persistence: Facebook networking..... MY THUMB IS GETTING TIRED!!! =-) - 10/04/08 07:33 PM
Facebook is pretty cool! I have been updating my friends list today and oh my goodness, does the SUGGESTION box EVER quit with all the AR members over there??
As I confirmed and sent suggestions to others for network friendships among AR members, the photos and suggestions KEPT coming … (5 comments)
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persistence: Has it really been that long - over a hundred years? - 10/01/08 07:23 PM
What were you doing a little over a hundred years ago?
Well if you had been alive in the City of Chicago in 1906, you could have watched both of your teams, the Chicago Cubs of the National League and the Chicago White Sox of the American League, in the postseason … (18 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... Are you looking to purchase a foreclousure? - 09/27/08 07:37 PM
Here is WONDERFUL news for anyone looking to buy Orlando and central Florida real estate who are looking for good deals:
The Government is pumping literally hundreds of millions of dollars into federal grants for those looking to purchase foreclosures in central Florida.
All totalled, $541 MILLION dollars is going … (2 comments)
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persistence: Persistence is key in this market! - 09/27/08 07:10 PM
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." --Calvin Coolidge
I have … (12 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... I am now working for a National Builder in central Florida!! - 09/26/08 05:28 PM
Hello there in ActiveRain-land!!!
Guess what happend to me earlier this week......
A nationally recognized builder has contacted me to help them market their inventory of homes in central Florida. Being associated with a nationally recoginzed builder that prides itself on excellenceis quite an honor. All this will do is … (6 comments)
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persistence: Look at what Verizon Wireless has done!! - 09/25/08 07:43 PM
Hey everybody!!!
I have been hoping and praying for this day to come and it has finally arrived.
This week, Verizon Wireless has rolled out a bunch of month to month plans that do NOT require you to be locked into a 2 year or one year contract.
I WAS … (17 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate --- Do you have enough grace in your life? - 09/24/08 04:53 PM
Ever since I became a Spirit filled Christian, I had been told about Gods grace.
I went to Sunday School learning the symbolicletters of the word:
Gods
Riches
At
Christs
Expense
What I was taught was that we had all these blessings because of our faith in the facts … (6 comments)
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persistence: Persistence and Patience in Real Estate - 09/24/08 11:30 AM
I never thought I would be using persistence and patience in the same sentence. I am learning that it takes a lot of both to make it in the real estate business. As I sit here negotiating an offer I am having to exercise a lot of patience to get calls … (0 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate --- We have a "NEW" Moderator ~~~ BRIAN FOXWORTH!! - 09/23/08 02:07 PM
Here is someone I have been wanting to become a Moderator in Christianity and Real Estate for a LONG time:
Brian Foxworth!!!
Brian has been with the group for a LONG time (since January of 2007) and has proven himself quite a disciple of our Messiah!
Over the past … (7 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate --- What our group is like!! 9.20.2008 - 09/20/08 10:30 PM
Here is the periodic two week "BEST of the Best" of Christianity and Real Estate!
Ther are such posts in here that will make you cry, move you to action... take stock of your live and your motives and methods.... there are posts that will make you smile, make you laugh, … (11 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... Orlando and central Florida real estate Market report 9.19.2008 - 09/19/08 10:18 PM
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The Orlando Florida real estate area statisticsfor the past month show a LOT going on!
The median home asking price declined to $200,000;that is 3.85% lower than last month!
The current inventory of supply reflects a roughly 20 month supply and this decline in inventory has … (5 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings --- Baldwin Park!! - 09/16/08 06:31 PM
Here is the Baldwin Park update for 9/16/2008!!
There are 163 single family homes, townhouses and condosavailable for sale in Baldwin Park in the Orlandoand central Florida MLS as of the date of this posting.
The low offering price is 225,000, which is DOWN from it's original offering price of … (4 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... Apartments...do YOU live in one? - 09/06/08 05:25 PM
I just had a very interesting time at an apartment complex today in sunny central Florida. These are NICE apartments!
