real estate education: Keller Williams Mega Camp Update. Austin Tx - 08/28/08 12:07 AM
Keller Williams Realty Mega agent camp, Austin Texas.
Once again Keller Williams came up with an incredible program for this 2 day agent event (the management and technology event is still progressing). Of course it starts with a visit to Pete's dualling Piano bar!
This event is very much a … (3 comments)
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real estate education: Austin Here we are. - 08/24/08 01:27 PM
A very early morning wake up. 2 good flights from Madison Wisconsin and I am in Austin. Checked into the Hilton Hotel and all ready for Mega Agent Camp, Keller Williams' once a year national training for top agents.
This year we will be concentrating on Thriving in a shifting market. … (3 comments)
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real estate education: Giving your clients a nudge!! - 08/19/08 08:51 PM
I came across this very insightful article today. Actually it was sent to me by Matt Anderson of the Referral Authority. He publishes out an E-zine and is a coach for anyone cultivating a business by referral.
Think most people make choices that are in their best interests most of the … (1 comments)
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real estate education: Mega agent get together for KW Rainers - 08/17/08 09:55 PM
Anyone up for meeting on the Sunday before Mega Agent Camp? I was thinking the Hiliton bar about 6pm.
This will be Aug 24th.
I'm saying this just to get ideas moving.
If oyu havn't been before there is still time. It is a fantastic event. A chance to see Gary Keller and … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Taking time to Reflect - 08/13/08 12:54 AM
Taking a Moment to Reflect…
Today, 8 other business professionals and myself were asked to take part in a panel discussion with Lakeland Mortgage Company. Lakeland Mortgage is currently ranked within the top 10 mortgage companies in MN. The goal of the event was to essentially pick the brains of … (5 comments)
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real estate education: Seller BuyDown, net sellers more $$$, save buyers $$$ - 08/07/08 10:59 PM
Once in a while an opportunity runs aground because the buyers and sellers can not quite come to terms. (I must say that the Real Estate Guy team has been very successful at negotiating to keep the transaction together.)
The art of negotiating is not something we take lightly in this … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Professional Networking Event in MN, 'Work SMARTER, Not Harder', Free Real Estate Lunch & Learn, July 23rd - 07/21/08 11:48 AM
Work SMARTER, Not Harder
Round Table Discussions
Lunch & Learn
July 23rd, 2008 - 10:00-12:30
Wildwood Lodge, Woodbury/Lake Elmo
Join us for a fast-paced round table discussion with real estate experts. This event is open to EVERY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL. This is an out standing way to learn and network with other professionals that are … (1 comments)
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real estate education: Earn an Additional $100K, No Matter What the Market Looks Like - 07/11/08 09:39 AM
NOTE: This is a fairly long post, but it can put an additional $100,000 or more in your pocket, so I encourage you to read it thoroughly.
I know it's a tough market, there is no denying that. Many people have left and as more and more real estata agents and … (1 comments)
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real estate education: The Sorry World of "Real Estate Education", deception and scams crawling out of the woodwork - 07/07/08 04:28 PM
I am angered and frustrated by programs and systems claiming to be the latest and greatest in real estate education.
My inbox is flooded with e-mails offering me and any other consumer, the opportunity to get rich in real estate. All I need to know is the secret, and I will be … (1 comments)
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real estate education: I Survived Real Estate 2008 Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen - Panelist Rick Sharga of RealtyTrac on TNG Radio - 07/04/08 04:39 PM
Bruce Norris is joined by Vice President of Marketing for RealtyTrac and panelist for I Survived Real Estate 2008, Rick Sharga. Bruce and Rick discuss preventive measures currently in the works to help the current real estate downturn, how these solutions are structured, market psychology, lenders being risk averse, social … (0 comments)
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real estate education: How to check out your Realtor - 07/03/08 11:59 PM
How can a consumer make sure they have the best agent, the most tech savvy?
1) Use the internet
Google the agent, how is their presence
Google an agent's;listing what results arise?
google search phrase such as "homes for sale in Madison Wi" see where the ranking is.
