Blog entries tagged with "privacy":


privacy: Sedro Woolley Open House Saturday July 26th 1:00-4:00pm - 07/20/08 03:11 PM

Open Saturday July 26th from 1:00-4:00pm
Incredibly Private & Well Maintained 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Cedar-Sided Home on a 4.75 Acre Property. Beautiful Territorial Views through the Forest from the Living Room, Wrap-Around Deck & Hot Tub. The Home features Spectacular Vaulted Exposed Wood Ceilings, Huge Double Pane Window … (0 comments)

privacy: Industrial lofts, part 2 - 07/03/08 08:12 PM
Our lot in St Petersburg is standard-sized: 45 feet wide on Central avenue and extending 100 feet back to the alley that runs down the center of the block. So what kind of building can you put up there that isn't a plain, ugly old concrete box?
Here's what kind:

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privacy: $322200 New Condominium off 2222. 8110 FM 2222 #85 - 06/26/08 01:31 PM
8110 FM 2222 #85 is the address.The Mesa http://hillside2222.com/floor_plans.htm Pictures of the project. http://hillside2222.com/gallery.htm This floor plan is a 2 Bed 2.5 Bath with a loft/gameroom. Square Foot is 1312.Virtual Tour of a unit that is very similar. Colors may vary http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=390379 INTERIOR FINISHESOpen, spacious layouts with 10-foot and vaulted ceilings.Large … (0 comments)

privacy: Is my Secret Service badge and pay in the mail? - 06/23/08 05:18 PM
Over the weekend I read in the Vancouver Sun how a retired Richmond homeowner lost title to his bungalow to con artists.  The fraudsters also got away with a mortgage scam worth $400,000.
The failure of the banks, lawyers, land title office, etc., to verify both parties to the transaction is … (5 comments)

privacy: FTC Published Final Rule on CAN-SPAM Definitions and Implementation - 06/06/08 10:44 PM
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published (5/31/08) in the Federal Register a Final Rule: "Definitions and Implementation Under CAN-SPAM Act."The rule becomes effective on July 7, 2008 and provides definitions, modifications and clarifications to the "Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003" (CAN-SPAM). [See also … (0 comments)

privacy: Price Reduction - Large Property in Huguenot - 05/29/08 07:20 PM

This large side hall colonial sits on 100 X 140 property and has a country club backyard with an inground pool.  The price has been reduced to $949,000.  One bedroom apartment is located over the garage and there is also a finished basement.  This home is for the unique buyer … (1 comments)

privacy: Is Your Blog Vulnerable to an Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit? - 05/21/08 11:07 PM
You might recall that I recently wrote a blog on common sense ways to protect yourself from accusations of libel. After that was published, I received a few private Emails from Active Rain members. It might come as a surprise, as we seem like a non-controversial online community, but there have been libel threats made … (45 comments)

privacy: Your own 5-acre spread! - 05/19/08 11:52 AM
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privacy: It's Downright Scary - Loan Approvals At The Speed Of Light! - 05/16/08 03:27 PM
In the old days when my real estate license was young, It took a lot of time to get a loan approved.  You told your favorite loan officer all about how much money you made and your savings and debt, then they would begin the laborious task of verifying everything you … (7 comments)

privacy: Minutes from Rte. 17, excellent commuter location! - 05/02/08 02:22 PM
Privacy and convenience 36 Lewis Lane, Bloomingburg, NY 12721 View Map COMMUTERS DREAM, less than 5 minutes to Route 17! This home offers that sense of PRIVACY and country living without being secluded. Huge Master suite is the entire 2nd floor; The DECK off dining area leads to the HEATED … (2 comments)

privacy: Intrusion Upon Seclusion - 05/01/08 02:04 PM
Just when you think you've thought of everything............
Most of us Realtors do a pretty good job of guarding a seller's posessions when we take a buyer through their home, but have you considered guarding their privacy?  In our last association newsletter, James Goldsmith, who serves as general counsel to PAR and … (6 comments)

privacy: Google Sued Over Privacy Issue - 04/23/08 06:35 AM
I've been meaning to give my review and commentary on an interesting piece from here in southwestern PA that came out a few weeks ago.  Seems that a couple from Franklin Park, PA, (a suburb just north of Pittsburgh) has filed suit in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court against Google, Inc., … (10 comments)

