money: Logitech Web Cameras Have Arrived - 07/27/07 07:07 PM
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money: Talk Fusion Releases New Web Banners and More - 07/27/07 06:32 PM
Check out your brand new Talk Fusion Web Banners in different sizes, shapes and colors! NEW dimensions include vertical 120x240 pixels and horizontal 234x60 pixels. They will be available in your Back Office Marketing Toolbox! Post them on independent web sites and drive more traffic to your Talk Fusion Recruiting
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money: Listen to What's Going on at Talk Fusion - Conference Calls Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 07/27/07 06:07 PM
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money: Talk Fusion Video Email is Revolutionizing the Way We Communicate with our Clients, Friends and Family! - 07/27/07 01:00 PM
For well over a decade the world has long waited for advancements in video email and finally Talk Fusion has done it! This advanced video email marketing technology is a must-have communications medium for any business looking to gain a competitive edge in their industry. If you're one of the 700
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money: FREE MONEY!!!!!! - 07/27/07 12:41 AM
Have you ever found the perfect home that just needed a little something here or a little something there? Love the charm and character of an older home, but not the problems that come with age? Want to live in a mature neighborhood, but you don't have the money to make
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money: YOUR FICO SCORE, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE? (UPDATED) - 07/25/07 10:40 PM
In today's increasingly automated society, it should come as no surprise that when you apply for a mortgage, your ability to pay can be reduced to a single number. All the years you've been paying your mortgage, car payments, and credit card bills can be analyzed, sliced, diced, spindled and mutilated
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money: Queen Creek Driving - 07/25/07 05:37 PM
As we all know Queen Creek has grown to be bigger than any of us would have ever imagined, and as we know the traveling in and out of the town tends to be quite frustrating sometimes. Apparently there weren't any development fees or ordinance fees until last November, therefore there
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money: Tips On Lowering Your Closing Costs - 07/25/07 05:11 PM
Who wouldn't want their closing costs to be lower? Here are three tips to have a little cash left in your pocket when you buy your home: 1) Ask the seller to contribute to your closing costs Lenders typically allow 3% (Of the purchase price) for sellers concessions, as long as the 3% is not
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money: Unconscionable - Foreclosures Numbers Announced Today 7/25/07 - 07/25/07 03:51 PM
Todays news should alert every single Realtor to a 'new ' level of responsibility to the Public - our buyers. The numbers are simply staggering! Over 17,400 foreclosures have hit the banks - marking an increase in excess of 800% !! "New" isn't really new with regards to our guidance of
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money: Buy an Independent Business or a Franchise (part 3 of series) - 07/25/07 02:58 PM
The arguments in favor of a franchise are formidable. With a franchise you should get immediate name recognition, awareness, and acceptance. You get training in running your business. You get complete policies and procedures manuals. You get national contracts with suppliers which allow you to buy for less than you could
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money: The Priority System of Money - 07/25/07 11:33 AM
The Priority System of Money I have had the privilege and opportunity of working with numerous First Time Home Byers (FTHB) and I have always enjoyed the experience. There is generally a little more education required - that's a big part of the reason I enjoy it. Beyond the necessary home and
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money: GOOD NEWS - 07/24/07 10:26 AM
GOOD NEWS There may be good news on the horizon. A multitude of signs suggests that third-quarter existing-home sales will be better than resales registered in the second quarter of this year. Still, an added element of uncertainty regarding tightening lending standards makes it difficult to say definitively if the third
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money: Today's Affirmation - 07/24/07 07:07 AM
"Money comes to me easily, frequently, and consistently." When you think about your business and it isn't where you want it to be, what do you tell yourself? Do you blame the market? Do you blame others? Your answer will reveal your beliefs about money. I use to struggle financially. Then I discovered
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money: Partners or Employees - 07/21/07 09:38 AM
Vicki Watzlawick recently wrote a blog asking about going into partnership with someone who approached her. I have been involved in 2 formal partnerships over the past 5 years and looked very seriously at one other. None worked out for various reasons. At the same time, I have been involved in quite
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money: Bloggers Bring in the Big Bucks How a Personal Obsession Can Turn Into Big Bucks - 07/20/07 10:23 AM
For all of you blog enthusiasts out there, I just read a really interesting article in Business Week on how to turn blogging into a career. The article is about Eric Nakagawa, a software developer in Hawaii who posted a single photo of a fat, smiling cat he found on the Internet,
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money: REA - Whats in IT for you!. - 07/20/07 09:23 AM
Is this what you Desire?.. Most of us do!.. We want this and: Or what About this one? A Brand New Home!... Or maybe one by the beach: Near a Lake! or the Mountain?.. All of these are reachable Goals?.. All you need to do is DREAM!.. And take
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money: 30% for referrals - 07/19/07 03:20 PM
Calling all brokers out, prices are at an all time low in central Oregon and its not going toget much lower. So get your buyers ready to invest in central Oregon, and refer them to me. I will treat your clients like they want to be treated. SEND THEM ON OVER!
