real estate expert: Are You In a Personal Recession? - 07/25/08 09:02 PM
Please remind your buyers and sellers that if they are not in a personal recession, it is okay to live out their dreams of buying and selling. Buying a home and selling a home is a right that we as real estate professionals don't want to take away from our clients.
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real estate expert: What to avoid when pricing your home - 07/20/08 08:19 AM
What to avoid when pricing your home
People often make a critical mistake when deciding on a price for their home. Rather than answering the question What is my house is worth?, they answer What is my house worth to me?. The difference between those questions is more than two words. … (10 comments)
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real estate expert: Fredric “Rick” Dryer Found Guilty on 44 Counts in Colorado Real Estate Fraud Case - 07/17/08 09:47 PM
Fredric "Rick" Dryer Found Guilty on 44 Counts in Colorado Real Estate Fraud Case
Updated: 9:05 P.M. ET, July 17, 2008
According to reports out of Denver, Colorado, Fredric "Rick" Dryer has been found guilty on 44 out of 60 felony counts in a securities fraud case involving Dryer's former company, … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: Take care of your home - 07/13/08 08:35 AM
There are two times when you should pay particular attention to home maintenance: before you buy the home and when you're selling it. Oh, and all the time in between as well. Yes, taking good care of your home is essential if you want to preserve the highest possible value of … (7 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain Member Interviewed about Flipping Houses by Crain’s Detroit Business - 07/08/08 09:17 PM
Interviewed about Flipping Houses by Crain's Detroit Business
Southeast Michigan's most popular and respected business newspaper and website recently took the time to interview me about the state of the house flipping market here in Michigan. The interview/story made it to the front page of the current edition of Crain's Detroit … (3 comments)
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real estate expert: Know your association - 06/29/08 11:21 AM
Associations Institute, more than 57 million residents in 23.1 million housing units were governed by HOAs in 2006; that's up from 45.2 million residents and 17.8 million housing units in 2000.
These associations provide many benefits, such as property maintenance and amenities that individual residents couldn't otherwise afford, and their rules … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: One of the best homes for sale in Windermere, Florida - 06/28/08 10:23 PM
Real Estate in Windermere, Florida is simply some of the best that Central Florida has to offer. And now we have this great home in a guarded, gated community just waiting for you to come home to.
Four bedrooms, three and a half baths and almost three thousand square … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: One of the best homes for sale in Dr Phillips - 06/28/08 09:39 PM
Dr Phillips Real Estate contains some of the most sought after homes in all of Central Florida and now comes this wonderful opportunity to acquire a fantastic home in this guarded gated community - just minutes from everything including Orlando's famed "Restaurant Row".
Four bedrooms and four bathrooms with over … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: DING! DING! Florida property tax round five! - 06/28/08 10:27 AM
There will be another Amendment dealing with Property Taxes on the Florida Ballot in November - Amendment 5 seeks to remove school funding from property tax and have it replaced with an increase in State Sales Tax. 60% approval is required if the Amendment is to become law in Florida.
So … (6 comments)
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real estate expert: What can homesellers in Texas expect? - 06/23/08 01:12 PM
In my last column, we considered some surprising facts about Texas homebuyers, based on a recent survey of Texas homebuyers and sellers. This time, we look at the seller side of the equation.
First off, you're probably thinking that folks who sell their home want top dollar and they want it … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: How to choose the best agent - 05/28/08 07:31 AM
The process of buying or selling a home is filled with decisions. You can base many of those decisions on objective criteria, like how many bedrooms you want or what price comparable homes have fetched. Often, though, people decide which agent to hire without giving it much thought at all. That … (5 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana Living It Up Downtown - 05/11/08 06:59 PM
Elkhart's Main Street will be closed on Friday May 16th from 5 to 8 pm for a Block Party. Come and join Duke Tomatoe for 3 45 minute sets. There will be beer and wine tents so you can party with all your friends. Popcorn, pop, water will also be served … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana Quilt Gardens Tour - 05/11/08 06:50 PM
Imagine 60,000 blooms packed into 12 gigantic gardens and 11 supersized murals all planted in the heart of Northern Indiana's Amish Country. It's Free. It's Fun. It's Fantastic! Viewable from May 23rd to first frost of 2008. For more information, log onto quiltgardenstour.com or call 1-800-373579.
