products: The Deception of the Web - 07/12/08 07:39 PM
Many agents think if I can just get on the web it'll bring business to my front porch. That's one misconception of getting a website or some presence on "www" better known as "The Web". You must remember that "www" stands for "world wide web". There are too many people for … (0 comments)
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products: Your Market Guide - 07/09/08 11:11 PM
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products: Business "Clarity": The 5 Key Questions You Must Answer Before Marketing "You" - 06/19/08 05:15 PM
In order to understand the importance of preparation in going to market with any business, you must first install processes that will support your business. One of the most important overview processes to perform is answering the 5 Key Questions to starting a successful business.
If you do not have answers … (3 comments)
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products: What made "The Dog Waggin" Marketing Work? - 06/08/08 05:34 PM
I continue to see how others market their business. I want to see what makes a business stand out from the rest. I will be a "Life Long Learner." I thought I would share my experience of a recent vendor that stood out from the rest with some simple marketing strategies … (12 comments)
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products: Leverage Your Blog Idea #1: Create Your Own Expert's Board - 05/25/08 12:58 PM
Everyday I am asked by someone in business or personal dealings “Hey Dean do you know someone or a company that can do____?” Because of this demand for best of breed services and products, I am currently compiling a “Experts Board” which will perform the following functions:
1. Best of Breed … (2 comments)
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products: Montana Exports 2007: Second-highest annual growth rate in U.S. - 05/24/08 04:39 PM
Recently, Montana's Governor Brian Schweitzer, stated "Over the past five years, Montana has had the second-highest annual growth rate in export value in the nation."
Montana Department of Commerce records show that in 2007, Montana's commodity exports increased almost 35% to a new high of $1.74 billion. Wheat ranked #1 at $613.4 million, which … (2 comments)
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products: Loan Products and Services Currently Offered By Me :) - 05/01/08 10:45 PM
Realtors and Fellow Finance Professionals,
As a real estate finance professional its important to display what types of loan services are currently offered here in southern California which is my primary target market. I can lend in 35 other states as well. Lending guidelines have currently changed but in my opinion for … (6 comments)
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products: Greenwashing: How do I know if my _________ really is green? - 04/22/08 04:02 PM
Greenwashing is term commonly used in the sustainable development community. Terrachoice.com offers a great definition:
Green-wash (green'wash', -wôsh') - verb: the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.
So, the question is, how do I know if my _________ really is … (10 comments)
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products: You're Pre-Approved................NOT - 04/17/08 02:17 PM
Has this happened to you? If not, it probably will soon!!
Your customer has a written Pre-Approval from a good and reputable lender.
After a nice slow search, and taking lots of your time, they find a house they really like. They make an offer, the seller counters, they all agree on … (1 comments)
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products: Adopt An Attitude Of Healthy Skepticism When It Comes To Product Claims - 04/04/08 04:36 PM
Q: We were at a West Coast home show recently, and came across a company from Connecticut that provides "crawlspace encapsulation". They claim it virtually eliminates moisture and contaminants from entering your home, improves heating and air conditioning performance, and apparently eliminates the need for insulating the floor. The cost was … (0 comments)
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products: Keep Your Paradise Home on the Top of Buyer's Lists - Green Tip of the Week - 03/26/08 09:23 AM
Today's Paradise real estate market has a great deal of inventory available for prospective buyers to choose from. As sellers in Paradise, we therefore need to be sure that our house is always in show ready condition both inside and out to keep up with our competition and to keep our house on the … (1 comments)
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products: Time for New Loan Products? - 02/11/08 10:10 AM
This morning in the Washington Post (Monday, Feb. 11, 2008) a really interesting editorial by Michael Hall was published. The link for this editorial is:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/NewsSearch?sb=-1&st=michael%20hill&
I will not attempt to paraphrase his statements, as I believe the most accurate way to interpret his opinion is to read what he wrote. I would … (7 comments)
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products: Ellington Field Recycling Drop-Off Site-Clear Lake/Houston, TX - 01/31/08 01:34 AM
Ellington Field off of I-45 and Dixie Farm Rd. East to Hwy 3 will be the collection site for all recyclable material some of which is not accepted from your homes curbside pick-up Waste Collection Truck. The facility is open 7 days a week from 8:00am to 8:00pm. The items accepted are newspapers, magazines, … (0 comments)
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products: Houston Recycling Information-TX - 01/31/08 01:13 AM
For all you Houstonians that want to "Go Green" and recycle, here is a website with all of the recycling information you could possibly want. From acceptable items to be recycled, where to take recyclable items, curbside recycling, used oil, used metal scrap,hazardous household waste, neighborhood drop off sites and more.
