money: Flight to Safety continues as US government lends $85 Billion to stabilize AIG - 09/17/08 11:10 PM
Earlier this week, I recapped the market phenomenon referred to as a "Flight to Safety". In such a situation, investors flee riskier investments, in favor of assets that are more secure, such as oil, treasury bills, and gold.
What happened today is clearly such a Flight to Safety.
As you know, … (0 comments)
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money: I offer more resources for Realtors, Investors and Mortgage Brokers to make $$ - 09/17/08 02:42 PM
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money: I'm Back - 09/16/08 04:25 PM
I know its only been 4-5 days so I might not need to announce it, but I am fairly certain I have not gone two consecutive days without blogging since I joined Active Rain in March.
Everything is going so well! This is a great time in my life and I … (6 comments)
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money: Rates Shaved Lower by Fannie-Freddie - 09/16/08 02:38 PM
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money: Marginal Trading for Forex Currency Trading - 09/16/08 06:24 AM
Marginal trading is simply the term used for trading with borrowed capital. It is appealing because of the fact that in Forex currency trading, investments can be made without a real money supply.
This allows investors to invest much more money with fewer money transfer costs, and open bigger … (5 comments)
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money: The Story of Money...What Every Informed Person Needs to Know - 09/15/08 10:52 PM
Here's what's on my mind. Can we talk?
Whenever bankers work on weekends, there's reason to be concerned. For the past couple of weeks, the specter of major announcements about significant entities in the financial world such as the takeover by the Federal Reserve of Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae … (11 comments)
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money: It smells like money - A story about an "investor" - 09/15/08 05:57 PM
In Pueblo we have an abundance of foreclosed properties. You can purchase an "inhabitable" home for as little as $35,000. I've seen a few for even less. And, by inhabitable I mean the plumbing is still attached to the house, there is a furnace sitting there, a water heater is visible, … (2 comments)
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money: Oh M3, Where Art Thou? - 09/15/08 12:03 PM
Okay, I know this is going to sound rather technical and perhaps even boring, but understanding what M3 is what it means to you can have a significant impact on your life.
The Federal Reserve is responsible for determining how much money is circulating in the market place. However, it's a … (0 comments)
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money: Phoenix home prices Drop - price you pay goes up ! - Why ?? - 09/13/08 01:57 PM
According to the majority of so-called experts; Generally, the news media whom make money selling salacious headlines, we may see home prices drop further than the already significant drop reported last week by the industry real estate housing price barometer the S&P Case-Schiller Index.
However, if home prices decline why … (3 comments)
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money: The Sky Is Falling - 09/12/08 09:19 AM
The sky is not really falling, but there are a lot of people in real estate that beleive that right now. With the down payment assistance program going away October 1, first time home buyers think they missed the boat. First time buyers you still have an opportunity to buy while … (0 comments)
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money: HOW LOW CAN THEY GO?? Interest Rates that is... - 09/11/08 04:18 PM
Hey Mr. Buyer...now is the time to find a home and lock in a really low rate.
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money: Connecticut Home Sales Down - 09/11/08 08:04 AM
Home Sales Down More Than 20 Percent. Again.
Single-family home sales in Connecticut plunged 23.8 percent in July from a year ago, the ninth consecutive month that sales have fallen by more than 20 percent, according to The Warren Group, The Commercial Record's parent company. It was the worst sales pace … (0 comments)
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money: Need a Second Income? Our Members Are Making Over $200+ a day in profits Daily - TTT Hedge Fund - Sep 10, 2008 - 09/10/08 10:42 PM
Our proprietary indicators generated a buy signal yesterday and we were able to make some profits on the long side today.
Money continues to be far easier on the short side confirming that we are still in a bear market.
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money: Flippin' Crazy! - 09/10/08 04:23 PM
So, I've been busy house-hunting, and came across one that just smelled like money when I walked in. Not literally, of course. It's a foreclosure, and for those of you that have shown foreclosures, most of them certainly do not smell like money.
