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real estate: Live Good Be Happy Quotes... - 09/16/07 04:08 PM

Here is an example of the "Fridge Friendly" ad campaign that I run along side the "FRESH" ad campaign.  I have collected quotes for years and I love sharing them with friends and family. 
I decided to branch out and share my collected quotes with my sphere about 2 years ago.  I use … (1 comments)

real estate: "Paddle The Shores" event at Ocean Shores, WA! Fun for the whole family at the beach! - 09/16/07 03:54 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fun for the entire family at Ocean Shores,WA!  Bring your kayak or purchase one when you arrive and enjoy a fun filled weekend on Duck Lake, our 5-mile freshwater Lake in the middle of the peninsula!  Enjoy miles of sandy beaches, play a round of golf, shop or hike through the Weatherwax … (0 comments)

real estate: I want it and I want it NOW! - 09/16/07 03:46 PM
I have become increasingly aware the consumer is demanding accurate information in shorter time frames.  This is not only relevent to our industry but across the board.  
Waiting in line has become cumbersome, and this comes down to being impatient.
While this sounds like a negative - I actually enjoy the demand … (14 comments)

real estate: SHOPPING IN HIGHLAND VILLAGE! - 09/16/07 03:28 PM
As most of you know, the shopping in Highland Village is almost complete. I think this will bring more people to the area to live and shop in this great City. The shopping is at 407/2499 and very convenient for Flower Mound, Copper Canyon, Double Oak, Lantana, Argyle, Justin, and Bartonville. … (0 comments)

real estate: What is FULL DISCLOSURE?? - 09/16/07 02:37 PM
I just recently moved from Jacksonville, Florida to Charlottesville, Virginia.  Florida is a FULL disclosure state.  Virginia...is not.  Virginia STILL allows dual agency, but they will not allow a licensed mortgage broker to sell a home and do the mortgage!  (They can in Florida)  In Virginia, there are no HOA disclosures, … (5 comments)

real estate: The Queen Mary Distracted Me From Flipping Homes - 09/16/07 01:08 PM
Yesterday I promised to share my thoughts on flipping homes.  As I was sneaking around the Queen Mary ghost hunting yesterday, the topic on my mind (other than being extremely jumpy) was 'what is THE MOST important thing' I can share with you about flipping homes.  I wasn't about to admit … (0 comments)

real estate: Feng Shui in Real Estate - The Location and Lot - 09/16/07 01:02 PM
What do you know about Feng Shui? If you’re like most people, you probably are not even sure if I spelled it right just now. Maybe you picture an old man doing the world’s slowest kung fu at dawn (that’s Tai Chi, totally different.) Feng shui is a sorta guidebook about … (1 comments)

real estate: MASTERING THE LISTING PRESENTATION ( PART 2 ) - 09/16/07 12:39 PM
The formula for success
Step 1: Mastering the Preamble:
The preambles purpose is three fold. First it is designed to understand the sellers mindset. What is important to them, what are their concerns, what is important to the seller. 2nd. It gets the seller in the Rhythm of answering your questions and 3rd, … (0 comments)

real estate: Business Plan / Networking - 09/16/07 12:30 PM
Hello Everyone,
Have you started your business plan for next year?  Have you included networking in your plan?  Have you reviewed this years plan to see where your current networking activities paid off?  Are you networking with people that will actually give you business?  Is it time to grow your network?
Most of … (5 comments)

real estate: Video Says It Better - Say Goodbye To The Age Old Email & Hello To Today's Newest, Hottest Trend: Video Email - 09/16/07 12:29 PM
Well folks, it's been a little time since I've written a blog.  My business is starting to really take off and I am more excited then ever, about where technology is taken us.
You can say good bye to typing and reading emails, as Video Emails or V-Mails are becoming more … (0 comments)

real estate: Walnut Cove area of Northridge, California - 09/16/07 11:57 AM
                                   
       Bull Creek looking north from Nordhoff                     Above postcard will be sent on request.        
The Walnut Cove area of Northridge, California is bounded by Nordhoff Street on the south, Plummer Street on the north, Balboa Boulevard on the west and Bull Creek on the east.
An interesting thing about the area of Walnut … (0 comments)

real estate: Blaine Washington Real Estate - 09/16/07 11:12 AM
Blaine The city of Blaine is in the Northwest Corner of Washington State at the Canadian Border. Vancouver, British Columbia is 35 miles North and Seattle is 110 miles South. The foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range are 25 miles East.

