long island realtor: MARKET UPDATE - LONG ISLAND - 11/28/07 10:07 PM
October 2007The median price of homes this October as compared to October 2006 is $430,000 a decline of 2%.The average price of homes this October as compared to October 2006 is $516,000, an INCREASE of 2.8%Unsold inventory value is declining.Contracts are down 22% for October, but increased September 2007 over September 2006.Consumer web hits … (3 comments)
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long island realtor: COACHING - TURN UP THE HEAT - 11/26/07 08:18 AM
"The starting point of all achievement is desire... Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat."~ Napoleon HillTURN UP THE HEAT! Got what it takes to be successful? First you've got to know what you want. Then you've got to really … (9 comments)
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long island realtor: Bits & Pieces (An Inspired By Song! Series) - 11/25/07 08:18 PM
For those of you that are not aware, I recently started a group on Active Rain called Inspired By Song! This group was co-founded with Paul Slaybaugh and Jason Crouch. The focus of the group is to write posts based on songs or music that inspires you. There are some … (50 comments)
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long island realtor: MOVIES - TIME OFF FOR THIS REALTOR - 11/24/07 09:29 PM
Okay, we took off for Thanksgiving...took off from Long Island to Cherry Hill, NJ. Friday morning we headed up to our family in Providence RI (oops, two days away from Real Estate). Today we went to the movies in Providence and saw An American Gangster. If you haven't had a chance … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Housing and Tax Solutions (Part 1 of 2) - 11/24/07 08:06 PM
Affordability and Long Island are two words that are rarely used in the same sentence anymore. Taxes have been increasing by a large percentage each year, and home prices are still very high compared to other parts of the country. At the current pace, we could be facing a crisis in … (17 comments)
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long island realtor: Island Harvest Holiday Challenge - 11/24/07 03:33 PM
Long Island is a place that features some of the highest home prices and highest property taxes in the country. You might think that the people that live here are well-off, or at the very least, able to make ends meet. However, this is not the case. There is far more … (8 comments)
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long island realtor: “Sirius” Music Lovers & The Holiday Season - 11/23/07 05:54 PM
Are you someone that is Inspired By Song? Do you find yourself with music on in the background whenever possible? Do you get frustrated with commercial interruptions while listening to the radio? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then please continue reading. For those of you that didn't know it, my … (36 comments)
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long island realtor: The Pain Of Procrastination! - 11/21/07 06:22 PM
I've had the idea to write this post for days, but I've been putting it off. Many of you may be laughing right now, but unfortunately, this ironic statement is true. This post, along with all of my other posts that have been written in the past week or so, are … (78 comments)
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long island realtor: ZILLOW - NEXT CHAPTER - 11/21/07 02:19 PM
The following emails are being received by agents:"Welcome to your Zillow Listings Report. You will receive this report regularly to help monitor traffic and update your listings. Your broker set up a feed so that your listings automatically appear on Zillow. But first, update your profile with a photo a nd … (9 comments)
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long island realtor: ZILLOW - REALTORS ARE NOT AT FAULT!!!!! - 11/21/07 10:59 AM
I have just been notified by a FSBO in Long Island that her house is listed on Zillow with my information on it.I read a blog very recently that gave warnings that Realtors were taking other's listings and claiming them for themselves. THIS IS NOT TRUE!!!I do not go on Zillow...I … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Islanders – Does The IRS Owe You Money? - 11/21/07 09:26 AM
If you have moved recently, or have changed your mailing address, you may have money waiting for you from the IRS. In New York State alone, there were over 7000 tax returns that were unclaimed as a result of the checks being returned to the IRS as "undeliverable."