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money: Denise Says: It's not About the Money, It's About the TIME! - 07/18/07 01:38 PM
By Denise Lones M.I.R.M., CSP AGENT QUESTION: "Denise, I want you to help me make more money." MY RESPONSE: "Great! But the first step is to help you make more time. Because without time, you cannot give great service to neither your clients nor yourself." AGENT: "But I'm willing to work hard to
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money: The Secret About Credit That Will Change Your Life - 07/18/07 01:20 PM
Hello,I've found a short cut to money that you have to take a look at.In the next two minutes your going to learn something about credit that most folks will never know.It concerns the most profitable loophole in the credit reporting system.Interested?If you are, then please read this article written by
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money: Down Payment Dreams - 17 July 2007 - 07/17/07 03:54 PM
This information was gathered from third party sources including the seller, City of Walnut Creek Housing and public records without further verification. disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Prospective buyers are advised to verify all information and to retain appropriate professionals (inspectors, engineers,
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money: Housing Appreciation Statistics from CNN Money - 07/17/07 02:46 PM
Here are some nice statistics from CNN Money
The chart includes median home prices - price appreciation over the past five years, worst one year decline (and year), Forecast growth to April 2008, and the ratio of an average mortgage (not sure how they calculate that) to median income in the
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money: How to Use Direct Mail for Leads and Listings - 07/17/07 01:52 PM
The are keys to good letter writing. The better the letter or report, the better your responses to that letter or report. It pays to STUDY the techniques of good direct response letter writing. 1. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. Your letter's success really depends on how closely you align yourself with your audience. You
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money: Why National Conferences Are Good For Your Business - 07/17/07 12:34 PM
I just returned from the WCR Wealth Building Conference in Newport Beach. It was a First Class event that was fun, informative and provided information for business as well as personal growth. What could be better? Here are some highlights: DAY ONE: The PMN Class "The Business of your Business:People,Planning,
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money: TN, NC, SC, GA, KY - I hear this EVERY DAY!!! - 07/13/07 12:08 PM
I know this is not news to my fellow agents here in S. Fl or in these states but there is a huge migration of residents from Fl moving to these states. I know from other friends who are in real estate in NY and NJ that a lot of people
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money: Fahmi Isaac will teach you a hidden secret in EDC Gold.... - 07/13/07 10:48 AM
There are many business opportunities are offered in the Net. Do they really work? Do you get full support from the owners? Are they based on Fact? Any home-based business seeker must ask himself/herself these questions before joining any kind of business opportunity. In fact, i went through too many programs
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money: Down Payment Dreams 12 July 2007 - 07/12/07 10:17 PM
Check out these affordable homes that may be eligible for Down Payment Assistance Come back weekly for updates. Last Updated 7/10/2007 For more information on these properties contact Nate Ellis - 888-808-NATE (6283) or email Nate@CAHousingBlog.com This information was gathered from third party sources including the seller, City of Walnut Creek Housing and public records without further
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money: Networking - Networking - Networking - 07/09/07 11:59 PM
I have been a Realtor since 1979 and I find that the best way to get business is NETWORKING. When you stop and think about it - your sphere of influence is your first step in networking. You do business with people you like and they do business with you. You
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money: FIABCI-USA Scholarship Foundation - 07/09/07 11:14 PM
