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Yes, you heard it right. Condos For Sale, Condos For Rent - Condominiums!!! They are the next up and coming key words in Real Estate. Many know and see the ever expanding glut of condos across the country. Many see the new construction of these monster complexes dotting the skyline of … (1 comments)
In my previous two posts I covered how to use the IMap tool to find information about King County properties. If the house lies in the city limits of Bellevue, you can also find useful information about the property through the City of Bellevue's web site. Note that similar resources exist … (0 comments)
When I am meeting with a potential customer, vendor, or partner, one of our primary goals is to mutually qualify the arrangement. It saves us all time and leads to a very high success rate!
Having little else to do one day I decided to do some research on "real estate scams." So I googled "real estate scams" and came up with a number of sites that had addressed or reported on this issue. Well, I wasn't born yesterday but I quickly found out how little … (9 comments)
COLDWELL BANKER OFFERS TIPS TO HELP EASE LONG DISTANCE RELOCATION WOESThe days of spending 20, 30 and 40 years in the same company, and in the same facility, are almost a thing of the past. Today it is likely for an individual to have 13 different employers in a lifetime, according … (0 comments)
Need Rent Values? Get On the RentOMeter.com!
Ok RentOMeter.com rules and is a perfect example of the power of a Internet mash-up. At it's heart RentOMeter is a data aggregator. It collects data from many sources and presents it in a way the average human can digest, even Real Estate agents.
SIDS is an acronym for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS is the sudden death on an infant (under 1 year of age) whose death can not be explained by case investigation. The typical scene involves a care-taker going in to check on the quietly sleeping infant only to find them unresponsive … (2 comments)
Why am I able to receive 20% response rate from my marketing to sellers and others don't? Many investors especially new investors have a hard time bringing as many leads they need in order to get a deal. Typically on average I am seeing (as well as closing rate and target … (1 comments)
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Five Strategies That Improved My Success As An Agent
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Higher gas and food prices, continued declines in housing prices and last month's large increase in unemployment caused Florida's consumer confidence to plummet six points in June to 57, its all-time low record in the index's 25-year history, a new University of Florida study finds.
We recently purchased our first home in Utah County with the assistance of Benjamin Clark. We had been researching homes and the home-buying process for about a year before we decided the time was right. After reading a lot about the process, it became clear to us that we wanted someone … (5 comments)
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choosing this business as your profession, you should really
do a little bit of research and sole searching. If you think that you
are in
the business of selling real estate, your days may be numbered from the
get go.
Planning a move can be a stressful time. Questions like, ‘how much can I afford?’ And, ‘where do I want to live?’ can overwhelm you. Weighing your options is a tough one. You can save money by selecting a neighbourhood that is less in demand, but what are you sacrificing? Let’s … (0 comments)
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If you want to buy a franchise, don't buy a new one - buy an existing location that is already operational and successful.
Here's a great little tool...
Real Estate is a market many people want to learn about. There are many ways to educate your self on the industry, however the best way to start would be to determine what aspect of the industry best interest you. As with any part of business, or any industry that is … (0 comments)
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine panel recommended that UCI (located in Irvine, OC CA) receive $29.6 Million of the $37 Million it requested to build a "bench-to-bedside" institute where scientists would look for ways to use all forms of stem cells to treat not only disease, but injuries as well.It sounds … (1 comments)
I am hearing loads of real estate seminars that are touting the theme "Back to basics!" This is a quick ploy to separate you from what little money you have left! It is very easy to pitch this scenario scenario to so many new agents in our industry that will not know … (67 comments)
My good friend Amanda Hall wrote a post called "If you can't write a check write a blog! Blog for a Cause!" and it truly inspired me to do this post. I am hoping that this will help to inspire more people to get off their behinds and learn more about … (13 comments)
Foreclosures are on the rise. They have been rising for quite a while now, as I'm sure you already knew. This problem is having an extremely negative impact on the economy and many other areas of our society. The fact is, none of us are immune from it's impact.
Study: Cell Phone Now Most Vital DeviceAs reported by: 
1. The Laurel Highlands encompasses three different counties and three different Multiple Listing Systems ( MLS ). The best way to see what is on the market in these different MLS systems is to use Realtor.com, which picks up all active listings in all three MLS systems. Search by zip and … (0 comments)
STREET SMART AGENT
I attended the Sovereign Bank Economic Outlook Breakfast this morning at the Providence Westin. This is the 3rd year I've attended this event, and each year seems to bring a larger crowd. The event's purpose is to unveil the results of a survey conducted in the 4th quarter of the year … (2 comments)
It isn't often I see a really good article on regular news sites, but I did today. This article (linked below) talks about some of the research that home buyers really need to do for themselves about a particular neighborhood, and also provides some resources for doing that research.
The NAR issued its latest metropolitan areas price report this week. 
I just wanted to ask "what is the media talking about it being a dead market?" Now is a great time to buy a home! The interest rates are low, there is a huge inventory out there to choose from, and sellers have to price their homes competitively! I wish the … (4 comments)
The Economic Research Center studies recessions.
Indian real estate sector need investment advisory services. One or two company are providing real estate investment advisory services to clients. The investment advisory services provider, providing investment analysis, research and recommendations. But in India need to more investment advisory services provider company. Because FDI in the real estate sector is … (0 comments)
I have been doing a little research and reflection on my move from Jacksonville, FL, an area with a population of over 1 million, to Charlottesville, an area with a population of slightly over 100,000. I have realized several interesting trends in this area that differ from the Jacksonville area and … (6 comments)
The Northeast Florida condo market has become much more popular than it was in the 1980s. The prices of real estate has sky rocketed in many urban areas especially, so many buyers are turning to condos as the answer. 