With almost $10 million … (16 comments)
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long island realtor: THANK YOU - 11/21/07 08:06 AM
I received an email this morning that included this wonderful message...totally appropriate for not only tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, but for every day, Days of Giving Thanks; I wanted to share it with everyone.Two words which will change your life! There are two words that, when spoken, have the most unfathomable power … (3 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - POLITICAL - LIKELY TO OFFEND EVERYBODY - 11/20/07 07:23 PM
Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad calls President George Bush and tellshim, "George, I had a wonderful dream last night. I could see America, thewhole beautiful country, and on each house I saw a banner." "What did it say on the banners," George asks. Mahmud replies, "UnitedStates of Iran."George says, "You know, Mahmud, … (11 comments)
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long island realtor: WISDOM - LESS IS MORE - 11/19/07 04:49 PM
"Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little."~ Edmund Burke"Inches make a champion."~ Vince LombardiDuring an NFL match up, one of the announcers observed that the favored team's quarterback had been guilty of trying to do too much on the field. Apparently … (3 comments)
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long island realtor: A Season To Remember - 11/17/07 06:57 PM
As a youth growing up on Long Island, the only organized sport that I played was little league baseball. There was one season of junior high school football sprinkled in, but for the most part, baseball was the sport that I looked forward to most. As a grown-up, football grew to … (14 comments)
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long island realtor: Turning Levittown Green - 11/16/07 11:52 PM
Long Island towns have many similarities, but each one has its own unique quality as well. In the case of Levittown, the distinguishing feature is that it is known throughout the world as one of the first suburban towns. The Levitt Home is the model that was used for many post … (12 comments)
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long island realtor: HUNTINGTON NY ... A Wonderful Place to Live - 11/16/07 04:40 PM
My Husband, kids and I moved to Huntington in April of 1995 from Syosset NY (Nassau County) and as muc has we loved Syosset, we have found a real home in Huntington.
Huntington Village is like being in Manhattan; fine restaurants, ethnic eating, cultural and arts centers, classy shopping, fantastic park and … (10 comments)
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long island realtor: A Feature Beyond The Rain! - 11/16/07 12:15 PM
Do you ever wonder who is reading your blog outside of Active Rain? Are you one of those that isn't sure whether or not you will ever generate business by being here? For those of you that are still having doubts, this post should give you encouragement to keep on blogging. … (113 comments)
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long island realtor: Florida Discovery Weekend For Long Islanders - 11/16/07 11:40 AM
As a relocation specialist, I am aware that many Long Islanders are looking to leave the Island to move to a warmer climate. Florida is one of the most popular relocation destinations for Long Islanders. If you've been thinking about making a move to Florida, or possibly buying a vacation home, … (8 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - RX for MURDER - 11/15/07 09:35 PM
A nice, calm and respectable lady went into the Pharmacy, walked up to the Pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes, and said, "I would like to buy some cyanide." The Pharmacist asked, "Why in the world do you need cyanide?" The lady replied, "I need it to poison my husband." The … (5 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Restaurant Review – Butera’s (Nassau & Suffolk) - 11/15/07 07:55 PM
TAKE A BITE...LONG ISLAND
Welcome to the first installment of Take A Bite...Long Island. This recurring column will feature reviews of various restaurants and food on Long Island. This first column happens to indirectly tie-in to real estate. Years ago, I took did my real estate training to … (24 comments)
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long island realtor: HUMOR - ORGAN THEFT - 11/14/07 05:58 PM
You've heard about people who have been abducted and had their kidneys removed by black-market organ thieves? Well, this kind of cruel theft is happening with other body parts as well! My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up … (17 comments)
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long island realtor: MARKET TURNAROUND? - 11/14/07 02:08 PM
Realtors forecast rebound in 2008 : Early turnaround in home sales predictedBy Mary Umberger | Tribune staff reporter November 14, 2007 LAS VEGAS - Crediting pent-up demand and palatable interest rates, the housing industry's most visible market forecaster said Tuesday that 2008 will see a turnaround for home sales -- earlier … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: COACHING - DON'T GET ANGRY, GET EVEN! - 11/12/07 02:40 PM
"The only people to get even with are those who have helped you."~ AnonymousKEEP THE BALL ROLLING! Most of us can probably look back over our lives and careers and recall people who have either helped or hindered us along the way. Which group do you think is more worthy of … (8 comments)
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long island realtor: The Dark Side Of Family! - 11/10/07 03:02 PM
As a co-founder of the group Family Ties, I know that the goal of this group is to talk about the positive experiences that we have with our families. If you've read my blogs, you will know that I often talk about the joys of fatherhood and of being a husband. … (26 comments)
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long island realtor: Blame It On The REALTORS®! - 11/09/07 03:05 PM
Are you tired of hearing this phrase? Do you think that it's unfair that we get the blame for many things that are beyond our control? Wouldn't it be nice to be thanked once in a while instead of blamed? Well, today's the day!
