sell: Beat the Housing Market Trends and Buy or Sell a Home - 08/29/08 12:51 PM
Plan/Prepare
The home-selling process typically starts several months before a property is made available for sale. It's necessary to look at a home through the eyes of a prospective buyer and determine what needs to be cleaned, painted, repaired and tossed out.
Ask yourself: If you were buying this home what … (0 comments)
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sell: Ten Photos that Changed History - 08/29/08 12:42 PM
The Beaver, a Canadian history magazine, features Canada's top ten historic photographs in its latest issue. The magazine is published by Canada's National History Society and is on shelves across the country.
Among the ten photographs are images of Terry Fox silhouetted by a police car's headlights, Paul Henderson's triumphant celebration … (0 comments)
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sell: DIDJA KNOW....L.A. IS THE 2ND MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN THE U.S. - 08/28/08 06:38 PM
New York City topped a new list of America's most expensive cities, with our lovely Los Angeles coming in second place, according to Forbes magazine's study of the world's most expensive cities.
Location has a lot to do with why New York and Los Angeles top the list. L.A. remains expensive … (0 comments)
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sell: Holiday Gifts - 08/28/08 06:19 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
It is coming close to the time to start thinking about what gifts you want to give your past clients for the holidays. I have given different presents throughout the years. Here is a list of some ideas for presents, some I have … (6 comments)
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sell: Spruce Creek Fly-In, Golf and Country Club Community in Port Orange FL - 08/28/08 05:34 AM
If you're a golf lover and are interested in buying real estate in the Daytona Beach area, you should consider the golf communities in the beautiful city of Port Orange, which is just south of Daytona Beach. If you have your heart set on buying real estate in golf communities … (0 comments)
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sell: Windsor International Film Festival - 08/27/08 05:03 PM
The fourth annual Windsor International Film Festival will be held November 7 - 16, 2008 in downtown Windsor and Lakeshore. The six-day extravaganza features critically-acclaimed independent and international films. The festival contributes to downtown Windsor's growing economy and includes both fiction and non-fiction films selected to appeal to Windsor's culturally-diverse population.
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sell: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS in Folsom CA - ONE STOP SHOP: Quick Loan Pre-approval, MLS Home Search, Experienced Real Estate Buyer's Agent & Excellent Value - 08/27/08 04:52 PM
If you are a home buyer and you are looking to purchase your 1st, maybe 2nd home and are considering real estate in Folsom, California, you have come to the right place. Housing could not be much more affordable these days, and interest rates are still low. Even if you have … (0 comments)
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sell: Snapshot of the NJ Real Estate Market - 08/27/08 04:47 PM
Houses For Sale: 1618 Median Price $359,900
New Homes: 3 Median Price $529,900
Foreclosures: 1.032 Median Price $339,900
Snapshot of NJ Mortgage Rates
15 Year Fixed 6.187%
30 Year Fixed 6.572%
1 Year ARM 5.539 %
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sell: New Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers - 08/27/08 04:37 PM
Last week, the President signed historic legislation to spur growth in the housing sector. An important part of legislation is a tax credit for first time home buyers. Under the new law, beginning April 9, 2008 (yes this is retroactive!), first time home buyers to get up to a $7,500 tax … (3 comments)
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sell: Wichita Homes for Sale-Benefits of Listing with an Experienced Agent - 08/26/08 03:36 PM
Wichita Homes for Sale-Benefits of Listing with an Experienced Agent
Have you ever heard that all Wichita Real Estate Agents are the same? Actually there is a very big difference between an experienced Wichita Real Estate Agent and one who is not. In Wichita, about 20% of the Agents sell … (0 comments)
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sell: How Does Inflation Affect Home Prices? - 08/25/08 05:12 PM
Question: How does inflation affect home prices?
