, but he left thisbehind. What did he leave behind?________________.02. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we allwatched … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: I Re-MEME-ber You (Part 2) - 01/22/08 11:35 AM
After my 2-part meme recently, I tagged Debe Maxwell, who turned the tables on me and tagged me right back. You would think that there would be nothing left to say, but apparently, I have a little bit left in the tank. So how do you follow up a 2-part meme? … (17 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island FSBO's and the Multiple Listing Service (Part 2) - 01/21/08 10:31 AM
This is part 2 of a multi-part series (click here to read part 1). In part 1, I discussed FSBO marketing techniques and the new trend which is to basically remain a FSBO, but also to have your home listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). While this may seem like … (7 comments)
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long island realtor: An Open Letter to Consumers to Share Your Thoughts - 01/19/08 08:18 PM
Dear Mr. & Mrs./Ms. Consumer, Thank you for reading my blog. Perhaps this is the first post that you've ever read, or perhaps you are a regular reader. Either way, there is no way for me to tell who you are unless you reach out to me. If you prefer to remain … (7 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Restaurant Review - American Roadside - Smithtown - 01/19/08 02:57 PM
TAKE A BITE...LONG ISLAND As you walk in the door of American Roadside in Smithtown, you are made to feel welcome with a friendly greeting. Having heard some good things about this restaurant, my wife and I decided to give it a try. The restaurant is pretty unique, and before we … (15 comments)
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long island realtor: MY NEW BABY BUMBLE BEE - 01/19/08 09:58 AM
Okay, I drove a top model Lexus for 3 years...went on to an S Type Jag for a year and a half, but am now the proud Mom of 40 MPG!!!!! Check out this 6 on the floor little dynamo that buzzes down the streets like the other cars are standing … (26 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - LOVE & MARRIAGE - 01/18/08 04:24 PM
A man and a woman who had never met before, and were both married to other people, found themselves assigned to the same sleeping room on a Trans-continental train. Though initially embarrassed and uneasy over sharing a room, they were both very tired and fell asleep quickly.....He in the upper bunk … (8 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Homebuyers – Great Buying Opportunity – Don’t Miss Out! - 01/18/08 08:42 AM
Are you a renter on Long Island that has been thinking about buying a home, but have doubts because of the things that you are hearing about the housing market? Are you waiting for the media to declare the bottom of the housing market? Do you feel that it is in … (24 comments)
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long island realtor: Childhood Baseball Memories - 01/16/08 07:01 PM
Baseball has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around playing baseball in little league and going to major league games with my dad. Baseball always was a great father-son bonding moment for me as a kid, and … (36 comments)
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long island realtor: Suffolk County 4th Quarter Market Report - 01/14/08 04:05 PM
Real estate trends vary from market-to-market, so the use of broad statistics doesn't usually give you an accurate assessment of what is going on in your particular market. In this Suffolk County report, you will find a sampling of six markets broken down by school district, rather than town. On Long … (4 comments)
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