On Monday, I posted a blog entitled STOP … (42 comments)
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long island realtor: Ted Nolan – New York Islanders Head Coach - The Personification Of Class - 11/09/07 04:21 AM
If there is one thing that stands out about professional sports today, it is the fact that money and instant gratification are the predominant driving forces. Coaches are given a very short time frame to achieve success, as are the players. The days of coaches being a mainstay, and the face of … (8 comments)
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long island realtor: Stuff The Mayflower Food Drive (November 9th & 10th) - 11/08/07 07:33 AM
Over 93,000 children, and an even greater amount of adults and seniors across Long Island, take advantage of emergency food programs. In keeping with the theme of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Advance Relocation Resource Group is teaming up with the Long Island Radio Group and Waldbaum's to support Island Harvest's Turkey … (11 comments)
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long island realtor: Does This Home Feature I.O.L.? - 11/07/07 03:43 PM
How many times do you read an MLS listing and see abbreviations that have no meaning to us as REALTORS®? Is there a chance that a potential homebuyer is going to know what these abbreviations stand for?
Here is an example of an actual MLS listing description:
Orig. Owners/'94 Rf/'02 Bur/Surb Ter K/Petro … (88 comments)
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long island realtor: Emotions Stir at the Corner of Baker Street and Main Street - 11/06/07 07:02 PM
Sometimes music can bring you back to a place in time. Do you ever find that just a few notes of music can totally alter your mood and stir your emotions regardless of the lyrical meaning of the song? How many of our favorite songs have emotional meaning to us, but the lyrics … (37 comments)
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long island realtor: STOP the Brookhaven Tax – VOTE TOMORROW! - 11/05/07 06:12 AM
ATTENTION: Brookhaven homeowners and interested home buyers. Tomorrow is a very important day for you, and you will want to make sure that you get out and vote. Not voting is allowing the Town of Brookhaven to make buying or selling a home in your community much more difficult and expensive.
On … (18 comments)
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long island realtor: There Are Many Paths To Success - 11/03/07 10:15 PM
As listing agents we often times find ourselves competing for one "position." In a buyer's market, it is more important than ever that we find the "right fit," and that we feel confident that we are on the same page as the seller. This is equally as important to today's home … (26 comments)
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long island realtor: Experience + Youth = A Great Team - 11/03/07 01:07 PM
Many in the real estate industry have moved towards the team model. This is one of the best ways for experienced agents to share their knowledge, while at the same time learning from young agents that may bring something new and exciting to the table. As the average age of a real estate … (33 comments)
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long island realtor: Morning Music – A Great Start To The Day - 11/02/07 12:28 PM
Most REALTORS® probably wouldn't consider themselves to be "morning people" per se. This is understandable, since our business tends to get moving as the day goes on. Personally, I've always loved mornings, ever since I was a kid. These days, some of my mornings are starting earlier than I prefer. It's … (59 comments)
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long island realtor: I Just Want To Celebrate - 11/01/07 07:20 PM
There couldn't be a more appropriate song title to choose for my first post in the newly created group Inspired By Song! than "I Just Want To Celebrate." The creation of this group with my fellow founders (Jason Crouch and Paul Slaybaugh) has been in the works for some time now. … (48 comments)
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long island realtor: The Cost = 2 Cents, The Lesson….Priceless - 10/27/07 09:59 PM
Sometimes life has a funny way of turning you into something that you never thought that you would be...your parents! How many times did your parents tell you something for your own good? Did you listen to what they had to say, or did you roll your eyes and moan? In … (128 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island's Haunted Houses - 10/27/07 05:35 PM
For many Long Islanders, Halloween is about candy and mischief. Then there are those that really want to immerse themselves in this spooky holiday. What better way to do so then to visit some of Long Island's scariest haunted houses. After stumbling upon the website L.I. Haunted Houses, it seemed like … (17 comments)
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long island realtor: Suffolk County 3rd Quarter Market Report - 10/27/07 03:47 PM
Real estate trends vary from market-to-market, so using 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 Island, school … (8 comments)
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long island realtor: Nassau County 3rd Quarter Market Report - 10/27/07 03:41 PM
Real estate trends vary from market-to-market, so using broad statistics doesn't usually give you an accurate assessment of what is going on in your particular market. In this Nassau County report, you will find a sampling of six markets broken down by school district, rather than town.