privacy: Tenant "landlord/nanny" cams....they are HERE!!! - 04/18/08 07:51 PM
www.foxcarolina.com/news/15920768/detail.html
This has been a concern of mine for several years as landlords discuss having cameras in common hallways or directed at their rental property from off the property....I caution our service people to be mindful of their actions in the tenants' home when the tenant is not there * no smoking, no … (3 comments)

privacy: 1502 NE 332nd Ave, Washougal, WA - 04/18/08 12:01 AM
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privacy: Condo Website Focused On Celebrities and Pro Athletes Launches in Las Vegas. - 04/17/08 02:10 AM
Las Vegas, Nevada April 16, 2008 -- Once again, Celebrity High-Rise Consultant Aaron Auxier is the talk of the town. Auxier recently launched the new www.VegasCondoScene.com, a chic and trendy website that caters to celebrities and professional athletes who want to learn about the Las Vegas high-rise market.
 
"VegasCondoScene is … (0 comments)

privacy: Google Webmasters Uncovering Invisible Web Pages- Will Members Only Posts Be Revealed? - 04/15/08 06:10 PM
The Official Google Webmasters' Blog announced that they have discovered some new and innovative ways to get the spiders to crawl into places they otherwise have not been able to get into. 
 

Lately they found ways to spider through Flash to get to the content on sites that use Flash which … (43 comments)

privacy: 5 acres in Blount County with year round creek! - 04/14/08 09:34 AM
Want the perfect spot for that private home near the mountains? Take a walk on this 5 acre tract at the foot of the Chilhowee Mountains. Several good building sites, very private, wooded with gorgeous creek at back of property. Terrain is sloping and rolling offering plenty of options for building … (0 comments)

privacy: Horse Property For Sale in Caribou, Maine - 04/09/08 02:47 PM
Now is the time to live your dream.  What are you waiting for?
Custom 3+BR / 2BA ranch with elevated 8 acre lot has a paved, private drive and a new barn to "hold your horses". Many great features, too numerous to list here. Call Penny Thompson at (207) 551 - 9442 … (0 comments)

privacy: 289900 Lot 1 Rosa Drive - Private Watertown CT - 04/01/08 12:01 PM

LOCATION..Location..Rosa's Estates..this Watertown 9.87 wooded acre lot (last of three) borders the Middlebury line with easy access to Rt 84..situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on a private crushed stone road..if you desire privacy, here is your chance..horse opportunity ..approved 4 bedroom home with well and septic
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privacy: That's Just SHOCKING! - 03/31/08 12:30 PM
The recent news that the passport files of the three presidential candidates, Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain have been accessed by contract employees of the State Department has brought the issue of information security and personal privacy to the public's attention.  According to an AP report, passport files … (3 comments)

privacy: Colonial Buy In Newtown,CT - 03/23/08 06:45 AM
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privacy: A Common Misconception? - 03/19/08 10:33 AM
"It is a common misconception that easy access to public records has facilitated other types of fraud, identity theft, or land fraud."
That's the assertion set forth in a white paper authored by members of the Property Records Industry Association entitled, "Privacy and Public Land Records: Making Practical Policy".  PRIA, a self-described … (4 comments)

privacy: Charming Dutch Colonial - West Side Danbury - 03/11/08 09:25 PM
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privacy: Real estate voyeurism - 03/07/08 12:00 PM
For years, couples would stroll through their neighborhood at dusk and peek into the windows of their neighbors homes just when the lights were turned on inside the house but before the curtains were drawn for the evening. Snooping, for sure, but hard to resist that quick glance, don't you think?
We … (21 comments)

privacy: FREE SHREDDING OF PERSONAL DOCUMENTS - 03/07/08 08:20 AM
For those of you in the Charlotte area on Saturday, Shred-It is hosting another privacy party for you to safely rid yourself of hard-drives, documents and other personal items.   For further information you may call: (704) 424-5997   WHERE:   1500 N. Graham Street BUSINESS:  COMPU-TEL HOURS:  9a-1p Please only 2-3 … (1 comments)

privacy: Stepless Ranch with Privacy in Picketts Mill, Acworth GA - 03/06/08 11:33 AM
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privacy: Duplex in the country on almost 3 acres - 03/04/08 07:00 AM
This Duplex on almost 3 acres has lots of space for a family on each side and provides privacy for each unit. If you are just starting out and could use the rental income to reduce your monthly living expense or have an extended family, this home is for you! Vaulted … (0 comments)

privacy: Practical Obscurity and Public Records - 03/02/08 12:12 AM
It used to be that if you wanted to obtain a copy of the deed to your house, you had to make a trip to your local courthouse, enlist the aid of a clerk in the Recorder of Deeds' office to assist you in searching through those old, dusty canvas books, … (7 comments)

privacy: Just Listed: Great Sedro Woolley Home on 4.75 Acres! - 02/24/08 12:16 PM