This public announcement is brought … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana History For Kids - 05/11/08 06:45 PM
Pioneer Life in Indiana Territory Thursday May 15th from 10:30 until noon. Museum tour guide Terry Trimmer will discuss the lives of pioneer familes in Indiana Territory. Experience the hardships, dangers and joys a typical family endured while trying to make a living on the frontier. Advance registration is required by … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana Free Jazz Concert - 05/11/08 06:40 PM
The Elkhart County Historical Museum is hosting a FREE Truth-In-Jazz Concert in the auditorium on Sunday May 18th from 2 to 4 pm.
This public announcement was brought to you by your local Elkhart County Real Estate Expert Evelyn Johnston, Prudential One Realty.
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real estate expert: Amazing piece of Mount Dora Real Estate for sale - 05/10/08 10:16 PM
This is a one of a kind southern colonial mansion that sits right on Lake Yale. Truly one of the best pieces of real estate in the Mount Dora, Eustis and Grand Island areas.
TWIN EAGLES top seven ft white columns at the top of the 900 ft drive that leads … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana, EnviroCorps Water Night Wednesday - 05/06/08 06:23 AM
Elkhart County, Indiana, EnviroCorps "Pumped Up" is the second of a three-part "The Water Supply, Elkhart and You" series. "Pumped-Up" is at 6 pm Wednesday at North Main Wellfield, 1000 N. Main Street, Elkhart. Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Terry Bunn will discuss local water supply and ways to reduce contamination … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana Looking for Prom Pictures - 05/06/08 06:16 AM
Elkhart County, Indiana, newspaper The Truth is looking for pictures of you, all dressed up, before the Prom, during the Prom and even after the Prom. They want to print them in their Share section. Digital imiages only are accepted by email at etruth.com. Don't forget to name the school and … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana, How Important Is A Home Inspection? - 05/06/08 05:09 AM
Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? Should a seller order a home inspection prior to putting the property on the market? There are advantages for both.
Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of the … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana, Avoice These Seller Mistakers - 05/04/08 06:59 AM
You want to get the best price for your home, plus sell it in the least amount of time. In a buyers' market such as the one Elkhart County is in now, homes will take longer to sell. Therefore, it's important that you make the right moves at the very beginning … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana, Make Safety An Open House Priority - 05/04/08 06:48 AM
An open house can be a great marketing tool in Elkhart County, Indiana, but it also means exposing your home and family to countless strangers. Don't assume that every person who visits your home is an earnest, potential homebuyer. It's important to take security seriously. Here are some common security measures … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Preparing Your Elkhart County Home For A Successful Open House - 05/03/08 10:28 PM
Elkhart County Indiana Buyers are drawn to homes that appeal to their senses. This is important to remember when preparing your home for an Open House. Through sight, sound and smell, buyers should leave your home with a lasting impression. Here are some tips to showcase your home in the best-possible … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana, Make Sure You Have A Marketing Plan - 05/03/08 10:00 PM
Only for the rare few sellers, simply placing a "For Sale" yard sign on the front lawn creates a line of traffic filled with potential buyers. If you want buyers to see your Elkhart County, Indiana home, you've got to find them. The key is marketing. To get the most exposure for … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana Is Making Sense Out Of Real Estate Lingo - 05/03/08 09:49 PM
As with all industries in and out of Elkhart County, Indiana, real estate professionals have developed a lingo and acronyms to help them communicate with each other more easily. For the first-time homebuyer (and even some veterans), making sense of property listings can sometimes leave you feeling like you're deciphering the … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana 10 Year Homes vs Nearly Identical a Few Blocks Away Vary in Price By $10,000 - Why? - 04/30/08 07:47 AM
How can two 10 year homes with the same square footage, nearly identical floor plans and only a few blocks from each other vary in price by more than $10,000?
Forgetting, for a moment, the interior improvements that set one home apart from another, there are exterior factors that influence price. … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana Golf Courses - 04/27/08 05:24 PM
Elkhart County golf enthusiasts have eight public courses in the county to choose from. Here they are:
Black Squirrel Golf Club - 1017Larimer Drive, Goshen IN 46526 574-533-1828McCormick Creek Golf Course - 1300 N Oakland Avenue, Nappanee In 46550 574-773-2725Old Orchard GC - 24682 CR 16 E, Elkhart, In 46516 574-293-1121Par-More GC … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Baugo Township, Indiana Seeking Donations for Fire Dept. - 04/27/08 04:31 PM
The Baugo Township Fire Department in Elkhart County, Indiana is asking for support in a funraising program. Representatives will contact all homes in the area asking for a donation of $20.00 to be used topurchase equipment, and the fire department wishes to thank residents for thir donations by giving a certificate … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana, Florence Street Closure Due To Construction - 04/27/08 04:19 PM
A portion of Florence Street will be closed in Elkhart because of water main construction.
