money: Contacting Investors - 11/08/07 07:26 PM
I know that if I can contact people with the resources to invest in the land opportunities that I have found and use my engineering abilities in the State of Florida, we could make a fortune.
If you have the ear of these people, please send me an email at tmckeon_PE@mckeonengineering.com and … (0 comments)
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money: How Did They List So Far Below Market? - 11/06/07 06:31 PM
This month 3 Buyers I'm working with picked properties that were listed with discount brokers. All of the homes were listed $30,000 or more below market value so my buyers were very interested. The one on the market the shortest time had been on the market almost 150 days. I had … (11 comments)
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money: CNNMoney - Storm Lake Home Market Number 22 on Most Affordable List - 11/06/07 11:27 AM
WOW!, Storm Lake Iowa home market on CNNMoney!I am impressed, they have us listed at No. 22, this article will be a huge boost to our local housing market, although our local housing market is very strong compared with the national market. Small towns usually benefit greatly from inclusion in this … (0 comments)
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money: Doin' the Mess Around - 11/05/07 08:05 PM
(With all the talk about music these days, these songs are getting stuck in my head.) Today was a train wreck, productivity-wise. It started out well, but somehow everything managed to get off track. I spoke with Betsy earlier this evening, and she said her afternoon had gotten away from her, … (6 comments)
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money: Save Up To 30% Annually on Your Homeowner's Insurance - 11/04/07 11:57 AM
State of Florida has a free wind mitigation inspection. This free inspection is saving homeowners a lot of money on their homeowner's insurance.
The inspection stays with the house, so it is a nice compliment for a buyer that it they can automatically save! Even builders can have it done!
IT IS TOTALLY … (2 comments)
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money: Is Your Real Estate Broker Making These 5 Deadly Sins? - 11/02/07 07:55 PM
I'm guilty of it and so are you, we all are. In the beginning of my real estate investing career (before I became the Renegade Master of investing), when I needed to sell one of my properties, I would list it with a friend who had their real estate license. Or better … (3 comments)
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money: Microfinancing - A Way For Real Estate Pros To Give Back and Lend To 3rd World Countries - 11/02/07 04:50 PM
I want to let you all know about a cool non-profit that is doing great things: Kiva.org
Kiva.org allows individuals to make $25 loans to low-income entrepreneurs in the developing world (microfinance).
By doing so, individuals like you provide affordable working capital for the poor (money to buy a sewing machine, … (1 comments)
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money: Foreign Exchange rates! - 11/01/07 11:35 PM
I have been keeping a close eye on the exchange rate everyday for the past few years.
Todays exchange rates were the highest I have ever seen.
British Pound $2.08
Canadian Dollar $1.05
Euro $1.44
German Marc $.74
New Zealand Dollar $.76
Austrailian Dollar $.91
Cyprus Pound $2.46
Lock in your exchange rate today if you are looking to purchase … (5 comments)
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money: Great new Offer for Realtors!! - 11/01/07 10:20 PM
I have just launched my new dramatic price reduction for Realtors. It is a Graduated Realtor Discount for my Staging Consultations. A Staging Consultation is a report, rather a road map detailing and explaining in detail what a particular home owner needs to do to stage their own home. It is … (4 comments)
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money: A side order of energy savings with that? - 11/01/07 04:58 PM
Confused about all those energy efficient light bulbs - I'm sure I bought some last year for our ceiling fans that said they would last for 7 years, I need to replace them. Oh well, I need to keep up with the packages and info on stuff better - yea right, … (2 comments)
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money: Ask and learn about Money - 11/01/07 12:53 PM
Discover how to:
Wake up at the beginning of each and every year with more wealth than you had the year before, no matter what happens in the stock market!
Increase your monthly cash flow by an average of 20-30%, simply by changing the way you purchase things (this does not require you … (0 comments)
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money: Eric P. Thompson,P.A. Realtor Sarasota FL: "Great Rates, No Banks. Borrow. Lend. Prosper" - 11/01/07 12:09 PM
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WHERE PEOPLE COME TOGETHER TO BORROW AND LEND MONEY.