It's in a very well-kept neighborhood maintained by … (9 comments)
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money: Short Sale in Charlottesville - 09/10/08 03:47 PM
Not too long ago, we took a listing for a woman, for confidentiality we will call her "A". She had a home in the city of Charlottesville and was falling behind on her payments. We took her listing and proceeded with a short sale. Come to find out, her loan was … (0 comments)
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money: To Sell UFirst or Not To Sell? - 09/09/08 06:05 PM
I was contacted by a Fellow Christian who has been helping Homeowners payoff all of their debt in 10 - 12 years instead of a normal 30 year term thru a company called United First Financial.
I have always told my clients to pay ahead on their mortgages and take advantage of the … (14 comments)
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money: What Does the Takeover of Frannie and Freddie Mean to You? - 09/09/08 09:44 AM
Last Sunday it happened. The Treasury Department took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest mortgage holders in the world. The combined mortgage holdings of these two giants is just north of $5.4 Trillion. That is a lot of money no matter what country you live in.
The … (0 comments)
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money: Should Fannie and Freddie be Bailed Out? - 09/08/08 02:09 PM
Just Like the boy whocreid wolf, banks and investmetn firms are crying "Baiolout!" and they are crying loudly. The Fed is listening, and instead of asking "Why jump?," whne the banks tell them to do so, is saying, "HOW HIGH?" the truth is this jump call, isn' tjust being made by … (2 comments)
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money: Mortgage Crisis - Hope - 09/07/08 12:15 PM
I was listening to NPR yesterday while driving through tropical storm Hannah - GOOD TIMES! Anyways, I heard that Fannie & Freddie are about to fire their panel board and restructure the process. Afterall, they do back 5 trillion dollars in mortgage loans. This is good news for us. But, the taxpayers … (0 comments)
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money: What Impact Will the Presidential Election Have on Your Business? - 09/06/08 10:11 AM
This is probaly going to get me in trouble with everyone. I am treading into tempestuous and contentious waters. But the question is important, or i would not ask it.
National elections are a change in command and this "changing of the guard" is something that I can see having a … (0 comments)
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money: Home Sellers Get More Money for Their Home When Selling without an Agent - 09/04/08 09:01 AM
According to a study conducted by Consumer Reports published in the September 2008 issue, home sellers who used a real estate agent received less money for their homes than sellers who sold their home without an agent. The study found that homeowners who sold with the help of an agent received … (0 comments)
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money: Great Investment Properties For The Future - by Robert Swetz - 09/03/08 01:17 PM
Las Vegas is continuing to grow even if the market is soft. REO homes, condos,etc, are being bought up by different investment companies from all over the country.
There are many great investment properties on the market in Las Vegas - Nevada, but as we swing into 2009 there … (1 comments)
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money: Travel and make money - 09/02/08 12:26 PM
As we are all aware that they housing market has slowed way down and there are a lot of us Realtors who are looking for ways to increase their income. I have been fortunate enough to be able to scratch out a fairly decent income by focusing on properties located in other countries … (0 comments)
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money: GOOD MORNING EVERYONE - THIS PICS FOR YOU - (PLEASE REPLY) - from Robert Swetz - 09/02/08 11:19 AM
Hello members from " The Rain "
Once again I am leaving you with this breath taking Sunrise to start the new week after the long Labor Day weekend.
I hope everyone had a great & safe holiday weekend and everyone is ready to hit it hard and make some money.
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money: Decluttering - 09/02/08 08:41 AM
So how often do we go on an appointment and talk to our prospective client about decluttering? Do we take our own advise? Sometimes, I spend half my free time trying to figure out how I can decrease or organize something so it can stay practical for day to day life … (0 comments)
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money: Clearing Space - Lesson 1 - 08/31/08 07:14 PM
There is amazing power of CLEARING SPACE. Today I am giving you a real life example that I used last Monday to CLEAR SPACE for more money to come into my experience.