Blaine is most well known for the Peace … (0 comments)

real estate: Find / Search for Harris County Texas properties - 09/16/07 10:49 AM
Are you searching for houses, investment properties, single-family homes, multi-family, land, acreage, townhouses, condos, or foreclosures? Then click on the link below or go to www.localtownmls.com.
If you're searching for properties in the Harris County area, which include these cities / towns; Copperfield, Cypress, Hockley, Northwest Houston, Jersey Village, Katy, Spring, … (0 comments)

real estate: Find / Search for Fort Bend County Texas properties - 09/16/07 10:46 AM
Are you searching for houses, investment properties, single-family homes, multi-family, land, acreage, townhouses, condos, or foreclosures? Then click on the link below or go to www.localtownmls.com.
If you're searching for properties in the Fort Bend County area, which include these cities / towns; Arcola, Beasley, Fulshear, Fairchild, West Houston, Katy, Meadows … (0 comments)

real estate: Maynard MA Real Estate - Market Conditions Report 9/15/07 - 09/16/07 10:35 AM
Currently, there are 50 single-family homes for sale, down slightly from 53 one year ago. Both the median and average list price are down from a year ago. The median list price is $374,900 and the average list price is $372,461. More...
 Find your next home at www.marilynmessenger.com - complete MLS home … (0 comments)

real estate: (MA) Sudbury Real Estate - Market Conditions Report - 09/16/07 10:30 AM
Welcome to the Market Conditions report for residential real estate in Sudbury MA. The number of homes sold during the first 8 months of 2007 is up from the same period in 2006 - 145 vs. 128. The median sale price was also up - $694,900 vs. $677,500 while the average … (0 comments)

real estate: Drive by marketing - 09/16/07 09:07 AM
REALTOR Magazine Online - August 2007 Drive-By Marketing An array of new mobile services let you send property details and photos instantaneously to buyers who are scouting out your listings on foot or by car. BY MICHAEL ANTONIAK The Web is an ever-important place to market your listings, but don't … (3 comments)

real estate: Roses from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 09/16/07 08:49 AM
These beautiful roses live only a few days on the plant, then the pedals fall to the ground, and new flowers replace the old ones.  They produce almost year around.  This variety, which I could not identify if my life depended on it, grows into a tall bush, easily four … (4 comments)

real estate: Charlottesville home under 199K??? - 09/16/07 08:34 AM
Charlottesville home under 199K???
OK, now the correction has hit us in Charlottesville and it seems we are much closer to reality in terms of price. Of course this is a personal opinion!
I watch every new home the comes on the market every morning in my area. This keeps me really up … (1 comments)

real estate: Announcing Bristol Park Estates, Boardman, Ohio - 09/16/07 08:05 AM
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real estate: 2515 W. 60th Place, Davenport, Iowa 52806 - SOLD!!! - 09/16/07 04:58 AM
 