What tools are … (2 comments)
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real estate education: Is Online Training the Same as a Classroom? - 06/20/08 11:43 PM
Earlier today I was speaking to a young agent, who asked me my opinion on whether to take continuing education classes online or in the classroom.
I very much prefer to take classes live over online for a couple of reasons.
You can not ask questions of a computer.
I spend … (24 comments)
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real estate education: Does your Closing Agent make Housecalls? - 06/20/08 01:57 AM
It's funny how many vendors we are approached by each day stating that have the latest and greatest. Heck my competition is great at this. They like to announce to the real estate agents how they can deliver on time and how their service is better than the next guy, blah, … (2 comments)
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real estate education: Motivational or Educational CDs - 06/15/08 09:23 AM
David Knox is a guy that if you haven't checked out yet, I recommend you go to his site and check out as soon as you can! www.davidknox.com
He might seem a bit pricey but compared to others out there and what you receive in the form of knowledge it's worth … (2 comments)
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real estate education: Dr. Real Estate Agent - 06/09/08 06:54 PM
I was reading a blog the other day about whether a bachelor's degree in real estate should be required as entry into the field, and it got me thinking. Do you think agents who have advanced degrees in other fields should advertise this? I've seen MBAs, Masters, dentists, etc. I have … (4 comments)
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real estate education: Market is turning around.... - 05/29/08 02:58 PM
The Columbus Board of Realtors released an article to the press on May 23rd titled "Drop in new listings suggests market is turning around."
With the number of homes listed for sale over the past two months being lower than the previous years, the article hints that the market may be … (3 comments)
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real estate education: Is the LSR (Loan Status Report) Pointless? - 05/24/08 04:16 AM
WARNING THIS POST IS FOR ARIZONA REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS ONLY
Unfortunately in the State of Arizona Loan Originators are not required to be licensed. This then trickles down to the professional integrity and honesty of that individual loan officer and the company they work for of who is the burdened party to … (2 comments)
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real estate education: Databases and Staying in Contact - 05/24/08 03:27 AM
Staying in contact with everyone is a full time job. Heck I stopped writing posts for a couple of months and catching up has been so hard.
I suffer from the same problem that most loan originators and real estate agents suffer from and that is creating an effective system so we … (5 comments)
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real estate education: What's Your 20% - 05/20/08 10:23 AM
We are all busy today...I mean busy! Yes I know that everyone says the market is tough, and we all know that it has shifted, but it hasn't seemed to slow our agents at Keller Williams Capital Partners.
Now we should quantify busy. Are we busy being productive and generating business … (6 comments)
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real estate education: It's An Inventory Blow Out! At Keller Williams Capital Partners - 05/19/08 09:44 PM
In the Sunday Columbus Dispatch, Sue Lusk-Gleich, one of the founding partners of Keller Williams Capital Partners was quoted in the article Prices That Add Up. The article reviews what factors aside from the standard "location location location" affect the price of the home. Some of those mentioned were:
• Economic … (1 comments)
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real estate education: REALTORS Earn Your AHWD Certification from NAR - 05/12/08 06:35 PM
For those who are interested in obtaining their AHWD (At Home with Diversity) Certification from the National Association of REALTORS please feel free to contact me as I am a Certified Instructor for the Diversity program.
Richard Ives, ABR, e-PRO, RECS, AHWD, SRES
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Instructor
e-mail: richardives@remax.net
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real estate education: Are You a Broker in Name Only? - 05/10/08 07:15 PM
The State of Illinois for Broker License renewal this time, required brokers to take a Broker Management course as one of their continuing education requirements.
This proved to be a sobering experience for many Brokers who for many years did not have to act like a broker, but … (2 comments)
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real estate education: Lead Capture & Conversion at Keller Williams Capital Partners - 05/06/08 08:38 PM
I taught a class today in the Keller Williams Capital Partners training room on lead capture and conversion. I think that this is such a critical part of your lead generation efforts, but is often overlooked. It's not that the agents didn't think it was important, they just didn't realize how to effectively do it … (2 comments)
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real estate education: Keller Williams Realty Masterminds - Austin, Texas - 04/30/08 10:36 PM
I'm in Austin today at the Keller Williams Realty International Masterminds. I flew in this morning to attend the Team Leader mastermind and learn about the new tools being introduced for our agents.