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privacy: We spend too much time talking instead of lead generate - 02/18/08 08:57 PM
The last time I spoke about how the innovation of technology changes the real estate industry.  Many of my
colleagues like myself prefer to work at home to avoid small talk with our fellow agents.  It is not that we are not enjoying them, but we spend too much time talking … (4 comments)

privacy: Privacy - Pictures of your home - Should it be your biggest concern? - 02/15/08 10:09 PM
I have read several posts about pictures of homes on websites after they sold or just as pictures representative of homes in the area. While I see the validity of wanting your privacy, it seems there are bigger things lurking out there that should be more worrisome. It really didn't occur … (10 comments)

privacy: FREE shredding for personal documents - 02/12/08 06:52 PM
Last week, a sponsored free shredding event surpassed all expectations in the Charlotte NC area. I know that I missed it, and as a Realtor in Mecklenburg county, I could have certainly used a safe and controlled method in which peronal documents, items with social security numbers, etc. can be properly destroyed.    In case … (0 comments)

privacy: Protecting your Email Address! - 02/12/08 11:37 AM
Some users prefer not to announce their email to the rest of the world! One of the benefits of using vFlyer has been the ability to “hide” your email address on your flyers and use a contact reply form instead. Because we value our user’s privacy, we have always given users … (3 comments)

privacy: A Buyer's Finances: How Much Disclosure Do We Need? - 01/28/08 09:44 AM
I have an offer in counter, and one of the sticking points involves financial disclosure of the purchaser's assets to the seller and his agent (who happens to live in the building where my buyer is making the offer).
We sent over an excellent offer with a lenders letter from an extremely … (14 comments)

privacy: 1742 Goshen Road - Rincon, Georgia - Lots of Land, Privacy, and a Beautiful Home - 01/27/08 12:28 AM
Looking for a well maintained large home with lots of land? Then I have the place for you. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with 3588 square feet of living space, has a rare fully finished basement. The home was originally built in 1969. The home is located on the larger … (2 comments)

privacy: Speakerphone....Use it Wisely Real Estate Professionals! - 01/21/08 07:32 AM

Funny thing when real estate professionals get on the phone.  Often times they think they are in the room alone. 
I am guilty of it too...carrying on ....on the phone...
Just me and the person on the other end. 
Careful and don't assume.
There might be a good chance you are on speaker phone … (23 comments)

privacy: Your Information is being bought and sold! Stop it! - 01/15/08 05:12 PM
Your information ... a hot commodity                                                                                                                                                                         Having your credit checked is an important and necessary step in the home buying process.  But very few people realize that each time their credit is checked, the "inquiry data" that the credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, Innovis or Experian) have on file have now … (2 comments)

privacy: Protecting your Identity May Save Your Life - 11/30/07 10:07 PM
This past week, the entire NFL and Washington Redskins community suffered a the tragic loss of a great football player, father, and an incredible guy in Sean Taylor.  The reports that have come out today is that the Miami-Dade police have detained three people in his slaying who were seeking to rob the … (1 comments)

privacy: Recent National Association of Realtors Convention in Las Vegas - 11/26/07 10:21 PM
 
Bill and I recently returned from the National Association of Realtors Convention in Las Vegas.  I thought when we planned the trip that it would be a chance for us to relax and unwind.  It was actually a whirlwind of classes, lectures, seminars, and a fabulous EXPO with vendors from all … (0 comments)

privacy: Internet Fraud: How to Protect Yourself - 11/07/07 10:11 AM
The more you use the Internet, the more you appreciate its convenience and access to services like banking and shopping. Unfortunately, the Internet also gets exploited for frauds that can sometimes look surprisingly genuine. Here are some of the tell tale signs of typical frauds, and some safety checks you can … (1 comments)

privacy: Honopou Maui - vacant land for sale - November 2007 - 11/04/07 06:38 PM

VACANT LAND FOR SALE IN HONOPOU - $279,000.00 Fee Simple
This special Honopou Maui property is new on the market in November 2007.  The parcel is .893 acres and is mostly wooded, with some sloping ground and some flat taro paddy area.  It's located at the end of a cul de sac, … (2 comments)