http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/recycling.html
Trying To Sell Your … (0 comments)
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products: Recycling Centers For Areas Around League City, TX - 01/31/08 01:01 AM
Listed are centers in and around Houston's Bay area to take your items to be recycled. Recycling Centers vary according to materials. From metal to hazardous to non-hazardous materials.
http://www.recyclingcenters.org/Texas/League_City_77573_recycling_centers.php
Trying To Sell Your Home But Don't Know Where To Start? Try A Home Staging Consultation Today! For more information visit www.redesignetc.com … (0 comments)
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products: Cute Stuff for Perfect Gifts... Check it out - 01/11/08 05:37 PM
Check this out!www.cafepress.com/bungeecowA new shop selling perfect gifts with cute graphics and text.You can even order your own text or request your favorite graphics.It's definitely two-thumbs up!
www.bungeecow.com
This shop is not only for real estate agents, but also for public. Before you order, please make sure that you check the size chart. … (2 comments)
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products: Buy Products that Make a Difference (and save you money)! - 01/10/08 09:50 PM
As I mentioned previously in a recent blog, the Energystar.gov website is a great resource for yourself and clients who are looking to saveenergy and money. The website has a vast amount of information even on certain products that meet or exceed the EnergyStar ratings, therefore, helping the environment and of course … (13 comments)
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products: Stop Wasteful Spending! Here's a free tool! - 01/06/08 05:36 PM
Ramp Up Challenge
As the real estate market adjusts, many agents begin to cut costs and minimize or stop all together their advertising. In actuality you SHOULD be marketing, if not ramping up your marketing. Think about it, more and more agents are leaving the industry - even heavy hitters from a … (2 comments)
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products: Curbside Recycling-League City, TX (Only) - 01/05/08 10:14 PM
This is a list of products that can be recycled. League City recently changed companies and the products to be recycled are different than before.
Paper: All types, including news-paper, magazines, cardboard, corrugated paper and packaging materials. (tear plastic windows off of envelopes first)
Cans: Aluminum, tin, and steel.
Metal: Aluminum foil and some … (2 comments)
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products: Do your homework before you take out a mortgage - 11/15/07 04:09 PM
Do your homework before you take out a mortgageBuying your first home can be very exciting. Most first time buyers are so keen to buy their home that most of their efforts are concentrated in searching, inspecting and comparing the different homes available on the market. Very few would do they research … (0 comments)
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products: Is the market going toward rent to own? - 10/17/07 10:32 AM
Hello
Inman News had a nice article about renting to own. I recently have been marketing for a client some lease to own properties. The response has been well received.
Is this the direction of the market now? Would love some feedback.
The article is below:
http://www.inman.com/hstory.aspx?ID=64925
If you ever need marketing, listing coordination, products or … (1 comments)
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products: Fargo Moorhead Logos & Design: Advertising the Basics - 10/13/07 04:35 AM
Fargo Logos & Design: Advertising: the basics 1. Make sure the ad has a strong headline and call-to-action. What's the one thing you want to convey and what do you want prospects to do next? Make sure these two elements are strong and clear.
2. Stir up some emotion. The … (0 comments)
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products: Unbelieveable deals + 10% for activerain members - 09/17/07 04:37 PM
Check out the deals on this website www.BargainDash.com
Selection is limited, but the prices are pretty great. If you decide to buy anything, make sure to use Coupon Code "ar907" to get an extra 10% off your whole order before 9/30/07.Check it out. I ordered a new digital camera, mp3 player, and … (1 comments)
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products: A New Banc to Call Home - 08/17/07 10:40 AM
REALTORS!!!
In these changing times in the mortgage industry, I wanted to let you know that Signature Lending Group’s business continues to grow. I believe we have been successful due to two reasons. First, we communicate better than anyone. Second, people like you continue to put their trust in us.
In … (0 comments)
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products: Check out the interview with Craig Newmark from Craigslist! - 08/09/07 10:49 AM
Hello
Inman News had a great interview with Craig Newman of Craigslist and Alex Perriella of Realogy. It is a little long but offers great insight to the future of internet advertising!
http://www.inman.com/hstory.aspx?ID=64162
I watched the whole thing and am spending sometime today checking out Second Life, Yahoo classified and google.