There is nothing more motivating than to sit in a room full of people who are just as passionate … (6 comments)
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real estate education: Keller Williams Capital Partners Real Estate Training & Education - 04/29/08 02:32 PM
It's out! The highly anticipated May Education Calendar. Yesterday two agents came to me and said: "Allison, when are you putting the calendar out for May, I'm trying to work on my schedule for May and I don't want to miss anything."
Wow! What a great testament to the training and education … (4 comments)
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real estate education: Real Estate Myth: I already found the house of my dreams, I don't need a REALTOR - 04/25/08 08:07 AM
FALSE- Touring people around to find the perfect house is only 10% of the real estate agent's job. There's still 90% of the job to do. That's where you truly need a good REALTOR. After the house is found, you still need to write the offer. How are you going to … (3 comments)
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real estate education: Quick Tips #5 What they don't tell you about a mortgage! - 04/19/08 06:22 PM
Understanding the Mortgage Process
Applying for a mortgage can be a little confusing however this is where a little planning can go a long way! Before you actually start your home shopping it's always important to speak with a reputable lender first. Upon your first consultation an experienced loan officer will … (4 comments)
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real estate education: As A Real Estate Investor You Must Continue Your Real Estate Education - 04/18/08 07:25 AM
With all things that are done intentionally, education comes first. Education
is primary to your success in business, and in all circumstances there
is an identifiable pattern of learning that leads from thought to action.
When experiencing something new, first you hear about it or learn of its
existence. Next … (1 comments)
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real estate education: A day at the Florida Real Estate Commission hearing - 04/17/08 09:44 AM
On Tuesday, I decided to go on a little "adventure." Once each month the Florida Real Estate Commission spends 2 days meeting in Orlando to cover monthly business and have disciplinary hearings. I have never attended one of these, so on the recommendation of a colleague I decided to take a … (8 comments)
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real estate education: CRS CLass, Improve your business through Referrals April 17-18 - 04/05/08 11:23 PM
This is a truely great class from the makers of great classes.
Earn a core credit towards your PHD of Real Estate, the CRS.
Yes the CRS 210 course is being held in Madison WI on April 17-18.
and there is still time to sign up. There is a hotel right next door and we … (3 comments)
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real estate education: Keller Williams an Education Driven Company... - 04/01/08 12:31 PM
Recently after a conversation with the production manager, about the need for education regarding FHA mortgages. I was not surprised at all to find that for our weekly sales meeting we will have Steve Bell from W Starkey Mortgage there to talk about the in's and out of FHA mortgages. I … (2 comments)
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real estate education: A great source of learning for investors in Central Ohio - 03/23/08 05:40 AM
So many times there are great classes for investors that turn into a 3 hour class about how to buy the speakers product and make them rich and not you. After a few hours of that, you are thinking "no way, this won't work". But what if there was such a … (3 comments)
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real estate education: If you are near Columbus, Ohio here are a couple of great classes - 03/22/08 06:34 AM
So many agents ask me what designations are good and waht classes should they take, and I wanted to give some advice. Our local community college, Columbus State Community College (www.cscc.edu) has a great real estate program and actually offers an associates degree in real estate.
This quarter (starting March 31) they … (3 comments)
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real estate education: TN Real Estate Classes: Online CE Credit for Tennessee Real Estate Licensees - 03/18/08 08:56 AM
Licensed real estate agent in Tennessee and need CE hours?