On Long Island, school districts … (4 comments)
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long island realtor: Fall Family Fun On Long Island - 10/26/07 07:34 AM
Summer is a favorite season to many, particularly on Long Island because there is so much to do. However, if you aren't a big fan of the heat, summer can also be a season that makes you long for cooler days. There's nothing like the feeling of the natural, cool, crisp … (19 comments)
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long island realtor: The Importance Of Customer Service (Part 2 of 2) - 10/25/07 11:15 AM
In The Importance Of Customer Service (Part 1), the focus was on some examples of companies doing all the wrong things to their customers. Ideally, this would have been a single blog, but it just got to be too lengthy, so the experiences with outstanding businesses had to be saved for this … (32 comments)
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long island realtor: The Importance Of Customer Service (Part 1 of 2) - 10/24/07 03:20 PM
Have you ever dealt with a company that has such terrible customer service that you wonder how they ever got the business launched? How is it that some companies strive so hard to please the customer, while other companies seem to do everything in their power to make it difficult to … (42 comments)
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long island realtor: Real Estate Trends Are Local - 10/21/07 12:50 AM
If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island, got rescued, and just returned to the United States, you could surmise that people no longer buy or sell homes in America. After all, the media portrayal of the housing industry doesn't leave much room for hope. Each day, the news stations, print media … (95 comments)
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long island realtor: Celebrity Homes For Sale On Long Island - 10/20/07 06:49 AM
The Long Island housing market covers a broad spectrum to say the least. At the high end of the spectrum are the mansions that celebrities live in. A number of celebrity homes are currently on the market. Like the rest of the housing market, celebrity homes also offer different tiers.
Here are some … (40 comments)
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long island realtor: Hauppauge Homecoming Weekend 2007 - 10/19/07 02:44 PM
This weekend is homecoming weekend for Hauppauge High School. On Saturday, October 20, 2007, the Eagles will take on Eastport - South Manor in the annual homecoming football game at 5:00pm, which will be followed by a Grucci fireworks display. There will be a parade preceding the game starting at 3:30pm. As … (11 comments)
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long island realtor: BALDWIN L.I. NY, 2783 1ST PLACE - ONLY ONE WAY IN - SOUTH BALDWIN - 10/16/07 11:08 PM
Open & Airy Is The Description For This Magnificently Maintained South Baldwin Split Only Blocks From Baldwin Harbor. 2783 1st Place, Baldwin NY $468,882.You will finally enjoy cooking in the New Granite Kitchen. You won't have to worry about any major improvements, the Windows have already been updated. The Hardwood Floors are Gleaming. … (5 comments)
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long island realtor: HUNTINGTON STATION NY, 5 FENWOOD RD. IS THIS A COLONIAL OR A SPLIT? - 10/16/07 10:48 PM
Is It A Colonial Or A Split? It's A Little Bit Of Both. 5 Fenwood Road, Huntington Station, NYFour floors Of House Waiting To Be Your Home. With relaxing Deck, Fish Pond & Manicured Landscaping, You've Got It All! This Lovely Home Is Spacious And Bright; Picture Windows Show Off The … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: READING TO SUCCESS - 10/16/07 10:33 PM
This is my recommended reading list (not necessarily in order of importance) Gail Gladstone, Long Island Realtor … (4 comments)
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long island realtor: PICK OUT THE BAD APPLES - OUR CROP IS GOOD! - 10/15/07 08:56 AM
Every time I go into a prospective client's home, I must focus on proving I am not like the last Realtor they experienced or heard about. Having a bad doctor, doesn't cause the public to stop seeking medical help. In our industry, one bad apple DOES ruin the bunch. Have you … (9 comments)
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long island realtor: HAVE WE REACHED BOTTOM? - 10/15/07 08:29 AM
THERE IS AN OLD SAYING IN REAL ESTATE THAT A DECLINE CANNOT END UNTIL THE LAST OPTIMIST THROWS IN THE TOWEL. I THINK IT IS BARELY POSSIBLE THAT WE MAY - AND I STRESS MAY - HAVE JUST WITNESSED THAT MOMENT. I WILL TELL YOU IN JUST A MOMENT OF TWO … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: THANK & GROW RICH!!! - 10/15/07 08:16 AM