I was on a call last week and there was a lot of great lessons being taught, but the simplest … (9 comments)
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money: Mike Ferry's New Sales Talk Workshop. - 08/30/08 07:11 PM
Mike Ferry rolled out his new workshop up in Newport Beach, California the week of August 19-22 2008. He charges $295.00 for the four days, and Mike did the first one and the room was packed with agents, and brokers, I attended and was surprised at the change in stance Mike … (7 comments)
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money: Sale training in Real Estate and Mortgages. - 08/30/08 03:18 PM
Last Tuesday Pat Fenton came to do a "Sales Elite" Seminar in Elmsford, NY.
His training was originally for Mortgage people, but now is for Realtors as well.
I have to admit as I sat down, my cynical New Yorker side came in and I was thinking, "What kind of … (0 comments)
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money: Latest FDIC Report - 08/29/08 08:43 AM
Every three months the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) puts out "Quarterly Banking Profiles." Most investors have never heard of them. The mainstream press has largely ignored them. Even Wall Street traditionally pays them little heed.
But not me! The QBP provides a wealth of information about the state of the … (0 comments)
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money: My Realtor, My Friend - 08/28/08 09:57 PM
How do we, as realtors, separate out these two things? So far, whenever I work with a client for more than one short outing, I feel like I've made a new friend. I know it's business, but how can you build trust and rapport unless you take on a role of … (4 comments)
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money: This post is dedicated to the (NEW) Toot your horn on Active Rain Group - 08/28/08 04:24 PM
OK - Let me Toot my horn to the group!
Hello everyone! My name is Robert Swetz
I have been a Artist, Writer and Photographer for over 30 long years now. Born and raised in Minnesota my father brought me into the construction trade back in 1973 and I … (0 comments)
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money: Do you have hidden money in your house? My Wilson County Blog - 08/28/08 12:39 PM
Do you have hidden money in your house?
Are you one of the many Wilson County residents that are hidding money in your home?
Sellers don't realize how much potential money they may be hiding in their houses. I have listed and shown houses that have had so much more potential … (2 comments)
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money: "Time to Buy" - 08/28/08 10:41 AM
When exactly does a Realtor® say it's not time to buy?
There's an ABC News clip here, with Donald Trump. Regardless of your views on his presentation, he is a smart businessperson, even with some mistakes which many point to.
Mr Trump says "the time to buy is now", and if … (0 comments)
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money: How to Stay Fit on a Budget - 08/28/08 03:33 AM
Many Americans are foregoing luxury expenses like high car payments, vacations, and gym memberships in order to combat the struggling economy and rising costs of everyday expenses like food, gasoline, and other essentials. Fast food restaurants are beefing up their value menus in attempts to lure budget-conscious consumers through the door, … (1 comments)
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money: How to Eat Well Without Overspending - 08/28/08 03:21 AM
With living costs rising at a seemingly constant rate, simple, everyday expenses are getting more and more difficult to accommodate, and many people are finding their budgets getting tighter than ever. While there are plenty of areas people can trim their budgets, such as spending on entertainment or shoe shopping, the … (2 comments)
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money: English Required? You've Got To Be Kidding Me! - 08/27/08 08:09 PM
The Ladies Professional Golf Association recently announced that tour members must be able to pass an oral evaluation test in English or face a suspension.
The LPGA plays in other countries and is made up of players from around the world. In other words, the LPGA is actually a world tour … (8 comments)
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money: Condo Prices are down, down, down! Great investment opportunities. - 08/27/08 01:59 AM
There some great investment opportunities happening all over the United States and prices are down, down, down. And these prices will be dropping more before the years out.
Right around November - December is going to be the best time to purchase Real Estate Properties.
Prices on homes, condos, … (5 comments)
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money: Raleigh/Wake County North Carolina Recognitions - 2008 - 08/26/08 08:34 PM
-#1 Best Place to Live in the US (Raleigh), msnbc, June 2008.
-#2 Best City to Live, Work and Play (Raleigh) Kiplinger's, July 2008.
-#5 Best Medium-Sized City for Familes with Children (Raleigh, NC - Who's Your City? May 2008.