This fantastic 3 bedroom 2 bath home with over 1,500 square feet finished can be yours for only $143,000!
The large two-car attached garage features extra storage area and automatic garage door opener!
Updates include beautiful new oak trim, new six-panel solid oak doors, new solid oak floors in kitchen
and dining room, all … (24 comments)

real estate: Best Time for an Open House? - 09/16/07 04:47 AM
So obviously the best days or Saturdays and Sundays. If anyone has had good luck on one of the weekdays please tell us about it. Personally I find Sundays to be a bit overrated. While Sundays are probably overall better than Saturdays I usually only see a 20% difference on Saturdays. … (7 comments)

real estate: WHAT DO YOU INVEST IN FOR PASSIVE RESIDUAL INCOME - 09/16/07 03:39 AM
I would like to learn from you and get some ideas on creating passive residual income. I would love your input and would like to know what you do for passive income. What do you reccommend?
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real estate: HOW TO HAVE EFFECTIVE OPEN HOUSES - 09/16/07 03:26 AM
EFFECTIVE OPEN HOUSES
The one thing we must remember, open houses are a form of passive marketing. You build a web (your open house) and you wait for prospects to come in, trying to capture them. It will be the decision of the prospect to interact with you and not visa versa.
So … (0 comments)

real estate: Information about Wheaton, Kansas - 09/16/07 03:23 AM
Wheaton is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 92 people, 34 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 236.8/km² (629.3/mi²). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 105.5/km² (280.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was … (0 comments)

real estate: Olsburg, Kansas - 09/16/07 03:14 AM
Olsburg is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 192 people, 80 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density is 494.2/km² (1,282.7/mi²). There are 85 housing units at an average density of 218.8/km² (567.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is … (0 comments)

real estate: Information about Louisville, Kansas - 09/16/07 03:10 AM
Louisville is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 77 households, and 56 families residing in the city. The population density was 164.7/km² (427.3/mi²). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 66.2/km² (171.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was … (0 comments)

real estate: Information for Belvue, Kansas - 09/16/07 02:59 AM
Belvue is an incorporated city in Pottawatomie, Kansas
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there were 228 people, 75 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density was 800.3/km² (2,021.8/mi²). There were 82 housing units at an average density of 287.8/km² (727.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, … (0 comments)

real estate: Information about Emmett, Kansas - 09/16/07 02:54 AM
Emmett is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 277 people, 103 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 562.9/km² (1,472.5/mi²). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 282.5/km² (738.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was … (0 comments)

real estate: A Couple More Reasons Why FREE Stuff Will Make You Smarter & Richer! - 09/16/07 02:37 AM
 
When Laurie Manny's Challenge through Colleen Kulikowski sent Active Rain Bloggers out to explore the worldwide blogosphere, the assignment opened up another view of the horizon for me. As a follow-up, I recently visited a site called International Listings which specializes in Luxury real estate.  Although the site seems fairly new from the Archives, there were a couple … (63 comments)

real estate: Information about Onaga, Kansas - 09/16/07 01:45 AM
Onaga is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. The population was 704 at the 2000 census.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 704 people, 292 households, and 162 families residing in the city. The population density was 431.5/km² (1,109.2/mi²). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 212.7/km² … (0 comments)

real estate: Information about Saint Marys, Kansas - 09/16/07 01:38 AM
St. Marys is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas approximately 20 miles west of Topeka on U.S. Highway 24. The population was 2,198 at the 2000 census.
History
The Pottawatomie first arrived in this area on September 9, 1848, having been moved here originally from Indiana and Michigan by the government. According to … (0 comments)

real estate: Westmoreland, Kansas - 09/16/07 01:29 AM
Westmoreland is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. The population was 631 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Pottawatomie County
Population and Demographics 
As of the census of 2000, there were 631 people, 262 households, and 171 families residing in the city. The population density was 459.7/km² (1,200.8/mi²). There … (0 comments)

real estate: Columbus Ohio Area July 2007 Home Sales - 09/16/07 01:00 AM
The July 2007 home sale statistics for the Central Ohio real estate market show a promising outlook, but still offers plenty of potential for good deals to Columbus Ohio home buyers. These statistics show the number of homes up 5% from July of 2006 and more listings in contract than last … (0 comments)