A one bedroom, one bathroom with a den included has 1000 square feet and rents for $900 per month, including cable TV with HBO; NOT including water and electric.
Two bedrooms, two … (6 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... Lake Nona Market Report and Information 9.3.2008 - 09/03/08 03:03 PM
Here is the Lake Nona Market Report for 9/3/2008!!
There are 101 homes and estates for sale in Lake Nona.
The LOW price for these homes is $187,600, which is DOWN about $5,000 from $192,700.
The HIGH asking price in Lake Nona is $7,695,900 which unbelievably is UP from the properties … (2 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate --- What our group is like!! 9.3.2008 - 09/03/08 01:01 PM
Here is the latest BEST of the BEST in "Christianity and Real Estate"!
Our group is so loving, encouraging and tenderhearted... sometimes while I am reading a post, the tears come up in my eyes.....(As you read Elizabeth Nieves' story about her adoption of her little girls, I am sure … (9 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... Hunters Creek Market Report 8.29.2008 - 08/29/08 07:59 PM
Here is the Hunters Creek Market report as of 8/29/2008.
A WHOLE LOT of activity has been happening in the month since I last reported!
There are only 168 homes for sale, DOWN thirteen homes from 181 properties on the market last month; HOMES ARE SELLING OUT THERE!
The high … (6 comments)
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persistence: My First Sale - Follow Up, Persistence and Luck - 08/26/08 04:37 PM
I got my Realtor training in January 2006. After the training, I started farming in a particular subdivision where custom homes were being built. I got an inquiry from an out-of-state investor in early May. We exchanged a few phone calls and emails. One day he asked me to send the information on several … (2 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate..... What our group is like.....8.26.2008 - 08/26/08 01:56 PM
This is a long awaited post about the best of the best at the ActiveRain© group "Christianity and Real Estate"!I previously wanted to do this post every week, but due to the fact that I started a new job at a different restaurant and had to undergo training and tests … (9 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings --- The Market report for central Florida July 2008 - 08/24/08 07:09 PM
Well, things keep getting better and better in central Florida!
The median home asking price has declined to $207,500 from last months $216,000. (It is 17% lower than last year at this time.)
The affordability index rose to 103.8% which means the median Florida home income has … (4 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate --- a NEW Moderator..... Sara Washburn!!! - 08/19/08 08:35 PM
Along with some of the changes in C&RE these past several weeks,We have a NEW Moderator.... she loves the Lord very much and I am so excited to have her helping me!
Please welcome Sara Washburn as a Moderator in "Christianity and Real Estate".
Sara and her husband, Jonathan Washburn helped … (18 comments)
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persistence: A lesson in perseverance from the Olympics - 08/16/08 02:01 PM
We can learn so many lessons from watching the athletes in the Olympics. This afternoon I was struck by the men's single skulls (rowing). I don't remember the length of the race, but within the final quarter of the race (from the announcers) the New Zealand athlete was almost a full … (8 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate --- Have you revisited YOUR 'BIG WHY'?? - 08/11/08 08:55 PM
As a Christian real estate agent, do you feel a sense of purpose in life?Or are you just paying the bills, and saving up for retirement?
I have been soul searching these past couple of weeks and have revisited my BIG WHY as to the reason I am in … (23 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... The Market CONTINUES to strengthen!! - 07/11/08 11:14 AM
So far we are in the 4th month of a strengthening central Florida real estate market!
Compared to last year in June, there are almost 200 MORE contracts being written per month.
The median asking price of homes rebounded to $217,500 from $211,400 last month, indicating a heating up market. … (3 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate......... Great posts about what our group is like: 7.8.2008 - 07/08/08 08:50 AM
Here is the inaugural roll out of the best of Christianity and Real Estate!
Every week featured posts and prayer requests will be posted so the world at large can see just how great a group we have in ActiveRain©!
