tips: Some Tips to Increasing Website Traffic!! - 08/20/08 03:45 PM
I've been working on improving my website and generating more leads and website hits for the past year. We all know that Real Estate is numbers game and that the more leads you get, the greater the possibility of you getting good/qualified leads that are ready to buy. I'm no pro … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips To Engage: How To Make A Connection The Core Of Networking - 08/20/08 11:23 AM
We have discussed what Networking is Not: the Hard Sell. We have talked about what Networking Is: Giving Value. Now it's time to talk about how to approach people when you arrive at your networking meeting or event: How to Engage.
What Does Networking Mean?
1. Networking means that you are … (4 comments)
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tips: Different Laws, Different Customs - 08/20/08 09:15 AM
When I first started as an agent, I learned how to do business from my manager. Oh yes, I went to a real estate school, knew the rules/laws, took the test, etc, but that doesnt really teach how the "other" things are done. For example, in my marketplace, we did not do … (0 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 08/20/08 08:30 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Even with yesterday's unexpected increase in PPI, bonds held their own throughout the day. … (0 comments)
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tips: 1868 W Tuttle Park Road - Madison, OH 44057 - 08/19/08 07:40 PM
Super Country Suburb!
Please take a moment to watch this mini-slideshow.
For the full vocalized virtual tour, please click on the links at the bottom.
You will also have an opportunity to click through from the virtual tour to see more detailed information.
Check out … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips to help you grow your Real Estate Business - 08/19/08 11:32 AM
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tips: How to really showcase a property with pictures - 08/19/08 09:28 AM
Having some great pictures to showcase a property is very important! I've seen some pictures in magazines and guides in our area over the last few months that leave me wondering "is the agent really doing the best service for their client?". For example, a dark, gloomy picture of a $799,000 … (0 comments)
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tips: My Real Estate Game. - 08/19/08 09:12 AM
Ok, so I'm a pretty patient guy. That would explain why this is my first "rant" and not my billionth. I'm tired you guys. I'm tired of agents crying "oh the market is so bad" or "oh the market is damaged" or "down" or "damned", or some other "D" words that … (7 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 08/19/08 07:51 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Both Building Starts and Building Permits were down from the previous month by more … (1 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Monday, August 18, 2008 - 08/18/08 08:42 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Today is a non report day. Tomorrow will see several scheduled economic reports released. This … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips for Taking Better Bathroom Photos - 08/18/08 12:56 AM
No kidding...I pulled up this page to write an entry about before and after photos. (Agent photos versus my professional services). As I was doing this I received an email from a client asking me to reduce the price on one of their virtual tours. It just so happens that this particular home … (1 comments)
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tips: The Home Sweet Home Inspection Tip of the Week - 08/17/08 07:41 PM
Garage doors are probably one of the most overlooked doors in our homes. We can use them up to 15 times a day over a thousand times a year. Does anyone ever do any preventative maintenance on them? Probably not. Just another part our homes that we take for granted.
There … (0 comments)
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tips: Hot Marketing Tip! Google Maps - List your Business for FREE! - 08/16/08 03:50 AM
I was tooling around Google, checking my analytics and seeing where my new web site (www.lahomephotography.com) was ranked, when I stumbled on this great feature. It is so good I thought I would share it with everybody.
Did you know you can put your business on Google Maps for free?
It's … (19 comments)
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tips: Don't forget the water - 08/15/08 09:57 PM
Proper watering techniques guarantee the heath and beauty of your lawn and plants. It's important to water your plants deeply. The appearance of your plants reflects how much moisture they have. Yellow, drooping leaves indicate over-watering, while grayish leaves and wilting indicate under-watering. If you can leave a footprint on the … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips on Buying a Home in Manalapan, NJ - 08/15/08 07:26 PM
Here are some common sense tips on buying a home in Manalapan.