The FIABCI Scholarship Foundation was established as a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation to provide aid and travel assistance to students who demonstrate an interest in the field of international real estate or are enrolled in real estate related courses at a qualified university. Your philanthropic gift will nurture these future real estate
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money: Getting Prepared to Invest in Real Estate - 07/09/07 07:08 AM
Buy your primary residence first: This is more than "walk before you run" advice. A primary residence gives you all the benefits of an investor property, but it can be purchased easier and with better loan terms. You still get the great tax advantage of deducting the mortgage interest, but when you sell a
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money: EDC Gold is hitting the market....See Why - 07/08/07 07:50 PM
There are great many of people are struggling and get Scammed in Home-Based Business Offers. Fortunately, Easily Daily Cash Gold has founded in 2006 by two successful persons Craig and Mike. EDC Gold is a business opportunity that based on a secret formula that makes you earn substential income sooner than
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money: Yes, Tina, There is Karma in Business! - 07/06/07 10:35 PM
Not too long ago, Tina Parker posted a blog that posed the question is there Karma in business? Well, I can answer that undoubtedly YES!! Last week I received a sad phone call from an investor client of mine who explained to me that some of his investments had gone bad and
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money: Loan Q & A: Will I build equity faster by going with an Interest Only program? - 07/05/07 02:06 PM
Stephen,My wife and I are planning on buying a new home and are trying to decide on financing options. The house is $250,000 and we want to borrow $200,000 and were originally interested in a 5/1 ARM. I spoke to one loan officer who suggested that I would build equity faster
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money: What to do when the money isn't flowing in. - 07/05/07 01:54 PM
What do we do when we are not an agent with 5 or more closings a month? I guess what i do it a return to basics about face. I look back on what i have done before that has worked and i look back and give myself very honest feedback
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money: Scam Alert! - 07/02/07 08:40 AM
The City of Corona has posted on their website an alert regarding a scam. People across the county have received a letter in the mail claiming to be from City of Corona. This letter is also has a fake City of Corona check attached. This letter and check leads the recipient to believe that
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money: I woke up BLUE...and became a Sculptor of the day! - 07/01/07 10:35 AM
The Sculptor’s AttitudeI woke up early today, excitied over all I get to dobefore the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day, I am going to have.Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or… I
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money: Tips from Tip King - 06/30/07 09:02 PM
There is a terrific website that has loads of free tips you can add to your newsletters or Tip of the month on your website. The site offers tips for households, beauty, cleaning, money, health, handyman, pets, and a variety of other topics that will add a little spice to those
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money: What's in YOUR Yard? Have your Checked your Feng Shui Lately? Feng Shui in Huntington, Long Island - 06/30/07 03:20 PM
It's interesting to me that when client's think about the Feng Shui in their "Space," too often they forget about the outside and it's relationship to the things that are going on in their lives. They immediately think about furniture placement, perhaps colors and other things indoors they may have heard or
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money: The Anatomy of a Dead Deal... - 06/29/07 04:55 PM
[Note: This was sent to a realtor I work with who decided to try and tell me how to do my job. (Implied in the wording of the question she sent me.) To set the background a bit, this is from a deal we were working on from our lead system
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money: Creative Financing - Temporary Buydowns.... - 06/28/07 10:02 PM
Temporary buydowns are hot now. Through the use of Temporary buydowns, you can get a 30 year fixed rate today with a discounted first year start rate at just 3.5%. This means that you qualify at 3.5% and your payments are based on 3.5%. The next year, your rate goes to