If you … (3 comments)
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products: Rate Lock Duration - 06/28/07 12:53 PM
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products: BECOME A BUSINESS OWNER ♥ HOME STAGING ENGINEER ♥ CONSULTING EXECUTIVE - 06/20/07 01:24 PM
Staging a home is preparing the home in advance for placing the home on the market. Home staging transforms the home, from "our house", to a "show place". A Staged home, is designed to appeal to the general audience of home buyers, resulting in a quick sale. A professional Home Stager considers all areas of the home, … (3 comments)
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- Interest Rates Change Daily - 06/18/07 03:50 PM
This is not spam! So, whoever flagged my last weeks blog as spam. Please don't!!! Post a comment if you have a problem with my posts!
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products: New Notary Products - 06/14/07 05:45 PM
Recently Los Angeles, CA had the pleasure (or displeasure depending on your feelings) of hosting the 2007 NNA Conference. I personally didn't attend but I was informed of a couple new products that are directed at Notary Publics.
Below are excerpts from a newsletter sent out by GoGetNotary.
New Notary Products
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- Dealing with Debt After Retirement - 06/11/07 11:13 AM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- Preparing Your House for the Market - 06/04/07 02:47 PM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- The Home Equity Line of Credit - 05/31/07 10:03 AM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- Intermediate Fixed Rate Loans - 05/22/07 10:14 AM
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products: Using Household Products - 05/17/07 10:53 AM
I cleaned out a box of old photos, articles and scrap booking materials from my mother's estate and came across this old, worn out article with no name, no date, just a title; BUILDING BRIDGES THE EASY WAY - Using Household Products. It was typed on a typewriter from days gone … (3 comments)
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- 15-Year Fixed Rate Loans - 05/14/07 10:01 AM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- Choosing a Fixed Rate Loan - 05/09/07 09:55 AM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- Google Local Helps New Homeowners Find Their Way! - 04/30/07 10:43 AM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- Various Ways to Hold Title to Real Property - 04/26/07 02:10 PM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- What are points and when should you pay them? - 04/16/07 12:06 PM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- What is Negative Amortization? - 04/09/07 12:09 PM
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products: 10 Steps to Buying Your Home - 04/05/07 01:24 PM
STEP 1 - DEFINE NEEDS FOR YOUR NEW HOME Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new home! Your first step toward buying your new home will be to analyze your needs. Your real estate agent can help you determine exactly what you want your new home to look like and … (0 comments)
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products: Mortgage Rate Update --- How Adjustable Rate Mortgages Work - 04/02/07 12:05 PM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update - 03/27/07 10:09 AM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update - 03/19/07 11:47 AM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update - 03/12/07 02:20 PM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update - 03/05/07 07:45 PM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update - 03/05/07 02:05 PM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update - 02/26/07 12:40 PM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update - 02/21/07 10:34 AM
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products: Mortgage Rate Update - 02/12/07 12:56 PM
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products: How to Pick a Lender - 01/11/07 11:12 PM
Picking your mortgage professional is not as easy as selecting a good cantaloupe or watermelon at the market. I certainly wouldn't recommend thumping a Loan Officer on the head to see if there's anything in between the ears or smelling them to see if their fresh! So how does a potential … (3 comments)
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products: ARMs - Just in case you wanted to know - 11/18/06 12:29 AM
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) have been pretty popular lately in the media, but not necessarily in a good way. This post is not going to address the media or repuation that surrounds these mortgage products. Instead, it is going to inform you, the consumer, of what an ARM is and why … (2 comments)
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products: And In This Corner... - 11/14/06 10:05 AM
Brokers Vs. Lenders
Range of Products
I have access to 30 different lenders on a daily basis. This gives a broker access to hundreds of loan products which can handle any scenario your client might need. Lenders, especially big banks, are trapped to lender specific programs, rates, and underwriting, which aren't advantageous to … (0 comments)
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products: Networking ................. - 08/30/06 02:56 PM
Here on activerain i have got plenty of messages from people. For the most part these messages are from people trying to sell me a specific product and or service. I believe that AR along with other "networking" websites are meant for real estate professionals to exchange leads or discuss general … (4 comments)
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