1) Narrow down the developments you like to live(Knoll hill, Manalapan Estates, Yorktown, ect) and make sure the homes are in your price range. A Real Estate agent can help you with this.
2) Consult with a Mortgage professional that … (0 comments)
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tips: Tip for blending new and old carpet! - 08/15/08 03:27 PM
We recently Staged a home where the seller had to replace a damaged area of carpet with an old remnant he had left over from when the job had originally been done. It had been YEARS since the carpet had been replaced and as you can see in the photo below … (8 comments)
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tips: The Practice of Proper Business Etiquette and Networking - 08/15/08 11:13 AM
While Networking you want to make a rock solid connection with potential clients and referal sources. What can you do? At the top of your list should be proper Etiquette.
Studies have shown that college graduates are missing out on business etiquette skills. Hopefully we can avoid some of this … (12 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Friday, August 15, 2008 - 08/15/08 08:41 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Some minor reports were released this morning. Each showed better than expected but bonds … (3 comments)
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tips: Sprint Airave-- I'm raving about it!! - 08/14/08 12:41 PM
I've said it before : the image of a real estate agent with a phone glued to their ear is not far from the truth. Imagine my life in a great neighborhood with a 75 acre preserve in my backyard surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon for the … (2 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 08/14/08 07:46 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumped more than expected for last month. The Core CPI … (3 comments)
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tips: Curb Appeal! - 08/14/08 01:35 AM
We've all had that experience with a client where you drive up to a house and they don't even want to go inside. It's an immediate "un-appeal." You may know the inside of the house shows much better, but you just can't convince them to spend the time to even go … (9 comments)
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tips: Selling? Buying? Have You Asked Yourself These Questions? - 08/13/08 09:51 PM
DOES REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING BENEFIT YOU..............OR THE REALTOR®?
Do Newspaper Ads Sell Homes? Statistics show that over 60% of homes are sold through the Multiple Listing Service by effective real estate agents and their networking contacts. It is a very rare thing indeed for a buyer of a home to be … (0 comments)
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tips: What to do….and what NOT to do when considering the American Dream - 08/13/08 09:43 PM
I have invited John Haid, a mortgage lender with C& F Mortgage (with a link to your webpage) to write to us today about the Do's and Don'ts when considering the purchase of a new home. Here are his thoughts In a 2 part series....
So, I have been asked the … (1 comments)
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tips: Ready to Sell Your Home?.....Be Better Than Your Competition! - 08/13/08 09:03 PM
When you decide to put your home on the market, it becomes more than your home. It becomes a product that is competing with many others. Here are some tips that will help you make yours as appealing as possible to the most buyers, and more desirable than similarly priced houses:
… (1 comments)
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tips: The Law of Diminishing Intentions, Part 2 - 08/13/08 05:47 PM
I posted the other day about the newly (for me) discovered "Law of Diminishing Intentions." This Law states, roughly, that the determination one has to accomplish a task decreases with time.