Answer: Inflation means that the value of the dollar is dropping over time, which means it will take more dollars to anything from a pound of fruit to a residential home. The good news for home-owners is that when the interest rate of a … (0 comments)
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sell: Answering the Tough Questions - 08/25/08 04:41 PM
Today a prospective homeowner turns on the T.V. or picks up a newspaper and hears little about the housing market but doom and destruction. Foreclosures, mortgage-loan related bank failures, slow housing starts, and poor home sales dominate the news. Tougher credit requirements are now the norm as a remedy to further … (0 comments)
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sell: Windsor Fighting a Weighty War - 08/25/08 04:02 PM
According to Statistics Canada, more than half of Windsor-Essex County adults are overweight and about one in five squeezes into the obese category, making this region an area with a higher-than-average number of overweight people. The 2007 Canadian Community Health Survey, conducted by the federal government, found that 56.3 percent of … (0 comments)
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sell: Come Together... - 08/25/08 10:55 AM
Rising real estate inventories are presenting buyers with more options and sellers with more competition. In the center of it all, you'll find the guidance and expertise of real estate agents and brokers. If you price a home reasonably, buyers will buy. If buyers make a reasonable offer, sellers will sell. … (0 comments)
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sell: Can You Find Things to Do, When You Know Nothing About Your Current Location? - 08/25/08 04:16 AM
Have you ever thought about how you would find inexpensive things to do in a particular city or area? I'm not talking about your home town, or even a vacation destination. I'm talking about moving to a new location and knowing very little about the area. Most of you … (5 comments)
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sell: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch August 23rd, 2008 - 08/24/08 09:01 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week shows more signs of inventory shrinking with fewer active listings and our pending ratio dropping to 13.54 percent. This same week in August 2007 we saw 11.5 percent more active listings with 16.7 percent more homes accepting contracts. The pending ratio the week of August
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sell: HOW I GOT MY LATEST LISTING ~ AGENTS LISTEN UP! - 08/23/08 04:47 PM
We have all heard of agents not returning calls, numbers on sign not working, Realtors without Fax machines all which I have blog about. Now, how about agents who do not show up for listing interviews.
Well yesterday we pick up another listing, 804 Huntwyckin Slidell LA. All … (9 comments)
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sell: Huntwyck Village Slidell LA - 08/23/08 04:19 PM
Huntwyck VillageSlidell LA.
In Slidell LA there are many subdivisions. One subdivision which is centrally located is Huntwyck Village. The subdivision is support by a great schools district:
•1. Carolyn Park
•2. Slidell Junior High
•3. Slidell High School
There is an Active Homeowners Association. There contact information is 985-641-9946. … (0 comments)
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sell: 804 Huntwyck Dr. Slidell LA 70458 - 08/23/08 03:53 PM
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sell: Vacationing in the Daytona Beach Area? Here are some unexpected, and fun things to do. - 08/23/08 12:12 AM
If you're vacationing in the Daytona Beach area, there's a good possibility that you're considering buying real estate here. I know this because I've received many calls lately from real estate buyers who will be here within the next few weeks and months, to purchase their winter homes. Before … (2 comments)
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sell: 3509 Campagna Chalmette LA - 08/22/08 10:18 PM
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sell: Eco-Friendly Siding Options - 08/22/08 07:01 PM
Sustainable siding needs to contain eco-friendly ingredients as well as be a product that will stand the test of time. When considering the eco-friendliness of a particular type of siding, make sure to account for any resins and adhesives that may have an off-gassing effect. Some popular green siding options include … (3 comments)
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sell: Durand-Hedden House & Garden - 08/22/08 06:41 PM
Rich in history, the town of Maplewood is home to the historic landmark of The Durand-Hedden House & Garden. This non-profit consists of a historic house from around 1790 that has been restored to show the continuum of its life from 1790 to 1930. They hold open houses are each month … (0 comments)
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sell: The Windsor Real Estate Board - 08/22/08 06:35 PM
The Windsor Real Estate Board was formed in 1918 by 25 individuals with a mission to protect its Members and clients from immoral or poor real estate practices and to provide the highest service and support to clientele. Over the past 90 years the Board has grown exponentially and has successfully … (0 comments)
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sell: Fixing a home up for resale - 08/22/08 05:54 PM
In this market, you want your home looking as nice as possible for potential buyers. Very often this may include doing some work to the house. However, what work should you do - keeping in mind you would like to keep costs down so you can afford your next house.