Recently a Business Marketing Student suggested using carwash waste wash water and running it thru and RO Reverse Osmosis unit and then using it water the landscaping at the car wash and even to flush the toilet. In fact the brainchild of this concept, Paula Chavis tells an online think tank … (1 comments)
Another month, another depressing survey by Bank of America’s research team. A slight uptick in buyers, driven by more foreclosure inventory. But overall the story is grim: too many sellers, not enough buyers. 
Alright, lenders don't slam me but, I have recently had a couple of new Realtors® ask me about the loan process and my ‘recommended' lenders. So, I thought I'd share with AR how I advise my clients in the LENDER SHOPPING phase of their home buying process! I am a big … (6 comments)
Yes, we are listed (at this time) at number 7 and above all and any firms (the ones above us are job hunter pages). We have tried to get to this point in our internet exposure for a bit of time (or website has been up for just barely over two … (1 comments)
There are so many things to love about life in Maggie Valley, NC, even considering that I might be prejudiced! We have distinct seasons that are discernable but not harsh. We do not have much traffic. Population is approximately 3,700, but can vary depending upon the time of year, with summer … (0 comments)
I was contacted by a local reporter wanting to do a piece on the real estate condition. She did a wonderful job with the interview. She in fact came into the office with research she did on the market in our state. She indicated she could not find anything supporting all … (4 comments)
LISTINGS ARE STILL THE NAME OF THE GAME IN THIS MARKET
David Bamberger and Associates have published an analysis of the Colorado Springs housing market for 15 years. This is a significant analysis that is designed to provide insight into current industry trends and to draw conclusions about where the market is likely to go in 2008 and through 2009.Here is a … (0 comments)
Help Me Help Others 
There are on-line tools available that can help a prospective buyer evaluate a neighborhood. These include school websites, police departments, community websites, just to name a few.
Finding a community that fits your own set of criteria requires a fair amount of research:
Rates are falling and there is no competition, a great opportunity. However, it is crucial for buyers to do their research upon searching for the home that best fits their family's requirements. Buyers must locate motivated sellers based upon the most recent comparable sales and escrow activity. Then, they should establish … (0 comments)
"What do you do to sell a house as quickly as possible?" "Is it a good idea to advertise in the newspaper or other types of print media?"
Dear NAR,
There is about $5 million dollars available for organizations that provide the research based approach to strengthen families and reduce child abuse and neglect in Broward County. 
Because the recent decline in real estate backed bonds, the market is hurting. Does anyone have any suggestions to adjusting to the new conditions of the market???
In an effort to promote smooth Real Estate transactions, I would be delighted to answer questions from anyone out there who has one. There are no stupid questions in Real Estate! Communication is key. You can rest assured that if I don't know the answer, I will find out where you … (0 comments)
NAR's "2007 Profile of Buyers’ Home Feature Preferences" was released yesterday. According to the report, Buyer preferences are changing, and they increasingly want:
Garages with 2 or more spaces
Air conditioning
Walk-in closet in the master bedroom
Hardwood floors and granite countertops
They survey also found 60% took on home improvement/reno … (2 comments)
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When it comes to investing, everybody has certain goals andaspirations. However, we have found that there are certain guidelinesevery aspiring real estate investor needs to know: 1. Compare Property Values and RentsFinancial statistics only go so far; the best measure of a property'smarket value is often the sale prices of nearby … (0 comments)
Does anybody know where to get the best source for REO news?
It's been a while since I've posted to the AR blog. I'm back again and really interested in revisiting my post from last September regarding AR users. I received some great responses but only a few. So, Let's try it again. 
"Corporate America is far ahead of America generally when it comes to the question of equality for GLBT people," Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign 
In responding to a client's e-mail regarding a price reduction on their listing, I had recommended a price of $800,000 rather than $795,000. The response asked whether the $800,000 would be a SELLING price. I started my response by commenting that in this buyer's market (a 2 year supply of homes) … (22 comments)
An amazing tool has been unleashed to the world that allows real estate developers, agents, buyers and you to see how an area has developed and grown over time, "Hindsight". Year by year, you can see the affects a factory opening, a train line meeting a new destination, the depression … (7 comments)
The Google Effect
I am considering adding audio and/or video to the product and services pages of my website. The idea being that when you come to the web page, you'd get to either see and/or hear me talk about the product on that page. I would set it up so that you would … (6 comments)
The RsearchChannel is an educational and research information resource that was developed by leading research and academic institutions to share their researchers' work with the public. As it's web site explains, "ResearchChannel is a nonprofit media and technology organization that connects a global audience with the research and academic institutions whose developments, … (0 comments)
If you invest in real estate, it's worth your time to perform a periodic portfolio performance evaluation. NAR and OFHEO both released updated statistics supporting a current cooling of the housing markets across many cities nationwide. This national cooling could be significantly impacting the performance of your real estate portfolio. The … (0 comments)
The past four listing appointments I have gone on, I have been informed that they have done extensive research. They told me this upfront. Why? I can only guess to let me know they couldn't be fooled or lied to. Anyways, I did not ask them what they were thinking for … (14 comments)
Anyone with me? Sometimes, I don't care whether I receive points for a blog. Sometimes I just want to propose a question and hope to get real time feedback from a variety of folks, such as when I posted: Financial Advisement, ASAP please . I posted at 12:10. By 12:45 I was … (6 comments)