The closing will begin Monday April 28th and last about four weeks.
The cross streets of the area affected are South West Boulevard and South Highland Avenue. Local traffic, including mail delivery, trash pickup and emergency vehicles will be … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana, Familiarize Yourself With Real Estate Glossary - 04/27/08 02:52 PM
Elkhart County, Indiana is a GREAT place to live, and spring is here and you want to start looking for a home. GREAT! Let's familiarize ourselves with the Real Estate Glossary. It will help the process make more sense to you as you work with your local Elkhart County Real Estate Expert … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana, Credit Builders Inc and Indigo Financial Group, What Do They Have In Common? - 04/26/08 08:41 PM
Elkhart County, Indiana is home to both Credit Builders Inc and Indigo Financial Group, and to Real Estate Expert Evelyn Johnston with Prudential One Realty. I, as a Real Estate Professional, have gathered many contacts that I can turn to for help with my Client base. Of course, whom I look … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indians, It's All About Location, Location, Location! - 04/26/08 08:21 PM
There's an adage in real estate that says the three most important considerations when buying property are (1) location, (2) location and, of course, (3) location. In other words, buy something in the right location and you can't miss. It will not only provide shelter, but steady appreciation as well.
In fact, … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana-Good News - Nehemiah Wins Lawsuit Against HUD - 04/26/08 07:55 PM
This is good news not only for Home Buyers in Elkharty County, Indiana, but for Home Buyers across the whole United States of America!
Judge Lawrence K. Karlton of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California upheld Nehemiah's motion for summary judgment and invalidated the U.S. Department of … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: How Many Elkhart County Real Estate Agents Do You Need To Find A House? - 04/26/08 08:35 AM
Although it may seem that having several REALTOR's working for you increases your chances of finding the right property, it doesn't. In fact, having more than one Real Estate Agent working for you usually works the opposite way.
The reason is simple. Real Estate Agents earn money through sales. If a Real Estate … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana Rotary Guest Speaker Today - 04/23/08 05:07 AM
State Treasurer Richard Mourdock will speak to members of the Elkhart County, Indiana Concord Rotary Club today. Mourdock will discuss such topics as Indiana and the global economy, responsibilities of the state treasurer and his office, and other initiatives currently being undertaken by him.
The meeting is from noon to 1:30 … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana Asked To Heed Sign Restrictions - 04/22/08 08:03 PM
Goshen, Indiana, with the imminent arrival of garage/yard sale season, city of Goshen officials are reminding residents of policies for those events.
Garage/yard sales are permitted up to four times per year by a person or group for a maximum of four days per sale. Unsold items must be cleaned up between … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana Council On Aging - 04/22/08 06:06 AM
The Elkhart County, Indiana Council on Aging is located at 2555 Oakland Avenue. This community facility is a primary source for information on programs and services available to older adults. Among its services are transportation to and from doctor appointments, pharmacies, agencies, stores, banks and other necessary business; a food pantry … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana Specialty and Theme Dining - 04/21/08 08:17 PM
Elkhart County Indiana hosts the following specialty and themed restaurants:
Amish Acres
1600 W Market Street
Nappanee IN 46550
574-773-4188
amishacres.com
Bread and Chocolate
1147 Professional Drive
Goshen IN 46526
574-533-9876
Brick House Steak & Seafood
16820 CR 38
Goshen IN 46526
574-537-1171
Calabria Restaurant
21813 SR 120
Elkhart IN 46516
574-294-6994
Citrus, An American Bistro
62644 CR 37
Goshen IN 46528
574-6420191
Das Dutchman Essenhaus
240 US 20
Middlebury IN 46540
574-825-9471
Matterhorn Restaurant
2041 Cassopolis Street
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana Tourism and Visitor Information - 04/21/08 07:00 PM
Elkhart County Visitors Center
SR 19 at I-80/90 (Exit 92)
Behind Cracker Barrel restaurant
(800)262-8161
amishcountry.org
Amish Acres
1600 W market Street
Nappanee IN 46550
574-773-4188
amishacres.com
Bristol Opera House
Vistula Street
Bristol IN 46506
574-848-4116
Das Dutchman Essenhaus
240 US Hwy 20
Middlebury IN 46540
574-825-9471
Encore Cinemas (14 Screens)
2701 Cassopolis Street
Elkhart In 46514
574-266-5864
Gateway Cellar
211 S Main Street
Goshen IN 46526
574-536-7256
Ideal Beach Family Fun Park
52256 Ideal Beach Road
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indian, Let's Go GREEN! - 04/21/08 08:53 AM
Elkhart County, Indiana. Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Global warming. Energy-efficient. These catch phrases have become part of our lexicon as we've become more aware of our impact on the environment and our role in protecting it. As an Elkhart County, Indiana Homeowner, there are some simple, inexpensive steps you can take to make … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Take the stress out of buying a home - 04/21/08 08:12 AM
Which emotion surges higher when buying a home: excitement or anxiety? Either or both can take significant hold during the home buying process. Imagining the possibilities of your new house can bring great joy, while the financial implications of making such a purchase create worries for most people. You can take … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana, Get Your Pet License Before May 1st or Pay Late Fee - 04/20/08 06:54 PM
Elkhart, Indiana mail-in pet license renewals will be accepted from pet owners in the City of Elkhart to meet the May 1 deadline.