The … (0 comments)
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sell: How to sell a home faster in today's market - 08/22/08 05:46 PM
Gone are the days when you can place a home on the Multiple Listing Service in ‘as-is' condition, receive multiple offers, and sell your home for thousands over list price after being on the market for a few days. Today, the advantage lies with the buyers far more than the sellers. … (0 comments)
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sell: Why Won't My House Sell? Here are the Answers..... - 08/22/08 12:17 PM
Tina Merritt, Realtor, ePRO, GRI, ASR, QSC, AHWD in Hampton Roads, Virginia serving the cities of: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Isle of Wight County and Northeast North Carolina. Long and Foster Oceanfront 317 30th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Office: 757.428.4600, Direct: 757.287.6338, Email: … (0 comments)
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sell: News from Poinciana, Florida - 08/22/08 05:36 AM
Poinciana May Welcome Hatchineha Lakes
First Tuscany Preserve, now Hatchineha Lakes, developers of a proposed city-sized development are hatching a plan for a large upscale, retirement community on Lake Hatchineha. The developers, however, still have work to do to see their project for a 4,900-unit community they are calling Hatchineha Lakes. The plan is … (2 comments)
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sell: Want to use all available technology to sell your home in Georgia? - 08/21/08 04:11 PM
Prudential Georgia Realty, in my opinion, offers the most resources for their agents to use in selling/marketing homes. If there was another company that I felt offered more...I'd be there.
Most in the public don't understand that successful real estate agents can virtually work for any company they choose. Why wouldn't … (0 comments)
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sell: Moving Your Houseplants - 08/21/08 12:13 PM
If you feel you cannot move your plants with you to your new home, all is not lost. You can take some cuttings (small clippings) of your favorite plants before giving them away to friends or neighbors. Pack the cuttings in damp paper and place in unsealed padded mailers along with … (0 comments)
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sell: Willistead Classic Car Show Returns - 08/21/08 12:03 PM
Willistead Manor will host "the most beautiful traffic jam of the year" on August 24, when the owners of about 200 museum-quality automobiles from all over North America meet at the Willistead Classic & Antique Car Show.
Craig Wood, co-chairman of the Willistead Classic committee, says, "We've got a lot of … (0 comments)
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sell: I Got My Crunch On! - 08/20/08 10:25 PM
The hardest thing about this blog was the title! I finally came up with something that expresses perfectly what happened to me last night, but gives no clue what it was!My right knee has been giving me a fit for the last two weeks and I finally decided to go see … (3 comments)
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sell: Nice reference letter received today! - 08/20/08 04:28 PM
I got a nice letter from happy clients who bought a home in white plains. It made my day, I thought I would share it with you.
Dear Kevin,
We are thoroughly enjoying our new house.I wanted to write and let you know how happy we were with your work. Paul … (11 comments)
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sell: How can we steer buyers to our listings? - 08/20/08 02:21 PM
In Nashville, TN, the housing market is clearly much better than many other markets across the country. However, the housing inventory is realtively high. So high, in fact, many of our listings are lacking in showings! What should we to do to steer buyers to our Middle Tennessee listings?
Because of recent … (0 comments)
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sell: Thinking of Stucco? - 08/20/08 01:08 PM
In North Carolina, sellers are required to discole if a house's exterior is actually artificial stucco-EIFS Stucco-instead of concrete stucco. EIFS is basically a form of styrofoam placed on the outside of the house with a "stucco" look-alike finish on the surface. While a house with EIFS can absorb the inevitable … (0 comments)
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sell: 2008 Canadian Fan Prix Ticket Packages - 08/20/08 01:02 PM
The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, featuring the cars of the American Le Mans Series, the IndyCar Series and the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Championship. The weekend collectively is referred to as the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and will run August 29-31, 2008. For Canadian race fans attending the … (0 comments)
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sell: Surya Yoga Academy - 08/20/08 12:29 PM
Yoga is an ancient practice that can benefit mind, body, and spirit. For those interested in the physical and stress-relieving benefits of yoga, Surya Yoga Academy in Summit is a great choice. They aim for an intense and thorough workout in each class. While their Introduction to Yoga classes take place … (0 comments)
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sell: Should I buy or sell? - 08/20/08 11:11 AM
by: Mac Martin, ALC (Accredited Land Consultant)
What a tough position to be in! My company, Martin Realty FLA, is in the business of marketing property. With over 300 years of combined sales experience under our belts, our team of 13 professional realtors is the best at selling for customers around … (10 comments)
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sell: Letting Go - 08/20/08 09:40 AM
Today, whether due to a change in the biological clock, or finishing the process of my son's college send-off, I had one of those rare moments where two dissimilar things have a similar outcome. I was struck oddly by the thought of attachments, to things and to people which become … (1 comments)
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sell: Daytona Beach Now Has a State College! - 08/20/08 03:12 AM
A while back I wrote a post to this blog, listing all of the colleges and universities in the Daytona Beach area.
