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A 70+ woman named Maya Angelou was interviewed on television and said this about what she's learned in life:
We are often told that practice makes perfect but I submit that very often practice can often make things worse. If a golfer has a bad golf swing that makes him slice from the tee every time, practicing, in and of itself, will only cause his bad habit to become … (8 comments)
How many are watching the show "The Survivor"? I think the country leaders are on an island, the island of the US people. So lets see how the game would work. First you put our top leadership on the island, you have 2 tribes, the dems and the repubs, now Jeff … (3 comments)
100 Year crash, how did we get to this point?
Last week was quite the experience!
Have you ever been duped?
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That is the largest amount of people I have seen on AR at one time. Shout out to social networking. 
The book, How to Win Friends & Influence People*, consistently makes the top five whenever there is a survey of most influential or inspiring books, and is often second only to the Bible. Dale Carnegie outlines - in very simple steps and examples - how to be nice without letting yourself … (0 comments)
Where have all the home owners gone?
People are funny. They are all different. 
I typically speak of interest rates, internet real estate, home buying and selling tips or general economic conditions in "Tales from the Trenches," a blog by Daniel Diaz as the Voice of Denver Real Estate.
In my life I have been accused of many things. I've even been called things that I would never mention in this forum or out loud. There have been times when I have actually upset people. Yes..believe it or not, I have the ability to upset some people.
… (2 comments)
Did you know that the City of Round Rock has opened a Dog Park? It is a wonderful facility located directly behind Lake Creek Pool (the city's original city pool). It is located at 800 Deerfoot Drive - which is kind of deceiving because it is where Park Lane and Deerfoot … (0 comments)
Are things a little slow for you in Real Estate? If so why not ask someone you like and respect out to dinner, or even invite them to your home for dinner. Talk to them about their life for a while and talk about your career for a while.It is … (7 comments)
Stumbleupon Hint #5 - Visit People Online Now
While you are using Stumbleupon.com, other people are also online stumbling. People who are online now, are very likely to be either new users or active users. Active and new users of the Stumbleupon service tend to stumble a lot of pages … (2 comments)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
As a professional in the real estate field you are a bridge builder. It's not about selling and buying. It's about being a person who resources and connects your client to resources that they need and want.
I'm a true believer in Karma!!!!
"Share knowledge and tap into relationships. Connect the people in your professional network with LinkedIn."
What I like about LinkedIN is that it's not just another social networking site. The majority of the members are there to professionally network. People there for the same purpose as me. If you believe in … (1 comments)
It's getting close to my 2 year anniversary in blogging and I am so surprised at the results I have obtained..so impressed with the people I have met along the way and as long as WEB 2.0 is around I will continue to be committed to partake in this phenomenon.So why … (30 comments)
It's not true that everything that has been said hasalready been written. Since that unfortunate axiomcame into use, the whole universe has changed.Technology has changed, ideas have changed, and themindsets of entire nations have changed.The fact is that this is the perfect time to write anebook. What the publishing industry needs … (4 comments)
No matter what, I try to stay positive. There is no such thing as problems, just opportunities for solutions.
Let's face it, we're in the "people helping business." Just plain and simple, our goal in our business is to help those people who are looking for help. They may or may not be looking for us when they first start looking for help. But somehow they come across our path. … (8 comments)
For the last few weeks I have actually been out in the field showing people many homes in South Florida. Normally I'm the listing agent. But I have a few clients right now that want to buy..... so why not take advantage of a good thing and sell them something. Now don't get … (31 comments)
In this first Active Rain Blog post I'll outline what will unfold here in the coming days, weeks and months ... to come: Simply - Sprinkles of Everything Colorful! - including:
Recently there has been much talk about government doing something to reduce the number of foreclosures in the market. "Project Lifeline" was launched with the cooperation of some lenders. What has happened? Are real people being helped? Do Realtors have information to share with their clients who purchased homes through them? If so, … (3 comments)
There are three steps to being a successful entrepreneur; Passion, People, and Profits. 
This is about a local businessman Mark Stephenson here in Charleston, SC, who was the winner of this years Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston for thr rehabilitation of 162 Spring Street, Charleston.
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The blob fish (Psychrolutes marcidus) is a fish that inhabits the deep waters off the coasts of Australia and Tasmania . Due to the inaccessibility of its habitat, it is rarely seen by humans.
BUZZARDIf you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6' x 8' and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run … (3 comments)
No, this isn't a Texas Hold 'Em advice column. I pretty much stink at cards because as soon as I get a good hand, my ears turn red and I start laughing. Needless to say, I've lost a lot of $20 bills in friendly games with a group of guys gathered … (2 comments)
This past December I interviewed Anne Randolph of Murray Consulting, and I must say she gave me much food for thought. My primary question for Anne: What is the number one thing consumers want from their transaction with real estate agents? I was sure that getting the highest possible price for … (0 comments)
Hey Since this is my very first day...how about suggestions from all you seasoned active rainists!!!!