If you have never seen the group OR have … (15 comments)
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persistence: Does one have to be Crazy to be in Real Estate? - 06/30/08 12:26 AM
Well, anyone who has been to the Christmas party of a bunch of Real Estate agents might say yes...
However, I wanted to point out one thing:
In what other profession would a person take a call from a complete STRANGER and agree to meet them in the middle of nowhere … (0 comments)
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persistence: Persistence pays off? - 06/28/08 07:28 AM
Ever notice how junk mail doesn't just stop at just one? Just consider that Nigerian or other foreign dignatary who has chosen us to receive their fortune.
Yesterday, I received 5 emails - marked urgent - from a bank that I don't use. Fortunately they all went to my junk folder, but … (14 comments)
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persistence: I just downloaded Firefox 3.0....WOW!! - 06/18/08 02:27 PM
I had seen in the yahoo and google news that firefox 3.0 was coming out and I wanted to see if it was going to live up to what the press was saying.
I am STILL learning all the features it has..... WHEW!!
And it is almost 2 times faster … (30 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate --- What happened as I tried to get home... - 06/17/08 01:38 AM
As some of you might know, back almost 2 years ago, my Ford Tempo gave up the ghost after bringing me through many nightmares because of its crappy running and the many things that were wrong with it. Here is one post I made about that car, way back then.
On … (23 comments)
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persistence: Tiger Woods wins again! Persistance though pain... - 06/16/08 04:55 PM
I have never played a game of golf in my life, but I enjoy keeping up with a guy like Tiger Woods. Tiger was seeking his 14th majors win, all the while playing on a bad knee where he had surgery about two months ago. This is an incredible example to … (7 comments)
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persistence: You Have Now Entered The "NO FEAR ZONE" - 06/05/08 07:23 AM
"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Perhaps the why of this post, as in where did this inspiration come from, is not important. … (10 comments)
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persistence: How important is planning and persistence? - 06/02/08 11:53 AM
Whether you have been in real estate for years...or you are newly licensed, planning and persistence is key to your success both now and in the future.
How important is planning and persistence anyway?We all know your Marketing (Direct Mail, Internet and Blogging), Referral Business and Business Planning is key to succeeding … (4 comments)
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persistence: A truly motivational and inspirational experience - 05/30/08 10:22 PM
Recently I attended the RE/MAX Convention in Las Vegas and it was a blast. Lost a lot of money, but learned a lot in turn so well worth it. On our last day we had a featured speaker by the name of Les Brown. I had never heard of him, and … (0 comments)
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persistence: There is only one reason why agents fail... - 05/29/08 07:08 PM
Are you ready? Here it is...
If an agent fails it's because they didn't contact enough people.
Simple isn't it?
Of course it's never that simple is it...well in this case it is ;-)
If you stop contacting people (marketing, advertising, drop bys, direct mail, phone calls, etc.) you will go … (10 comments)
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persistence: Press On - 04/29/08 02:19 PM
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" … (4 comments)
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persistence: Inspirational Quotes - 04/15/08 07:36 PM
There is no strength without unity. - Irish Proverb A chain is as strong as its weakest link. - Danish Proverb
A strong person and a waterfall always channel their own path. - Anonymous
The crocodile is only strong in the water. - Angolan Proverb
A gentle breeze blowing in … (6 comments)
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persistence: Rompin' Robins Bring Spring Inspiration and Positive Views - 04/10/08 02:15 PM
Are robins romping around your yard? In the mid-Atlantic, it seems to be a bumper year for these birds that are the unofficial sign of spring. I love seeing the lawn green up and the robins doing their best to help aerate the soil by poking holes with their sharp beaks. … (14 comments)
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persistence: How Persistent Are You? - 03/08/08 11:46 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
I love quotes - especially this one, as it speaks to being persistent. One can have all the talent, genius, and education in the world, but it does not necessarily equal success.
