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My wife and I put up a new backboard this evening at our quiet abode in Stewartville. We say it's for the kids, but Deb then subsequently beat me at "pig" shortly before we put our kids to bed. I begin my career as a "bricklayer" tomorrow!
Ok it sounds like a sensational head line about a realtor who steals from his client, but that is not what this post is about...
Ya know, there are some days that require us to push ourselves to the limit. And when we do that we tend to be a little out of sorts, grumpy and lose a little of our perspective on the world. 
Crime ridden neighborhoods can be cleaned up. It takes an involved community with standards to build a neighborhood and it takes a noninvolved community with no standards to allow a neighborhood to become crime ridden.
Neighborhoods have a normal economic cycle that if allowed to continue naturally will go from birth to adolescence to … (2 comments)
Mark your calenders for the upcoming National Night Out which takes place on August 5, 2008. This is a national event which always occurs on the first Tuesday in August. It's a great chance for communities and police to come together and maintain control and organization in their neighborhoods and to get to know one another. So turn on … (0 comments)
You might not consider yourself part of your neighborhood’s welcome wagon, if there is one, but it is a good idea to help new neighbors feel at home in the area. While moving into a new home can be exciting, it can also be awkward trying to find one’s place in … (0 comments)
This evening when I was in my front yard checking on the sprinklers, a former neighbor drove by, saw me outside and needless to say, there was surprise and delight at seeing each other again. They are back in the states visiting (he is with BMW in England) and they were … (5 comments)
The people are what matters in real estate and not the buildings. Every structure has a family that can call it their own. Making it their own can take days, weeks, months or even years. Having a place to call home is part of the American Dream.
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In the past it was common for neighbors to introduce themselves to new arrivals and maybe bring them a pie or order a pizza when they saw the moving trucks roll in. Nowadays in a lot of neighborhoods-even very nice, upscale neighborhoods-this is a rare occurrence. You can blame it on … (7 comments)
Been checking out my new neighbors. The usual way that guys size each other up doesn't work here, as what we do is clearly posted here for all to see. So, I'm gonna dispense with the pleasantries and get right to the point. When someone moves into my neighborhood, what we … (17 comments)
How many times have you driven down your street without even thinking? How many of you have an elderly neighbor living alone nearby? How would their relatives know they were ill? 
My wife reminded me that this is our normal month for the most rainfall and after all we had received earlier this spring, I had forgotten that fact. Watching those wet Iowa folks helping each other out in the flooded streets of their towns reminded me of how great American neighbors really … (2 comments)
All across the nation there are neighborhoods. Big ones, small ones, old ones, and new ones. Chances are that you have a neighbor now. With all the demand for subdivisions and planned communities, chances are that you will also have neighbors when you buy your new house. Are you a good … (2 comments)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Today, I walked around town & knocked on random doors. At the homes that people answered, I posed this question:
Thankfully I am still awake sitting here on Active Rain. But about 5 minutes ago I just heard a major explosion. One minutes passes I hear it again. I first thought maybe there is a nearby Realtor blowing their head off because they can't get any homes to close...thankfully not that. … (2 comments)
Only a slim minority of people truly don't care a lick about what the rest of the world thinks of them. They dress, do, and say however they please opinions be darned. For the rest of us who are curious to find out what our neighbors think of us, you can … (7 comments)
Sounds like a great set up to something with a client, our markets ,or the economy. Actually, it really happened to us Saturday night.
Let me be, maybe not the first, but one of the many proud family members to congratulate the "Nevada Lightning 12U White Team" on winning their first trophy after playing together for more than two years!
This week we cover any random topic that pops up. Speed Limits, nasty neighbors, bait and switch real estate companies.