A valid rabies vaccination tag number and expiration date froma veterinarian's office are needed for license renewal.
Costs are $3 for spayed/neutered animals, $6 for nonspayed/non-neutered animals and $10 for … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Middlebury, Elkhart County, Indiana Town Council To Vote on Water Plan - 04/20/08 06:46 PM
Middlebury Town Council is expected to vote on an ordinance Monday night that would require town residents with drinking wells to hook onto city water when their wells fail. The meeting will start at 7 pm in Town Hall.
The potable water connections ordinance would prohibit town residents from putting in a … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County, Indiana, Should You Get An Appraisal Before Listing Your Home? - 04/18/08 10:54 PM
Should you appraise your home before putting it on the market? It isn't necessary, because rarely does an appraisal have anything to do with the price the Seller will actually get for his or her property. Here's why:
First, to determine the asking price, your local Elkhart County Expert, Evelyn Johnston, REALTOR … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana Is Moving With Children - 04/15/08 09:43 AM
Elkhart County, Indiana is where you are moving to, or maybe you are moving to a different area of Elkhart County, you found the perfect home for your family. Moving is an exciting time full of commotion that can be tough on everyone, including the children. The impact the move will have on … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Elkhart County Indiana Ghosts? Myth, Superstition, or Maybe...? - 04/13/08 08:42 PM
Elkhart County, Indiana, we are going to explore this possibility over the next couple of months or so, and are going to start with the basics; definitions and skeptics points of view, please email me any questions you have or to tell me stories you know or have heard about from family and … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Need an Angle for Your Real Estate News Story? Give Brian a Call - 04/12/08 01:37 PM
I don't let success go to my head. My wife won't let me.
Are you a member of the press? T.V., newspaper, radio, or online media? Perhaps you scour the internet and the blogosphere for tidbits and news to help you with your news stories. In the area of real estate, whether … (19 comments)
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real estate expert: Concord Community Schools in Elkhart County Indiana, by Township - 04/10/08 10:01 AM
Elkhart County's Public School Systems educate students from within the boundaries identified by the tax parcel identification number. The system receiving property taxes is responsible for education services.
Concord Community Schools
59040 Minuteman Way
Elkhart In 46517
574-875-8762
www.concord.k12.in.us
Concord Community High School 59117 Minuteman Way 574-875-6524
Concord Junior High School 24050 CR 20 574-875-5112
East Side … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Check out new posts on Intown Insider! - 04/04/08 03:25 PM
Go to http://intowninsider.com/ and check out Lee's new posts for week of April 1st!
Atlanta's own real estate expert! … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Write it down - 04/01/08 07:05 AM
Want to decrease your chances of ending up embroiled in a lawsuit when you buy or sell property? Then don't rely on verbal agreements.
Real estate deals are usually some of the most complicated, expensive transactions in people's lives. Yet, time and again, misunderstandings occur. Buyers think sellers promised to make … (13 comments)
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real estate expert: Pearland TX: Silverlake Market Conditions Feb 2008 - 03/05/08 09:04 AM
Real estate in Pearland TX, Silverlake is doing very well. As you can see by the charts below the trends are all going in the right direction. The Silverlake neighbourhood in Pearland is a great place to own a home or an investment property.
For all of you Pearland TX and … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: Love of the Craft - 02/27/08 10:59 AM
I am amazed to see how much shift has occurred in the last three years. I am talking about how an industry, which was once and still is highly competetive and a lone wolf sort of business, has now evolved to more and more people truly working together.