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; … (7 comments)
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persistence: On Self Marketing - 03/03/08 05:56 PM
There's so much been said about marketing yourself, in fact a whole marketing genre out there telling us what to say, when to say it, how to say it, even why to say it. Even here at activerain.com there's so much written in blogs I doubt any one of us has read … (2 comments)
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persistence: ActiveRain© ------ 350 posts, tributes and GREAT examples to follow! - 03/02/08 09:55 PM
I've been a member of ActiveRain© for more than a year now.
I HAVE to give credit to some of the members who have inspired me, and have been an example of a CLASS act in this real estate network.
Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com in Maryland and Virginia
Lenn not only knows how … (14 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- The 4 county area statistics for January 2008 - 02/27/08 03:12 PM
The statistics for last month show many owners of central Florida real estatewaited till the holidays were over to put homes on the market or re-list homes for sale. Historically this always happens, but there are some interesting things to look at:
The median home price has continued to declineand last month … (4 comments)
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persistence: I wont do it!!!!! - 02/21/08 09:33 AM
I REFUSE!!!! I am drawing a line in the sand..... I will not buy into the idea that the market stinks and nobody is making any money and I am at the will of others.
NO!!!!! I refuse to believe it!
I challenge each and every one of you to make that choice … (10 comments)
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persistence: A market to work harder in... - 02/19/08 04:17 PM
We, as agents, know what the market was like a few years ago. What some don't realize is how to do the same amount of business in this new climate. One thing to keep in mind is that much more effort is required. Our jobs are essentially split into two … (4 comments)
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persistence: A Lesson In Focus and Persistence From J.D. the Heeler - 01/16/08 02:45 PM
We have two dogs here at the ranch.
One, Joey, is a Great Pyrenees/Lab/something (we think hound of some sort) mix. Very, very, VERY laid back and all about the food. (I blogged about him some months ago in Joey Doesn't Share Food!)
J.D., on the other hand, our Heeler, is … (6 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- GOOD NEWS IS HERE!! - 01/16/08 01:35 AM
The December 2007 statistics finally show what I have been saying all this time:
There has been a decrease in the median home price that has brought the housing affordability index to 100%There has been a staggering reduction in the amount of homes for sale this past month.The median home sales price has … (12 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- November 2007 real estate county statistics. - 12/25/07 01:21 PM
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Steady as She Goes, Mr. Scott....." - 11/28/07 05:39 PM
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persistence: Both Barrels? Hmm, Should I or Not? If The Business Is So Bad ... - 11/26/07 10:36 AM
I told Broker Bryant and Renee Burrows I am going to try and always be nice and supportive and a motivator so I'm going to be at least one of those three right now. Every day I get spam from someone in the industry telling me how they are leaving the … (6 comments)
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persistence: Will you be one of the Agents that are here after 2007 is done? - 11/12/07 10:35 PM
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persistence: Patience & Persistence with people, pays! - 11/09/07 03:25 PM
I teach classical guitar lessons part time, and one thing that I have noticed is that for some students, I have to repeat myself two, three, or maybe even four different lessons for something that I am saying to sink-in. Finally if I repeat myself loud enough, often enough and long … (7 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- The Market is STILL Slowing..... - 10/24/07 10:11 PM
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persistence: Northern Idaho Hospitality WOWS Las Vegas Realtors - 09/28/07 01:20 PM
My "husband to be" and I took a 2 week vacation last month & spent a few days exploring Northern Idaho. While there, we fell in love with a few areas & have decided to make this our 2nd home/business destination.
Since that time, we have flown back to Idaho to look … (1 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Casselberry Listing in Sausalito! - 08/28/07 12:47 PM
This is a wonderful home in a well established subdivision priced at just $245,000.
This home has a newer Air Conditioning unit, Roof, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, and some newer plumbing.It is near majoy highways and has great schools.
A Virtual Tour and more information about this great Casselberry home can … (4 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- The Market is Landing, NOT Crashing. - 08/28/07 03:14 AM
The Florida real estate market is coming in for a landing just like I told you a while back......not a crash and burn...