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money: Down Payment Dreams - June 26th - 06/26/07 03:14 PM
There were lots of great properties presented at the Contra Costa Realtor's in Motion meeting this week. Here are several that qualify for down payment assistance. Please contact Nate Ellis for more details on the programs. 888-808-NATE (6283) Price City Bed/Bath Psbl Ast* Address Brokerage Listed By" $158,000 " Concord 1/1 "$62,240" 4260 Clayton Rd #44 Pacific Auction Exchange " $235,000 " Walnut
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money: Let Your Good Credit Earn you Tax Free funds - 06/23/07 09:41 AM
We have companies looking to pay individuals with good credit of 700+ to be part of their business for 60 to 90 days and earn 20k - 100k every 90 days. This is a great way to earn some fast tax cash for your projects or your business. We confirm security
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money: Down Payment Dreams - June 20th - 06/20/07 07:32 PM
As the Vice President of Contra Costa Realtors in Motion (CCRIM) I regularly attend the REALTOR marketing meeting held on Tuesday mornings. Properties may be presented from any area but focus on Central Contra Costa County and the cities of Walnut Creek, Concord, Clayton, Martinez, Pacheco and Pleasant Hill.These are properties
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money: Viral Sphere of Influence - Geni.com - 06/19/07 10:19 AM
Hey, we may even learn that AR members may be connected in a more personal way! Another fantastic find out on the web that I thought would be great to share. New (beta) website, geni.com. This has already been "viral" for many individuals. Geni.com may allow agents to connect to distant
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money: City of Walnut Creek's First Affordable Housing Resale - 06/16/07 12:42 PM
Please join us for an Open House of the City of Walnut Creek's first Affordable Housing resale.Nate Ellis with GMAC Mortgage is sponsoring an Open House and First Time Home Buyer Workshop on:Tuesday May 15thfrom 4pm-7pmat The Montecito Terrace Room1315 Alma Ave.Walnut Creek 94596.This 2 bed 2 bath condo must sell
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money: Security Pacific National Lending Hiring Loan Officers and Mortgage Bankers - 06/14/07 05:34 PM
Security Pacific National Lending, Inc. is hiring Mortgage Bankers and Loan Officers for its new Westside Group. Applicants must be self-motivated, tenacious, and strongly interested in succeeding in the mortgage and loan business. Positions available for both experienced and new bankers/loan officers working in the West Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
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money: Preditory Lending - 06/13/07 06:41 PM
Predatory lending deals with lenders who take advantage of inexperienced homeowners by using a variety of fraudulent tactics to convince the borrower to pay more for the loan than needed. In communities across America, people are losing their homes and their investments because of predatory lenders, appraisers, mortgage brokers and home
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money: Home sweet home… your greatest tax shelter - 06/12/07 10:27 AM
Did you know that your home can be a great tool for making sure you aren't paying more than you should in taxes? When it comes to holding on to your money, a little bit of research and information can go a long way. That's why it is important to have
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money: Hispanic Business Magazine- Lets make some money - 06/12/07 09:14 AM
Last issue of the Hispanic Business magazine main feature includes the top 500 in Hispanic Companies, sorted out by categories and locations, sales etc. I don't know about you guys, but what a great way to get at least 500 new prospects(I am sure you can google the addresses). Why not
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money: CAN YOU AFFORD TO RETIRE? - 06/07/07 08:24 PM
Retire with a Self Directed IRA. The Average Retiree over the age of 65: 23% are still working, 30% are partially dependent on charity, 45% are partially dependent on relatives, and 2% are self-sustained. 9 out of 10 Americans depend on Social Security upon retirement, averaging only 13,500 a year! Trasfer your IRA to
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money: Weekly Rate Update - 06/05/07 02:21 PM