The increased difficulty for people and small businesses to acquire decently priced loans, or loans at all, is being solved by one company called PROSPER. Using the eBay model, Prosper.com allows ordinary U.S. Citizens to … (0 comments)
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money: I used to think I understood math...and economics - 11/01/07 11:15 AM
In high school, and more recently at the University of Washington, I went through both the basics and advanced mathematics and economics courses to graduate and ultimately obtain that REALLY expensive piece of paper (honestly, higher education is important...but it is extremely overpriced). So yesterday after the BIG announcement that the … (6 comments)
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money: Response To "My Dirtiest House Yet" -- Hilarious! - 10/31/07 09:15 PM
If you have been reading my posts, you'll see that I was having a "Dirtiest House Contest" to see who could come up with the most deplorable conditions..:) I had made a video of a house that we had purchased in REALLY BAD SHAPE, and wanted to see if anyone had … (6 comments)
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money: Happy Halloween! - 10/31/07 10:59 AM
I just wanted to wish all of my readers a happy and fun filled Halloween!
Anyhow, here is a spooky mystery car for your viewing pleasure.
If you turn up your speakers, you’ll be able to faintly hear somebody in the car yelling for help. Enjoy!
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money: Counting the cost brings it home - 10/30/07 09:25 PM
As Benjamin Franklin said, "Waste not, want not." I have always been a saver. I save in every way possible. I turn off the lights when no one is in a room. I save leftovers, freeze them and use at a later date; I save old clothes thinking I'll use them … (8 comments)
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money: Volunteer With Me -- It's For A Good Cause! - 10/30/07 12:49 PM
So while I was online, and I was just reading some of your emails, and a friend of mine sent me this link...
The link is of a myspace page, that myspace started. For Anyone that wants to Volunteer and help the less fortunate, there are many things you can do. … (2 comments)
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money: Florida Property tax relief is on it's way - 10/30/07 09:13 AM
After intense wrangling, the Florida Legislature passed a $12 billion property tax relief plan late Monday night that lawmakers say will gain public support and help jumpstart the state's economy. Lawmakers set aside their nearly week-long standoff to pass a less ambitious tax relief plan.
While the plan isn't as … (1 comments)
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money: Consistency - 10/29/07 10:15 PM
I try to blog before noon each day. In fact, I try to get all the "biggies" done by that time so that I have room for the unknowns (incoming calls, visitors, and small fires that always manage to crop up). Today, I did not manage to stick to that rule. … (8 comments)
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money: More For Your Money - 10/29/07 10:11 PM
All right, it has been a week since I wrote a post, so here goes. I've been busy this past week trying to catch up with everything I got behind in while I was out recuperating from the shingles and my sprained ankle. Thank goodness, I can walk on my ankle now, … (0 comments)
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money: Show Me The Money! It's not what you make...it's what you keep! - 10/29/07 07:18 PM
How are you doing? A few actions that I have taken to enhance my feeling of competence in this area:
1. Writing a will. Perhaps it was the lack of reality around mortality, but we just had never gotten around to it. Both my tax advisor and financial planner asked about this piece … (2 comments)
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money: Home Unsold - Mortgage Brokers Open A Brothel..:) - 10/29/07 01:32 PM
Police: Westchester Couple, Unable To Sell House, Turn It Into A House Of Prostitution
The downturn in the housing market appears to have driven two New York homeowners to desperate, illegal measures when their house went unsold. Police say the Westchester County couple, both mortgage brokers, turned their home into a brothel. … (1 comments)
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money: Saving More than Money! - 10/29/07 12:07 PM
Forget about tree-hugging - the high cost of energy is making environmentalists out of everyone! Homebuilders and homeowners are no exception, and it's anticipated that by 2010, about ten percent of all new homes will be "green."
The biggest challenge to green building has been the misconception that it costs more to … (0 comments)
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money: Real Estate Experts Give Money Making Tips - 10/27/07 11:42 AM
The 2nd Annual Sacramento Strip Mall Conference was held this week. The conference was full of ways for retail property owners to make money. As your retail real estate expert, I will share a few of them.