I look within our … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: How to Put Cash In Your Pocket Everyday When You Are a Real Estate Agent - 02/21/08 04:54 PM
With the upside down market that the United States is presently experiencing, agents across the country are wondering how they are going to stay in real estate when they have no cash flow. They are still taking on listings in record numbers, but many agents are reporting that they have no … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: The art of negotiation - 02/18/08 06:37 AM
All aspects of a real estate transaction involve negotiation. Depending on your tolerance for the give and take of making a deal, this part of selling or buying property will excite or terrify you. Sure, you could grab top dollar for your home-or you could be talked into a boatload of … (9 comments)
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real estate expert: Real Estate Professionals Need to Clean Up their Communication - Learn How to Write! - 01/23/08 07:27 PM
People judge you and your expertise in your chosen profession by your ability to write well. They read your emails, letters, memos and even your Blog on ActiveRain. If it is your intention to raise your credibility level to that of an expert and be thought of as a consultant and … (16 comments)
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real estate expert: Duffy Realty Lists 8,000th home in just 5 years! Actually, Rhonda Duffy lists 8,000th home in just 5 years! - 01/11/08 08:15 AM
In just 5.5 years we have listed our 8,000th home! On September 5, 2007 we listed number 8,000. Thank you Duffy Clients for making us 92% referred and helping us help you save money! To date we have saved our clients over One Billion Dollars in listing fees and we have … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: How To Compete With Foreclosures In Your Neighborhood When You Need To Sell Your Home - 01/11/08 08:08 AM
Foreclosures are popping up everywhere. In Atlanta, it is reported that 1 out of 5 homes are foreclosed properties. Neighborhoods are suffering in both depreciation of homes as well as emotional suffering. However, this is just a state of mind. To compete with foreclosed homes is very easy when you know … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: When Being A For Sale By Owner Matters - 01/11/08 08:06 AM
Every home that is for sale should be a for sale by owner. All homeowners should take the opportunity to market their home to friends and family, co-workers and social acquaintances. Many homes are sold the old-fashioned way, networking. But the traditional agent system has not promoted this side of networking. … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Selling a Home in Palm Springs? - 11/24/07 10:06 AM
Selling a home in Palm Springs? Whenever you are selling a house, you usually want it to sell quickly, so that you can move into your new home. Sometimes, homes can be on the market for months before a buyer comes along that wants to purchase it. Why do some homes … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Customer Service where has it gone? - 11/19/07 05:24 PM
Guess I should start off by saying I sold a custom builders home and the bonus was a $10,000 gift certificate to the Mall at Millenia. So I have spent the first half on other people my MAC laptop a replacement iphone for my boyfriend since he already lost his 1st … (9 comments)
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real estate expert: Lino Lakes MN - Average Price Per Square Foot of Homes for Sale by List Price Range - 11/12/07 08:34 AM
There are a total of 118 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Lino Lakes, Minnesota (as of November 12th, 2007). The city is located in the southeastern part of Anoka County. Lino Lakes has a wide range of neighborhoods - some with a very rural feel and others … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Blaine MN Homes for Sale - Average Finished Living Space by Price Range - 11/12/07 08:25 AM
There are a total of 118 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Lino Lakes, Minnesota (as of November 12th, 2007). The city is located in the southeastern part of Anoka County. Lino Lakes has a wide range of neighborhoods - some with a very rural feel and others … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Lino Lakes MN - Average Property Taxes of Homes for Sale by List Price Range - 11/12/07 08:18 AM
There are a total of 118 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Lino Lakes, Minnesota (as of November 12th, 2007). The city is located in the southeastern part of Anoka County. Lino Lakes has a wide range of neighborhoods - some with a very rural feel and others … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Declaring the Foreclosure Epidemic a National Disaster - 11/03/07 07:11 PM
Declaring the Foreclosure Epidemic a National Disaster by Ralph R. Roberts
The American Red Cross estimates that more than 350,000 homes were destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, while an additional 146,000 had major damage. Wildfires in Southern California consumed over 1,600 homes and other structures, were threatening 68,500 more, and had … (15 comments)
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real estate expert: Foreclosures and Short Sales - 10/24/07 03:46 AM
Hi - I have info for consumers only on Shortsales and foreclosures. Every situation is different. Depending on your personal situation, you may want to do a shortsale and save yourself from a foreclosure. If you lve in the areas of Sierra Del Oro, Eastvale, Eagle Glen, South Corona, The Retreat, Dos … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Central Florida Stats take a Big Nose Dive in September/October! - 10/04/07 10:59 PM
Sales dropped in Central Florida by quite a bit in September.