Yes, I've fallen prey to this Law and I suspect most readers have too. I suppose it is part of being … (1 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 08/13/08 07:47 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Retail sales met analyst expectations this morning. Taking the volatile auto sales, the report … (1 comments)
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tips: Sanity for Small Space Living - 08/12/08 08:43 PM
When dealing with a small space, such as a student dorm, first apartment or tiny condo you must effectively utilize your vertical living space. Shelving and storage will be your new best friends. Also be sure to look for pieces that are small scale, streamlined and multi-functional. This can be a … (1 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 08/12/08 07:54 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
The U.S. trade gap narrowed slightly last month due to a weak dollar and … (0 comments)
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tips: Safety Tips for Children - 08/11/08 10:28 PM
I recently made contact with a local blogger in my area. A little over 13 years ago, her 10 year-old son was abducted and brutally murdered. She has made it her cause to teach children and adults safety tips that may help keep this from happening to another child. I hope … (3 comments)
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tips: It's not your fault...or..maybe it is? - 08/11/08 09:12 PM
Man is not so much a creature of circumstance, as it is circumstance is a creature of man" --Benjamin Disrali Commentary: The market is real, but its reality varies for those who define their expectations by those things within their control and those who reject that control to be defined. In essence, for every … (0 comments)
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tips: Failing Forward - 08/11/08 09:04 PM
We will all get rejected in business and life..and when we do, consider the following words of encouragment...... '[Do not] assume it is impossible because you find it hard. Recognise that if it's humanly possible then you can do it too.' - Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor Very often when we find something … (6 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Monday, August 11, 2008 - 08/11/08 09:04 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Big Economic reports will start coming out Wednesday until Friday. For today bonds will … (0 comments)
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tips: Variety is The Spice of Life . . . Including Active Rain - 08/11/08 03:20 AM
Variety is The Spice of Life . . . Including Active Rain
You know how the saying goes . . . variety is the spice of life. Well I know that is true here at Active Rain too! Like so many here I too have my favorites … (80 comments)
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tips: Deceptive Spam Protection - 08/10/08 11:31 PM
Most people understand what SPAM is and have developed some ways to prevent SPAM. Email filters, blockers and even getting new complete e-mail addys.
What most people don't know is the difference between Marketing Spam and Deceptive Spam. Marketing Spam is the least threatful but still annoying.
Marketing Spam deals with … (3 comments)
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tips: Relocating with Horses?...Ask your Realtor if they wear Boots with their Suits!!! - 08/10/08 07:31 PM
Sometimes I wonder, when representing buyers and sellers of horse properties ... How many of those clients overlook the obvious by not hiring a professional who has ample knowledge of horses and all that goes along with that!!! We as Realtors are obligated to look out for our clients best interest Right? Ok, … (5 comments)
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tips: Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR® - 08/09/08 04:51 PM
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs.
1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate — like many other professions — is … (0 comments)
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tips: Why You Should Work With a REALTOR® - 08/09/08 04:46 PM
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are five reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®. … (0 comments)
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tips: A Good Buyers Agent-Commitment Goes Both Ways - 08/09/08 12:22 PM
I had someone call the office about 6:30 PM, just as I was about to lock up. it was Saturday and I had plans with my family that evening. The potential buyer wanted to see a property, but understood that it was rather late and agreed to meet me the next day. … (2 comments)
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tips: Easy Tips everyone ought to know how to Save on Home Heating - 08/09/08 07:00 AM
If
you use a faulty home heating method then there are chances that you
will have
to face a heavy bill. You can save on home heating by bearing in mind
certain
tips. Allow a professional expert to test your duct system and check
whether
there is any air leak. … (0 comments)
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tips: Find out Simple Tips to Keep Your Attic Free From Bats. - 08/09/08 06:45 AM
Having
bats use your attic as their residence is a common problem. If you are
tired
with them and want to remove them from the attic, there is help at
hand. In several
nations, bats are regarded as endangered species and thus protected.
Therefore,
it is regarded as a big … (0 comments)
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tips: The Law of Diminishing Intentions vs blogging - 08/08/08 04:36 PM
I was giving a presentation recently and afterwards an agent approached me. He said he loved some of the things I suggested and was going to implement them immediately. I jokingly said he could at least wait until he got back to the office, and that was when he used a … (7 comments)
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tips: Drive Buy Technology - OK This Is Way Cool - 08/08/08 02:08 PM
I am always looking for better ways to run my real estate business. That includes money saving ideas (that make sense), time savers, efficient systems and ways to bring life balance. Here is one of my latest finds.
Last week, I showcased a new technology while teaching at the 2008 Orlando Star … (5 comments)
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tips: Hello from San Luis Obispo! - 08/08/08 01:38 PM
Just wanted to say hello! This will be the first of many blogs to come!