-Top 15 Place for Cultured Retirement (Raleigh, NC) Smithsonian.com.
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money: Top 8 reasons why most business seekers fail - 08/26/08 06:21 AM
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Look, we're not bashing on companies or even the techniques that they teach and promote. They're a business. They have to survive. If they don't you (and everyone else) doesn't get a check because they … (2 comments)
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money: How to make money w/ Active Rain - 08/25/08 11:07 AM
I see a lot of people spending a lot of time blogging on active rain. But how is it that you actually start making money with active rain? Whats the importance of points and how does a digital watercooler really help all the agents around it become more profitable?
One answer … (7 comments)
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money: Testing, One-Two-Three. An ActiveRain and SEO Experiment. Read this post and you could win a Starbucks card!! - 08/24/08 01:04 AM
I'm doing an ActiveRain experiment, and you can WIN a Starbucks gift card for helping me with my research.
Subscribe to my blog "Donna's Got Money", and you'll be entered to win a Starbucks gift card. Got coffee? Sunday is the last day for the "subscribe to Donna's Got Money blog … (8 comments)
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money: Re-evaluate your Reasons for Real Estate - 08/22/08 10:28 PM
Reevaluate your reasons for Real Estate. The market is not was it was a few years ago, but for those willing to work for their money there is a living to be made. For me it's the thrill of finally finding the right house for my client. I love the challenge of … (4 comments)
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money: Fuel Legacy EEFuel - Save Money on GAS! - FREE to join until Sept 1st. - 08/22/08 06:34 PM
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money: Contests and giveaways as a marketing and branding strategy. - 08/20/08 11:41 PM
The most successful marketing concept I have ever used has been email contests. I have a lot of fun contests and give away a LOT of prizes as a marketing tool to meet new business partners and clients.
We've given away tickets to see Sheryl Crow, Kenny Loggins, and other concerts, NFL Football tickets, rounds of golf, … (16 comments)
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money: Doing Business in Virginia - 08/20/08 04:48 PM
Once again, Virginia nails the top position in Forbes list of "Best States for Business".
Maryland is #12, and DC...well, DC didn't get tabulated, though it would certainly be in the lower quadrants.
While I don't have much use for generic politicians, Virginia has had a number of pro-business people, including … (0 comments)
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money: Interest Rates Don't Matter!! - 08/20/08 03:09 PM
Yep that's right I say that with bold bravado and as a real estate investor myself. The general public and many in the real estate industry themselves have been trained to look at interest rates. All we ever see in the media is rates, rates, rates and more rates. Well there is … (1 comments)
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money: VISITING LAS VEGAS - BUSINESS NETWORK EVENT (Please view) - 08/20/08 12:33 PM
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money: The FHA Refinance Process - 08/19/08 11:21 PM
You already own a home, so you're at least somewhat familiar with the mortgage process. You now want to refinance your mortgage and are considering an FHA-insured mortgage. You'll find out that refinancing through FHA is the same as applying for any other loan, plus you have many more protections and … (0 comments)
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money: GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 3) LET'S GET STARTED - 08/19/08 11:20 PM
GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 3) LET'S GET STARTED
This is the third week on Great Success and I would like to thank all the readers.
THE KEY TO SUCCESS:
Many people who came before you searched for success and never found it. They thought of it … (13 comments)
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money: Get Unsecured Business lines of Credit with NO MONEY DOWN and NO DOCUMENTATION needed! - 08/19/08 04:37 PM
At R & R Finance we specialize in obtaining unsecured lines of credit for small businesses and start up companies. These lines can range from $20,000 up to a few million dollars worth of credit. There are programs offering no up front fees and in most cases we can qualify … (4 comments)
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money: Buyer's Market - 08/19/08 12:39 PM
For those of you who own your home, celebrate!!!! And for those of you who still rent, don't fret, there are options for you. Contact me for your mortgage options - 910-228-7639 or SWinn@ShorelineFunded.com and contact Barbara Earley at Exit Homeplace Realty - 910-367-2381 or BarbaraEarley@RealExit.com. Barbara will find your Dream Home … (0 comments)
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money: Blanket Loans to 97% LTV - No FICO Programs Also - 08/19/08 09:32 AM
Blanket Loans to 97% LTV - No FICO Needed
Do you want to purchase an REO package of Homes?