Type Rate A.P.R. L.T.V. Payment *rates are subject to change on a daily basis. deemed reliable but not guaranteed. On approved credit.* Here are the weekly rates we are offering. This is an average, and will vary depending on credit, LTV, and personal scenario. It is possible you may qualify for a lower rate or lower fees once
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money: Current Market Conditions Require Good Guidance - 06/04/07 05:34 PM
The real estate market is feeling the effects of the changes in the mortgage market as well as the continued(though somewhat reduced) media message of a terrible real estate market. Is the market humming along? No. Is it that no homes are selling? No. The truth lies as usual somewhere in
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money: The Weekly Review - 06/04/07 04:53 PM
Consumer confidence rose to 108.0% in May from a reading of 106.3% in April. Both the present situation index and the expectations index climbed higher this month. Consumers' inflation expectations also increased mostly due to higher gas prices. FOR MORE INFORMATION - QUESTIONS? I INVITE YOU TO CONTACT ME BY PHONE OR
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money: Paying Retail is for Suckers! - 06/04/07 04:44 PM
A saying that I have jokingly adopted in life is: "Paying retail is for suckers". I remember running into my Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contractor at a Target in Walnut Creek, Ca. one night and he asked me how the electrical was coming along for my remodel. I told
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money: Finding Hidden Tax Cuts - 06/04/07 12:56 PM
A few years ago, the IRS stated that it had over 4.8 billion dollars in "unclaimed revenue" - money that taxpayers have overpaid. With so many complex tax codes and piles of documentation to sort through, it's no wonder so many people end up overpaying. Don't be one of those people
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money: Attention Investors - 06/03/07 01:03 PM
Hello all investors!! I am a Foreclosure Agent with Consolidated Solutions Group and we are currently accepting new investors to join our circle. Check out what we do at www.csgforeclosurehelp.com I also pay for qualified leads on forclosed properties. Any questions please contact me at ajbrowncsg@gmail.com or 770-908-3464. Looking forward to hearing from
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money: Sell Your Home for More Money - 06/03/07 10:44 AM
Sell Your Home for More Money All sellers want to make more when they sell their home, but instead many literally throw away thousands of dollars. It's a problem that has a very basic solution. "The key to understanding how to get your house sold quickly and for top dollar is to
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money: Spam, Spam, Spam! Do you like it? - 06/01/07 09:49 AM
This morning I opened my email to find yet another attempt to recruit my services in the money laundering business. I get one a day - kind of like a vitamin. Well, this morning I was feeling pretty ornery so I decided that I would answer the idiot that sent me
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money: My seller cannot sell his home....he owes more than it is worth. - 05/31/07 05:08 PM
Selling Real Estate in Pembroke Pines Florida is confusing enough these days and to make matters worse is getting a client who is attempting to sell the property that is worth less than they paid for it...but which direction should they take? It all started 8 months ago. I have a tough listing that I picked up long ago. The seller knew
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money: The Hidden Benefits of Working With A Coach - 05/31/07 10:56 AM
Today I wanted to talk to you a bit about coaching. Everyone thinks they know what they will get from a coach. Mostly people think it's accountability - someone to hold your feet to the fire if you don't do what you said you would. For some coaches, this is the
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money: Meetings: Charge up your Sales Staff - 05/30/07 04:29 PM
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money: Rich Dad/Poor Dad Debate Over Asset vs Liability - 05/29/07 07:03 PM
I've been reading this book because I've heard so much positive feedback about it and I'm half way through. Even the author says it's an undying debate as to weather your home is an asset or a liability. He sites the fact that in 1997, he knew some friends who were
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money: Lower Your Water Bill - 05/29/07 05:44 AM
Here in our area we are in a drought, help save water!