Here are the facts:
Sales of pre-existing homes in July 2007 were at 11,674 right in line with pre boom years, if just a little low.In June 2007, the … (9 comments)
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persistence: The Real Estate Market is bouncing back...... I have PROOF! - 08/25/07 08:37 AM
New home sales were UP in July nationally. How happy about THAT are you?
Sales of new homes were up 2.8 percent.Orders for big ticket items (refridgerators, washers, dryers etc.) were up 5.9 percent!Sales in the west nationally were up a staggering 22.4 percent!The southern United States did not do as well, increasing sales … (24 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- How do homeowners REALLY feel? - 08/22/07 07:46 AM
Over 2/3rds of homeowners in central Florida agree that NOW is the best time to buy a home.
This information was NOT from overzealous real estate agents.
70 percent of polled homeowners believe the value of thier properties will reamin the same in the next year."The good news is that, amid proliferating news stories … (2 comments)
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persistence: How many in bound links does YOUR real estate website have... increase them! - 08/16/07 07:06 PM
How many in coming links do you have to your real estate website?
These are not reciprocal links (They want a link to their site when they give you one of theirs).They are NOT part of a link farm or organized effort to aquire links.These are ONE WAY IN BOUND links to … (14 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Windermere Listing!! - 08/11/07 12:20 PM
This exquisite home in Windermere is just a sample of the listings we have at our central Florida real estate website. It is being offered at $935,000.00.
The building nestles on just over a third of an acre of landscaped lawn, trees and shrubs in a Cul-De-Sac.
The home includes a surround sound … (5 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Winter Park Beauty of a Home!! - 08/09/07 05:29 AM
You CANNOT get a home this wonderful because this one was JUST completed spring 2007!
Travertine floors..... crown molding in EVERY room......
Stainless steel appliances, a pull out storage system in the kitchen, butler pantry in the dining room....AND MORE!!
Here is a Virtual Tour of the home...it is AMAZING...but the pictures cannot do … (3 comments)
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persistence: Persistence - 08/08/07 10:12 PM
When I was selling Apple IIe computers back in eighties for Apple Canada, I complete a very difficult sale in the nick of time.
It was almost a $2M sale, and it required Apple to stockpile the computers before we got the order. It was so many computers that we had to … (0 comments)
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persistence: Sunday Sermon- Time to Get Your Moxie - 08/05/07 09:07 AM
Sunday Sermon: 8-5-07
Ive Got Moxie - How 'Bout You ?
I have quite a bit of American Indian ( Choctaw and Creek ) in me and my husband will tell you I have a stubborn streak..
I didn't say meanness just stubborn - there's a difference! I prefer to call it Moxie !
With … (28 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- The Loop West in Osceola County is almost finished! - 08/04/07 02:27 AM
There is a new addition to The Loop in Osceola County and it is almost finished being built.
It will have 400,000 square feet of space. The Loop West was slated to be done with construction in the spring of 2008, BUT it should be finished as early as the end of … (2 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Altamonte Springs Listing! - 08/01/07 06:28 AM
This home is in wonderful Altamonte Springs, Florida!It has so many upgrades, you really have to see them for yourself.
There are MORE pictures and more information on this lovely home at my central Florida real estate website!
Brought to you by:
Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent®The Knights Team Sales LeaderBeach and Luxury Realty Inc.
(Marketed … (3 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Home for sale in Metro West! - 07/30/07 12:52 PM
The palm trees and large shade tree in the front yard of this home give a feeling of warmth and coziness in this MetroWest property for sale near Valencia Community College in central Florida.
You really need to take a look at this home inside!
A screened in Florida room is a nice … (1 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Another home for sale in east Orange County - 07/30/07 11:39 AM
What an excellent home to come back to after a hard day at work.
Your family and friends will LOVE this home in eastern Orange County.
This picture is JUST the beginning of what is in store when you come to view this offering of central Florida real estate for sale.