1. Charge for your monument signage. Make the fee agreement an addendum to the lease. This gives you additional revenue, … (3 comments)
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money: Door Knocking - 10/26/07 10:03 PM
Has anyone had any great success with door knocking? As a loan officer, I see it as a potential I haven't really tried yet. There are so many homes for sale in my area, I think I'd like to try door knocking and presenting the home seller with some information for … (13 comments)
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money: Just an AMAZING VIDEO!! It Will Help Keep Your Spirits Up!!!! - 10/26/07 03:05 PM
www.TheSerenityTeam.com
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money: Kitchen face-lifts for the frugal - 10/26/07 08:37 AM
Forget the upscale remodel. You can get a whole new look for a few thousand dollars.
You're longing to replace those dark oak cabinets, avocado appliances and worn countertops in your kitchen. But the $50,000 to $100,000 price of a high-end renovation and the thought of living on kung pao for three … (5 comments)
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money: 6 cures for the small-kitchen blues - 10/26/07 08:20 AM
ure, you order takeout three nights a week, and preparing a burger tests the limits of your culinary know-how. But that doesn't mean you don't need and deserve a spacious kitchen. After all, the kitchen has evolved from a room where food is prepared to the hub of a house, where … (3 comments)
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money: They Say," Time is Money" ~ Do You Budget Yours or Spend it Like Water? - 10/25/07 09:19 PM
There are a lot of similarities between time and money.
Both can be saved.Both can be wasted.Both can be lost.Most of us recognize the importance of controlling our finances, and we have taken actions to make the most of the money we have. We take steps to increase the amount of money in our possession. … (10 comments)
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money: One Cookie at a time - 10/25/07 04:12 AM
I love the line from Stranger than Fiction where Ana Pascal is explaining to Harold Crick how she got to being a baker from going to Harvard Law School then says to him "So I decided that I would change the world with cookies." That statement is so profound, and so … (7 comments)
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money: New Financing Options for First Time Home Buyers - 10/24/07 03:35 PM
Now that the reign of No-Money-Down, Credit-Doesn't-Matter loans are sinking into the sea, it's getting a little tougher for first time home buyers and those credit-challenged buyers to get the financing to buy a home. Here's a couple of options:
1. Fannie Mae offers an Expanded Approval program- lenders can now say … (0 comments)
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money: Renegader Success Story - 10/23/07 07:57 AM
Drew Carey was suspended twice from Kent State University and ultimately dropped out, he worked as a waiter at Denny's , and attempted suicide twice by taking overdoses of sleeping pills. A few years later... Drew Carey became a stand-up comedian, starred in a TV show "The Drew Carey Show", produced … (2 comments)
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money: Advertising budget - 10/22/07 09:37 PM
Well, I guess since I've written several different stories to help others avoid some of the costly mistakes that I've made, I might as well add one more. I've actually considered writing a book on "how to keep some of your money for yourself and not give it to people who … (3 comments)
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money: Real Estate Terms To Know - 10/22/07 02:21 PM
203(b): FHA program which provides mortgage insurance to protect lenders from default; used to finance the purchase of new or existing one- to four family housing; characterized by low down payment, flexible qualifying guidelines, limited fees, and a limit on maximum loan amount.
203(k): this FHA mortgage insurance program enables homebuyers … (0 comments)
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money: 100 Questions & Answers About Buying A New Home - 10/22/07 02:18 PM
1. HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M READY TO BUY A HOME? You can find out by asking yourself some questions:
Do I have a steady source of income (usually a job)? Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2-3 years? Is my current income reliable?Do I … (3 comments)
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money: Can you walk away? - 10/22/07 11:48 AM
Three things prompted this post. First, it's Monday, so that means I'm talking about the Money Machine. Second, I got a call from a Rainer last week and caught a little flak for not answering my phone (more on that in a minute). Third, I read something last night that reminded … (12 comments)
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money: Vultures Are Circling Over Distressed Florida Properties - 10/22/07 09:16 AM
Call them grave dancers, vulture funds, turnaround specialists or the more euphemistic "opportunity investors." However you identify them, the deal is the same: When hyperactive real estate markets lose their sizzle, or property owners no longer can afford to hang on to their houses, well-capitalized investors smell blood and move in. … (2 comments)
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money: What do you believe about money? - 10/21/07 12:35 AM
REAL ESTATE INVESTING Part #1
Real Estate Investing takes real taught and you need to ask the question about money.