Unfortunately meth is an increasing problem across the US. Here in Atlanta the trend continues to go up, it's the fastest growing drug problem in Atlanta. But on the upside, the "cooking" of meth locally is decreasing. You might think that most meth "labs" are in the inner city, nothing … (9 comments)
I've been on my own since I was 18. Being 29 (whoa, granny), I have lived is several different places. I can't think of one place where I had bad neighbors. Now that I think about it, I probably wasn't the best neigbhor. Oh, I was friendly but I loved my … (0 comments)
Good fences make good neighbors is an old adage with which I agree, but, I do not remember whose quote it is, possibly Mark Twain. Knowing just where ones space ends and another's' begins is a good piece of knowledge. As personal space exists in social situations reasonable space should be … (1 comments)
If you are a buyer and have a question about the neighborhood, please don't ask your agent. By law he can't tell you, but if you are in a neighborhood and have a question, the person to ask is the person who is out working on their lawn.
Well Central is getting together again to show why it is such a special place. AAS Company, Chase Healthcare, Comuter Evolutions, Louis Mechanical and Southern Power is once again involved to get things cooking. After Katrina Central banded together to earn money for a community flooded by Katrina. Cooking for our Neighbors was the … (0 comments)
This is a great article Daily Real Estate News | March 14, 2008Neighbors get Nasty Over Sale of HomeNeighbors upset by declining housing prices sometimes say derogatory things or make openly rude remarks to potential buyers or real estate practitioners attending an open house or just visiting the property.Here's how to defuse this kind … (1 comments)
Active neighborhoods undergo active changes. You can see old friends, but you can quickly miss the departed. I discovered that a nice little cafe in the River Oaks area of town has closed down, to be replaced by an interior design firm. The change occurred over the course of one … (0 comments)
Yesterday, around 6am, a fierce storm tore through Roswell and East Cobb county - my area of town. It hit other parts of Georgia as well. It's estimated that there was $10 million in damages throughout the state. Many homes were damaged as trees were uprooted or snapped and fell on them. There … (4 comments)
After hearing and encountering several “bad” neighbor stories, I started to research what the typical person finds as appropriate behavior. I found these helpful tips on ehow.com that show that the number one trait we look for in a good neighbor is consideration...(read more) … (0 comments)
i-neighbors is a free service to communities across the country. 
Home Security Checklist The following is a Home Security Checklist. Please utilize it for your possessions to ensure that you are prepared in the event of burglary. Also, feel free to share this with your clients as well. Have you reviewed your home owner's insurance policy? What does it cover? If you are a … (0 comments)
A few years ago, I got a call from a colleague. She lived in my neighborhood in a lovely Spanish style stucco home that she and her husband had lovingly restored. It was a beautiful home on a corner lot, and I loved to drive past it on my way to … (29 comments)
Here in Tulsa our priorities have changed just slightly this week.
I hang out there all of the time. What? Why would one do that? Am I crazy? No, I'm not crazy. The reason that I do that is...read more at TwinCityRealEstateChat.com … (2 comments)
It is a beautiful day in Chino, Ca. And that is one of the reasons I will be giving Thanks on Thanks Giving Day. But it is good to remember that every day is a great day to give Thanks. Thanks for my family, my health, my friends and neighbors,my dogs, Thanks … (1 comments)
I heard about this today and thought that the Active Rain community and readers would enjoy it...
Most of us have a story about a neighbor. It might be the story that is warming to the heart, making you wish he/she/they were your neighbor or it might be just the opposite.....a story about the neighbor from hell. 
I get pretty cranky if my sleep gets disrupted since I don't get a lot of sleep to begin with, but when I have a neighbor who's dog barks all night long because the wind is blowing, I am a bit irate (to say the least). Do they hear their dog … (11 comments)
I hosted my first open house this weekend. Quite interesting. 
Pecan Grove, My little corner of the world, My Village.....continuing the reminiscing......
Using Welcome to the Neighborhood Cards to generate new business!
I have to say...I have the best neighbors in the whole wide world! This in turn makes it hard for any of us to ever want to move. Many of us have outgrown our house, but we end up staying because we know we have it good. Yes, we all help … (0 comments)
What did I do wrong?Have you ever wondered why you have not heard from some clients in awhile?According to several studies, the number one reason clients go away is an "attitude of neglect or indifference."