Keeping a positive outlook on life will change your entire perspective as folks have a tendency to remember the bad things as vividly as the good. 
I can tell you at least 20 things I DON'T like about the state of NJ. But I can also equally list what the Great things are about my Garden State. 
Whether you are buying a home or selling one, it is likely that once an Offer To Purchase is on the table, you'll enter a phase of the transaction called Negotiation. Fear not - this is how both sides "win." By following a few reasonable recommendations, both parties can turn Negotiation … (0 comments)
How do people fit into your 2008 plans?
As I ponder what to blog about I went into a myriad of choices, such as sticking with the theme of real estate or going in a different direction. I choose to go in a different direction. What we become depends not on conditions but on decisions. Some people are conditioned … (3 comments)
I got a rare opportunity yesterday. The opportunity to spend the whole day with my son, just he and I.
I know, one of my last posts was about Christmas being everywhere way before Thanksgiving is talked about, but even I like to get my Christmas cards ready early. So I went to Wal-Mart yesterday for the yearly purchase of Holiday cards... ooops, said it again. I mean Christmas cards. Getting my point … (21 comments)
I grew up in southern Missouri. I moved to Utah in 1989 for a second time and have been here in Utah since then. I recently returned from a trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas. What a beautiful state. The geography is very much like Missouri and I felt right at home. … (0 comments)
According to lenders and realtors in Tucson, real estate is still alive and well. It takes longer to sell a home because there are twice as many homes for sale now than in the past. But we are luckier than the midwest because so many from up north move here for … (1 comments)
There are many reasons that I wanted to become an Appraiser. I was attracted to the ‘half blue collar / half white collar' aspect with time split between being on the road and seeing places I wouldn't normal venture, to spending the other half behind a computer being analytical. 
I am very new to the blogging world. Can you post blogs on Active Rain that are designed to bring in questions, advice or anything from possible customers? How is it done?
howdy folks,
Tired of the local establishment; then get out and vote so your concerns are heard. If you don't vote - don't complain, you willingly gave up your right to have a say. This is a great country that we have the priviledge of living in - if you don't think so try … (0 comments)
In Maine, many out of state buyers notice people in Northern Maine waving at them. Some ask why...I explain they are being friendly. The other person may say, I don't know these people. I explain, they don't know you either but it is friendly to wave, to hold a door … (7 comments)
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. William Jennings Bryan
Remember last March when most of us turned our clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time and lost an hour?
Well, on November 4, Daylight Saving Time ends and we get that hour back. Sixty whole minutes – what a gift! What will you do with your extra hour? Here are … (3 comments)
I was sitting here tonight going over my goals, and thinking that I have accomplished a lot of them during my past 10 years and how grateful I am for the people I surround myself with, the people who I'm in contact with, and the mentors I have had. 
Yesterday I made a stop to the health food store to buy some raw honey. I picked up a couple of books on juicing as well. As I approached the checkout counter, I saw the store owner speaking with one of the customers, well she was the only other customer in the … (5 comments)
* Bo Diddley-born in McComb, often named the key artist in the transition from blues to rock and roll, famous for his "Bo Diddley beat," (or as I like to call it, "the McComb beat," similar to the "hambone," and employed by countless musicians after him. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Diddley
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."
How many times have we sit in the stillness of the night and thought about all things that we didn't do or wouldn't do for others? I pose that question to all of us in hopes that we would take a chance on those that we otherwise would not. No matter … (22 comments)
One of my counterparts in the office did something to me that really hurt. She didn't realize and felt and acted like she was justified in her actions. When she saw how hurt I was, she realized how selfish her actions were. Later she came to me, crying, apologising and telling … (21 comments)
Residents of this out-of-the way region aren't lacking in opportunities, according to Lake Village librarian Mary Kay Emmrich. 
I know that open houses are a staple of the real estate industry, and a great way to cultivate buyers, but I still can't stand doing them. I know I am insane, knowing thier great benefits yet they make me cringe, not because I don't want to meet people, not that … (8 comments)
If you are from Puerto Rico and you are searching for more Puertoricans, come to our meetup group. We have just established it and soon we will have our first meetup. Don't let them tell you about it and be part of it yourself. We will be waiting, so bring a … (0 comments)
When I was a kid my grandparents used to refer to groups of people as "Haves" and "Have Nots" meaning that they were either affluent or dirt poor. For their generation there was no middle ground. There was no such thing as middle class/working class. And when you look at those … (9 comments)