By Ernie Cabrera from REAL ESTATE AMERICA
What do you believe about money?
Maybe you have never even thought about that question, but it is an imperative to know about yourself and your attitude … (19 comments)
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money: 3 Worst Money Moves - 10/19/07 07:13 AM
This being my first blog on this site, I thought I would comment on an article I read on MSN.com reagrding the 3 worst money moves you can make. There are many thoughts on what to do and how to do it to either pay off your home early, when to … (4 comments)
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money: Environmentalist? - 10/17/07 07:03 PM
Someone ask me today that since I am a Certified EcoBroker, if that means that now I'm an extreme environmentalist?? I was kinda of stumped for a minute.......I told her that I really don't consider myself a total environmentalist, however I do think that we should all do our part to … (13 comments)
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money: Accountability, Accountability, Accountability; As a Real Estate Agent. - 10/17/07 07:02 PM
I just got off the phone with a high profile real estate motivation-coaching company. The program is to help you sell more and to reach your goals, for a mere $1,000 dollars a month with a year non-negotiable commitment to this program. The coaching company is well known. Every week I … (2 comments)
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money: Jim Rohn, The Best Speaker That You Will Ever Hear - This Free Video Is A MUST VIEW! - 10/17/07 05:57 PM
For anyone that has never heard of Jim Rohn, you have to see this guy speak. I saw him in Chicago at the Dan Kennedy Super Conference, with Mike Perl and it was absolutely amazing! He’s actually the reason for “Tony Robbin’s” Success. I posted a 20 minute video of … (0 comments)
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money: Watch This Lengthy, Content Filled Video And Find Out Exactly How To Make $33,765.00 On A Real Estate Deal - 10/17/07 05:34 PM
This Information Is Completely FREE (Don't Worry -- We're Not Trying To Sell You Anything) ..
This Free Video Reveals The Honest And Real-Deal Breakdown of A Property From Start To Finish.
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Watch This Lengthy - Content Filled Video, And Find Out … (1 comments)
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money: Do Real Estate Investors Want A Handout From The Government? - 10/17/07 05:32 PM
On August 25 2007: After much pressure from the American financial markets and Major media outlets our beloved President, George Bush came out publicly and announced a program involving HUD (Housing and Urban Development) that will Guarantee loans ONLY for HOMEOWNERS WITH GOOD CREDIT to hopefully assist the American Homeowner from … (1 comments)
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money: What Do Mike Perl & Donald Trump Have In Common -- Part 2 - 10/17/07 05:29 PM
IF for some reason, you didn’t read the 1st episode or missed it…click here to get it in it’s entirety…Before reading episode 2!
In a Nutshell…Big Momma is:
Forty-Five years old (45), A single mother Has two children (5 and a 9 year old)Their father(s) are absentee-dads (like … (0 comments)
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money: What Do Mike Perl & Donald Trump Have In Common? - 10/17/07 05:27 PM
The ANSWER: We have BOTH been STOLEN from…
You are about to witness PART 1 of my REVENGE SERIES!
I know that you’re probably thinking, “I can see someone stealing from the Trumpster but why would anyone steal from Mike?”
Well it’s TRUE! And I’m PISSED OFF, … (0 comments)
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money: Real Estate Investors - Make Up Your Mind Already!! - 10/17/07 05:23 PM
Have you ever met an idiot that is more successful than you are? (We all have…)
We all have, right?
Frequently, when I am coaching, a client will say something along the lines of “I’m just as smart as (blank “guru” or this student who is experiencing some initial huge … (1 comments)
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money: 10 Biggest Blunders Of Real Estate Investors - 10/17/07 05:21 PM
I just finished up my mentorship program, called the “Ultimate Apprenticeship Program”, where we take a group of 25 investors and take them by the hand and nose, and show them and give them our actual blueprint, on creating a successful home buying business.