I was born and raised in the Daytona Beach area, and can remember when all we had was Daytona Beach Community College, and of course Stetson University in … (3 comments)
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sell: CALIFORNIA ENDORSES STATEWIDE GREEN BUILDING CODE + LOOKS TOWARD 2010 - 08/19/08 03:09 PM
CALIFORNIA ENDORSES STATEWIDE GREEN BUILDING CODE + LOOKS TOWARD 2010
When it comes to green building, California continues to lead the way in adopting environmentally-friendly building codes. Most recently, the California Building Standards Commission has taken the opportunity, along with other state agencies, to develop green building standards that will … (0 comments)
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sell: New Listing - 1256 Cotton Gin Dr, Powder Springs, Ga 30127 - 08/19/08 02:43 PM
Simply Stunning 5 Bedroom and 3 Full BathsLocation: Darby PlaceDon't Miss This OpportunityCheck out this 2-story 5-bedroom/3-bath home in Darby Place. This home Has a comfortable family room with fireplace, master suite with separate shower, makeup table, whirlpool tub, dining room with butler's pantry, impressive kitchen with breakfast area, breakfast bar, … (0 comments)
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sell: Good News You Can Spread to Your Clients! - 08/18/08 11:29 PM
For those of us who don't feel the need to preach "Doom and Gloom" to justify a lack of business, here are some articles about the positive signs in the market.
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sell: How Do Resort Developers Attract Buyers? - 08/18/08 04:52 PM
You may be asking the question, "Why would I want to know how the resorts attract buyers, I want to sell my timeshare!" This question is important because you will be in competition with the resort when you decide to sell your timeshare. So, you need to know.
For example, over … (0 comments)
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sell: The "Donald" sez: "There's Never Been A Better Time" - 08/18/08 01:55 PM
At an appearance on Good Morning America last Monday, big time real estate mogul, Donald Trump, declared that there has probably never been a better time to buy. He also says that sellers should hold off if possible and wait for a better market.
Trump also advises home owners that are … (12 comments)
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sell: How To Sell Your Eastern Shore & Mobile AL Real Estate – In a Hurry! - 08/18/08 12:54 PM
If you have been trying to sell your Eastern Shore and Mobile AL real estate recently, you probably have realized that this is not the ideal time to try to sell a house. With a struggling economy and negative media surrounding the housing market, homes are staying on the market for longer … (1 comments)
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sell: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch August 16th, 2008 - 08/17/08 07:03 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week continues our summer of 2008 trends as we see fewer homes coming on the market again. However, we are seeing a few more homes selling this week as our pending ratio inches up to 14.18 percent. Our list prices and sales prices are holding … (0 comments)
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sell: SOLD! 117 West Shore Drive in Richardson Heights Estates Call Robbins Real Estate Group for all your real estate needs - 08/16/08 05:09 PM
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sell: Bachelor Pad Turned Into Family Home - 08/16/08 04:47 PM
Above starter home sold after staging in under 30 days! The bachelor pad was turned into a more transitional young family home. The homeowner had entire home painted, ane new carpet put in. He then let me bring in new furniture and out with the old. There had been pets … (17 comments)
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sell: 2008 New Orleans Saints Pre Season Report - 08/16/08 08:27 AM
New Orleans SaintsLouisiana SuperdomeNew Orleans, LA.
New Orleans Saints will face the Houston Texans in the Saints pre-season home opener in the Superdome, game time 7 PM. I am looking forward to watching Robert Meachem. This is his second season but did not play last year due to injury.