Do you want to refinance you properties?
Do you need to cash out?
A blanket loan is where you and purchase or refinance your properties and only have one mortgage show … (0 comments)
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money: Business Lines of Credit 100K and up - No FICO Programs Also - Worldwide - 08/19/08 09:08 AM
Business Lines of Credit 100K and up - No FICO Program Also Worldwide
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money: Down Payment Assistance Programs are Gone, and That's GREAT! - 08/19/08 09:00 AM
For the past few weeks, many people have blogged and blogged about the Housing Recovery Act President Bush signed in July which would put an end to the Down Payment Assistance Programs. Almost everything I read is about how we should save these programs. Do people understand why it's a good … (35 comments)
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money: FHA 203(k) - Benefits to the Realtor for HUD & REO Buyers - - 08/18/08 06:58 PM
203(k) Interesting Facts
According to the National Association of Home Builders - American spent $215 billion on residential remolding in 2005.
"1 out of every 2 existing homebuyers do major improvements within 24 months of purchase"
National City Mortgage is the 2nd largest 203(k) lender in the country!
Benefits of … (0 comments)
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money: IN SEARCH OF BUSINESS PARTNERS FROM ALL 50 STATES - 70/ 30 - (Please Reply) - 08/18/08 10:24 AM
IN SEARCH OF BUSINESS PARTNERS FROM ALL 50 STATES - 70/ 30 - (Please Reply
I am searching for 1-2 Real Estate Agents per state in all 50 States across the United States. This is not a trick or a joke of any kind.
Working for a Real … (8 comments)
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money: If you own a website you NEED TRAFFIC? - 08/16/08 12:32 PM
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money: Thanks for the welcome. Donna's introductory thoughts about the mortgage biz. - 08/15/08 11:31 PM
Thanks to the ActiveRain community for such a warm welcome. Looking forward to having a place to share my thoughts on lending, finance...and whatever subject strikes my fancy at any time. We bankers can be so one-dimensional at times that it is good to have a creative outlet.
Want to let … (0 comments)
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money: Is this a RESPA Violation? - 08/15/08 07:13 PM
So I was in a marketing training class yesterday and the lady spoke about rewarding your referral contacts. "Are you really thanking your referral contacts" she asked....in my head I was thinking that she speaks to Real Estate professionals all the time so she is just talking about picking up the … (2 comments)
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money: Here is an interesting article! Maybe it will help you - 08/15/08 12:32 PM
Here's an interesting article we've found that we think will interest you:
"Not so long ago I was making $400 a week. I was drowning in debt.I was stressed. I was terrified to go to the mailbox every morning andsee the amount of bills I had received. The last months, I … (0 comments)
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money: How to Make a Budget (and Stick to It) - 08/15/08 02:23 AM
Responsible budgeting and money management are skills everyone needs to learn as is the discipline required to put these skills into action. Many people find it difficult to stick to a budget; oftentimes, this is because the budget they created is not realistic. Regardless of the economic climate, it is important … (1 comments)
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money: How To Get 1 Million Visitors Without Paying A Dime In Advertising! - 08/14/08 12:42 PM
How To Get 1 Million Visitors Without Paying A Dime In Advertising!
Are you frustrated by the lack of traffic coming to your site?
Let's talk candidly!
The reality is, even if it's true that at this precise moment there are literally hundreds of millions of surfers on the Internet,it's just … (0 comments)
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money: I’m a qualified buyer, but I want lower payments. What do I do? - 08/14/08 10:12 AM
With interest rates creeping up every month and down payments near 3%, I am finding more and more buyers that like the houses they are finding, but don't like the payments they are being quoted from the lenders.