"The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done you a small favor wish that he might have done you a greater one."~ Russell LynesTHANK AND GROW RICH!It seems that in this day and age, we have lost the art of thanking. Too much is just … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: ARE YOU BORN WITH IT? - 10/13/07 06:36 PM
"I have failed over and over again. That is why I succeed."~ Michael JordanBORN WITH IT?It's amazing to hear that Michael Jordan, widely acknowledged as the greatest basketball player of all time, has "failed over and over again." While he indeed ultimately succeeded in achieving the highest honors in his game, … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: New York Islanders (Kids Home Opener) - 10/13/07 03:44 PM
Last weekend the NHL started its regular season schedule. The New York Islanders swept a home-and-home series from the Buffalo Sabres to open the season, and then had a special afternoon game on Columbus Day against the Washington Capitals. This game was billed as the "Kids Home Opener," and featured plenty … (13 comments)
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long island realtor: Piano Man To The Rescue! - 10/13/07 02:12 PM
Billy Joel, one of Long Island's greatest talents, was honored this week as he was named the tenth recipient of Long Island State Park's Annual Master Builder Award, for the work that he's done to protect Long Island's historic maritime industry. This award recognizes the achievements of nationally known figures for … (22 comments)
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long island realtor: A Milestone Tribute (100 Posts) - 10/12/07 07:39 AM
Two months ago today, I started Active Rain Addicts. At the time, I had no idea if others would follow, but thankfully, many of you have. This group has already reached the long-term goals that I had set, and then some. This wouldn't have been possible without your contributions and promotions of the group. Thank you all … (33 comments)
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long island realtor: Don’t Give Up, Don’t Ever Give Up - 10/11/07 03:55 PM
There is so much passion in the world of sports and there are so many lessons to be learned from real-life sports stories. This is why I often use sports analogies and relate them to life and real estate. How often are we determined to give everything that we have until … (41 comments)
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long island realtor: Caramel Apples & Funnel Cakes (My Festival Experience) - 10/09/07 05:07 PM
This past weekend was the annual Long Island Fall Festival in Heckscher Park, located in Huntington, NY. Situated on over 25 acres of land, this festival is the largest one of its kind in our locality, drawing tens of thousands of attendees from the Tri-State Area. The festival featured many food vendors … (31 comments)
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long island realtor: A Point Of Clarification (Part 2 of Educating Buyers & Sellers) - 10/06/07 07:44 AM
Because a similar counterpoint kept coming up in Part 1 of this blog (Educating Buyers & Sellers), I decided that a Part 2 was necessary. This was not planned to be a 2-part series. I originally started out doing this as an open letter inside the comments section of Part 1, … (12 comments)
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long island realtor: Educating Buyers & Sellers - 10/05/07 03:20 PM
The real estate transaction is a process, and not necessarily an easy one for most people to handle. Once in a while, everything will just fall into place and the buyer and seller will both be satisfied with the process and everyone lives happily ever after. However, it is often the … (58 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Business Helping To Find A Cure (Breast Cancer Fundraiser) - 10/04/07 11:52 PM
People may or may not be aware that the famous Baldwin family is known on Long Island for more than just their acting abilities. In 1996, Carol Baldwin, the matriarch of the Baldwin family established the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, after nearly losing her life to this disease … (16 comments)
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long island realtor: Things To Do On Long Island This Holiday Weekend (10/5 – 10/8) - 10/04/07 01:34 PM
The Columbus Day Weekend is upon us and there is fun to be had on Long Island to celebrate. While some may be tempted to stay indoors and take advantage of sales that are going on, many others will want to be outside having fun, enjoying the unseasonably warm weather that … (20 comments)