privacy: Honopou Valley - Maui's wild Hawaii - 11/03/07 06:05 PM

HONOPOU VALLEY - MAUI
You may not know of this hidden valley down Honopou Road on Maui's north shore.  Some of the land has belonged to Hawaiian families for generations and goes back to the "great mahele".  There is a lot of history here, with ancient rock walls surrounding taro paddies that … (11 comments)

privacy: Custom Home on 6.5 Acres with Room to Roam--Horse Property? - 10/30/07 08:20 AM
Honey....Stop the Car...This is It! Country Living at It's Best! 6.5 acres with privacy galore. Room for horses. Custom home with large rooms. Serenity calls on this peaceful parcel where you don't see your neighbor.

Beautiful property with room to roam. This large home offers big rooms and a flexible floor … (3 comments)

privacy: 1214 ROUTE 216 POUGHQUAG NY 12570 ****RENTED***** - 10/19/07 09:29 AM


Rental:  $2000.00 per month
Old style Colonial of days gone by, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Livingroom, bonus room and huge sunroom/3 season porch, 2 car garage.  Nestled on 10.4 acres of privacy waiting for the right tenant.  Great commuter location (close to TSP and Route 22) and close to shopping and … (6 comments)

privacy: I Care about your Privacy - 10/17/07 07:47 PM
Have you noticed that in the three years I've distributed my hardcopy newsletter, the detailed sales information (asking price, sales price, square feet, etc.) has NEVER included a house number--just the name of the street?  Or that two years ago, I stopped attaching prices to my ads highlighting my recent sales? … (0 comments)

privacy: DEERING NH FARMHOUSE THE REAL DEAL WITH VISTA VIEWS, BARN ETC - 10/07/07 08:50 PM
 
Looking for a farmhouse...a really nice farmhouse...Yeah there's a little work here, but I mean it a LITTLE work!Here are the remarks from this listing: 
Astonishing, airplane-like vista views in a highly elevated Deering NH location. Real deal NH farmhouse & big barn for horses. Chimney's 5, sills, roof, basement, floor support...all addressed! … (1 comments)

privacy: 125 Georgetown- Barnegat Township New Jersey 08005- Gracious Living- - 09/26/07 01:34 PM
Custom Built Ryan Home, Colonial with FINISHED Basement,hardwood flooring,center hall ,Custom kitchen,Open and Spacious , A perfect little community where friends and family meet. award winning schools,low taxes. Easy commute to long beach Island and Atlantic City
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privacy: Would You Like To Save An Extra 10%? - 09/11/07 03:19 PM
"By opening a new account with us?"  As tempting as it may sound, you may be better off pocketing that 10% and paying...for your privacy and your credit.
                                           
   With the Christmas shopping season just around the corner, you'll start to see more sales signs in department stores and for general … (6 comments)

privacy: Buyer's Agents: Am I Missing Something? - 09/10/07 11:13 AM
I just finished reading Ines's featured blog Working Without a Realtor. There were 71 comments that I waded thru, and if you haven't taken the time to do the same, you should. Another excellent blog is Janie Coffey's The Benefits of Working With a Realtor That Specializes in Your Area. Ki … (73 comments)

privacy: Million Dollar Views- Great Access to open Bay - 09/05/07 09:32 PM
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privacy: Emails should have equal rights and privacy - 09/05/07 02:11 PM
There are so many ways for telemarketers to call, send you mail and the most up-to date way to contact the public is email.                          
 Because of the problem with the over whelming amount of telemarketers calling to offer their newest products, credit card rates and whatever else they are pushing, they … (2 comments)

privacy: The All Powerful...All Knowing "GOOGLE" - Caution Advisory! - 08/28/07 09:05 AM
I try to stay up-to-date on techno-stuff, and just heard about this today. Our internet is a great tool, but wow...then you start thinking about how horrible people could use this to hurt others....here is a thought to ponder. 
This truly proves to me how all-powerful our internet has become.  I love Google!  I Google everything … (8 comments)

privacy: 180 19th St, Springfield, OR 97477. 3 BR 2 BA, $219,900! - 08/20/07 07:25 PM
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privacy: Land Trusts for Privacy & Profit - 07/09/07 12:02 PM