Thirty year fixed rate loans are nearing 6.5%, and PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) … (3 comments)
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money: Huge Problems with Title Companies! - 08/14/08 08:34 AM
I have to vent a little here as these problems continue to mount. I remember when lenders were the bad guys for a while, changing figures, not funding on time and having issues with over promising and under delivering. (May still be a problem there)
What I have been struggleing with, … (6 comments)
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money: A Multi-Millionaire who used to be broke - 08/13/08 02:32 PM
Subject: Article by a Multi-Millionaire who used to be broke
Content:
This is a true story...
"Not so long ago I was making $400 a week. I was drowning in debt. I was stressed. I was TERRIFIED to go to the mailbox every morning and see how high my bills were. … (0 comments)
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money: Going green and saving money! - 08/13/08 11:02 AM
I like saving money, don't you? And helping take care of our planet isn't so bad either. Here are some easy ways to do both:
You can save big money by making sure you don't have any air leaks around doors and windows. It's a lot easier to detect these in … (0 comments)
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money: KISS ME, KISS MY MARKETING AND HOPEFULLY KISS MY… - 08/13/08 10:47 AM
As I write this I am amazed at the fact that I didn't think of this before. What makes me stand out from other agents? What can I do to make my self stand out more? What makes people think of you when they think of real estate? Is it a … (21 comments)
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money: GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 2) SEVEN STEPS TO SUCCESS - 08/13/08 07:57 AM
GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 2) SEVEN STEPS TO SUCCESS
If you didn't read GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 1) here is the link, so you don't have to search for it. My first post will lead you into this one so you have … (12 comments)
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money: Side Job - What's Yours? - 08/13/08 02:40 AM
A lot of agents consider Real Estate their full time profession, but also have side jobs.
Do you have a side job?
What is it?
I actually do some computer consulting on the side. I enjoy working on computers and found that I was spending way too much time helping associates … (0 comments)
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money: The 11th Hour - 08/13/08 02:20 AM
Nothing like waiting until the last minute to close the deal. I have the Buyer in a short sale and after giving money and commission to the second we now have to wait for the first to sign off and extend the sale date. It is such a mind boggling process. … (2 comments)
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money: MSNBC advising someone to short sale with $70,000 in savings ! - 08/12/08 08:41 AM
I was floored!! Did anybody else here this last night? As I was driving home (satellite radio) there was a TV host advising a caller to sell her house on a short sale.
This was after they "broke down" her finances and determined she spends hundreds in clothing every month, takes … (4 comments)
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money: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: MARKET STUDY FACTS WITH LIZ - 08/11/08 11:24 PM
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER:
How to Create Your Own Market Study Report
In a changing market there is never a more important time to know your area statistics than RIGHT NOW!
By gathering and consolidating data from multiple sources and using it to prepare professional and polished Market Study Reports, you can … (2 comments)
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money: Two of five subprime borrowers who got help defaulted again - 08/10/08 11:43 PM
Increasingly, the world's leaders are resembling the Ancient Roman Circus: causing problem-after-problem, finding a scapegoat and then offering a solution that only makes matters worse.
Reading the Hanley Wood Market Intelligence website's housing sector statement is like reading the report card of a failing student. Hanley Wood has reported that … (4 comments)
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money: Surviving When Your Business Is Slow, Interrupted, or Non Existent - 08/10/08 12:59 PM
The following is a quick reminder but still powerful article by author Susan Hanshaw. Her message is clear. How does it apply to you?
A reduction in your income may impact many things, including how you perceive yourself, whether you are conscious of it or not. If you have prided yourself … (19 comments)
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money: http://www.venturacountyretalk.com/2008/08/10/ventura-county-real-estate-doings-for-week-ending-august-9-2008/ - 08/10/08 12:01 PM
Ho...Hummmmm. It is summer and things are lazy and slow. Lots of time is being spent with the family and friends.
Most news this week continues to be on financial institutions but this will shortly abate and attention will be transferred to something else.
Prices for oil has been downward; food prices … (0 comments)
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money: Can anyone from Active Rain help me purchase a $1,000,000 Investment Property? - 08/09/08 12:23 AM
Yes, can anyone from Active Rain help me purchase a 1,000,000 dollar investment property?