Marsha
www.exclusivelysanluis.com
… (4 comments)
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tips: 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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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Friday, August 8, 2008 - 08/08/08 07:58 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Productivity came in lower than expected this morning. Fannie Mae followed its sister company … (1 comments)
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tips: The Texas Home And Garden Show-Houston - 08/08/08 12:38 AM
The Texas Home and Garden Show will be held this weekend at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The newest most innovative products for your home and garden will be represented here, with vendors to answer your questions. There will also be a health and beauty and vacation … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips for Buyers and Owners - 08/07/08 05:06 PM
A first-time buyer working to get a mortgage should always get pre-qualified for a loan and know what they can afford. It is best to work with a local bank mortgage professional who can walk you through the process and share information about community grants and special, first-time home-buyer programs. Most … (0 comments)
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tips: Revive the Service Driven Listing Presentation - 08/07/08 04:54 PM
Recently featured in Inman News, Scott Einbinder wrote an excellent article, entitled "Death of the listing presentation", calling to attention the ineffectiveness of today's current listing presentations.
This article really hit home - sellers don't want to know every accolade you've earned, they don't want to be drowned with pretty graphs … (3 comments)
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tips: Baby Boomer Bubble Beginning Blogger - 08/07/08 04:10 PM
I'm at a loss as to how to start blogging. I've been a successful real estate agent here in San Luis Obispo, California for 17 years and prior to that had much success in Southern California. So I really want to start blogging. My websites don't seem to be drawing the … (1 comments)
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tips: Just received my new i Phone - Do you have any tips or tricks to share? - 08/07/08 11:15 AM
I just received my new i phone! I'm looking forward to improving the efficiency of my business...
I must admit I'm the type of person that writes everything down and puts everything in the calendar.
So I'm reaching out to the AR community to help me get off to a … (2 comments)
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tips: A Few Easy Ways To Take The Headache Out Of Moving. - 08/07/08 10:39 AM
A FEW EASY WAYS TO TAKE THE HEADACHE OUT OF MOVING
By Brendan Winans
Century 21 Metro Alliance
1333 W. 120th Ave. Westminster CO. 80234
Office (303) 452-0540
Mobile (303) 829-7214
Moving from one house to another is always a challenge, but it … (1 comments)
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tips: Two Simple Tips to Get Rid of Freezer and Fridge Smells - 08/07/08 08:22 AM
You
must be
dying to remove the nasty odors from your freezers and refrigerators,
caused
due to food left for too long. You can achieve this by trying out a few
easy
tips.
The
first
thing you need to do is remove each and every item in the freezer … (0 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 08/07/08 07:59 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Jobless claims came in higher than expected - highest since 2002. This coupled with … (0 comments)
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tips: Lead Your Dog To Water . . . - 08/06/08 11:54 PM
Lead Your Dog To Water
Staying Hydrated and Healthy . . .August can be one of the hottest months of the year in the Carolinas and other places as well. We need to be very observant of our dog's daily needs. Like humans, a pet needs ample water to remain … (9 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 08/06/08 08:08 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
The Fed did as expected - kept the Fed Funds rate steady. Oil dropped below … (1 comments)
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tips: Manage Multiple E-mail Accounts with One Program - ePrompter - 08/05/08 10:32 AM
I thought I would share this with those who, like me, have multiple e-mail accounts.
ONE STOP EMAIL MANAGEMENT...
Tired of managing & logging onto several e-mail accounts?
TRY ePrompter
-Tech Tip-
FREE --------------------------------- EASY
Free Email Notification and Retrieval Program
Program Overview:
email notification program
automatically & simultaneously checks up … (2 comments)
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tips: 5315 Smith Haven Lane, La Grange, Kentucky 40031 - 08/05/08 10:25 AM
5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, Almost 4,000 sq. ft! $297,500.00
Fabulous BUY on 5 horse-friendly acres in Winter Haven Estates in LaGrange!! Addition on one wing of the house is great office space and an additional 2 car lower level garage. Inside the home has lots of fresh paint … (2 comments)
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tips: ActiveRain Blog featured in local newspaper! - 08/05/08 09:26 AM
EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT.