Protect your property now!
· Don't let lawsuits, judgments, tax liens, probate or other taxes strip the value of your property. · You have worked hard and invested a lot of money in your residence and your investment properties.
There are too many people who would like to take it away from you.
OK, … (1 comments)

privacy: THE NOT SO SMALL HOUSE - 06/09/07 09:36 PM
  A lot has been written lately about the "Not so big house". I agree with most of what has been written but I would like to address the Not so small house. Part of the reason people seem to think that they need large spaces is that they have such … (0 comments)

privacy: Trigger leads under the microscope - 06/04/07 05:01 PM
originally posted on HomeFinancingNews.com The days of unregulated mortgage trigger leads look numbered, according to several sources which include the Times Argus Online. The slowdown in home refinances has made such leads more popular with lenders. That in turn has led to more being sold, and has earned the practice greater … (1 comments)

privacy: King of the Hill! Placitas, New Mexico Home with Privacy, Courtyards and Forever Views! - 05/30/07 06:03 PM
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privacy: Your personal information for sale! - 05/27/07 01:31 PM

A video clip from the CBS Early Show the other day."Trigger Lists" Spur Privacy Worrieshttp://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=2778586n Cut and paste this link to see the video.
Your personal information for sale!We recently became aware of a disturbing trend involving clients who have applied for a new mortgage.  The three major credit bureaus are … (1 comments)

privacy: Live in the Prescott National Forest ( Off the power grid ) - 05/27/07 12:43 PM
That is right you canlive adjacent to the National forest with-in twenty minutes from downtown Prescott  and a mile or two from Lynx lake.
 
Unique Octagon home that is solar/generator powered. Rain water collection and storage of 8000 gallons. Home sits on top of the world, yet close to town. Lynx … (2 comments)

privacy: :: Active Rain Members BEWARE!! :: - 05/23/07 11:59 AM
A Real Estate agent who wrote a blog about selling a home privately from his point of view does not like the fact that I voiced my opinion and put a link to our site for selling privately. He wrote a blog about it.
Here is the link to his blog
http://activerain.com/blogsview/96456/-Active-Rain-Members
And here is his link to his … (2 comments)

privacy: Exotic Wood Work! Nearly 3 Acres! Near Drews Lake! Dutch Colonial Style! - 05/18/07 05:17 PM
     Set off the road! Full cellar! Southern exposure! Hardwood floors! Three bedrooms! Sun porch! Fruit trees! Near Drews Lake! Applianced kitchen! Mountain view! No neighbors...NONE! $134,900! No Misprint! $134,900! … (2 comments)

privacy: Protect Yourself From Trigger Leads and Other Credit Invasions of Privacy - 05/14/07 09:33 AM
ActiveRain's Matt Heaton recently posted a great "heads-up" blog article, entitled, "Trigger Leads - There Goes My Privacy, Yet Again".It explains in some detail about when you make a loan application, and the lender pulls your credit history, it triggers notification to the major credit bureaus that you are shopping for a … (0 comments)

privacy: :: Active Rain Members BEWARE!! :: - 05/11/07 02:41 PM
 
A company called bytheowner.com has decide that posting links to their website by way of comments on my blog posts is acceptable business practice.
I doubt they would take to kindly to my piggybacking their marketing without their expressed permission and I am hopeful yet doubtful they will extend the same courtesy … (22 comments)

privacy: Abagail Ranch Road - $6,950,000 - 05/10/07 11:25 AM
...60 pristine acres with state-of-the-art mansion that are the very Heart and Soul of Gallatin Valley. Waterrights precede the City of Bozeman, with a history rooted in the land. A five acre stocked pond with waterfalls, two live streams nestled amongst mature trees, cross-country and hiking trails through the woods filled … (7 comments)

privacy: 2 Lots! North Stamford - 05/09/07 08:21 PM
Just want to let all know about a great new opportunity for builders or an individual who would like to build their dream home.  I have two new land listings that abutt eachother.  One is 5 acres and has the Mianus river running through the back corner of it.  It is … (0 comments)

privacy: Luxury Log Home - 05/07/07 11:17 AM
Make your listings stand out, use Realivent.com's FREE listing designer. [Realivent.com] … (0 comments)

privacy: Incredible view lot at The Ranch in Prescott (Price reduced) - 05/04/07 08:27 AM