Just imagine what … (2 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- You're a 1st Time Home Buyer? - 07/28/07 06:18 PM
When I meet a first time home buyer, this is what I and The Knights Team do to help them get into a new home as smoothly as possible:
We make sure they are not working with another agent...... a BIG prerequisite.We help our prospective client(s) fill out all the required paperwork on … (5 comments)
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persistence: Hello Everyone - 07/25/07 03:04 AM
I am in The Great State of California and look forward to chatting with everyone her. I am out her building my business like everyone should and I have motto I try my best to follow on a daily basis and like to share with everyone here as I do on … (2 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- a business for sale you can't pass up! - 07/23/07 04:48 AM
Want to get into business in central Florida for very little start up cost?Here is a great restaurant location in the busy Waterford Lakes area.
Business has a 5 year track record and has lots of repeat customers.There is frontage on Lake Underhill Rd.......a busy street that will give your restaurant lots of … (3 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Mortgage fraud, again? - 07/18/07 03:08 PM
It seems a company called "Livewire" has been doing some pretty shady things with peoples mortgages in central Florida.
As of this writing two central Florida home owners properties are in foreclosure because the company that supposedly closed the deals and was taking payments from the owners has not payed the bank … (26 comments)
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persistence: Another way to make it around Active Rain -- Be Wise - 07/17/07 03:12 PM
Another way to find your way around in the Rain is to make Associations with professionals you relate to or are going to do business with. BUT makesure those you connect to do not ruin YOUR reputation.
Take a look at what they blog about....is it tasteful and appropriate for the … (19 comments)
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persistence: When you are on line in "The Rain"...do you feel like this? -- a Solution!! - 07/16/07 05:38 PM
(Can you see ME in the back on my tiptoes....straining to be seen??)
When you are on line in the Active Rain Network...have you ever taken a look at the ticker on the upper right side of your page...it tells how many members are in the network at any given time.....
Today (7/16/2007) … (12 comments)
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persistence: Short Sales! I Won't Do Them & You Can't Make Me! - 07/15/07 10:22 AM
I absolutely MUST stop believing I can save the world. I've decided I'm going to save myself instead. My sanity that is. A choice had to be made & I chose me!
I know that some of you out there are thinking I just don't know what I'm doing and to a large degree, you … (17 comments)
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persistence: Suitcase Full Of Dignity & A Pocket Full Of Pride - 07/14/07 10:42 AM
It never ceases to amaze me the stories of lies, deceit & blatant fraud in our industry. What really "frosts my cookies" is the attempt at justification. You'll hear things like, "the system is flawed & my client is in a loophole". "This is the ONLY way they'll ever get a … (29 comments)
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persistence: Why I Gave Up My Life As A Secret Agent Thanks To Mike Ferry - 07/07/07 01:15 PM
Ok, so I wasn't in the CIA or Secret Service... But you'd think I was!
I have been a licensed Real Estate agent for nearly 18 years. I'm not ashamed of what I do at all, I just never really talked about it. Somehow, it always felt like panhandling. Ok... I … (13 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Casselberry Listing! - 07/06/07 11:47 AM
648 Field Club Circle, Casselberry, FL. 32707
This is a wonderful pool home which features a heated spa and fantastic rock waterfall.This home has office space so you can get work done in your own private business setting. The gated community gives peace and security for your family. New laminate … (4 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Another Listing! - 07/05/07 09:26 PM
7320 Beacon Place Orlando, FL. 32792
Type: Residential
Style: 1 Story
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Size: 1,461 sq. ft.
Lot Type: Rectangular
Lot Size: "Over 1/4 Acre!"
Year Built: 1980
Taxes: $1,668.00 (2006)
MLS: O4783337
THE PRICE IS RIGHT!! Investors take note!!It's hard to find a comparable home with a pool in Winter Park in this price range.Home is in a CulDeSac for … (1 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- 1322 Brookebridge Drive - 07/04/07 01:08 PM
1322 Brookebridge Dr, Orlando , FL. 32825
Appliances include:
StoveRange HoodDishwasherRefridgerator
Ceramic tile is throughout the home. Ceiling fans add to the cool surroundings.
The Dining Room is almost separate and a door opens to the back yard.