Since you're online reading blogs, I thought you may also like to know about an online way to earn continuing education credits. Success Real Estate School offers online continuing education classes. Below is an example of a class you may be interested in:
TN … (2 comments)
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real estate education: Fannie and Freddie Overhaul Appraisal Practices.. IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! - 03/17/08 07:21 PM
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080310_washingtonreport.htm
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use". What is "Real Estate News You Can Use?"... An entertaining review of the top stories in real … (1 comments)
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real estate education: Housing, Bank Troubles Continue to Deepen... What else is new??! - 03/17/08 07:19 PM
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/markettrends/20080310-murray.html
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use". What is "Real Estate News You Can Use?"... An entertaining review of the top stories in real … (0 comments)
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real estate education: FBI reportedly investigating Countrywide, Nation’s largest mortgage lender may have lied about risk of loans.. Duh!! - 03/17/08 07:18 PM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23547847/
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use". What is "Real Estate News You Can Use?"... An entertaining review of the top stories in real … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Solo home sellers find FSBO help online... And they need all the help they can get in this market!!! - 03/16/08 01:39 PM
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/mortgages/20080305_FSBO_companies_a1.asp
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use". What is "Real Estate News You Can Use?"... An entertaining review of the top stories in real … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Lenders Working to Help Homeowners Stay in Homes... Is it working??? - 03/16/08 01:36 PM
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20080305-simon.html
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use". What is "Real Estate News You Can Use?"... An entertaining review of the top stories in real … (0 comments)
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real estate education: RE/MAX Proves 35 Years Strong and Growing... Still kickin' butt! - 03/16/08 01:34 PM
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-03-05/remax-proves-35-years-strong-and-growing/
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use". What is "Real Estate News You Can Use?"... An entertaining review of the top stories in real … (1 comments)
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real estate education: Rossi Reunion - 03/14/08 11:27 PM
This was the week of the Madison Blitz, Basically a one day convention run by the local MLS board, SCWMLS. This is a pretty popular event. I heard my favorite from old CRS days was to be keynote speaker. Yes I first came across Jerry as a CRS instructor, (the best … (3 comments)
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real estate education: Do Young, Tech-Savvy Buyers Need a Real Estate Agent's Help? - 03/14/08 09:28 PM
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/openhouse/20080305-kim.html
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Condo Trends: Have we hit rock bottom yet??? - 03/14/08 09:27 PM
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080305_condotrends.htm
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Why lower home prices are the only true solution to the housing collapse!!! - 03/14/08 09:23 PM
http://www.newsweek.com/id/118914
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Consumers need to spend green $$$$$$$ to go GREEN!!! - 03/12/08 08:40 PM
http://www.realestatejournal.com/homegarden/20080303-fletcher.html
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: NeighborWorks America Seeks Nonprofit Solutions to Growing Number of Empty Homes - 03/12/08 08:39 PM
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-03-03/neighborworks-america-seeks-nonprofit-solutions-to-growing-number-of-empty-homes/
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Just how bad is the housing market? Get the facts straight!!! - 03/12/08 08:35 PM
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/mtg/20080221_mortgage_numbers_a1.asp
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Real Estate News 039 - Banks are finally getting their wish, selling more real estate than they can handle!!! - 03/10/08 08:57 PM
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080303_wildwildwest.htm
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Able mortgage holders now walking away from their mortgages also!!! - 03/10/08 08:55 PM
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20080303-simon.html
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Fed wants subprime mortgage data changes, Call for standardization to better measure effectiveness of relief efforts - 03/10/08 08:53 PM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23454558/
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: New Sales Strategies, the "F" line and equity sharing drive sales!!! - 03/07/08 06:06 AM
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080227_fline.htm
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Regulators to lift Fannie, Freddie limits, Shares surge on move aimed at easing credit crunch in housing market - 03/07/08 06:04 AM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23371740/
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: The million dollar question, should first time home buyers buy right now??!! - 03/07/08 06:02 AM
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/mortgages/20080228_first-time_homebuyers_a1.asp
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Democrats Want More Housing Aid For Struggling Homeowners!!! - 03/05/08 12:44 PM
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20080228-paletta.html
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: America's most miserable cities, can you guess who is ranked #1 !!! - 03/05/08 12:42 PM
http://realestate.msn.com/Buying/Article_forbes.aspx?cp-documentid=6171960
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: Say goodbye to granite countertops and all the luxury items!!! - 03/05/08 12:41 PM
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/26/real_estate/remodel_cost_value_ratio_drops/index.htm?postversion=2008022711
For a video commentary on this and other news articles related to real estate and mortgage topics, please visit www.renewsyoucanuse.com!
Provided by Keith Carberry and Ruben B. Austria from "Real Estate News You Can Use".
