notes: Networking Etiquette "Do's" 8 Tips To Understand - 09/01/08 02:23 PM
Networking has some basic common sense do's and dont's. Instead of assuming you understand the etiquette behind networking lets look at the list of 9 Do's you should understand and consider before attending an event.
1. Do dress for success: the better you look and feel the better the perception you … (7 comments)
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notes: New Webinar Tonight on How To Profit In Defaulted Mortgages - 08/28/08 01:03 PM
NEW WEBINAR TONIGHT - LEARN HOW TO PROFIT IN DEFAULTED MORTGAGES! If Thursday isn't the best time to reach your goal of becoming financially independent, when is? Thursday night is your opportunity to take advantage of the all-new 60 minute complimentary webinar "How To Profit From Defaulted Mortgages". The subprime mortgage … (0 comments)
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notes: Lenders want Promissory note signed - 08/28/08 06:32 AM
Hello everyone, it's been awhile since I've posted anything and to be honest I'm needing my ActiveRain fix.
I wanted to share something with you concerning promissory note requests by lenders as a means to facilitate a short sale. It is becoming more frequent that lenders, mostly in junior position but … (0 comments)
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notes: http://www.venturacountyretalk.com/2008/08/25/trust-transfer-system/ - 08/25/08 09:46 PM
More than a simple land trust, this is a whole trust transfer system.
But why should you use it?
What are the advantages?
Prevent the lender from exercising its "due on sale" clause
Be able to evict a defaulting buyer instead of having to foreclose on them
Get privacy, … (0 comments)
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notes: Bring your IRA Money to Michigan - 08/25/08 05:56 PM
Ever heard of a self-directed IRA? No, I'm not talking about the IRA at your brokers office that allows you to pick your own funds your broker makes available to you. I'm talking about a real self-directed IRA where you can buy Mortgage Notes, investment properties and all of the other … (0 comments)
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notes: Networking Keynote Part 1: 3 Tips To Networking And A "Super Hero" Story - 08/14/08 12:32 AM
Networking Keynote Notes
Intro: How many speakers have you listened to who have begun their presentations with a joke? The obligatory, in their mind, joke. The joke meant to build rapport with the audience while providing a human element to the otherwise stiff speaker--that joke.
I AM NOT GOING TO … (9 comments)
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notes: Just be aware... - 08/11/08 05:41 PM
I received a message from one of our realtor partners this morning. He has approximately 100 listings currently. The message was encouraging to me because I am going through a tough deal right now and I was thinking that I must be doing something wrong. All of the Realtors involved have … (4 comments)
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notes: WRITING NOTES ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON - 08/08/08 12:32 PM
What a beautiful day it is.
One thing that is AWESOME about being a Realtor is that work can be done anywhere anytime.
I know some agents swear by going into the office, but not me. Why punish myself?
I am on my back deck. A beautiful day here in Naperville. … (9 comments)
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notes: My mortgage broker told me not to refinance.....is he crazy? - 07/29/08 11:15 PM
In the last few months, I have run into several scenarios where borrowers are looking to refinance their home and I simply tell them I don't think it makes sense. No, you don't have to re-read that sentence, you read it correctly. I turn away customers all the time because I … (3 comments)
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notes: Are Short Sales more difficult? - 07/17/08 08:32 PM
I got a call from a Realtor today and he had a question concerning short sales. Let me give you a little insight first. The Realtor I refer to is proficient in short sales and so he has been around the block with how to handle mitigators. His question was, are … (5 comments)
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notes: Shhh... Don't Tell The Banks. Learn How To Make Huge Profits Investing In Defaulted Mortgages For Pennies On The Dollar - 07/16/08 10:45 AM
It's a fact, the global banking system is on life support. Gone is the talk of the worst being over; current trends indicate big losses for banks and lenders with no end in sight. Wondering how you can capatilize on the current banking crisis?