real estate: AOI FUDOSAN: Where East Meets West - 09/15/07 11:21 PM
If you've ever had to move because of a job-related transfer, then you have experienced firsthand the multitude of detail and preparation needed for such a move, not to mention the emotional upheaval and physical wear and tear this relocation makes. Now imagine that your transfer brings you and your family … (0 comments)

real estate: Bubba's Hillbilly real estate advertisement - 09/15/07 09:06 PM
We ALL need a big laugh now and thenand this video is just the thing to do it!~The real estate market has been a little stressful so we all could use something to lighten the stress! I hope it gives you the chuckle it gave me, so sit back and enjoy … (11 comments)

real estate: Open House Marketing Tip - 09/15/07 09:05 PM
I'm sure you've heard of sending out open house postcards to all the neighbors. You might even do it yourself.
But instead of sending an informal postcard that might just get tossed in the trash without a second glance, how about calling the neighbors yourself and personally inviting them to the open house?
Not only … (32 comments)

real estate: Future of Real Estate! - 09/15/07 08:38 PM
Have had this conversation with my broker and several other agents this past week. Years ago, cold calling was the way to success in the Real Estate Business. mass mailing and acquiring a lot of our business from our marketing.Now lead generation coming from the INTERNET!Where do you think our future business is going to … (4 comments)

real estate: If it is Broken, FIX IT...Do You Have a Plan B???? - 09/15/07 08:10 PM
I talk to so many agents on a daily basis that are in a state of despair over the lack of transactions they have.  Yet, they have made no real effort to change their business.  In California, estimates are that there will be about 550,000 licensees by the end of this … (9 comments)

real estate: Chez nous a Santa Rosa Beach en Floride - 09/15/07 08:04 PM

Ce bateau fait presque sept metre de longeur, avec un moteur de cent et cinquant chevaux a l'exterieur.  Il est parfait d'aller pas trop loin en mer, pas plus que quinze kilometres si il fait beau.  Si il ne fait pas beau, il faut mieux rester dans le baie.  C’est mon … (4 comments)

real estate: Sawmill Creek in Palm Coast, Florida - 09/15/07 07:32 PM
Sawmill Creek, approved as a planned residential community of over 1000 acres, is in the final planning and permitting stages. Sawmill Creek is located in the northwestern section of Palm Coast Park, west of US 1 south of I95 and north of Matanzas Woods Pkwy. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement for Sawmill Creek … (0 comments)

real estate: Another Maine Home..Attractive, Clean And In The $50's? Yes..Only In Maine! - 09/15/07 07:22 PM
      Patten Maine Home...Features Hardwood Floors, Cathedral Family Room With Hearth And Glass Doors To Open Rear Deck! Oak Kitchen! Formal Dining Room! 3 Bedrooms! Claw Foot Oversized Bathroom! Parking Plus! Deep Yard! Walk To Friendly Peboscot County Town That Is Near Baxter State Park! Move Right In! The Only Thing … (0 comments)

real estate: MeMe'd in the O.C. - What do I do now? - 09/15/07 07:06 PM
So....  I am checking my email and I receive a contact from AR.  "You have been MEME'd" - what the heck is this about?  So I click the links and find out about this great 'tag- you are it' system of who we are and how we became us.So first off … (9 comments)

real estate: What's your life worth? - 09/15/07 06:51 PM
As I was crawling down the freeway heading for home yesterday, I noticed the Cadillac Esplanade in front of me was randomly swerving into the left medium only to quickly correct itself.  Then it would surge forward followed by slamming on the brakes to come to an abrupt stop.  This erratic … (6 comments)

real estate: This 8 Day Open House Draws Thousands of People - 09/15/07 06:41 PM

Did you ever have a Sunday Open House and nobody came? That's one of my problems, but by utilizing technology I found a way to entice viewers to your next Open House. All you need to do is sponsor a prototype off-the-grid home. The cost, a mere $646,198.40; you can … (7 comments)