Orange County saw a 43.5% drop in overall sales this week which was the worst of all of the Central Florida Counties. The total number of Active Listings dropped by a net of 314 (or 1.94%) in Orange County over … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Central Florida Home Sales Make Big Slow down in September 2007 - 10/04/07 10:47 PM
The first week of October unveiled the first look at September's numbers for Home Sales and was not pretty. The graph below shows the absorption rate change from week to week (from March 2007). By the way, up is bad!
Suprisingly, though, inventories did decrease but not nearly as much (percentage … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Seminole County stats for October 2, 2007 proves to be dismal! - 10/04/07 10:39 PM
The fist week of October saw a dramatic slowdown in the Real Estate Market in Seminole County. Sales over the past 30 day period slowed down as much as 60% in some zipcodes like 32779 (Longwood).
September is typically a slow month but this is unusual. Seminole County (as a whole) … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Seminole County takes a nose dive in September! - 10/04/07 10:28 PM
The first week of October did not bode well for Seminole County Florida (or the rest of Central Florida for that matter). The absorption rates sky rocketed this week which means that market time will increase and sales will slow even more! Although September is typcially a slow month in the … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Real experts use facts not headlines......... - 09/18/07 03:42 PM
Wow what a rate change today....The Fed lowered the rate by .5% which is lower than the .25% expected!! So what does that mean for all of us? I think that remains unclear because it could also set off alarms that the Fed is more worried than originally predicted. Everyone will jump on … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain What Do Mortgages Have To Do with Death? - 09/03/07 08:18 PM
What Do Mortgages Have To Do with Death? By Ralph R. RobertsThe origin of the word "mortgage" is intriguing. It is a French word generally believed to be derived from two Latin words-"mort" (meaning death) and "gage" (meaning pledge or something of value that's forfeited if the debt is not repaid). … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain REAL ESTATE EXPERT; Geting in the NEWS - 09/03/07 08:08 PM
activerain Real Estate Expert: Getting in the News
by Ralph Rowland RobertsYou are in front of the TV, watching the six o'clock news, and up pops a story about the real estate industry. Maybe it is about real estate or mortgage fraud. Maybe the market has bottomed out and people are having … (4 comments)
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real estate expert: Blogging Systems Group and Ralph R. Roberts "activerain member" - 09/01/07 08:01 PM
Blogging Systems Group and Ralph R. Roberts Collaborate to Develop International Speakers Blog - Providing Sought-After Content from Industry Leaders to the Masses
The International Speakers Blog will serve as one-stop destination to glean insights, content and advice from some of today's foremost public speakers
Detroit, Michigan, 2007 --(PR.com)-- http://www.bloggingsystems.com/ - Blogging Systems … (3 comments)
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real estate expert: Blogging DOES Get You Noticed! - 08/28/07 06:03 PM
Today I got a call from a reporter from the Tampa Tribune. She mentioned that she had come across my blog. I am not sure whether it was the Active Rain blog or my personal Florida Real Estate Blog (I was in the shower when she called so dripping wet and … (14 comments)
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real estate expert: Lino Lakes 2007 Blue Heron Days Festival! - 08/09/07 04:06 AM
Thank you for exploring Lino Lakes, a growing community located about 20 minutes north of either downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. As our name implies, there are thirteen lakes for you to enjoy - plus a number of great parks, trails, and other outdoor attractions guaranteed to help retain our town's … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain Writing about Con Artists: The Double-Edged Sword - 07/28/07 06:35 PM
Writing about Con Artists: The Double-Edged Sword
I recently co-authored a book about real estate and mortgage fraud called Protect Yourself from Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud: Preserving the American Dream of Homeownership with attorney Rachel Dollar. In the book, we offer detailed descriptions of how various scams are pulled off. … (6 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain "Agent Team" Building Spotlighted at RISMedia’s 2nd Annual CEO Exchange - 07/21/07 09:46 PM
Agent Team Building Spotlighted at RISMedia's 2nd Annual CEO Exchange
By Ralph R. Roberts