Early this summer I wrote a blog about a backyard experience I had with a swarm of bees. A local bee keeper came to the rescue and transformed the homeless swarm to a new home where he produces local honey.
I received a call last … (23 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 08/05/08 07:25 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Question of the Day - What will the Fed do? The percentages are fluctuating, … (3 comments)
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tips: Child Safety Tips: Appliances - 08/04/08 04:40 PM
Appliances
Keep children from becoming trapped in dangerous appliances by placing velcro or buckle appliance latches on their doors. Old style refrigerators, freezers, picnic coolers, clothes dryers, washer/dryer combinations, and camper ice boxes could be potentially dangerous. Warn your children not to hide in appliances. When you get new appliances, immediately … (0 comments)
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tips: Child Proof Your Kitchen: Simple steps for safer living - 08/04/08 04:19 PM
TIP #1: Since hazards are harder to spot in a cluttered kitchen, clean it regularly. Prevent slips by immediately cleaning up any spills. Keep play activities out of the kitchen.
Kitchen Checklist
If you have children under the age of two, install a safety gate at the kitchen door.
Measure the … (1 comments)
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tips: 5 Mistakes Home Buyers Make - 08/04/08 01:51 PM
The 5 Big Mistakes Most Home Buyers Make and How You Can Avoid Each One
They don't ask the lenders enough questions, or the right questions so they don't necessarily get the best loan for them.
They don't act quickly enough when the find the right house...and someone else … (1 comments)
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tips: Do we not have Standards? - 08/04/08 10:56 AM
I've only been here for a couple of days, and I really think that there are a lot of individuals on here who are genuinely focused on helping others and networking. Unfortunately, I've already noticed an ugly trend. It doesn't make much sense to me why people think their rank or … (6 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Monday, August 4, 2008 - 08/04/08 07:42 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Big news of the week occurs early. Today Personal Income, Personal Spending, and annual … (0 comments)
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tips: Green Your Litter - 08/03/08 10:27 PM
Green Your Litter
Did you know that an estimated 2 million tons of clay cat litter ends up in Landfills each year throughout the United States? According to TREEHUGGER.COM the clay used in cat litter is strip-mined and is a nonrenewable resource. They also claim that some clumping clay cat litters also … (4 comments)
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tips: A few lawn care safty tips. Having a beautiful lawn doesn't have to be dangerous. - 08/02/08 07:24 PM
The other day I was on my way to one of my regular lawn maintenance clients home and I noticed something that got me thinking.... Many people don't know lawn care safty.
What I saw to me is a simple safety to myself, but maybe so simple it is easy to … (0 comments)
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tips: Do you know where your listings are on the Internet -- Importance of KWLS - 08/02/08 10:36 AM
For Keller Williams Agents...
Cyberhomesis a home valuation, listing and neighborhood information site for consumers. The site doesn't require a login for access. Almost like a Zillow and Realtor.com combined.
It is so important to enter your listings in KWLS. Those listings get syndicated to a variety of destinations. GoogleBase, Trulia, … (0 comments)
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tips: Six Simple and Easy Tips to Paint Your Walls Like A Pro. - 08/02/08 09:10 AM
Six Simple and Easy Tips to Paint Your Walls Like A Pro.
he
walls are looking grubby and you know that a fresh coat of paint will
do
wonders. But you want the finished product to look like a pro-job and
not a DIY
project gone wrong!
This
is not … (1 comments)
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tips: First American is lone title insurer bearing good news - 08/01/08 08:51 PM
First American is lone title insurer bearing good news
Other top companies post losses or decline in profits
By Matt Carter, Friday, August 1, 2008.