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real estate education: More potential home buyers waiting on the SIDELINES, sales keep on slipping!!!! - 03/03/08 01:41 PM
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-02-25/potential-home-buyers-wait-on-sidelines-existing-homes-sales-slip-in-january/ … (5 comments)
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real estate education: Wholesale INFLATION rates soars in January, fastest jump in a quarter century!!! - 03/03/08 01:39 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080226/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/economy … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Help your homeowners get out of UGLY mortgages!!!! - 03/03/08 01:34 PM
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-02-25/help-your-homeowners-get-out-from-under-mortgages/ … (1 comments)
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real estate education: Greening your home one room at a time!!! - 02/29/08 01:29 PM
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-02-25/greening-your-home-one-room-at-a-time/ … (2 comments)
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real estate education: New rules and rates keep the housing market in the deep freeze!!! - 02/29/08 01:17 PM
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/markettrends/20080226-gongloff.html?mod=RSS_Real_Estate_Journal&rejrss=frontpage
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real estate education: U.S. Home foreclosures soar in January, 1 filing for every 534 homes!!! - 02/29/08 01:14 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080226/ap_on_bi_ge/foreclosure_rates … (0 comments)
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real estate education: 24-7 Press Release: Website Brings Together Real Estate Investors and Homeowners to Thwart Foreclosure - 02/21/08 07:23 PM
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/view_press_release_printer_friendly.php?rID=41399 … (0 comments)
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real estate education: RealtyTimes.com - Real Estate Outlook: Spring Market Has Good News - 02/21/08 07:19 PM
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080219_realestateoutlook.htm
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real estate education: RealEstateJournal.com - Lawmakers Plan Another Housing-Related Stimulus Bill - 02/21/08 07:17 PM
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/markettrends/20080218-lueck.html
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real estate education: Real Estate News 032 - Does the media kill the real estate industry??? Mortgage rates could soars say an expert economist!!! Subprime rescue plan coming up short??? PROJECT LIFELINE!! - 02/21/08 07:09 PM
Real Estate News 032 - Does the media kill the real estate industry??? Mortgage rates could soars say an expert economist!!! Subprime rescue plan coming up short??? PROJECT LIFELINE!!
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real estate education: Real Estate News Episode 031 - Wild, Wild West: SoCal Wildfire Recovery Update! Refinancing: Only for the privileged few!! Presidential Cribs: A Glimpse Of How Candidates Live!!! - 02/21/08 07:07 PM
Real Estate News Episode 031 - Wild, Wild West: SoCal Wildfire Recovery Update! Refinancing: Only for the privileged few!! Presidential Cribs: A Glimpse Of How Candidates Live!!!
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real estate education: Ahah's galore at Ramily Reunion - 02/18/08 12:49 PM
We are very fortunate at Keller Williams Realty to have a leader who was successful in a previous down market. In that time, 21 years ago his small company in Austin Texas, went from #10 to #1, in just one year.
We are also fortunate he has been proactive in his … (5 comments)
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real estate education: No Waiver for 90 hours Real Estate Education - 02/13/08 10:24 PM
The commissioner of Real Estate in Arizona announced today that there will hencforth be no waivers granted for the 90 hours of required education to become a real estate agent. WHAT?? You mean that previously they granted waivers to people who asked for them?? Why didn't I think to get one … (1 comments)
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real estate education: Episode 030 - Rise...and fall?... of the Mortgage Walkers!!! Green Living: Recycled Glass and other enviromentally friendly products Is In!!! 6 Major lenders expand mortgage relief plans... Project Lifeline!!! - 02/13/08 03:05 PM
Episode 030 - Rise...and fall?... of the Mortgage Walkers!!! Green Living: Recycled Glass and other enviromentally friendly products Is In!!! 6 Major lenders expand mortgage relief plans... Project Lifeline!!! … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Real Estate News 029 - Low ball or not to low ball real estate offers??!! Refinancing is not a “no brainer” even though rates are so low!! The housing slump put new homes on a diet!!!! - 02/12/08 06:33 AM
Real Estate News 029 - Low ball or not to low ball real estate offers??!! Refinancing is not a “no brainer” even though rates are so low!! The housing slump put new homes on a diet!!!! … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Real Estate News - The Rise Of the Mortgage Walkers - 02/11/08 08:18 PM
I can't believe how many people are just walking away from their homes, I can see how it relieves them of their financial obligations and no longer makes them "house poor", but really...DOES ANYONE BELIEVE IN PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ANYMORE???