After the class, … (1 comments)
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money: Why Mike Perl Cried In Chicago - 10/17/07 05:20 PM
My team and I, just flew back into Fort Lauderdale from Windy, CHI-Town! What an event (Dan Kennedy’s 2007 Superconference), I actually got goose bumps and cried at the event.
NO, I didn’t cry because someone took away my Dorito’s and Mountain Dew…(I can hear you cynics already)
I would have … (0 comments)
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money: Do you think that you’d ever have the opportunity to party with names like … - 10/17/07 05:15 PM
Bobby Brown, Paulie Shore, NBA & NFL Superstars, Gene Simmons, Ashton Kutcher…?
Get ready for this posting!
He is your friend Mike Perl, and he has gone where ONLY “Celebrities”, “Movies Stars” and “Sports Greats” have been…
And NOW you get 1st Class Access! (because Mike appreciates your relationship with … (0 comments)
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money: A Foreclosure Investing Cautionary Tale, Don't Pull A Larry Smith - 10/17/07 05:10 PM
I’ll start off by saying, I LOVE 4 things in this world….
1. Being an entrepreneur and living a life of financial freedom, and being able to not take crap from anyone … 2. I LOVE beautiful women. 3. I LOVE real estate and marketing (direct). 4. I LOVE Starbucks coffee.
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money: Loan Documents - 10/15/07 03:47 PM
So you decided to buy! Hooray! It's exciting. To make the process as painless as a filling after you've had a novacaine shot I've made this for my buyers and I'll share it with you! This is a list of the potential paper work your buyer may need. I hope it helps you help … (0 comments)
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money: Budget - 10/15/07 02:17 PM
Just think of a budget as you would a healthy diet!
There are many phenomenal budget programs available for your computer, such as "Quicken" or "Money", but starting with even a little simple planning can put your mind at ease and allow you to spend, knowing that you have control of … (2 comments)
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money: A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned----- - 10/15/07 12:48 AM
If you see a shiny new penny laying on the ground do you take the time to lean down, pick it up and stick it in your pocket? What about a nickle? What about a dime? How about a quarter? Oh, a quarter that sound more enticing! Easy to take the … (17 comments)
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money: The laws about mortgage insurance. Lenders will be sure to add it back in. - 10/14/07 12:14 PM
Lenders had previously developed many programs that did not include mortgage insurance on loans greater than 80% LTV. I think that is about to change. Lenders have been losing money on defaulted loans and they will take that risk out of their loans. Here is the latest law regarding mortgage insurance.
Mortgage … (4 comments)
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money: How do you storyboard a smile? - 10/14/07 01:33 AM
"Can you really judge an idea from a storyboard? How do you storyboard a smile?" -The great Bill Bernbach
Advertising is simply a process of presenting a product to a potential consumer in a way that creates desire.
Why then would you skimp on your ad budget? Why would you settle for … (0 comments)
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money: Goose Hollow makes CNN/Money top ten neighborhoods to retire - 10/12/07 10:06 AM
Congrats Goose Hollow you were just named #9 by CNN/Money in their list of top neighborhoods to retire. Portland keeps showing up on these magazine's best lists. Lists for walking, riding bikes, nature, music [new indie music capital], and now it's also a great place to get old.
When I first moved to Portland it … (0 comments)
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money: Denise Says: Real Estate - The Teeter-Totter Principle - 10/11/07 07:34 PM
Balancing Your Work and Personal Lives
By Denise Lones M.I.R.M., CSP
Agents have a million excuses why they can't afford to take time off. Whether it be a weekend or a vacation or even two hours on a Wednesday, we struggle to allow ourselves to relax.
By thinking like this, we are setting … (2 comments)
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money: A Breath of Fresh Air...Mint.com - 10/11/07 07:21 PM
Mint.com is a new online financial money management suite similar to Microsoft Money or Quicken, but free.
I signed up for an account just to see how it worked, and I must admit it was pretty slick. Within a few minutes I had created my account and had imported my financial information … (0 comments)
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money: Food Drive! You CAN help! - 10/11/07 05:05 PM
Just wanted to announce that Athens Mortgage Bankers is partnering with Food Bank of NorthEast Georgia and holding a FOOD DRIVE!