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long island realtor: ARE YOU THE SOLUTION TO THEIR PROBLEMS? - 10/04/07 12:19 AM
"It's not about getting your prospects to choose you over the competition.It's about getting your prospects to see you as the only solution to their problem."-Henry FordA key principle in marketing is to find a unique attribute and focus your sales message around it. Remember that your service will always be … (4 comments)
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long island realtor: KNOW WHAT YOU WANT? - 10/02/07 09:23 PM
"Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have got it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known."~ Garrison KeillorKNOW WHAT YOU WANT? The next time your hope or ambition is … (6 comments)
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long island realtor: Perseverance (Facing Challenges) - 10/02/07 04:19 AM
NOTE: Sometimes, the telling of a real-life story takes more words than are customary for a typical blog. This is one such occasion. There was no appropriate cut-off point to turn this blog into two parts without taking away from the impact of the message. Thank you for taking the extra … (32 comments)
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long island realtor: HOW GREEN IS YOUR GRASS? - 10/01/07 06:17 PM
"Success is counted sweetest by those who never succeed." ~ Emily Dickinson"Men are all the same. They always think that something they are going to get is better than what they have got." ~ John Oliver HobbesHOW GREEN IS YOUR GRASS?Have you been sowing the seeds of your success? Are you … (4 comments)
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long island realtor: Not Quite Friday Night Lights - 09/29/07 12:29 PM
Long Island is a great place to live. From the beaches, to the restaurants, shopping, entertainment, schools and more, there are many reasons to want to live here. The support of local high school football would not be high on the list.
Last night began as all of our Friday nights do … (16 comments)
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long island realtor: Box Tops 4 Education (Fundraising For Schools) - 09/29/07 01:45 AM
The start of Kindergarten is the first step in a child's educational journey. It is also the first step in the parental educational journey, as so many things have changed in the years since we attended school. This generation of parents of school age children features arguably the most drastic change … (16 comments)
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long island realtor: CHECK YOUR FUEL LEVELS - 09/28/07 08:22 AM
"Look to your health... and value it next to a good conscience; for health is... a blessing that money cannot buy." ~ Izaak WaltonCHECK THE FUEL LEVELS!Are you on the fast track? Or maybe in the fast lane? You manage your time well, you accomplish a dazzling number of feats each … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: FHA To the Rescue? Ask Adrian Van Eck - 09/27/07 10:46 PM
WHEN FED CHAIRMAN BEN BERNANKE TESTIFIED RECENTLY BEFORE CONGRESS, HE TOLD THEM THAT IF THEY WANTED TO PASS LEGISLATION TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN DISTRESS THEY SHOULD NOT PLAN ON POSTPONING ACTION UNTIL NEXT APRIL, TO MAKE POINTS WITH VOTERS IN AN ELECTION YEAR. THIS WILL BE ALL OVER IN A COUPLE … (0 comments)
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long island realtor: New York Islanders Family Fun Pack (Great Deal) - 09/27/07 06:01 PM
Hey Islander Fans! A week from tomorrow, the new-look Islanders take to the ice to face off against the Sabres that handed us our first-round exit in the playoffs. This team looks a lot different than the one that was ousted in the first round of the playoffs. Hopefully, Ted Nolan's … (8 comments)
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long island realtor: A Close Call Gives New Perspective - 09/25/07 10:49 PM
This morning started with another story about the troubles in the housing market. As I opened up CNNMoney.com, I was greeted with a smack in the face in big, bold type Home sales thud to 5-year low point (what a great way to start the day). Alright, I've seen this before, … (57 comments)
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long island realtor: A New Twist In The Point System - 09/24/07 11:29 PM
If you clicked on this hoping to find out the mystery behind the Active Rain points system, I'm afraid that you've come to the wrong place. This does tie in to the Active Rain points system, but in a bit of an unusual way. For those of you that have read any … (47 comments)
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long island realtor: MANTRA FOR SUCCESS - 09/24/07 01:29 PM