Stop wondering, start learning the hard truth … (0 comments)
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notes: How to Sell Your House Fast – At the Price You Want! - 07/11/08 01:29 PM
The Inside Secrets to Seller Financing
When it comes to selling real estate, one of the biggest obstacles sellers face is a so-called "depressed" market. Even when a property is highly desirable, it can be hard to get the price you want in this real estate environment. You could end up … (0 comments)
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notes: Learn How To Invest In Loans Not Homes - 06/05/08 04:06 PM
BUY THE LOAN, NOT THE HOME!
HOW TO PROFIT BY INVESTING INDefaulted Mortgages
When you BUY THE LOAN, NOT THE HOME, you ARE "THE BANK".
What that means, plain and simple...NOW YOU CALL THE SHOTS and have an extraordinary level of control over your investment, that's a fact!
The Sub-Prime Mortgage … (0 comments)
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notes: distressed and sub-performing real estate assets - 05/29/08 12:31 PM
I'm looking for more resources like this one: http://www.finance1online.comDirect sources for distressed and sub-performing real estate assets such as notes and commercial/residential real estate.Any help would be appreciated.
… (1 comments)
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notes: Creative Real Estate Strategies Part 2 - 05/27/08 11:19 AM
INSTALLMENT SALE/CONTRACT FOR DEED
An installment sale is a form of seller financing where a homeowner takes back all or part of the market price of the property in the form of a promissory note secured by real estate. What does this mean? In simple terms...you finance the property for the buyer … (3 comments)
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notes: Creative Real Estate Strategies Part 1 - 05/26/08 03:49 PM
Whether you're buying or selling a house these simple techniques can help you reach your objective and solve the problems you face as a buyer/seller/real estate agent.
Temporary/Long Term Seller Financing - It's a well known fact that owner financed properties sell faster and for more money than your typical conventional … (0 comments)
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notes: 43 DOWN, 57 TO GO - 05/23/08 11:55 AM
I thought it time I give an update on my goal...
TO WRITE 100 NOTES.
Originally encouraged to write notes to past customers by Kevin O'Neil, I set my goal of writing 100 hand written notes to my "sphere of influence".
I have written 43. I have 57 to go.
It has … (12 comments)
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notes: HAND WRITTEN NOTES - 05/15/08 12:35 PM
Ouch. Writers cramp setting in. I sure glad I am not in school anymore...
21 NOTES.
That is where I am at.
In an effort to get back to basics I have begun writing 100 notes to past clients, friends, family members, etc..
I have written 21.
Notes are effective. People like … (18 comments)
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notes: Back to the basics? - 05/09/08 04:18 PM
If you are a little slower than you would like to be in real estate it may be time to go back to the basics.
1) Send out poscards. Just listed, just sold. Happy holiday, change your clock (Cheap easy get your name out there.)
I hate to tell you this, but … (11 comments)
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notes: Credit Crunch - There Are Many More Options - 05/01/08 01:01 PM
This real estate market has been tough on many investor's credit history. Investor's that walked away from a bad investment or upside down on a property will have their credit ruined for many years. Now these investors would like to either buy more property or find a new residence but their credit … (1 comments)
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notes: Class on Real Estate, Note Investing and Foreclosures with your IRA - 04/22/08 07:38 PM
Entrust IRA Services - Our new management team of Glen Mather and Dave Owens would like to present two exciting classes on Self- Directed Retirement Plans.
Please RSVP to Diana Lugo via email at diana@entrustiraservices.com or by phone at 312-291-4496. Please feel free to bring a friend, relative or colleague to any of our … (0 comments)
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notes: Notes Buyers and Sellers - 03/26/08 05:55 PM
Hello all, My name is Victor DeGuzman and I personally work for various lenders (as sellers mandate) to sell bulk non-performing notes as well as bulk REO's nationwide. I am able to compile custom packages to suit your buyers needs. All I need to is a soft LOI as well as a Non-Disclosure Non Circumvention agreement(NCND). … (4 comments)
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notes: Lead Generation: Its not who you know....It's who knows you! - 03/17/08 03:51 PM
Did you know that the average person knows more than 250 people? That means that if you know 250 people and all those people know 250 people you have access to 62,500 people! You need to get out of the real estate business and get into the lead generation business (I'm … (0 comments)
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notes: The Alchemist - May we all find our Personal Legend - 03/06/08 06:32 PM
My notes from reading "The Alchemist"
When you're searching for your Personal Legend, the universe will collaborate to help you achieve it.