Active Rain has over 103,000 members now and growing fast.
Can anyone tell me of all the members, how many Real Estate Agents are there?
I have a little test for all the Real Estate … (41 comments)
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money: What would you do with $1000?? - 08/08/08 12:34 PM
What would you do with a thousand dollars today? Spend it on a new sound system, or workout equipment? I have a better idea, plan for your retirement. OK that does not sound sexy or exciting but it is the smart thing to do.
If you consider the Rule of 72, … (1 comments)
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money: Greenville NC (North Carolina) Financial Planning - 08/08/08 09:01 AM
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You might think that what we offer at Edward Jones can be found at any other investment firm. But we like to believe that everything from our principles … (0 comments)
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money: Reston is a 'Best Places to Live 2008-Top 100 City' - 08/08/08 08:03 AM
Ranked number 37 on this years's CNN Money List http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2008/snapshots/PL5166672.html , Reston is a well-rounded, well-educated community within close proximity to Washington D.C., Tysons Corner, Dulles International Airport, Reagan International Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
What used to be a sleepy little bedroom community has become a vibrant urban/suburban destination. At … (4 comments)
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money: GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 1) - 08/08/08 12:16 AM
Who wants to be Successful? Who is Successful already? Who knows how to be Successful?
I am going to have a Success Tips & Advice at least once per week, around the end of the week.
The reason for these blogs is because I am successful and I would like … (17 comments)
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money: I made the switch too! - 08/07/08 11:55 PM
New Page 2
I joined
Keller Williams Realty in Scarsdale almost 3 months ago and I am really
happy I decided to come here, specially in today’s market when you need all the
support and motivation to continue in this business, since day one I felt like
in home, there … (6 comments)
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money: All About Qualifying for That Mortgage - 08/07/08 11:47 AM
The hardest part of saving for a new home for many people is putting away the money for the down payment. If you have less than 25% of the purchase price to put down you will likely need to purchase mortgage insurance from whatever lender you have chosen. The reason for … (0 comments)
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money: It seems the market is still Great for Investors - 08/07/08 11:16 AM
The investors keep calling, and I keep answering.
The amount of single family home investors calling on listed (and yet to be listed) foreclosures never seems to stop. Working for the banks can be tedious at times but the number of buyers is higher than owner occupants. I have both kinds of … (0 comments)
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money: "... because my house is SPECIAL!" - 08/07/08 11:13 AM
Whether as an agent, appraiser, buyer or seller, anyone that has done many residential real estate transactions has dealt with the owner that says (or feels), "I can get a higher price for my house because my house is SPECIAL!"... or some variant of the remark.
And since most buyers and … (12 comments)
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money: Save A Few Cooling $. - 08/06/08 09:53 PM
The Department of Energy suggest three things that one can do to save $ on summer cooling and winter heating.
The first of the three is to install a programmable thermostat and use it to automatically keep your home temperature while at work. Allow 10-15 degrees adjustment for day time application. … (1 comments)
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money: Is Your Bank Safe? If you Live in New Jersey - Yes! - 08/05/08 01:11 PM
July 2008 will be remembered for a long time in the banking industry as the second-biggest bank failure in history, and many still have images of Californian depositors lined up to get their money out of the failed IndyMac Bank. However, New Jersey bank veterans are eager to reassure most depositors that … (0 comments)
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money: Financial News From The Week Of July 25th, 2008... - 08/04/08 02:25 PM
August 4th, 2008
I pay close attention to the financial news. It's part of my job to know what's really going on in the general economy so I can properly train other advisors and guide my personal clients with integrity.
Below are six articles from financial news sources from … (4 comments)
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money: Forex Definition by ForexGen - 08/04/08 06:03 AM
Have you ever thought of buying or selling money? It sounds kind of funny, but there is a way for you to do just that in the Forex market. Forex is a nickname for what is more formally known as the foreign exchange market. The foreign exchange market is the … (3 comments)
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