GO SAINTS!
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sell: Stay the Course Promote Yourself on Active Rain and it will Come - 08/16/08 08:12 AM
State the Course Promote Yourself on Active Rain and it will Come
Well I have mentioned several stories in the last year and a half. My first four months I did not get a bite. After learning and trial and error my involvement on AR has produce beyond my imagination. I … (2 comments)
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sell: Energy Efficient Windows - 08/15/08 04:53 PM
Energy efficient windows are available in many shapes, sizes, and styles-single pane, double pane, and triple pane, casement and double hung and more. There are energy efficient windows to meet any practical and aesthetic need. Energy conservation in the home is no longer limited to only the plain and functional.Not only … (0 comments)
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sell: Windsor Tunnel Duty Free Shop - 08/15/08 04:44 PM
Open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, the Windsor Tunnel Duty Free Shop offers duty free shopping for wines, spirits, beer, fragrances, cosmetics, fine chocolates, cosmetics, skin care, fashions, confections, souvenirs, gifts, and more at 20-50% below retail prices.
Located on the Canadian tunnel plaza, just keep right … (0 comments)
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sell: Ten Unique Selling Strategies - 08/15/08 04:36 PM
In today's market, it takes more than fresh-cut flowers and the smell of baking bread to attract buyers, and now HGTV's FrontDoor has shared the top ten unique selling tactics used by today's frustrated buyers to get their homes noticed.
Feng Shui. The ancient Chinese philosophy, Feng shui (fung-shway), involves rearranging … (0 comments)
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sell: Buy/Sell Financial Instruments such as BGs (Bank Guarantee), CMO and MTNs - 08/15/08 03:34 PM
Buy and Sell Bank Instruments - BG, MTN, CMO
We work with buyers and sellers of financial instruments. All transactions today are Proof of Funds transactions. We can arrange for seasoned or fresh cut instruments. The minimum CMO is $100 Million face value. The minimum for BGs or MTNs is $500 … (0 comments)
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sell: Don't Miss this Exhibit at the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences - 08/15/08 01:57 PM
Right now at the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS), you can find several spectacular and unique exhibits. The first exhibit is a Chinese Kite Exhibition, by artist Sheng-li Gao. This particular exhibit will be ending soon so hurry to the museum by August 28, 2008! The … (1 comments)
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sell: Headline News from Poinciana, Florida - 08/15/08 12:26 PM
For the latest in Poinciana real estate information, go to www.PoincianaHome.net.
Pineapple-E Victory
Ready to save $4.00 every time you eat a pineapple in Central Florida? Try pineapple gardening. It's the ... read more ...
Few Know About Low-Interest Loans
The state of the housing market has left many homeowners trapped … (0 comments)
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sell: Choices - 08/14/08 06:56 PM
We are free to choose, but the choices we make today will determine what we will have, be, and do in the tomorrow of our life.
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sell: Teamwork - 08/14/08 06:39 PM
"From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." - Ephesians 4:16
No one can operate successfully in isolation. Dare to share the credit and the glory with a winning team. Motivational speaker Zig … (0 comments)
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sell: New Cell Phone Carriers May Arrive Sooner Than Expected - 08/14/08 05:34 PM
In its study "Champagne Tastes: Beer Budgets," SeaBoard Group, a Montreal-based telecommunications consultancy, said new cell phone companies can expect to spend about $500 million to build a cell phone network that will service 60% of the population in the country's 15 biggest markets-much less than the range of $630 million … (0 comments)
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sell: The Messy Artist - 08/14/08 05:31 PM
The Messy Artist, an art studio for kids, focuses on sensory exploration and the process of art. All the art projects we do are open ended in nature, and the children can use the materials in any way they choose. We follow a "hands off" rule and request that adults not … (0 comments)
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sell: Los Angeles Times Axes Real Estate Section - 08/14/08 05:23 PM
The following article was recently posted by Inman News.
Los Angeles Times axes real estate section
Expect continuing cuts in newspaper industry, says analyst
By Glenn Roberts Jr., Monday, August 4, 2008.