Check out this article
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20080211-gelinas.html
I'm curious to see what everyone in ActiveRain … (3 comments)
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real estate education: Real Estate News 028 - Superbowl year for foreclosures across the country!! Homeowners: Can’t pay? Just walk away.. Good or bad advice???!!! Real Estate Auctions Thrive As Home Sales Plunge!!! - 02/10/08 07:43 PM
Real Estate News 028 - Superbowl year for foreclosures across the country!! Homeowners: Can’t pay? Just walk away.. Good or bad advice???!!! Real Estate Auctions Thrive As Home Sales Plunge!!! … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Buying or Selling in Virginia? Get Educated about the Market - 02/10/08 06:46 PM
Have you ever shopped for clothing at Syms?
Besides brand names at great prices, Syms advertises that
An Educated Consumer is Our Best Customer ®
The same thing holds true for my business -- professional real estate sales. My goal is to ensure that my current and future clients have the most … (24 comments)
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real estate education: Real Estate News 027 - Real Estate agent murdered, others fear for their safety!! Facebook has something against real estate agents??!!! FBI probes 14 companies in subprime mess…Loans made to risky borrowers may have involved fraud, insider trading!! - 02/08/08 05:35 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News 026 - Buying In the Current Market– Is It A Good Idea? Investor Report: Narrowed Definition of “Like Kind”!! Slowing house prices good for economy, GOOD NEWS FINALLY!!! - 02/07/08 11:05 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News - SPECIAL REPORT - A new way to market your home for sale online!!! MassRealEstateAuction.com - 02/07/08 11:03 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News 024 - New way of marketing foreclosed homes, the home repo bus tour! New home sale hit 12 year low!! How do you sell in a sea of foreclosures?!!! - 02/07/08 11:01 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News 023 - Biggest drop in new homebuilding in 27 years! Real Estate Social Networking Really Takes Off with HouseValues.com investing in ActiveRain.com!! Real Estate Outlook: A Looming Recession?!!! - 02/07/08 10:59 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News 022 - Mortgage rates fall even more! Pain relief for those with adjustable rate loans!! Increased loan limits within House bill?!!! - 02/07/08 10:57 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News 021 - Whole city of Cleveland sues mortgage lenders! Home Sellers’ Pain Is Renters’ Gain!! Real estate agents bailing from the real estate industry!!! - 02/07/08 10:55 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News 020 - Mortgage rates fall to July 2005 levels! Bank of America acquires Countrywide Financial for $4B.. Pros and Cons!! New publicity campaign to be launched by the NAR!!! - 02/07/08 10:53 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News 019 - 2008 Industry Predictions! ‘Subprime’ word of the year!! Bad neighbors will cost you!! What to do if you owe more than your home is worth!! FICO rolls out new program!!! - 02/07/08 10:50 AM
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real estate education: Help for First Time Home Buyers - 02/04/08 01:49 AM
Definitions for the First Time Home Buyer
BUYERS MARKET
A buyers market is one that is very favorable to those that are buying. If you do not presently own the more advantageous it is, as you are not concerned about the selling at all.