Another picture of the Living Room...
The screened in patio is the … (1 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- 1222 Piedmont Circle - 07/04/07 10:33 AM
1222 Lake Piedmont Circle, Apopka, FL. 32703
This home is in a great location with the opportunity to enjoy Piedmont Lakes Subdivisionwith a community pool, tennis and playground area for the kids.The property has a great floor plan with wood floors plus a chandelier in a separate formal dining room. … (2 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- 1844 Clay Court - 07/04/07 09:59 AM
1844 Clay Court, Deltona, Fl.
A Brand New home built with Custom Homes by Chuck Braun, Inc.
A beautiful entryway welcomes family and friends, along with nice professionally done landscaping,Inside the home there is cherry wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tile and wood floors, crown molding, and an electric fire … (0 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Annual Southeast Builders Conference has Gone GREEN - 07/03/07 06:17 AM
The Southeast Building Conference has merged with the Florida Green Building Coalition's Green Trends conference, being held July 11-15 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
This is a change signaling that for central Florida real estate - GREEN is IN. There will be more than 40 exhibits from … (2 comments)
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persistence: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings.... a Soft Landing! - 06/28/07 12:02 AM
Another media company has published findings from economists about central Florida real estate......
As the cost of gas and the rising foreclosure numbers affect the states economy, a LOT of people looking at what is going on say we will NOT go into recession. "The rate of growth is decelerating, … (5 comments)
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persistence: The market is back to normal -- I have proof!! - 06/25/07 11:55 AM
State wide home sales are back to normal levels, says the Florida Association of Realtors®.
12,607 homes were sold in May and were more in line with activity in May 2002 - prior to the housing boom years The median home price is at 237,000 while in May of 2002 the price … (5 comments)
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persistence: The Annual Florida Home Buyers Convention is Saturday - 06/15/07 01:59 PM
Orlando Florida hosts the Annual Homebuyer Expo on Saturday, June 16th 2007
Over 150 exhibitors and 15,000 people are expected to walk through the doors of the Orange County Convention Center from 10am till 5pm this Saturday to see how easy and beneficial it can be to purchase and own central … (7 comments)
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persistence: I finally made it.... 100,000 points..... whew!! =-D - 06/06/07 09:41 AM
This is a happy occasion of acquiring 100,000 points for this Active Rain member......WOOHOO!! I wanted to do a post about other members posts, but I will be doing that every month with the "Top Blogs of the Month". So, I have chosen the top 10 posts I have made according to readership, clicks … (13 comments)
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persistence: You are doing everything right... you think.... - 06/05/07 03:57 PM
There are times when you do everything right.....
You call the expireds or send postcards to them all the time.You keep in touch with people who say they want to buy a home.You talk to people who say they want to sell their home.Loan officers say they will send you clients … (5 comments)
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persistence: Who Moved My Equity? - 06/02/07 10:50 AM
OK, I had another conversation with a seller yesterday that started by the seller saying he's not giving up ALL his equity and he's not going to give his home away.
If I had a nickel for every time I heard this sentence... I'd have at least two or three dollars. :)
Seriously … (9 comments)
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persistence: Real Estate Professional Survival Guide - Can You Survive This Market? - 06/01/07 04:46 PM
Are You Persistent?
One of the keys to being successful in anythingyou do is persistence. Once you have determinedexactly what it is you want to accomplish, youmust take massive action on a consistent,persistent basis in order to succeed.Think of it like building a muscle. If you havenever weight trained before, the first … (4 comments)
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persistence: Success..... hehehehe...WANT Some?? - 05/28/07 04:12 PM
This post is inspired by Cynthia Sloops Blog about the unspoken state of the industry by many agents right now. she got TONS and tons of constructive help as to what to do to get things the way they need to be for her business from many of the members … (5 comments)
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persistence: Things are happening faster...... Woohoo!! - 05/25/07 04:20 PM
A couple of firsts!!