Inman News
The Los Angeles Times has ceased publication of its weekly real estate section -- born more than … (6 comments)
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sell: Hello everyone, from Milford Delaware, fairly new to AR - 08/14/08 09:15 AM
Hello from Milford Delaware, my name is Tony Favata!!!!
I just started AR this week and found this group! Wanted to say hello to everyone!
I just became a realtor recently as well, and I am currently helping buyers or sellers in Kent and Sussex County.
If you have any … (14 comments)
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sell: Ormond Civic Association Destrehan LA - 08/13/08 05:15 PM
Ormond Civic AssociationDestrehan, LAOrmond Estates
All civic associations are important to the local community. First of all they are the watch dogs for your community. An active association will help keep property value where they belong. Secondly, they assist with many local issues. Finally, they assist in keeping an area … (1 comments)
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sell: Home Wiring - 08/13/08 03:43 PM
It is important to consult a reputable home inspector to check the home wiring before purchasing a house. Knob and tube type wiring and aluminum wiring are common in older homes, and both are considered substandard today. In fact, many insurance companies will refuse to insure homes with these types of … (2 comments)
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sell: Price Reduced on 639 Devonshire in Richardson Heights Now offered for $189,000 Robbins Real Estate Group - 08/13/08 02:08 PM
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sell: 607 Devonshore in Richardson Heights is now Contract Pending! Call us for your real estate needs - 08/13/08 02:05 PM
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sell: 117 West Shore Drive in Richardson Heights Estates is now CONTRACT PENDING! Contact Robbins Real Estate Group for allyour real estate needs - 08/13/08 02:02 PM
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sell: 514 Pittman is now Contract Pending! Contact Robbins Real Estate Group for all of your real estate needs - 08/13/08 01:57 PM
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sell: JUST SOLD 1 DAY on the market Robbins Real Estate Group SOLD 707 Parkview Circle in Richardson Heights - 08/13/08 01:54 PM
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sell: Price Reduced on 811 Twilight in West Richardson Now offered for $189,000 Robbins Real Estate Group - 08/13/08 01:51 PM
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sell: Minneapolis & Hennepin County Home Market Report - July 2008 - 08/13/08 01:51 PM
Check out this great informational video on the Twin Cities Real Estate market. Something you need to know if you are thinking about buying or selling a home. If you have comments or questions, please let me know...I would love to hear what you think of this!
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sell: Under Contract! 303 Thompson Drive in RIchardson Heights Call Robbins Real Estate Group for al of your real estate needs - 08/13/08 01:48 PM
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sell: The Connection for Women and Families - 08/13/08 01:13 PM
The Connection for Women and Families provides programs and services to women and families of diverse economic circumstances, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, culture, and physical and mental abilities. The Connection offers a wide range of affordable classes, programs, and events for the personal, professional, and physical development of all who … (0 comments)
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sell: Color Me Mine, Paint-Your-Own-Pottery - 08/13/08 01:11 PM
Color Me Mine is a fun and fresh Paint-Your-Own ceramics studio who invites the community to come in and "discover the Art of Having Fun" in their relaxing and inviting studio space that houses warm, natural wood furniture, contemporary music, and a friendly environment. Finished pottery pieces decorate the studio, inspiring … (0 comments)
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sell: Windsor Grand Prix Kart Race 2008 - 08/13/08 11:47 AM
Mark Tesolin, local Realtor with Prudential Select Realty, Inc., will be participating in the 2nd Annual Windsor Grand Prix Street Race to be held on the streets of downtown Windsor over Labor Day Weekend, August 29th - 31st. This fun family event is hosted by one of Canada's oldest karting clubs, … (0 comments)
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sell: A Windsor 'Locavore' - 08/13/08 11:44 AM
Among carefully manicured lawns in a quiet South Windsor neighbourhood, Steve Green's front yard stands out with its rows of tomato plants, beets, broccoli, squash, parsnips, carrots, chives, peas, beans, zucchini and four varieties of lettuce - all encased in four, five-by-seven foot boxes. Green grew up in a farming community … (0 comments)
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sell: The Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 "Free money for 1st time home buyers" - 08/12/08 11:04 PM