SOFT MARKET
A property stays for sale longer, sometimes lingering, before … (3 comments)
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real estate education: Information is the most fricken powerful thing on our tiny plane of realty! - 01/26/08 10:53 PM
Information is the most fricken powerful thing on our tiny plane of realty! It is very frustrating sometimes as a Real Estate Professional to encounter some of the misconceptions and deep rooted beliefs out there. Trying to explain to someone the value of their home when the first thing they have … (0 comments)
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real estate education: Active Rain – One Year Later - 01/26/08 07:15 PM
Last year at about this time, I was at the CRS Convention and had the luck to sit next to Tony Marriott at one of the networking lunches. Before I go to conventions (CRS, RE/MAX, and Star Power, have been on my agenda the last few years), I ask myself what … (12 comments)
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real estate education: Central Florida Realty Investors Expo is coming soon - 01/24/08 03:57 PM
Central Florida Realty Investors association (CFRI) is the largest such association in Florida. In approximately 2 weeks, they will be hosting a fantastic educational and networking opportunity. They have an incredible line up of 10 national speakers coming in to talk about all things real estate. Definitely check out the speaker list. Lots … (0 comments)
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real estate education: MN Real Estate Training,Real Estate Networking,Round Table Discussion + Feb 13th 2008 - 01/23/08 11:34 PM
Work SMARTER, Not Harder
Round Table Discussions
Feb 13, 2008 10:00 -11:30
Lunch to follow
EXIT Three Rivers Realty, is pleased to facilitate, a fast-paced round table discussion with real estate experts who will provide a tremendous amount of valuable information for you and your business, in a short period of time.
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real estate education: Market Conditions Make Using A Experienced Broker Critical - 01/23/08 05:43 PM
Market Conditions Make Using A Experienced Broker Critical
BrokerIPTV : Today we are talking with George Leonard, Managing Broker from Fuller Towne & Country Properties
at Cherry Creek. George thanks for being with us. Why don't you if can
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real estate education: Part 3 ~ Exploring The Pros & Cons of Corporate Blogging for Real Estate Brokers & Their Companies...To Speak Or Not To Speak! - 01/18/08 05:40 PM
Exploring The Pros & Cons of Corporate Blogging for Real Estate Brokers & Their Companies
Part 2 ~ Exploring The Pros & Cons of Corporate Blogging for Real Estate Brokers & Their Companies
In this series, we've explored some of the pros and cons of blogging and it's implications for Real Estate … (23 comments)
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real estate education: Real Estate News Episode 018 - Creative financing to sell and buy a home! Paulson defends subprime freeze plan! Burt Reynolds and Terrell Owens in real estate!! Yahoo, Zillow and Trulia working together!!! - 01/15/08 06:17 PM
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real estate education: Real Estate News Episode 017 - 7 States Standardize Mortgage Broker Rules!! Terrorism Insurance Law to Protect Commercial Market!! It’s HARDER than EVER to get LOANS!!! - 01/09/08 05:40 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News Episode 015 - Receiving cash back at closing legal?! Tax bill to help homeowners after foreclosure! Bush subprime freeze will be the solution to world peace!!! - 01/09/08 05:37 AM
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real estate education: Real Estate News Episode 016 - 2007 Real Estate Year in Review!!! 2008 Predictions and Tips!!! Real Estate Stocks and More Rate Cuts Coming!!! - 01/07/08 12:36 AM
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real estate education: National MLS - 12/31/07 11:09 AM
I really thought I would get more response when I put up the info about Gateway but only one of you has responded. Do I get the impression that this information is coming at a time when many of you are wondering how it would be different from REALTOR.com? Reading the … (2 comments)
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real estate education: Real Estate Mastermind Group in 2008: - 12/29/07 10:00 AM
As we start planning for next year and reflect back on a crazy year, the first thing that always comes to mind is planning with my business partners.
So to kick off the year, I formed a Real Estate Mastermind Group. In this group I am going to have 10-15 agents involved … (8 comments)
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real estate education: Episode 013 - Real estate no longer local! Michigan and Ohio, the worst markets in the country! Real estate ghost towns!!! - 12/27/07 07:47 PM
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real estate education: Episode 012 - Subprime bailout plan flawed? Payday loans for 396 percent! It’s OK to rent forever! 995hope.org really helps! - 12/27/07 07:43 PM
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real estate education: Real Estate News and Notes - 12/26/07 11:09 AM
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real estate education: How many licensees won't renew REALTOR membership this year? - 12/21/07 08:15 AM
Many of us in Arizona are seeing large numbers of agents thinking about going inactive. How about your area? It is guessed that in some smaller communities the loss of membership could be as much as 1/3. While we are seeing sales, and sales that are bringing in good sales prices, … (10 comments)
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