These days if a potential client comes to me saying that their relative is in the business I don't jump to the conclusion that I won't be getting their business. In fact I can almost guarantee myself that I am probably getting their business.
In a move some call social engineering, Oregon City has joined the ranks of "small town America". The Oregon City Farmers Market and Concerts in the Parkhave been extremely successful at bringing neighbors back together and encouraging community involvement and partnership. Oregon City is a community of about 30,000 residents as of 2005 … (2 comments)
While having breakfast this morning and reading the "newspaper" (online news forums), I ran across an interesting article on CNN about people tearing up their front yards and putting in vegetable and herb gardens. Now, before moving to the country, we grew the occasional vegetable or herb in our front yard … (8 comments)
Subdivision with vision - Arbor Creek, Olathe, Kansas 
This is right in Val Allocco's beautiful home town, Northport, Long Island and the Feng Shui that scared my client. I will call her Linda. I didn't know Linda prior to meeting her, but I did know OF her. We both belong to a common group and have a few friends … (11 comments)
Thank You so much to all of our Mulwood
neighbors who so generously gave to our Keller Williams food drive. When
we pulled off Mulholland and started up the the Dardenne hill we didn't know
what we'd find. Then we saw the white bags lined up and down the street; … (1 comments)
404 La Esperanza Dr, Dixon, CA 95620
If you find yourself playing solitaire on office duty, or just talking to every other agent in the office to avoid boredom...here are some suggestions as to what you could be doing to build yourself professionally while wasting time during office duty.
1. Catch up on all that filing that you … (3 comments)
Yeah! Spring is here and walking your farm is much more fun in this weather than in the cold winter. The best time to walk seems to be dusk.... right after dinnertime when people are out puttering in their yards. It is cool enough that I am not a sweating fool, … (7 comments)
Sparta Township annual 5K Run is going to take place on April 28, 2007 Starting in the morning around memorial field up main street and surrounding area.
Today I went out to put out several signs, flyer boxes and such on several new auction listings.
"Monarch Lakes!"
I like a city who takes the time to promote good neighbors. Corona is such a city with their "Celebrating Neighbors Awards Program". It recognize individual residents that demonstrate a commitment to building strong neighborhood relationships. 
When I was growing up in Detroit, I remember checking in on two elderly women that lived in my neighborhood. Both were fragile in health and maintained that they wanted to live in their homes and not be a burden on their families. (While I didn't know this at the time, both … (15 comments)
I love Meeting the Neighbors at my Open House!
Bradley Pride and Joni Glessner, GRI of Gerken & Associates Realtors have both been diligently giving their time as volunteers to help the Missouri National Guard, emergency personnel, church groups, and Springfield citizens, chop, saw and dig their way out of the largest natural disaster Missouri has had to deal with. Just … (0 comments)
YoureHomes Team Community Link is Your NEIGHBORHOOD Web site. We have first-hand knowledge of the real estate market in the neighborhoods we serve. In addition to our local real estate expertise, our knowledge of the neighborhood runs much deeper, including things such as recommendations for the best contractor, the inside … (2 comments)
I took a listing with "issues" towards the end of January. The home was moderate, cute and almost new in a subdivision of older homes. The home could have probably brought $10K to $12K more if it were in the newer subdivision a field and a creek away. Fortunately, the … (3 comments)
Sellers often complain that Open Houses allow nosy neighbors a chance to see their house. I think that's good, not bad, as many neighbors know people that want to move in to the community. Take advantage of the neighbor curiosity -
I saw this home several weeks ago and had a great laugh for the day. I kept wondering why an upstairs window? It's a vacant in an area of 650k+ homes (the listing 2 doors down is at 658k) and I'm sure the neighbors love this on their quite little cul-da-sac. … (7 comments)
I live in the strangest place in the United States. Ok, that’s debatable. But I have things happening where I live that doesn’t happen in other places. And I have famous neighbors. I live in Florence Colorado, home of the Super Max and approx 12 state prisons. You think you have … (5 comments)