real estate: Palm Coast Park, a Multi-Use Flagler County Development - 09/15/07 06:38 PM
Palm Coast Park is a 4,700 acre multi-use development stretching along a 6 mile segment of US Rt 1 in the City of Palm Coast, with development tracts available for commercial, including big box retail; light industrial; business park and various types of residential, including single-family and multi-family. The site extends from … (0 comments)

real estate: PcAnywhere - Be Productive on the Road - 09/15/07 06:33 PM
Offers heterogeneous host platform support across Windows® (now including Vista), Linux®, and Mac OS X® Universal; all hosts can also be accessed from Microsoft® Pocket PC devices or Web browsersEnables simple, secure connection to remote devices Ensures high security with encryption and password protection Remotely accesses pcAnywhere hosts through firewalls … (6 comments)

real estate: Compare Cars, Stocks and Real Estate: - 09/15/07 06:16 PM
If real estate were a car or a stock, there would be a frenzy to buy. 
A car is guaranteed to depreciate (at least one that is driven).  You can upgrade it with 20" low profile performance tires and lower the chassis for better handling, add slick chrome wheels, GPS, a sweet … (3 comments)

real estate: Vegas housing market on the mend? - 09/15/07 06:13 PM
Southern Nevada real estate market has been battling a bad headache for a good while and weary industry experts are wondering when it might right itself. There are some positive signs now that the slide may be slowing down, and maybe even coming to a halt. Wouldn't that be something to … (2 comments)

real estate: I want to get a deal! It's a buyer's market right? - 09/15/07 05:49 PM
So you're buying a home a want to get a deal huh? Well, I will tell you. In my experience there are only two ways to get a deal when you buy real estate. I don't care what kind of market it is. A buyers market, a seller's market... it doesn't … (4 comments)

real estate: The Inn at Gristmill Square Warm Springs, Virginia - 09/15/07 05:47 PM
 
I had the privilege of going to "The Inn at Gristmill Square"  in Warm Springs, Virginia. My husband and I wanted to go on a winter retreat and we discovered this place while searching for a "Bed and Breakfast" in the Virginia area. We were equally delighted when we found out … (0 comments)

real estate: St. Louis Real Estate- Market Watch for September 15th, 2007 - 09/15/07 04:27 PM
St. Louis Real Estate Market Watch September 15th,  2007The Anatomy of St. Louis Real Estate The St. Louis Home for Sale Team provides a weekly St. Louis County and St. Charles County Market Report to review and plug into your home buying or selling scenario. Your questions and comments are welcome! 
With cooler weather here, kids back … (0 comments)

real estate: Hoover Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics August 2007 vs August 2006: Now and Then - 09/15/07 04:27 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Hoover Alabama Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then … (2 comments)

real estate: Awesome Marysvillewa home for sale is back on market, again. - 09/15/07 04:16 PM
Marysville wa home for sale back on market. 
Sale failed again due to buyer financing.  Last time it came back on, we had 3 offers.Get a great deal on this wonderful Marysville home!
7102 - 67th Dr NE, Marysville, WA 98270   MLS # 27122646Priced to sell at only:  $338,950
Want to see a Virtual … (0 comments)

real estate: How to Prevent Identity Theft - 09/15/07 04:12 PM
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America today. Being a victim can have a huge impact on you now and potentially well into the future. One of the frightening aspects of identity fraud is that it's most often perpetrated by a faceless enemy, and the struggle is … (0 comments)

real estate: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Fourth is the Title Company and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/15/07 04:11 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!! 
There are a number of … (0 comments)

real estate: Roll Over Beethoven: Inventing a Wheel vs Buying a Wheel - 09/15/07 04:00 PM
Beethoven was a masterful composer who rocked his world by breaking all the rules.  He changed the world of music forever.  I refer here to his personality because a good real estate agent might want to have such a bright, innovative talent even while bucking a few conventions of our own day in order to … (4 comments)

real estate: Snohomish County wa real estate and homes for sale - area market survey - 09/15/07 03:19 PM
Snohomish County WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of … (0 comments)

real estate: Moving to the Suburbs after You said you Never Would - 09/15/07 03:18 PM
 