Today I got my first referral to Active Rain!! I went to a training class at the office I transfered to and told them all about Active Rain. All of the attendees PLUS the teacher gave me their e-mail addresses so I could send them invites to this … (8 comments)
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persistence: Christianity and Real Estate.... what can you get out of it? - 05/21/07 02:29 PM
Yesterday I was in church and God caught up with me. I thought I had missed Him and I was waiting for him to show up near me.
It turns out He was NOT away at all......
Romans 10:8But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is … (4 comments)
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persistence: Wondering why you are doing this? - 05/05/07 09:50 AM
Are you wondering what you are doing every morning, calling those people AGAIN to see if they want to buy a home?
Are you wondering what in the green earth you are doing contacting those people about selling thier home AGAIN?
Why do all those CMAs and … (4 comments)
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persistence: Is Farming In Your Future? - 04/29/07 06:23 PM
If you have ever considered starting a farm territory for your real estate business, here are some things to consider:
Choose an area that you want to work in. You will be investing countless hours of time in the area so make it one that you enjoy and hopefully one that is … (6 comments)
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persistence: A little too close to the fairway..... - 04/27/07 03:07 PM
Ever felt like this guy on the left?
I think he got just a LITTLE too close to the fairway...
I kinda feel like him sometimes, especially this past couple of weeks.
I have a top ranking website (1st page ranked above about 5.4 million webpages in GOOGLE) and in the past 2 weeks … (7 comments)
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persistence: Are you a LION or a........g a z e l l e ??? - 04/23/07 01:09 PM
Do you think if you were a gazelle in a field
and this lioness was downwind from you...
(meaning you could not sense her near you by smelling her scent)
Would you be taken by surprise if she suddenly bolted out of the brush right near you and came at you in a … (7 comments)
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persistence: "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness..." - 04/21/07 08:03 AM
You may recognize these words, penned by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence. They are also the inspiration for the title of the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness".
To give you a brief overview if the movie...
It is inspired by the true story of the life of Chris … (7 comments)
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persistence: Success In Life: To Make Fire - 04/18/07 09:11 PM
In the movie, "The Edge", two men are being tracked down by a man-eating bear. As these two desperate men struggle to survive when all odds are against them including lack of shelter, food and harsh environments, they are pushed to the edge and must rely on their grit and guts … (1 comments)
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persistence: Can You Hear That Distant Rumble? A Good Thing Cometh ... - 04/17/07 11:54 AM
Let me begin by saying the majority of our owner-occupied lending is conforming purchase funding. We do some refinancing and some non-conforming but the majority of our business is builder, agent or investor referrals for new or previously owned acquisition. Let me also say that I know geography and business model … (7 comments)
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persistence: A great business opportunity... - 04/16/07 08:59 PM
You probably saw this recent article: "Foreclosures rising among US mortgages"
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0302/p01s02-usec.html
What are you doing to keep your Cash-Flow coming inand protect your clients against the 5-Types of Identity Theft?
I'd like to invite you onto a LIVE Tele-Seminar call this Wed. at 10am (PST) and introduce you to an additional Residual stream … (3 comments)
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persistence: Perseverance and fruits of it...... - 04/15/07 09:37 PM
This is a picture I took of the fountain in Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse NY back in 1980.
If you look really closely, you can pick out the figure of a man....
You can also see a full length shield in front of the man with only his face from the nose … (12 comments)
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persistence: 80,000 points and climbing!! - 04/14/07 07:09 PM
I have hit 80,000 points!!! WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Active Rain has been such a wonderful addition to my marketing; propelling one of my central Florida real estate websites to #4 in GOOGLE for the search term "Orlando Florida MLS"
I have met GREAT people who are now in the group "Christianity and Real Estate", a … (13 comments)
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persistence: Do you have the heart to be in this business? - 04/10/07 09:32 PM
Do you have the heart to be in this business?
Do you have the proper motivation to get where you want to be production-wise?
I have seen so many posts that deal with systems, leads, ROI, and other things......
But they have forgotten a couple of things I think bear repeating..
Having the right people … (17 comments)
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