This lot sitting high in the Ranch of Prescott has just been reduced from $168,000 to $162,000.
Now is the time to bring your dreams of a fantastic view property in an upscale community. Protective CC&R's and views. This subdivision is located near the Prescott Mall and Costco for easy shopping.  Only … (0 comments)

privacy: Staying Secure and Private when Selling Your Home - 04/21/07 07:46 PM
Picture this:
You are driving down your neighborhood street and notice someone has posted a bulletin board in front of their house. On it are pictures and names of all of the kids that live there, their school and activity schedules, numbers and names of after-school sitters, copies of the latest … (2 comments)

privacy: Protect your privacy - at least a little - 04/13/07 09:59 PM
Privacy is a precious aspect of our lives. If people know nothing else about the law, they tend to know at least that they have some sort of right to privacy. That right has all manner of limits and boundaries, in virtue of our decision to live in a reasonably civilized … (2 comments)

privacy: Confidentiality: New Paths and Scenarios - 03/26/07 12:12 PM
Here are some situations occur that got me thinking about additional ways small business practitioners  need to protect their data, based upon personal experiences.
Several years back, I received a solicitation call from a guy that assisted on a home inspection performed by my home inspector. He had just gone into the mortgage … (0 comments)

privacy: Northern Maine Farm With 40 Acres, Home, Barn, Brook! $149,900 - 03/23/07 10:56 AM
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privacy: My lender ran my credit report and now the whole world knows.. - 03/14/07 06:48 AM
Here's a simple thing you should recommend to all of your clients even if your aren't the one running their credit report. 
Tell your clients to call 888-567-8688 or go online at https://www.optoutprescreen.com and have them sign up for this free service to stop the credit bureaus from selling their personal … (31 comments)

privacy: Please Use Your Knowledge Wisely - 03/08/07 10:38 AM
As Realtors, we all have access to a great deal of information, and we are ethically charged with using this information wisely.  Most of the information we have access to is in the public record (if you know where to find it) and some is not. 
Say you have a client that you really … (0 comments)

privacy: 4 Walking Horse Lane, West Virginia Your Own Private Retreat! - 03/03/07 09:46 PM
                    
Your own private retreat. Top of the line amenities. Approx 6000 sq. ft., vaulted ceilings, Guest House/Studio, Pool, 6.75 wooded Acres, sauna, main level master suite with FP, screened porch and luxurious master bath. Boasts of one owner pride. Perfect for entertaining. $589,000 This home is a MUST SEE to … (1 comments)

privacy: Must Read Article: "Watch Out For Online Ads That Watch You" - 02/06/07 07:40 PM

You are familiar with those pop-up ads from certain Web sites, right?  Well, some of them are far worse than just a mere annoyance.  PCWorld has a must read article on ads placed by behavioral marketing networks.  Such ads place a "cookie" on your computer.  The cookie records (and reports back … (10 comments)

privacy: Warning: New ID Theft Law So Subtle You May Have Missed It - 02/02/07 01:20 PM
A bill that was signed into law back in May 2006, but didn't go into effect until Jan. 1 may have been overlooked by those of you owning a business.  If you are in charge of the payroll or are in business for yourself, then keep reading as there is a … (4 comments)

privacy: How Much is too Much Information ? - 01/23/07 01:46 PM

 This morning I caught this on Realtor.org  online news update.  After clicking on the link BlockShopper.com I went to the article in the Chicago Tribune and frankly I am stunned.  While most newspapers have their Local VIP Home Sales  articles I think this site goes too far. The site not only provides the name and occupation of the buyer … (6 comments)

privacy: Views You Can Use --- Allen Group Newsletter January 2007 - 01/08/07 11:45 AM
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privacy: Completely Irresponsible Use of Social Networking Tools... - 12/30/06 03:49 AM
Laurie Manny said something that was completely reasonable within the context of AR and highlights the fact that it is so easy to use social networking tools (like AR) irresponsibly...
Laurie: "I have no objection to taking this post public, but I cannot speak for anybody else."
I know I must sound … (3 comments)

privacy: People in your photographs - 12/29/06 06:18 PM
When prospects are looking for a neighborhood and a home to buy, they like to see the area amenities - as well as the people. So there is a desire for photos of playground with children playing, soccer fields with a game going on, schools with students so you can see … (14 comments)

privacy: Credit Monitoring Not Good Enough to Prevent ID Theft - 12/27/06 09:18 PM
Not too long ago there was an article in the New York Times that highlighted the fact that credit monitoring services are mostly a waste of money.  The article discussed an id theft victim's plight after 26 credit cards, several cars, and even a home mortgage were acquired using that person's … (2 comments)