    Besides being a real estate agent, I'm also an active artist. I didn't realize what a vibrant art scene there is here. I grew up in Madison NJ, only a few miles from here, and always swore I would never raise my kids in the suburbs. I guess that's why … (0 comments)

real estate: Everett wa real estate and homes for sale - area market statistics - 09/15/07 03:16 PM
Everett WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of this … (0 comments)

real estate: Stanwood wa real estate and homes for sale - area market statistics - 09/15/07 03:13 PM
Stanwood WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of this … (0 comments)

real estate: Snohomish wa real estate and homes for sale - area market statistics - 09/15/07 03:09 PM
Snohomish WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of this … (0 comments)

real estate: Monroe wa real estate and homes for sale - area market statistics - 09/15/07 03:05 PM
Monroe WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of this … (0 comments)

real estate: Marysville WA real estate and homes for sale - area market statistics - 09/15/07 03:01 PM
Marysville WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of this … (0 comments)

real estate: Lake Stevens wa real estate and homes for sale - area market statistics - 09/15/07 02:58 PM
Lake Stevens WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of … (0 comments)

real estate: Granite Falls wa real estate and homes for sale - Area Market Statistics - 09/15/07 02:55 PM
Granite Falls WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of … (0 comments)

real estate: Arlington Wa real estate and homes for sale - Area Market Survey - 09/15/07 02:50 PM
Arlington WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of this … (0 comments)

real estate: Forest Creek Real Estate, Pinehurst NC Real Estate, NC Horse Farms - 09/15/07 02:46 PM
Forest Creek continues receive awards as one of the best private golf communities in the US.  Forest Creek is the only community with two courses rated in the top 100 of the modern course category, course built after 1960.  Both course have fast and true greens that are fun to play … (1 comments)

real estate: My Addiction to Real Estate Reality TV - Good or Bad? - 09/15/07 02:01 PM
I received an email yesterday from someone doing a survey on how the general public feels about real estate reality TV.  The survey proceeded to list some of my favorites:  Flip This House, Flip That House, Sell this House, etc.  Do I have an opinion on these shows - YOU BET!The … (4 comments)

real estate: Why Should I Buy NOW? - 09/15/07 01:37 PM
Many potential home buyers are thinking this way. And they justify their theory with the same comments. "The market is bad", "Home Prices are falling", "Lenders are going out of business", "Its not the right time", "I can not afford it", etc...
I always have the same questions and answers for them.
Can you afford to … (12 comments)

real estate: 26 Ways the Yellow Pages Can Help Your Business, No Really - 09/15/07 01:33 PM
26 Ways the Yellow Pages Can Help Your Business, No Really We all know that for most Realtors that the lion's share of their business comes from marketing to their Sphere of Influence to get Repeat Business and Referrals. The idea for an agent to advertise in the Yellow Pages is absurd, … (7 comments)

real estate: HIGHLANDS, NC STATISTICS, PRO'S, CON'S, TAXES - 09/15/07 12:31 PM
HIGHWAY 64 rises on the one-hour drive from Asheville, N.C., to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau (including Lake Glenville) the Blue Ridge Mountains. The sense of refuge has drawn Southerners to homes in the twin towns of Highlands and Cashiers for well over a century. But now, with more and more part-time … (0 comments)

real estate: Maintaining Success in the New Real Estate Industry - 09/15/07 11:58 AM
As you are aware, the upheaval in the Mortgage Lending industry has necessitated a change of strategy throughout the entire Real Estate Industry.
The prior dynamic within the industry was that the professional attached to the client or property was the "hub of the wheel", so to speak, and all other individuals … (3 comments)

real estate: What's your level of education? Does it help you blog? - 09/15/07 11:57 AM
My son is a high school freshman this year and I'm trying to consistently encourage him to do his best so that he'll be accepted into a good university of his choice.  While considering the difficulty he sometimes has in composing essays and research papers, it hit me that there is probably … (3 comments)