Search for life, and life attracts life.
The world's soul and God's reflection...
The test will be most difficult right when you are about to discover your Personal Legend.
Listen to your heart
Hmmm, … (6 comments)
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notes: Sellers Carry Back--Yea or Nay? - 03/06/08 10:05 AM
A friend of mine got into a discussion the other day about Sellers carrying back notes on homes in this real estate market. Here is her point of view. •1. It attracts more potential buyers.•2. Seller wants to defer taxes.•3. Creates more flexible terms and payment schedule. Owner-financed notes can be very different, … (1 comments)
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notes: Top Investment in Self-Directed IRAs - 02/20/08 09:20 PM
With the real estate market in turbulent times, investors are taking control and exploring other options for their self-directed IRA investments. Investors still continue to capitalize on real estate as the market continues to go down-this investment under the right circumstances can make an excellent source of income for your self-directed … (2 comments)
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notes: Do you want to buy notes sold under market? - 02/14/08 09:26 AM
Tell me what you want and a price guide. I will contact our suppliers direct. We have some good deals and some flexibility.
Distressed properties sold under market value.
Direct buyers only.
Paul@DoynoRealty.com
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notes: Mistakes People Make in Personal Notes - 02/03/08 11:26 PM
One may think that the top 10 worst mistakes of personal or contact note writing are so obvious as to need no comment, but each of these gaffes has been committed by well-meaning people in my circle of acquaintance in the past 18 months.
At least two of the mistakes listed … (4 comments)
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notes: Think Detroit! - 01/26/08 10:15 PM
Looking for the deals for real estate investments, think Detroit. Where else can you purchase a property for less than a used car? If you know what you're buying, and have an agent looking in the right places you can buy for under $20,000, put about $10,000 into repairs and have … (0 comments)
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notes: How do you leave a spouse off the mortgage but on the title?? - 01/23/08 08:06 PM
I went to two closes last year where the spouse was left off the mortgage. We sat there and the couple signed all the papers. The spouses had to sign the mortgage giving up their dowrer rights but they were not held responsible for the loan by signing a note for the … (19 comments)
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notes: Reasons to Write a Personal Note (And What to Say) - 01/20/08 01:25 PM
My mother was right: Hand-written notes express your gratitude, appreciation, regard and attention infinitely better than mere phone calls, or heaven help us, emails. Which, of course, is why you decided to add "writing personal notes" to your marketing tactics.
But after that first thank-you note, what in the world is … (10 comments)
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notes: The Simple Power of Personal Notes - 12/28/07 09:06 AM
There are many things you can do to develop a great reputation, establish rapport with clients, colleagues and prospects, and get top-of-mind awareness in your target market--certainly too many things to list here. But few things are as effective (and inexpensive) in accomplishing all of those objectives as personal notes. As … (2 comments)
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notes: The Do's of Personal Notes - 12/14/07 03:46 PM
Hand-write your message. And yes, penmanship does count!Use a wide-tip pen to fill the whole page with just a few lines.Always date and time it in the top right corner.Make the message clear and sincere. It need not be stiff or formal, but it does need to be appropriate.Use colorful, whimsical … (11 comments)
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notes: Selling Your Notes - 11/29/07 12:45 AM
Everything you need to know about selling your real estate and other cash flow notes. For those looking to sell notes of any kind; i.e. Real Estate Notes, Legal Settlements, Contracted Cash Flows and a wide variety of other Note Types. Note buying and selling has become extremely popular over the … (2 comments)
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notes: WANTED REO's Experienced.......... - 11/26/07 10:56 AM
Looking for experienced REO experienced Brokers. I have an overwelming amount of leads for REO's, performing and non-perfroming notes. Buyers fron 5Mil to 5Bil. If you are DIRECT to a source that can fill these orders, contact me ASAP.