It's no secret that President Bush signed a $300 billion housing bill into law last week. In addition to helping cash-strapped homeowners to avoid foreclosure, the law aims to help first-time home buyers to jump start their search in a tough economy.So if you're house hunting for the first time, … (0 comments)
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sell: 209 Cougar Drive Arabi, LA. 70032 $99,900 - 08/12/08 07:18 PM
209 Cougar DriveArabi, LA 70032
$99,900
This one is back on the market with a new price. This home has been restore to like new. The home has been totally renovated to like new status. The new appliances and cabinets are very nice. Hurricane Katrina tried but could not take her … (0 comments)
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sell: Is it Now a Seller's Real Estate Market in Folsom, CA? - July 2008 Update - - 08/12/08 04:53 PM
July 2008 - Folsom, CA - Residential Real Estate Update ( includes REO's & Short Sales )
As of today's date, according to the Metrolist MLS system, Folsom, CA, currently has 260 single-family homes listed for sale (this excludes duplexes, condos, commercial real estate, etc.). During the month of July, 2008, there were 79 homes that … (0 comments)
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sell: Can I quote you, please? - 08/12/08 12:16 PM
Hello,
I write for Ragan.com (http://www.ragan.com), an online trade publication for the corporate and nonprofit communications industry. I'm preparing a story on how associations communicate bad news and I have a question for everyone here:
How, in your opinion, has the National Association of Realtors communicated the current housing downturn to … (0 comments)
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sell: New Realtor in Kent County Sussex County Delaware - 08/12/08 10:15 AM
Being a new Realtor in Delaware, Kent County or Sussex County, or anywhere really, can be hard or trying (if you let it!). I have been a Realtor since May of 2008 and at first it was like AH when will the business come, but in fact it has- and it has … (8 comments)
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sell: Donald Trump Says, "BUY, BUY, BUY!" On Good Morning America - 08/12/08 09:23 AM
I was watching the news this morning and Donald Trump was being interviewed on Good Morning America regarding the real estate market and what he advises for all of us that either want to buy or sell a home, facing foreclosure and how long he estimated the downturn in the market … (0 comments)
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sell: St. Charles Parish Library - 08/11/08 08:47 PM
St. Charles Parish Library
It has been some time since I visited a public library. One recent visit and a first to the St. Charles Parish Library surprise me with their offerings. The parish public library offers a large amount of upcoming events to include a movie night for teens and … (1 comments)
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sell: St. Charles Parish Waterworks Bill Payment Destrehan, LA - 08/11/08 08:22 PM
St. Charles Parish
Waterworks
Resident of St. Charles Parish are now able to pay their waterbill online. I have been waiting and certainly glad the Water Department is final current when it come to customers having the ability of paying their bill on line. All you have to do is go … (1 comments)
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sell: Home Buyer's "Upper Hand" Continues in El Dorado Hills in July, 2008 - 08/11/08 06:04 PM
July 2008 - El Dorado Hills, CA - Residential Real Estate Update ( includes REO's & Short Sales )
As of today's date, as I write this update, according to the Metrolist MLS system, in El Dorado Hills, CA, there are currently 431 single-family homes listed for sale (this excludes condos, duplexes, apartments, … (0 comments)
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sell: Golf In the City of Kenner LA - 08/11/08 04:59 PM
Golf In the City of Kenner LA
Chateau Golf & Country ClubKenner LA504.467.1351
Golf at the Chateau Golf and Country Club is challenging be to me very forgiving. I enjoy the play of a round of golf on this coasre. I was lucky to recently play a round with a club … (1 comments)
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sell: Lafreniere Soccer Club Kenner/Metairie LA - 08/11/08 04:44 PM
Lafreniere Soccer Club RegistrationLafreniere FieldMetairie, LA.
August 13, 2008 6pm - 8:30pm
All ages, last night to registered. Call 504-465-8224 for information. Registration is for ages 4-18 years old. Players must have turned 4 years old by 7/31 of this year. Go to the Lafreniere Soccer Club site:
Lafreniere Soccer … (2 comments)
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sell: The Top 5 Reasons Why Home Staging is So Effective - 08/11/08 03:06 PM
I've was recommending Kathy's staging services even before she was famous! If you are serious about selling a home in today's market staging is one of the tools you can't do without.