July 21, 2007- activerain, "the network for real estate's top-producing agent teams" kicks off its 2nd Annual CEO Exchange today at Sanctuary Golf Course and Clubhouse in Sedalia, Colorado (owned by RE/MAX Founder Dave Liniger), where much of the … (5 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain This is my "Flip This House Casting Call" - 07/21/07 09:11 PM
Flip This House Casting Call
Team Ralph
Macomb County, Michigan
Ralph R. RobertsAuthor of Flipping Houses For Dummies
When I heard that Flip This House was having a casting call, I practically flipped right off the Pilates ball I sit on when I'm working out of my office! As a sales coach, … (8 comments)
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real estate expert: Michael Maher helps consumers learn about “Foreclosure Investing for Dummies” - 07/18/07 10:56 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Megan Neher
July 19, 2007 (913) 599-5539
megan@mnpr.biz
REALTY EXECUTIVES AGENT CONTRIBUTES TO BOOK ON FORECLOSURES
Michael Maher helps consumers learn the ropes in new book "Foreclosure Investing for Dummies"
LEAWOOD, Kan. - Successful local real estate professional, Michael Maher, has recently been published as part of the newest member of the popular … (5 comments)
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real estate expert: Pound Puppies and Professionals Prospecting ...Revealed! - 07/18/07 11:25 AM
Has selecting a Real Estate Professional become like choosing a puppy at the pound? Ever walked through the local pound? As perspective owners walk down the rows on cages each dog pitches "the prospect" differently. There are the Uber-Friendly, charismatic ones "pick me, pick me", there are the shy ones, the sad … (49 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain Fueling Exponential Growth with the 10/10/20 Technique - 07/10/07 07:44 AM
Fueling Exponential Growth with the 10/10/20 Technique
By Ralph R. Roberts
activerain, July 10, 2007-One of the not-so-secret secrets to sales success is to build on past success. That is what the 10/10/20 technique is all about, and here is how it works:When you list or sell a house, knock on the 10 doors to … (8 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain members BLOCK YOUR DRIVER LICENSE - 07/05/07 09:05 PM
Subject:ACTIVE RAIN "Block Your Drivers License"
Thought I should pass it along. Check your drivers license...Now youcan see anyone's Drivers License on the Internet, including your own! Ijust searched for mine and there it was...Picture and all! Thanks HomelandSecurity Privacy; where is our right to it? I definitely removed mine,I suggest you all … (19 comments)
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real estate expert: activerain "Family" A Simple Thank You Goes a Long Way - 07/01/07 08:25 PM
A Simple Thank You Goes a Long Wayby Ralph R RobertsOver the years I have used thank-you's to cultivate more futile ground for business. Although not everyone mines for gold this way, there are many who understand the value of being pleasant and letting everyone know who you are and what you … (9 comments)
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real estate expert: Second Home Scam Self Defense for activerain family - 07/01/07 07:43 PM
Second Home Scam Self Defenseby Ralph R RobertsIf you are a member of the so-called "Greatest Generation" or an older baby boomer, I have great news for -- you are part of the most affluent group of Americans who have ever lived. The bad news is that everybody knows it, including … (3 comments)
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real estate expert: Tapping into the Flipping Fad: 5 Business Boosting Strategies for Loan Officers to Share with Agents - 06/18/07 10:55 PM
Tapping into the Flipping Fad: 5 Business Boosting Strategies for Loan Officers to Share with Agents
By Ralph R. Roberts, CRS, GRI
While many novice real estate investors readily call a roofer when a roof is leaking, or a contractor to renovate a bath or kitchen, they often view real estate agents as … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: How to Become a Lifelong "activerain" Learner - 06/18/07 10:30 PM
How to Become a Lifelong ACTIVERAIN Learner
By Ralph R.Roberts
ACTIVERAIN, June 2007-"You are only as good as the people you meet, the books you read, and the tapes you listen to." - Charlie "Tremendous" Jones
The pace of change both in the world and in the real estate industry is rapidly accelerating. Technology is streamlining … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: Biting the Hand That Fed You - 06/13/07 04:36 PM
Biting the Hand That Fed You
The recent trend in the Michigan housing market has prompted those of us who care to ask the question - how did so many homeowners get so upside down in their homes? I suppose this question has a three part answer...the declining market, the foolish homeowner, … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: ACTIVERAIN WHO"S WATCHING the STORE ?? - 06/06/07 12:57 AM
Who's Watching the Store?