I have been daisy chained and have not been able to perform. … (2 comments)
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notes: REO Residential/Commercial Portfolio's Available. Investors/Agents/Buyers Wanted!! - 11/23/07 12:35 AM
I have access to REO Residential/Commercial inventory across the US. Performing and Non-Performing Notes available as well. Take advantage of today's market conditions and extend good returns to your investment clients. Packages from 5M to 800M tailored to your specific region or state. Contact me for detail.
Michael Webb
(213)598-4965
michael_webb01@hotmail.com
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notes: Thanksgiving Notes & Popbys - 11/16/07 07:30 PM
Hear ye, all Buffini Clubnetters! Want to blow your Coach away with your stats?!?! How about this idea? We all received the notes, primed for Thanksgiving in our last two boxes. So, if you haven't yet used them all up ~ here you go! Open notecard and write, Jane and Bob, Just … (4 comments)
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notes: Tick Tock what a great time of year - 11/03/07 06:26 AM
Don't Forget-Turn the Clocks back on Saturday night 1 hour
so that when you rise without benefit of an alarm clock on Sunday morning it will be earlier than you think.
It will take me maybe two days from Sunday to be unhappy about the time change when I am realizing … (5 comments)
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notes: REO Bulk PORTFOLIO Provider MTNs non-performing,performing - 11/02/07 03:15 PM
Are You Interested in Buying REO's in Bulk?
We can provide REO packages w/ several different banks from 25 million - into billions per portfolio. We can also provide Non-performing, performing Notes,BG's and MTNs.
We also have direct access to large blocks of builder closeouts. Please contact me ASAP at DLSMARKETING@yahoo.com My … (1 comments)
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notes: RE/MAX's Liniger says Belly to Belly? - 11/02/07 10:55 AM
When I hear Belly to Belly I think of Santa Claus at this time of year and it makes me giggle! But REALTORS should pay attention and maybe share some answers with me?
What do you do every week to get face to face with the world? the public? people who buy … (3 comments)
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notes: RE/MAX's Liniger says Belly to Belly? - 11/02/07 10:55 AM
When I hear Belly to Belly I think of Santa Claus at this time of year and it makes me giggle! But REALTORS should pay attention and maybe share some answers with me?
What do you do every week to get face to face with the world? the public? people who buy … (0 comments)
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notes: Realtors, Take a minute with me here. - 10/26/07 01:58 PM
What are you doing today to increase your business?
This is mostly -For my newest real estate friend who hit a wall yesterday-luckily my friends at the Association gave her my phone number and we got to talk.
This time of year I think our bodies are telling us it's the dying … (2 comments)
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notes: Personal Note Cards - 09/25/07 08:02 PM
Hayden Gerson is the Branch Manager of America One Mortgage Group located in Sherman Oaks California. He is also a real estate coach focusing the success of the Realtors that he works with. If you would like to inquire about free real estate coaching, Hayden can be contacted at (800) 505-7554 … (2 comments)
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notes: Sell Commercial Real Estate Notes - 08/21/07 11:39 PM
Selling commercial real estate notes allows you to convert small monthly payments into an immediate lump sum of cash. A commercial real estate note is simply a loan document signed when you financed the sale of your investment property. Commercial real estate notes are available for office, retail and industrial establishments.
Commercial … (4 comments)
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notes: Notes In Default Wanted - 08/07/07 11:09 AM
One of my investors called me today and said that he was looking to buy notes in default (which he then must renegotiate the payments on, or forclose). He's interested in commercial and residential property.
Anyone have a lead on some notes I can broker here?
Alternatively, is anyone else willing to … (5 comments)
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notes: The Power of the Note! - 07/26/07 11:12 PM
I had a client about a year ago that needed to get her home sold. To say the least it was not an easy sale. Lots of damage to the house and the parts that where fixed where not so attractive. The day before closing she had 2 broken down cars towed … (32 comments)
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notes: Temporary Seller Financing - 05/20/07 06:28 PM
He didn't have enough money to buy the condo outright, and though he had a down payment, his status as a bankrupt three years ago, as the new owner of a pizza franchise and hobby as a carpenter didn't look good enough to the bank. His wife was staying home with … (2 comments)
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notes: Contract Buyers For Real Estate Professionals - 05/16/07 10:31 AM
Many times the only thing keeping the deal from closing is the buyer's ability to secure the CASH...