"Cause change and lead; accept change and survive; resist change and die."~ Ray NordaMANTRA FOR SUCCESS!Today's inspiring quote puts a spin on the Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. The … (9 comments)
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long island realtor: Fortune Teller to the Industry - Adrian Van Eck - Newest Predictions - 09/23/07 03:06 PM
THERE WERE SOME ON WALL STREET WHO GOT THE WRONG IMPRESSION WHEN THE FED LOWERED ITS FED FUNDS TARGET TO 4.75% AND AT THE SAME TIME CUT THE DISCOUNT RATE ANOTHER HALF-POINT. THEY BEGAN TO SAY THAT DESPITE HIS LIFETIME OF WRITINGS AND HIS LONG TRAIL OF SPEECHES, BEN BERNANKE WILL … (1 comments)
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long island realtor: SPLASH! A-Coming-Of-Age Story - 09/22/07 03:59 PM
Growing up, my brother and sister and I were in the pool at a very early age. Maybe it's because we went to camp, or maybe it's because we were taught to jump to my father as he would catch us. To this day, when I reflect back, I still have … (22 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Tax Relief - 09/22/07 10:44 AM
There was a recent story in Newsday entitled "Make new teachers state employees?" by James T. Madore. When I first saw the headline, I was intrigued, mainly because my first child just started in the school system, and I wanted to see if this would have any impact on his education. … (10 comments)
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long island realtor: Your Long Island Move (Helpful Hints and Key Contact Numbers) - 09/21/07 07:36 PM
There are a few things about moving that most people dread. The hardest part is the packing, particularly when you get down to the miscellaneous boxes. These boxes usually end up getting filled with small things from each room and dealt with at the new home. Having moved 10 times since 1991, I … (20 comments)
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long island realtor: Because Of Active Rain I…Have A Great Referral Story To Tell - 09/21/07 12:09 PM
I've taken a break from "chasing windmills" to write this story about my first referral from Active Rain. For those of you that are missing the reference, you can click here for clarification.So, here's the story. About a week or so ago, my cell phone rings and I looked down to check … (56 comments)
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long island realtor: An Acre of Serenity - 09/18/07 12:37 AM
http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=1216826 Is the link to see a tour of the most incredible acre of serenity you can ever hope to live on. I have just started marketing this 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Ranch on a buccolic acre...picture windows everywhere. And just to make it a little bit better, it has a … (5 comments)
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long island realtor: New York Islanders Store Grand Re-Opening (Broadway Mall, Hicksville, NY) - 09/15/07 07:28 PM
It's that time of year again hockey fans! The long-awaited NHL season is almost upon us and it couldn't come too soon for me. Growing up on Long Island in the late 70's and early 80's, you couldn't help but love hockey, and the fierce rivalry between Islanders fans and Rangers … (11 comments)
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long island realtor: Are You Honest With Yourself? - 09/15/07 05:32 PM
In business, as in life, we all want to think of ourselves as people that have integrity, and honesty is a trait that we are proud to possess. When dealing with the public, most of us probably do everything that we can to be honest, particularly because we would never want … (59 comments)
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long island realtor: 55 Lebkamp Avenue, Huntington NY - 09/14/07 05:46 PM
Mom Will love this Absolutely Mint Home. There are loads of Updates...almost the entire house. Country Club Backyard with Multi-Level Decks and gorgeous pool (3 years old).The new Granite Center Isle Kitchen with Ceramic Tile Floor is a real winner...includes all new Appliances.The Bath is updated, there are some new windows, … (2 comments)
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long island realtor: 8225 Maidencane Place, Port St. Lucie, Florida - 09/14/07 05:37 PM
We built this lovely home for ourselves in 2005 and have not yet moved out of NY. Husband has now decided he does not want to relocate to florida and we are practically giving the house away.It is a 2 bedroom, Den, 2 Bath Ranch on a lake (backyard) in a … (2 comments)
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long island realtor: The Impressions That We Make On Our Children (Part 2) - 09/12/07 06:25 AM