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money: Murder by Numbers... - 05/28/07 03:29 PM
We are gathered here today to celebrate and remember the life of a dear friend, Positive Cash Flow. Our time with Mr. Cash Flow was marked by happiness, hope, and most importantly, prosperity. Although we may never truely understand the irrational thinking that led to the death of our friend, we must
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money: I promised you another Feng Shui Tip for Money: How to COVER your bills! By Feng Shui Long Island, New York City - 05/23/07 07:26 PM
I knew I would be writing up a follow up to a Feng Shui Tip I posted a while ago to help you bring IN some money. But there are some of us who worry about "Meeting our Bills." How can you know that your bills, at least, will be COVERED, even as
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money: When Things are good Here they might be better elsewhere - 05/23/07 05:17 PM
So Rainmakers: Lets make some money. Have you noticed that when the sky is falling over your house, other regions are booming? By other regions, I don't mean 50 or 100 miles away. It could be across the border, another continent or even a different hemisphere. That is where the Active Rain connection, or
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money: Corona Realtips - 05/22/07 03:52 PM
California withholding Tax Code Sections 18662 and 18668 have changed. When the laws were first passed the State was trying to balance it's sagging budget. Whether intentional or not, lawmakers passed rules to withhold more tax than due by forcing all California sellers to pay withholding equal to 3.5% of the
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money: How to Decrease Costs, Increase Production, and Improve Your Lifestyle in 3 to 6 Months - 05/21/07 07:17 PM
The best, most profitable market you could ever work is your network of past clients, friends, family, business associates and acquaintances. Why? Because they all KNOW you. And studies have shown time and time again that, given a choice, people prefer to do business with people they know, like and trust.
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money: How Much Can You Afford? - 05/21/07 04:56 PM
How Much Can You Afford? Understanding how much you can afford is one of the most important rules of home buying. Depending on your individual situation, your budget can affect everything from the neighborhoods where you look, to the size of the house, and even what type of financing you choose. Bear in
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money: CHECK YOUR CREDIT REPORT REGULARLY - 05/19/07 03:18 PM
Top five reasons why you should reviewing your credit report 1. Inaccuracies & Mixed Credit Files Many inaccuracies on a credit report can be the result of simple human error, and are therefore are not difficult to dispute. Of course, if you don't order your credit report, you might never know about
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money: REALTORS GET PAID EXTRA FROM THE DEALS YOU ARE ALREADY DOING!!! - 05/17/07 05:32 PM
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money: A Pen that can help you protect your Identity! - 05/15/07 11:31 PM
This is an excerpt from the show on ID Scams that was on Oprah - this is the one thing that caught my eye the most, thought i'd mention it here!Shield Your Fortune with a $2 PenAll it takes to empty your bank account is a single signed check stolen from
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money: Most Creatively Financed Deal - 05/15/07 11:16 PM
One more before bed... What was your most creatively financed deal? I have a great one, but I want to be polite and allow others to share first. Talk Soon....Lania
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money: Dominate A Farm For Less Than $5 A Day - 05/15/07 02:21 PM
One of the oldest traditions is real estate is the development of a geographical farm. It is a wonderful example of "niche" marketing and I wholeheartedly agree that every agent worth his or her salt should have a "farm" and work that farm until it produces consistently and persistently to the
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money: Best cities for young singles - 05/14/07 01:30 PM
Today's local newspaper, The News & Observer, featured an article regarding Raleigh, NC as one of the best cities for young singles. According to Kiplinger's Personal Finance, the Capital City joined Washington; Denver; Austin, Texas; and Lexington, Ky., as the best cities for young singles. Among Kiplinger's criteria: "For young singles, two
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money: What would you do with $5,000 right now? - 05/11/07 03:47 PM
Well, I am sure your first reaction wouldn't be the realistic one. My first thought would be to take a vacation. I would assume many people's first thought would be to splurge it in some way or another. Maybe to buy something that they really dont need. Maybe you would buy that
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money: Never before worked with a Realtor? This will help..... - 05/09/07 08:56 PM