DUH... I know I just stated the obvious.
So now after months you find a buyer for your clientsProperty. The buyer has a good job and an okay Credit. But, they have a foreclosure on thier … (0 comments)
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notes: Seeking Mezzanine Notes in Southern California - 05/08/07 10:41 PM
By way of a blog as classified ad, I have a client seeking Mezzanine Notes (or mezzanine loans) to buy, at par, to diversify the company's portfolio. They should be large in amount, between 30 to 70 million, and currently paying (if they are not currently paying, payment will be less than … (0 comments)
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notes: TIRED OF RECIEVING PAYMENT FOR YOUR TRUST DEEDS. - 05/01/07 02:40 PM
THINKING OF SELLING
PRIVATE PARTY WANT TO GIVE YOU LARGE SUMS OF CASH$$$$$ PAY OFF BILLS, PAY KIDS COLLEGE, BUY NEW HOME, NEW CAR SELL SELL SELL THEM NOTES.....EXPERTISE IN MOBLE HOME NOTES, BUSINESS NOTES, TRUSTED DEED NOTES....
CONTACT INFO MR ANTHONY LITTLE
84 TOMS PARK CIRCLE #16
HENDERSONVLLE N.C 28739
EMAIL: sellnotes@yahoo.com
BY PHONE: … (0 comments)
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notes: PARTY PARTY - 05/01/07 02:21 PM
THINKING OF SELLING THOSE NOTES.........WE SPECIALIZE IN GIVING LARGE SUM OF CASH$
PRIVATE PARTY WANTS TO GIVE YOU CASH FOR YOUR TRUSTED DEED, BUSINESS NOTES, MOBLE HOME NOTES
CALL 1-828-335-2421
CAROLINA LIQUIDATION
84 TOMS PARK CIRCLE #16
HENDERSONVILLE N.C 28739
IT DOESN'T WHERE YOUR LOCATION WE BUY THEM OVER OVER THE US.....INVESTER WANT THEM.....
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notes: Noteworthy Solution - I'll purchase your client's note! - 05/01/07 06:13 AM
If your buyer is having cash problems with a purchase and holds a personal note, I can offer a convenient solution. My real estate business deals with purchasing notes with lump sum cash payoffs! The 5-, 10-, 15- or 20-year note your client holds can be turned into a down payment within … (0 comments)
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notes: Rescuing Transactions: Partial Subordination in Commercial Mortgages - 04/30/07 04:57 PM
Buildings get older over time. So do we all. But in the case of a building, it generally goes down a class for each decade: an A office building becomes a B office building, becomes a C office building.Lenders are generally happier financing buildings if they are earlier in the alphabet: … (2 comments)
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notes: Loan Closings...That's A lot of Paper. - 04/18/07 10:15 PM
The big day comes and you are ready to close on your new loan. I advise that people sign these documents on your own if you are 100% positive of what you are signing. (Shamless plug for self---but I always tell folks by time we are done with this process...not only will you know about … (0 comments)
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notes: mortgage prattle - 12/11/06 08:10 AM
Last month in Pennsylvania two borrowers participated in that state's first paperless home sale. The story can be
found in: http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/business/16049625.htm. Worthy of note was that there
was no mortgage involved, but it is still interesting to skim through the story.
With "subprime" loans in the news, what about "Alt A"? In … (0 comments)
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notes: Fannie mae? are they doomed - 12/08/06 02:56 AM
How much do you care about FHLMC & FNMA? An article in yesterday's Wall Street Journal mentions that "home
builders and real-estate brokers oppose any effort by the government to shrink Fannie and Freddie, contending
that their purchases of mortgages are vital to the housing market. With the housing market … (0 comments)
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notes: Say What You Feel - 08/22/06 09:23 PM
We often talk about communication by e-mail, or listserves, or blogs - and we talk about writing personal notes. This week I received a phone call from Margaret Rome, thanking me for my blogs and sharing, and telling me what it meant to her. I can't say enough how much her … (2 comments)
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