If you haven't read The Impressions That We Make On Our Children (Part 1), I would suggest doing so before continuing on, as it will give you a good basis for comparison between the different styles of influencing children. My wife and I try as much as possible to create a positive atmosphere … (28 comments)
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long island realtor: Always Remember...And Don't Ever Forget...A 9/11 Reflection - 09/11/07 07:25 AM
(A Moment Of Silence Please To Honor Those That Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001) (Thank you)When I first started on Active Rain, I read a post by Desiree Daniels entitled My Legacy...and its growth, wings... and flight. Most of you didn't know me back then but some may have gotten … (80 comments)
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long island realtor: The Impressions That We Make On Our Children (Part 1 of 2) - 09/10/07 04:50 PM
As parents, we are expected to teach our children about the ways of the world, and give them every opportunity to succeed in life. There is no level of professional success that can surpass the feeling of knowing that you did everything that you could for your children. After all, for … (20 comments)
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long island realtor: Long Island Pee Wee Football - 09/08/07 06:37 PM
Tomorrow, the NFL will feature its first full slate of games. In years past this would have been opening day, but the NFL decided to create Thursday Night Kickoff a few years back to maximize the advertising dollars, and cheapen the real opening day. For many years this date was something that I … (24 comments)
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long island realtor: The Weakest Link In The Buyer Chain - 09/08/07 11:12 AM
This year has seen some significant changes in the real estate industry, the most prominent being the ability of potential borrowers to secure a mortgage in a tightening market. Although the media continues on with doom and gloom stories, it really is just sensationalizing the return to a more "normal" real estate … (49 comments)
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long island realtor: New Beginnings - 09/07/07 04:02 PM
There's something about starting something new that is both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. On the one hand, trying something new can be a kind of adventure since you don't know what to expect. On the other hand, the fear of the unknown can be a crippling force if … (23 comments)
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long island realtor: A Day In The Park (Hoyt Farm, Commack, NY) - 09/07/07 12:51 PM
Some places are just great places to spend the day. As a child, it's easy to find fun wherever a playground is located, but as an adult, it takes more than just a playground to make us want to stick around. Hoyt Farm in Commack happens to be a place that … (5 comments)
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long island realtor: The Real Crisis In This Country Is NOT Mortgages - 09/04/07 09:37 PM
This blog is not meant to belittle the issues that are going on in the mortgage industry, because there are genuine problems that must be addressed. Anything that affects the economy is surely going to be a hot-button issue, and that is understandable. However, it is absolutely absurd to talk about … (31 comments)
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long island realtor: Robert Moses Beach (Field 2) - 09/01/07 08:11 PM
Holidays in general tend to be a slower time in real estate, in particular the weekends that bookend the summer (Memorial Day and Labor Day). More often than not, I usually end up showing homes to someone on these holidays, but I decided that I would give myself this holiday weekend … (11 comments)
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long island realtor: Roll With The Changes - 09/01/07 06:34 PM
Life has its moments that require you to prepare yourself for changes. Some changes are happy occasions, some are sad occasions, and some, well some kind of blur the line between the happy and sad. It's just a matter of days until one such change is about to take place. This … (33 comments)
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long island realtor: Do You Think That Only Brown Cows Make Chocolate Milk? (A Catskill Mountain Getaway) - 08/31/07 12:03 PM
Do you ever need to just get away with the family for a day or so to unwind? Long Island is a great place to live, but it's also pretty fast-paced. You could always go out to the east end of the Island, but it's not the same relaxing feeling of … (12 comments)
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