If you are a potential buyer of a property and have never before worked with a Realtor, there are a few "fun" things that you will want to know. Time and time again I find that the general public has not been educated about buying real estate property. The majority begin the
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money: TEN COMMANDMENTS of CREDIT - 05/09/07 06:16 PM
•1. Thou shall not overextend thy card •2. Thou shall not be a compulsive charge addict •3. Know thy credit report •4. Know thy legal rights •5. Thou shall not sign a blank charge slip •6. Know thy account numbers and creditors' names and addresses •7. Respect thy creditors when you have a problem •8. Thou shall review
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money: Bandaging over the bandages - 05/08/07 06:56 PM
Bandaging over the bandages When a realtor called on Monday and said, "We have an emergency," I knew I should have followed my gut instinct and declined his referral. Instead, I took a quick sip of my coffee and hoped that the realtor was exaggerating. Bad news. The coffee was
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money: Why is Signing a Buyer-Agency Agreement That Important? - 05/08/07 12:02 AM
Our Buyer-Agency Agreement requires us to be legally responsible and accountable to you. A Seller's agent, by law, must work in the best interest of their client, including giving any learned information about the Buyers to the Sellers. This can hurt your bargaining power and cost you money. We work in
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money: The Real Estate Career - 05/06/07 10:07 PM
The market is absolutely going through a transition. I would not classify it as a bubble burst but a transition just the same. Some may be considering a career change but may think that it is too late to jump into the profession. If you think as such I am here
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money: Use Resources at Your Fingertips... - 05/04/07 11:30 AM
There are countless real estate marketing techniques and strategies. The problem with most of them is the cost. Marketing is not cheap. Newspaper advertising...radio ads...television spots....all of those things cost a pretty penny. Whether you are trying to get name recognition for your company, recruit new agents, obtain new clients or sell
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money: You are richer than you think..... - 05/03/07 05:47 PM
We all get down one time or another in our lives. Sometimes there is more month than paycheck or in our case commission check. When things look really bad just go to this website and see just how rich you are compared to the rest of the WORLD. It is
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money: Where's The Money? It Is Millions! Did You Tell Your Client? - 05/03/07 06:20 AM
In the state of Florida during the years 2003 to 2005, the median price of a single family homes rose more about 58%. This increase has caused property taxes to rise significantly for non-homesteaded properties. A little addressed issue has been - the buyers of real estate could be in a position to claim million
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money: David Doerr - Utah County Home Loans - Utah Home Loans - Utah Mortgage - 05/03/07 01:02 AM
Utah Home Loans, Utah County Home Loans, Provo Home Loans, American Fork Home Loans, Cedar Hills Home Loans, Utah Home Loans, Saratoga Springs Home Loans, Orem Home Loans, Spanish Fork Home Loans, Payson Home Loans, Springville Home Loans, Mapleton Home Loans, Salem Home Loans, Lindon Home Loans, Pleasant Grove Home Loans,
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money: Is a Stock Market Correction Looming? - 05/02/07 02:00 PM
Three Great Real Estate Strategies to Profit No Matter What Happens! With the Dow Jones industrial average reaching new highs almost daily, the stock market is in a frenzy. We're watching "one of the crazier moments in modern financial history," said Bill Fleckenstein in MoneyCentral.com.The crazy highs were recently dampened when stock
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money: Scientists LIKE Feng Shui? What's up with that?? - 04/27/07 10:04 AM
I rarely have an interaction with Scientists--or Chemists. Ok, I've actually NEVER had an interaction with them in any way. My beliefs and theirs, I thought were VERY different. If it can't be Proven by some scientific theory, then it is just fiction to them, a "new age" thought process that
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money: BUYERS: Are You Jeopardizing Your Purchase? - 04/26/07 10:47 PM
Authored by: Laurie April 26th, 2007 Purchasing a home is a huge financial obligation. You know that. Purchasing a home comes with complications- if you don’t know that, you’re about to find out. Purchasing a home can be a JOY, or it can quickly turn into a bad experience, then a
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money: Isn't it Strange... - 04/26/07 10:49 AM
Isn't It Strange... Isn't it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, But... Such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn't it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you're at church, But... how short they seem when you're watching a
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money: The Magic of Metaphor! - 04/24/07 01:34 PM