As a recognized expert on real estate and mortgage fraud, I am often approached by people who spot fraudulent transactions and are completely at a loss over what to do. Some are victims, others are whistleblowers, and some are actual accomplices who became aware that what they … (18 comments)
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real estate expert: MY MACOMB oakland COUNTY MICHIGAN MARKETS - 06/03/07 10:22 PM
we cover listings and work with buyers in and around Michigan, including Addison, Allen Park, Ann Arbor, Armada, Auburn Hills, Augusta, Barton Hills, Belleville, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Township, Bridgewater, Brighton, Bruce, Brownstown, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Canton Township, Centerline, Chelsea, Chesterfield Township, Clarkston, Clawson, Clinton Township, Cohoctah, … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: "Dummies" title— Foreclosure Investing For Dummies with ACTIVERAIN MEMBERS - 06/03/07 05:54 PM
Just released our second "Dummies" title- Foreclosure Investing For Dummies. It covers all aspects of investing in foreclosure properties- from working with distressed homeowners in preforeclosure, identifying and bidding on potential properties, assessing value, and working with lending institutions, to financing options, teaming up with real estate agents, and networking in … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: "The time of specialization and virtual offices is here now" - 06/01/07 08:56 PM
Ralph Roberts Realty, llc creating virtual offices and opening branches in several Metro Detroit Areas
Warren, MI JUNE, 2007- Ralph Roberts Realty, llc, which has been serving the Metro Detroit area for almost 2 decades, from their 13 Mile and Schoenherr office, will be moving their main office and establishing several virtual offices … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Overpricing or correct pricing? - 05/07/07 10:50 PM
What use to be considered overpricing a home is now the correct price, but in a slowing market. Can the real estate agent determine the approximate selling price in a downturn? It is definitely more difficult even with all the data that is accessible. There is decreased demand even with correct … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: SUCCESS is a PERSONAL thing - 04/25/07 09:10 PM
Success is a very personal thing, but I think most people would agree that true success
is about being fulfilled in life. It's that feeling of deep satisfaction that starts in your soul
and radiates through your being. The end result is happiness and peace of mind.
In this 3 minute inspirational movie, … (6 comments)
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real estate expert: CAN BUYERS GET CA$H BACK ? - 04/15/07 08:05 PM
Appealing Arrangement or Sinister Scamby Ralph R RobertsCash back deals are stitched into the very fabric of the U.S. economy. Manufacturers promote their products with cash rebates. Credit card companies offer cash-back on purchases. Even banks dangle cash-back deals to attract new customers. Now, home buyers and con artists are jumping … (22 comments)
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real estate expert: WARNING BIG BROTHER WATCHING - 04/01/07 02:29 PM
check your driver license
Subject:ACTIVERAIN "Block Your Drivers License"
Thought I should pass it along. Check your drivers license...Now youcan see anyone's Drivers License on the Internet, including your own! Ijust searched for mine and there it was...Picture and all! Thanks HomelandSecurity Privacy; where is our right to it? I definitely removed mine,I … (22 comments)
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real estate expert: Kenosha Real Estate, Selling Kenosha Homes and Real Estate Blogging by Randal Keberlein - 03/16/07 09:47 PM
I have been in the real estate industry in the Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie area for over 20 years. The new trend for self promotion and marketing in the real estate business is Blogging to increase your S.E.O. (search engine optimization). I am by no means an expert in Blogging or … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: DONTWANNER [don'twant'er] - 03/15/07 06:44 AM
Dontwanner (don't want ‘er) is a term we use to describe distressed properties-houses and other real estate that the owners don't want so much that that they're willing to do anything to get rid of it, including deeply discounting it. Real estate investors can score big profits on dontwanners by recycling … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: IDENTIY FRAUD "BLOCK YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE" - 03/06/07 09:54 PM
BLOCK YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE
Subject:ACTIVE RAIN "Block Your Drivers License"
Thought I should pass it along. Check your drivers license...Now youcan see anyone's Drivers License on the Internet, including your own! Ijust searched for mine and there it was...Picture and all! Thanks HomelandSecurity Privacy; where is our right to it? I definitely removed … (4 comments)
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real estate expert: ILLEGAL FLIPPING "fraud investor victim" - 03/06/07 09:39 PM
Illegal Flipping Targets Investors, Too
Buy a $2 million dollar house for $1.5 million? That's what some con artists would have you believe in a fairly common illegal house flipping scheme that targets novice real estate investors.
Here's how it works. A sham company advertises a FREE real estate investment seminar in your … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: CASH BACK AT CLOSING Shut Down Firm by RALPH R ROBERTS - 02/26/07 02:28 PM
Cash Back at Closing Deals Lead to Mortgage Firm's Closure in Arizona
Still want to argue with me about the legality of Real Estate deals involving cash back at closing? That's fine because now I am going to bring the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions' superintendent, Felecia Rotellini, to the table. Rotellini's … (28 comments)
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real estate expert: RALPH ROBERTS Fixing The System "Tough Real Estate Market" - 02/03/07 08:29 PM
Tough Real Estate Market
Dateline February 4, 2007 - There is no doubt that buyers and sellers are ina state of mass confusion these days. The Metro Detroit area is facing thedeepest slump in real estate in the history of the state.
Finally, there is hope for buyers and sellers. A panel of … (0 comments)
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