privacy: Betrayal by Trusted Friend and Neighbor - 12/21/06 09:02 AM
This is one of those cases that involve more than one area of fraud and identity theft.  Additionally, it highlights the fact that you can be a victim when you least expect it and by whom least suspect.  It also shows how the elderly are prime targets for mortgage fraud and … (13 comments)

privacy: Robert D. Ashby Earns Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS) Designation - 12/12/06 07:24 PM
Robert D. Ashby, President of Solid Rock Mortgage Corporation has successfully completed the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist curriculum and now joins the ranks of select professionals nationwide who have earned the CITRMS certification.
The CITRMS certification program is the nation’s only training program specifically developed for professionals who are … (2 comments)

privacy: Testimonials and References - 12/12/06 02:49 PM
I know I could be blessed with some nice testimonials, if--I would ask.  I am not sure that I feel 100% comfortable with testimonials. Do you think readers believe testimonials? How does the reader know that a testimonial is not fabricated?
I am aware that many great marketers utilize testimonials. Still, I don't … (6 comments)

privacy: The Agony of Delete - 12/06/06 09:17 PM
This is the title of an article I read in one of my marketing newsletters.  The article is definitely worth posting here as well, but I will put it into my own words and add some things that may be missing.  The actual article can be read by clicking here.
The article … (2 comments)

privacy: Views You Can Use --- December 2006 Newsletter - 12/06/06 12:31 PM
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privacy: Medical Identity Theft - The Crime That Could Kill You - 12/01/06 11:05 PM
OK, while we have all heard about Identity Theft, I am willing to bet most, if not all, of you reading this believe that Identity Theft is only financially related and never imagined your medical identity could be stolen.  In fact, you may not even know what your medical identity refers … (22 comments)

privacy: Identity Theft - How at risk are you? - 12/01/06 10:19 PM
While Blanca did point to a good link (Is Your Personal Information Being Sold? ) on the selling of your personal information, here is a better link that covers the topic of Identity Theft...
Identity Theft Report
Additionally, during my training for the CITRMS (Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist), I found that while the … (4 comments)

privacy: Great deal for car collector, tennis pro, beautiful private luxury estate - 11/27/06 07:45 PM
My partner is trying to sell this beautiful home in Newcastle california. 8 car garage,pool/spa, tennis court, 5 acres, views forever, privacy, gated, all top-notch construction, under-valued and special!!! Owner needs to relocate. To see this Click here … (0 comments)

privacy: Protecting Your Clients Private Information! - 11/27/06 09:58 AM
 
Working in the lending business, there is a major topic that must be talked about. What is it? Your client's privacy. I had a client say to me the other day, "wow, you know more private information about me than my partner now!" To which I replied, "and you can feel … (5 comments)

privacy: Views You Can Use -- November 2006 - 11/03/06 02:30 PM
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privacy: Views You Can Use Newsletter - October 2006 - 10/09/06 12:02 PM
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privacy: What does your Pizza Delivery Man Know about You? - 10/05/06 04:06 PM
 
Recieved a very unusal link from a fellow cyberstar today.  If you have speakers attached and can take a minute to watch and listen to this it is a real eye opener.  So how do we protect our information.  Credit cards make it so easy to track what we are spending … (3 comments)

privacy: Security For Corporate Users - Its a Security Jungle Out There! Part 2 of 4 - 09/29/06 07:53 AM
CORPORATE USER SECURITYSecurity RisksCorporate users and those working in real estate offices are exposed to more serious security threats than home users. They are also responsible to maintain and follow corporate polices as implemented by their company’s security groups. Smaller companies unfortunately do not have the capacity to employ a security group and most security controls are missing. Most … (0 comments)

privacy: Views You Can Use Newsletter - 09/14/06 04:28 PM
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privacy: They're Logging Your Searches - 09/04/06 11:33 AM
Like it or not, every time you perform a search on an internet search engine, information about you and what you are searching for is logged by the search engine. The companies who record this data claim that it is anonymous, but a recent article in the NY Times casts some … (2 comments)

privacy: Cell phone conversations - 08/25/06 08:51 AM
Having just read Jenny's blog about cell phones in Publix, I wanted to tell about 2 times the cell phone has impacted me.  I had listed a beautiful new home in a 55+ community. It had never been lived in and the owners were willing to wait for the highest offer (the … (2 comments)

 
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