Peanut Butter, Soups, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Chili, Canned Pasta, Tuna, Baked Beans, Canned Chicken, Cereal, Beef Stew, Rice, Pasta & Sauce, and Dried or Canned Beans.
Drive will Run 2 months. We will … (1 comments)
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money: Lets grow a money tree! - 10/09/07 10:02 AM
Let's plant two "money trees" and watch their growth. We'll plant the first by placing $20,000 in a savings account earning 5% interest, and leave it there for five years. After five years, we'll withdraw our initial investment ($20,000) plus the interest ($5,525). We invested $20,000 and received back $25,525, a … (0 comments)
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money: Getting a FSBO appointment - 10/08/07 03:40 PM
For those of you who just love to get on the phone, there is a way to call FSBO's and get appointments without ending up feeling beat-up and bloody. You know that the lure or bait that we often use in the lead generation two-step ads is a "Free Special Report". … (0 comments)
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money: Basic Direct Marketing Formulas-measure the results in order to determine their profitability - 10/08/07 02:29 PM
These formulas are used to measure the results of your various programs and campaigns. You need to measure the results in order to determine their profitability. If you make money - keep it. If not, ditch it. You cannot know, for sure, which is the case unless you measure the results.
1. … (1 comments)
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money: Here is some money for your rent. Thank You so much! - 10/08/07 01:06 PM
I am a Real Estate agent and manage a few rental properties. I recently had a tenant that was behind in her rent payment and struggling to come up with the needed funds. The reason for the shortage was the money was lost while she was out grocery shopping. Of course, nobody … (1 comments)
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money: Just Exactly What WOULD You Do For Money? - 10/07/07 01:13 PM
I've been reflecting on this all morning. It's Sunday morning here in the office and I was here all day yesterday as well. There's a marketing project I'm working on to reach out to the newest members of NAR and it's taking longer to get ready than I had hoped when … (20 comments)
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money: Holiday Charities - 10/07/07 11:00 AM
No matter what holidays you celebrate, please consider donating to a charity in a less usual way. Donate money. Catholic Charities is nation wide. They have an emergency fund to help people in crisis. There are also women's crisis shelters, foster care organization, food pantries, and many others. Donating money allows … (2 comments)
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money: Rent vs. Own - 10/06/07 10:12 AM
When you rent a place to live, you can almost certainly expect your rent to increase each year - or even more often. If you get a fixed rate mortgage when you buy a home, you have the same monthly payment amount for thirty years. Even if you get an adjustable … (0 comments)
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money: Home Buyers Seminar - Lesson 2 - 10/05/07 10:14 AM
Here are a few general tips on saving money.
You need to know the difference between NEEDS and WANTS. Don't make the mistake of confusing the two. This can save you a lot of money over the next few years. Needs are easily identified. Those would be any items needed to sustain; … (0 comments)
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money: MORTGAGE TALK - 10/04/07 07:23 AM
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money: The Truth About the Mortgage Market - 10/03/07 03:45 PM
By Mike Kitchen, Mortgage Broker Heartland Home Mortgage
St. Peters, MO - Subprime mortgages have now been credited for bankrupting well over 110 lenders and seriously damaging operations at many major mortgage firms. They've reportedly wiped out 5 hedge funds, tens of thousands of jobs, and have led to millions of foreclosures … (0 comments)
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money: How to target online traffic to your web site - 10/03/07 02:59 PM
Do you know what it means to Target Your Market on the Internet? And if so, have you taken the steps necessary to drive the right traffic to your site? Here are four steps to get you started.
1. Realize most of your site traffic will come from buyers -- which means … (3 comments)
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money: Advantages and disadvantages in owning Rental Real Estate. Read this before investing! - 09/30/07 12:19 AM
Advantages of Rental Real Estate
The advantages of rental real estate are quite substantial. One that is not listed below is the fact that when you own rental real estate, you own a tangible asset. You can paint it when you're happy with it and throw rocks at it when you're not. … (8 comments)
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money: Buying or investing in Rentals? Here are 10 rules to live by that will help you profit. - 09/30/07 12:15 AM
Buying real estate is about more than just finding a place to call home. Investing in real estate has become increasingly popular over the last fifty years and has become a common investment vehicle. Although the real estate market has plenty of opportunities for making big gains, buying and owning real estate is a lot more … (2 comments)
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money: Flip that house! Make sure you do your homework first! or it will flip you. - 09/29/07 11:49 PM
Definition:
Flipping is a term, used primarily in the United States, which refers to the practice of buying real estate and quickly reselling (flipping) it for profit.