The most powerful verbal persuasion technique of all time is the metaphor. That right - stories. Story telling, believe it or not, is a science. The science of psycholinguistics (the science of language) and the science of neuro-linguistics have recently provided new tools in which we can now come into a better understanding
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money: Buying St. Louis Real Estate?? Shopping for a Loan?? Read This First!! - 04/24/07 11:47 AM
Are you planning to buy St. Louis Real Estate and need a mortgage?? We've all seen the advertisements on television, in newspapers, on the radio and many other advertising mediums telling us that you can purchase real estate with a multiple of "creative financing" options: 1. No money down; 100% financing 2. Below market interest
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money: Pembroke Pines and Broward County Cities - Purchase Assistance Programs (Down Payment, Closing Costs & other Cost with Purchase of a Home) - 04/21/07 11:17 PM
The Purchase Assistance Program is designed to provide down payment, closing cost, principal reduction, rehabilitation and other costs associated with purchasing a new or existing eligible home. (The purchase assistance program does not reimburse applicants for purchases made before an applicant received approval). Persons can apply for this program if they
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money: Plantation Florida Residential Rehabilitation Program - Plantation Florida Real Estate - 04/21/07 11:10 PM
Up-keeping homes through residential rehabilitation maintain a community's housing stock, while promoting neighborhood revitalization and community sustainability. The City of Plantation 's Residential Rehabilitation Program is designed to provide minor home repair assistance to low and moderate income property owners who live in existing eligible homes. (The program does not reimburse
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money: Samer Haleem's Blog - 04/18/07 02:44 PM
Ever wonder why lenders first quote you a rate and then later come back with a higher one? Well here is what happened at a recent meeting with a national lender. We put a package together for this particular small project and were given a quote that was inline with other lenders, but had better terms.
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money: $2.6M - MONEY MAKER - ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET - FLORIDA!! - 04/18/07 06:55 AM
$2,600,000 Money Maker!! - Florida Antique Flea Market!! Priced below appraisal.. Five enclosed buildings total includes Two Kitchens, Beer Tavern w/ Beer license, 50 Rental Units, Men's & Women's Restrooms, 2 Large Storerooms, Managers office, vendor parking. Sky's the limit on the use of this property and how much CASH FLOW could come
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money: California Realtors go green with Veggie Oil automobile - 04/17/07 05:06 PM
February 28, 2007Diary of a SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil) vehicle & family!Hi, my name is Vincent Ambrose and my wife Alma and I are Realtors working in & living in Chatsworth California Wesellchatsworth.com. This is my blog regarding our experience of buying and converting our car to run on Strait Vegetable
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money: The Tax Man Cometh - 04/16/07 08:32 AM
I was talking to another long time agent over the weekend while working on a contract together. She was telling me that she had just finished her taxes and was pretty upset over how much she had to pay. I'm still fairly new to this industry, but I've been self-employed before so
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money: RealEstateApprentice.com Grant Money! - 04/10/07 04:33 PM
RealEstateApprentice.com Grant Money!by Michael Krotchie After searching the blogs and getting no result for the subject I am about to mention I felt obligated to post an entry. For all new real estate agents and agents-to-be (in school) there is a website that awards grants (free money!) to agents! www.RealEstateApprentice.com (no
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money: Does Your Real Estate Agent C.A.R.E.??? - 04/10/07 08:01 AM
Is your real estate agent COURTEOUS enough to call you with enough notice when showing your property? Does your agent call you with follow-ups on showings of your property? How often do you want to be called? Are you getting the attention you want and deserve regardless of the price range
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money: Get Ready to Sale! - 04/10/07 02:14 AM
Today I had a friend call and tell me that she may be moving in the near future and she wanted to get a heads up on getting ready to sale. She has been in her home for about 10 years and of course styles have changed and even great homes
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money: Are you missing the SIGNS? You're likely getting them everyday! - 04/08/07 09:57 PM
I already KNOW I don't think like many people; I don't think I ever did. I am, though, a strong believer in SIGNS, those things that come along to you that people pass off as "coincidence" or just chance. I also don't believe in Coincidences. A Sign of Abundance: "A Penny saved is
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