Via Kathy Nielsen, Atlanta Home Stager:
I awoke last week to an email message from the Atlanta Journal Constitution asking … (2 comments)
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sell: Real Estate in San Antonio, Texas ~ Still going strong with the Moran Team! - 08/11/08 02:44 PM
With so much talk about what is happening in Real Estate all over the world. The Moran Team believes it is important to provide our clients the facts! We have started a quarterly snapshot of the market to provide the truth of how good or how bad our current market is! See for yourself what is … (2 comments)
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sell: What Kind of Seller Are You? - 08/11/08 02:39 PM
By: David N. Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
When thinking about selling your house, you'll need to ask yourself what kind of seller are you? Are you a wishful thinker? A realist? Or are you a member of the anxious and desperate?
I always tell my … (2 comments)
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sell: Real Estate Transfer New Orleans - 08/11/08 10:33 AM
East Jefferson Real Estate TransfersTransfer filed June 26-30 2008The Times- Picayune provides every Saturday the Real Estate transfers for the entire Metro New Orleans Area. Here is the direct link for all the transfer that are report to the newspaper.
City of Kenner LA
Bimini Drive 67. Dorothy J. McCabe and … (0 comments)
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sell: Fuel Prices and Their Effect On Markets - 08/10/08 11:26 PM
I'm not sure how this is affecting your business, but it is something i am looking at. With fuel prices shooting from $3 to $4 I am a lot more careful about when I drive to preview or show. I work to control costs, and this is a cost that is … (6 comments)
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sell: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch August 9th, 2008 - 08/10/08 02:44 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week is showing a bit of an increase in active listings. We are also seeing fewer homes accepting contracts in the last 30-40 days (pending) and our pending ratio has dropped below 14 percent. However, the number of homes sold (contracts closed) in the … (0 comments)
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sell: SANTA MONICA’S MAJESTIC/MAYFAIR THEATRE MULTIUNIT PROJECT IS GREENLIGHTED - 08/10/08 12:40 AM
SANTA MONICA’S MAJESTIC/MAYFAIR THEATRE MULTIUNIT PROJECT IS GREENLIGHTED
http://www.santamonicalandmarks.com/landmk29.html
Since the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, Santa Monica’s landmark Mayfair Theatre has piqued the interested of many a real estate developer. All along, the building’s owner, Karl Schober and Santa Monica’s Architectural Review Board have been negotiating the future.
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sell: Summer in Daytona Beach: Wow It's Hot! But We Have A New Public Pool! - 08/09/08 07:14 PM
Great news for Daytona Beach residents who need a way to escape the heat. A new public aquatic center has been built on the corner of Nova Road and George W. Engram Blvd. This new "regulation size" pool is the Cypress Aquatic Center, with a 101 swimmer capacity. But … (6 comments)
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sell: Realtors are we Forgetting to Help Our Selves - 08/09/08 07:16 AM
This was one of my earliest post here on Active Rain. I posted this when the market was still cooking along. I feel this has more application today. Realtors do have to have a back up plan; most do not. Our rental properties will see us through the bumps in … (3 comments)
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sell: HARD LESSONS OF A SOFT MARKET Vol. 1 !! - 08/08/08 05:03 PM
Here's a mistake I'll never do again.
As the downturn in the Real Estate Market affects me I am left wondering about the deals I left on the table and the mistakes I have made.
I once listed a remodeled duplex in Phoenix, AZ. The seller was a close friend who … (2 comments)
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sell: Real Estate Investors Tips to increase your Profit ~ SMART OR WISE - 08/08/08 10:44 AM
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby Frank Rubiwww.7824.com
Smart or Wise
Real Estate investor and / or landlord must be knowledgeable to survive in the business. I truly love being in this aspect of the business, the landlord. I am a people person and interested in learning as much as possible … (0 comments)
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sell: Moving On: Powerful Tips For Selling Your Home. - 08/08/08 10:16 AM
MOVING ON: POWERFUL TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME.
By: Brendan Winans
Century 21 Metro Alliance
1333 W. 120th Ave. Westminster CO. 80234
Office (303) 452-0540
Mobile (303) 829-7214
Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a … (0 comments)
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