Type of Flips
One of the most time-honored ways properties are flipped is by renovators. The hoards of home improvement programs, such as "This Old House" which … (7 comments)
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money: looking for help - 09/29/07 08:31 PM
the time of year is here where many groups get gifts/food donated. I am reaching out to the Realtors in the central New Jersey area to donate funds to the Catholic Charities emergency fund,
Catholic Charities
www.ccdom.org6 Park AveFlemington, NJ 08822(908) 782-7905
it is wonderful for our neighbors to receive gifts and food … (0 comments)
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money: Sellers and Buyers Doing Home Improvements. - 09/27/07 09:50 AM
As an agent many times you will be ask about making a recommendation on who to use for home improvements projects. Here are a few suggestions:
Keep in mind that your reputation as well as the referrals that you are making for the home improvement projects will be sending a strong message … (1 comments)
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money: One of the hardest things to do in life is to take RISKS - 09/26/07 07:10 AM
No matter what you do, there are always going to be risks associated with it. One of the hardest things to do in life is to take risks. When it comes to money some people say they are not willing to risk their financial security. They find risk-taking to be frightening.
KEY: … (21 comments)
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money: How to Find All The MOTIVATED HOME BUYERS You can Handle! - 09/25/07 11:05 AM
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money: How Much Money Do You REALLY Want? - 09/25/07 06:41 AM
Creating wealth in your life requires that you be specific in your dreams and goals. If you open your web browser to Mapquest it is going to require that you put in a destination before it can generate a route for you to use. If you don't fill in the blanks, … (11 comments)
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money: Arms are getting ready to adjust. Are you and homeowners alike ready for the adjustment? - 09/24/07 12:00 AM
Come next month, some of the cheap loans that got U.S. buyers into homes they might not have otherwise been able to afford are expected to get far less cheap. Adjustable-rate mortgages, which offer lower rates for an initial period, already are resetting. But the Mortgage Bankers Association estimates October through … (5 comments)
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money: 3 bedroom remodeled home in Kent, Washington! Large lot, Mountain view and more! - 09/23/07 11:41 PM
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money: Like The Secret? Check out Tut.com and Get Fun Upbeat Messages from The Universe in your Inbox! - 09/23/07 10:06 PM
If you love The Secret and keeping that positive energy flowing, check out the website www.tut.com. It's a fun site and you can subscribe to a daily message from "The Universe". I signed up for the free service a few months ago and it makes me smile each morning. Here's a … (0 comments)
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money: Canadian dollar is now equal to US dollar! - 09/21/07 08:46 AM
Lower interest rates, while used to jump-start the economy, can also weaken a currency by giving investors less return on investments denominated in the currency.
The Fed's move put more pressure on the U.S. dollar because it made returns on investment in other countries more valuable. The weak dollar also means … (2 comments)
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money: Avoid The Number One Reason Realtors Businesses Fail! - 09/20/07 10:41 PM
As a business coach I counsel people thru many aspects of building a successful business and by far and away the number one cause of business going under is too much debt!
It is truly amazing how many loan officers and Realtors are leaving the business today after years (did I say … (11 comments)
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money: Investment Grade. - 09/20/07 09:32 PM
As a new feature I will begin to highlight properties that I feel have the potential for excellent capitol gains and income value. My aim is to have instant equity into the investment I recommend for my clients. The minimum investment period would be advised for at least two years to … (0 comments)
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money: Daly Report: The Fed Steps Up BIG! - 09/20/07 07:50 PM
Dear Friend,
Welcome to my blog I am sure you will find a benefit by the time you get to the end of this quick read.
The mortgage business has definitely held the spotlight this summer.