real estate: University of Central Florida game day - 09/15/07 11:38 AM
Being a UCF alumni it is very exciting to see how far things have come at the University of Central Florida. It wasn't that long ago when the college was basically a college for locals to attend with a mediocre athletic program and a small campus out in the boondocks.
The school … (0 comments)

real estate: LAS VEGAS-IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE CASINOS ANYMORE - 09/15/07 11:37 AM
One of my goals that I want to accomplish with this blog is to keep you up to date on the changes that are occurring in the Las Vegas Market. Please left click on the link below to learn more about Las Vegas and how it has become the NUMBER 1 … (0 comments)

real estate: Florida Mortgage | Adjustable Rate Mortgage ( ARM ) about to Adjust? - 09/15/07 11:13 AM
Lenders have begun sending out letters informing their borrowers that their loans are due for adjustment.  So your Adjustable Rate Mortgage ( ARM ) is about to adjust and you want to know what to do? This is a dilemma facing many homeowners right now due to the huge numbers of 2-5 … (15 comments)

real estate: August MLS Statistics for Alabama Gulf Coast - 09/15/07 09:33 AM
We have ran August's MLS statistics for both Mobile and Baldwin County. The sales numbers in our South Alabama area took a dip from July's sales numbers both in number of sales and median selling price. Historically August real estate sales has been slower than July because most families want to … (0 comments)

real estate: 467 Brightview Drive Lake Mary, FL brought to you by Heather Joubran - 09/15/07 09:00 AM
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real estate: It is all about access - 09/15/07 08:52 AM
In general the present real estate market is favoring the buyers.  With this in mind some sellers are doing everything to get their property noticed.  Yes, with high inventory the competition is fierce.
So I am still puzzled why some sellers although giving incentives and reducing the price of the listing will then … (56 comments)

real estate: Sunset over Midbay Bridge between Niceville and Destin, Florida - 09/15/07 07:33 AM

These photographs were taken on September 14, 2007.  We were having some well-deserved rain during this period, and the skies were particularly beautiful.  The  second photograph below was taken a few minutes after the first, and both were taken from our home in Driftwood Estates, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  The … (2 comments)

real estate: Fabulous 4 Bedroom Rockshire Colonial in Wootton School District - 09/15/07 07:28 AM
     1 Devon Ct., Rockville, Maryland 20850 This impeccably maintained home has been lovingly updated by its owners of 30 years. This home is in move-in condition with a new roof, siding, insulation, central air conditioning, washer/dryer, hardwood flooring and finished walkout basement. Newer high efficiency heater, custom kitchen and … (1 comments)

real estate: The Carter Group and Overholt Homes LLC together at Palmetto Ridge - 09/15/07 06:59 AM
Overholt Homes, LLC is pleased to joint venture with The Carter Group as the preferred builder for Palmetto Ridge.  Visit the beautifully appointed model home built by Overholt Homes, LLC with a Donald Gardner Architect design with  4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a split bedroom design.  Exterior features include hardiboard siding, old brick, porches, … (0 comments)

real estate: Marin County Real Estate 2004-2007 Mid September House Pending Comparison - 09/15/07 03:33 AM
 2004 thru 2007 Mid  September House Percent of Pending
The following shows the comparison of percentage of houses pending in Marin county.  The Data is from Bay Area Real Estate Multiple Listing Service.  Although keep in mind that this is only a snapshot of a point in the year (Mid September), so when you look … (0 comments)

real estate: Home on half acre - 09/15/07 02:04 AM
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real estate: Lynnwood new construction - 09/15/07 02:03 AM
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real estate: Snohomish View home - 09/15/07 02:01 AM
Ready to make a Great Deal! We have a offer your buyers could not refuse in place, just ask:) … (0 comments)