We all saw the headlines………
Sub-prime Meltdown
Liquidity Crunch
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money: Money - 09/19/07 04:26 PM
Almost all of life has a financial aspect to it. The surplus of it adds to your possibilities through opportunity and the laws of attraction. As they say "The rich get richer..." It's true, but not because they have money. Money is a by-product of the way they think. If you … (2 comments)
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money: How Many Websites Are To Many ? - 09/19/07 12:03 PM
Yesterday I went to a local seminar where three of the top producing agents in the area spoke about how they are dealing with this real estate market. It was being sponsor by a company that will help you with getting a website up and running. Cutting to the chase, the … (3 comments)
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money: Is it Time to Panic? - 09/19/07 07:44 AM
Now is NOT the time to panic. It is, however, the time to look for opportunities in the market for our clients, investors and ourselves. With the fed lowering by 50 basis points, the markets now have something to look forward to. Think back several years ago during … (4 comments)
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money: Many say the Fed lowering rates will help the housing market. Do you agree? - 09/19/07 12:37 AM
The fed lowered rates today 1/2%. They did shock the stock market, which shot up over 300 points, but will this help the housing market? I think not! or at least not for the short term. There are way too many negatives in the Real Estate market right now for a small … (5 comments)
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money: List of Pros and Cons for selling a home as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner) - 09/18/07 11:40 PM
PROS
Selling your home without an agent means More Money. If that's not an incentive, what is? By selling it yourself you save the fees or commissions (thousands of dollars) that you would have to pay an agent. But beware, many people make costly mistakes that will cost much more than … (3 comments)
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money: Most Expensive Zip Codes - 09/18/07 08:15 PM
Here is a list of Americas Most Expensive Zip Codes. Is your zip code on the list? Will you be surprised to find out who made the list? I know I was. I just wanted to share what I saw with you. If you have any comments feel free to leave … (0 comments)
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money: Seven Quick Tips to Save You Time and Money on Your Next Move? - 09/17/07 02:48 AM
Since the average homeowner moves every 7 years, your number might be coming up. To get a checklist simply Google "Moving checklist" and choose. Print and start your checklist. Follow the next seven tips to save you time and money.
1) Start collecting moving boxes from work, businesses, friends, etc., collecting various … (1 comments)
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money: Financial Mastery for Commission Incomes - 09/14/07 10:12 PM
One of the greatest challenges in America today is financial mastery. The Social Security Administration says that only 2 out of every 100 people in the richest country in the world will ever have enough to retire when they reach 65 without needing to depend on relatives, charity or the government.Our … (4 comments)
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money: The Best of Both Worlds! - 09/14/07 01:44 PM
Well, with today's market of upside-down sellers and foreclosures, it seems that alternate business methods are going to be popping up more-so than before. It would appear as though the last market swing is causing sellers to look much more closely as to how they are going to spend what little … (2 comments)
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money: Denise Says: Get Control of Your Money! - 09/13/07 07:35 PM
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money: Put Your Money Where You Mouth Is! - 09/12/07 10:41 PM
With the real estate market so slow in many markets across the country, the time to put your money where your mouth is has arrived. The market is ripe for picking up some houses at deep discounts and lease them. People have to live somewhere so why not in … (4 comments)
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money: Put Your Money Where You Mouth Is! - 09/12/07 10:40 PM
With the real estate market so slow in many markets across the country, the time to put your money where your mouth is has arrived. The market is ripe for picking up some houses at deep discounts and lease them. People have to live somewhere so why not in … (7 comments)
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money: Mentality Adjustment - 09/10/07 10:42 PM
I feel like I just got pistol-whipped by a buyer this weekend! I have a reasonably priced condo in a centrally located Phoenix neighborhood listed, that after being on the market for 12 days a buyer made an offer. He offered $15,000 below asking price with $500 earnest money, wants seller to pay … (7 comments)
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money: Making a profit in the City of DeKalb - 09/10/07 12:54 PM
Good afternoon
Today, we will take a look at everybody's favorite topic....money! Money is probably the most important thing on this planet. If you don't believe me, that's okay. Here's a simple test. If you don't think money isn't that important, try to live without it for a year. If you can, … (1 comments)
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