real estate: Monroe Acreage - 09/15/07 01:58 AM
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real estate: Snohomish Duplex - 09/15/07 01:55 AM
Great Investment opportunity, Condominium conversion complete. The value is there, and the sellers are flexible! … (0 comments)

real estate: HOW TO BECOME A MASTER LISTING AGENT - 09/15/07 01:53 AM
I WAS ABLE TO RETIRE FROM REAL ESTATE IN ONLY FIVE YEARS AVERAGING $500,000 A YEAR. I mastered my listing presentation and so can you.
The most common mistake agents make when going on a listing presentation is trying to be interesting instead of trying to be interested in the sellers needs. … (1 comments)

real estate: History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period..... - 09/15/07 01:52 AM
of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Simple question:
Are you part of the strident clamor, or are you working on the road to recovery for yourself, your clients, and your industry?
After everything I've been watching on … (5 comments)

real estate: How many other homes are Non-Owner Occupied? Know this number before purchasing a rental property in any neighborhood - 09/15/07 01:49 AM
Are you thinking about buying a rental property? Make sure you ask your agent how many other non-owneroccupied properties are in the area first! Why is this so important to know?
                                                  
If an area has more non-owner occupied than owner occupied properties, it can actually affect the value of … (6 comments)

real estate: How Do You Do That? - 09/15/07 01:06 AM

Words are previews of things to come.  What you say will likely become what happens.  Here's a unusual exercize to expand the part of your brain that has to do with the structure of thoughts:  Write a poem.  Let a phrase rattle around in your brain, then put it on paper.  Here's how it … (20 comments)

real estate: Beautiful Clark Fork Riverview lot with shared River Access! Montana Living! - 09/14/07 11:12 PM
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real estate: South Dakota and North Dakota Realtors Convention - 09/14/07 10:30 PM
Hello everyone,After the 4 days I took off for a wedding in Minnesota, I went back to Rapid City and worked for one day, Tuesday.  Then I was off again, this time to Aberdeen, South Dakota for what used to be called the North Dakota/South Dakota Real Estate Convention.  Now it … (2 comments)

real estate: What a Wedding......... - 09/14/07 10:22 PM
I went to a wedding in Minneapolis, MN this past week.  Actually in Apple Valley, a southern suburb of the Twin Cities.  I used to live in the area for 9 years and dealt blackjack at Mystic Lake Casino when they first started their casino.  At that time they were just … (3 comments)

real estate: "The Houses We Live In" - An Identification Guide to the History and Style of American Domestic Architecture by General Editor Jeffery Howe - 09/14/07 09:55 PM
 
An Identification Guide to the History and Style of American Domestic Architecture
This most definately one of the coolest books I own on Real Estate. It is written from the perspective of how housing was created way back in the day, over the centuries, over the decades, and in the current times. … (2 comments)

real estate: Split Foyer - Pristine Condition - Water Softner - Minutes to Nashville - 09/14/07 09:30 PM
Prime piece of real estate in LaVergne TN available for sale at a bargain price!  This home has been completely painted from top to bottom, had the carpets professionally cleaned, and the entire home is squeeky clean!  All this home needs now is a new owner - is that YOU?
Great split … (0 comments)

real estate: Hate to get personal, but we really need to! - 09/14/07 09:29 PM
 
I don't normally share these things with people, but the president and CEO of Cherry Creek Mortgage sent this to me personally.  It is shared with by Bill Hart at Building CHampions.  Building Champions is a pre-eminent national coaching company.  It's probably the gold standard in coaching.  I'm a coach and darn good at … (9 comments)

real estate: Why should you buy real estate in Daytona Beach? - 09/14/07 09:15 PM
There are many great reasons to buy real estate in Daytona Beach and I've written many articles extolling the virtues of living in Daytona Beach Florida. I thought I'd write this post from the perspective of someone (me) who has lived here their whole life. 
Daytona Beach holds many things for … (13 comments)

 
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