Inman News
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It's looking lonely at the top for First American Corp., as the nation's leading title insurer is the only company … (1 comments)
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tips: Mortgage Refinance Tips with Bad Credit - 08/01/08 03:38 PM
Not to long ago if you had bad credit it was hard for you to get a loan to buy a house. There were not as many options as there are today. That is not true today. Many lenders have programs for first mortgage loans and refinancing as well. Here are … (0 comments)
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tips: Is Your Website Coming Up For Renewal? - 08/01/08 02:26 PM
I had owned a bunch of domains that I bought through Network Solutions.
At the time I bought them, I paid $35 / year for each one. No one ever told me I could "transfer" my domain to another company for less money.
I operate 3 websites actively, but I actually … (2 comments)
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tips: Have It All - Don't Do It All - 08/01/08 12:24 PM
Whether you’re a Top Producer or a Realtor working towards that goal, developing your business is a full time job. Success brings its own issues however – the more successful you are the more administrative tasks you have. And the more time you are spending on administration, the less time you … (6 comments)
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tips: Tips for Keeping Graphics in Place with Microsoft Word 2003 - 08/01/08 09:37 AM
I'm still using Word 2003 to write most of my posts, which I then copy and paste into Active Rain. I then add graphics and photos after the copy/paste routine and usually find the process of keeping the photos or graphics in place somewhat frustrating. Unfortunately these instructions won't help with … (12 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Friday, August 1, 2008 - 08/01/08 07:59 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Unemployment rose to 5.7% (highest in 4 years) even though payrolls weren't as bad … (0 comments)
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tips: 10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership - 08/01/08 07:52 AM
1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you'd … (0 comments)
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tips: FHA Quick Savings Tip Regarding Increased MIP Change - 07/31/08 11:19 PM
Risk Based Mortgage Insurance Premiums
July 14 2008 FHA implemented a new system for the Mortgage Insurance Premiums.
FHA Premiums has been normally 1.5% and have now increased up to 2.25% based on credit worthiness.
Money Saving Tip
There is a way to avoid paying the max tier … (2 comments)
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tips: Summer gardening tips - 07/31/08 06:08 PM
It has been a hot dry week and I wanted to make sure I was doing the best for my vegatable garden. I did a little research and here's some of the good information I wanted to pass along. One major issue we have here is how much to water. There … (2 comments)
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tips: Las Vegas REO/Bank Owned/Repo-Should you buy 1? TIPS-well maybe-Must have a lot of CASH or ??? - 07/31/08 11:06 AM
Time, Patience, Perseverance-Beware, this is a long post.
Buyers need to understand that it can be a frustrating process and may not be the right fit for everyone.
Yes, there are a lot of homes on the market at any given time, but there are also a lot of buyers and … (0 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 07/31/08 07:49 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
The first round of high profile economic reports were released this morning. The reports … (0 comments)
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tips: Should you put the list price of the home on your outside flyers? - 07/30/08 11:38 PM
SHE SAID (Tracy) . . .
If you decide to put a price, I suggest that you put low $200's, or mid $200's, or high $200's. That way, if you find a buyer who may be interested but cannot afford the home on the flyer, they may still call for more … (11 comments)
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tips: Should you put the list price of the home on your outside flyers? - 07/30/08 11:31 PM
HE SAID (Mark) . . .
Always put the list price on the flyer. Consumers who care enough to pull a flyer out of the box want to know what the price is without having to make a phone call. It's like being at the car dealership and having to ask … (8 comments)
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tips: Best Cities To Buy A Home - 07/30/08 09:32 PM
Houston, we don't have a housing problem.
The city's $152,500 median home sale price is up 6.6% from 2005. It boasts a low vacancy rate and an oil-rich economy. Throw in a bubbling entrepreneurial tech scene, and you've got four factors that put Houston on the top of our list of … (7 comments)
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tips: Shopping for a Reverse Mortgage Lender - 07/30/08 03:45 PM
Reverse Mortgages are a very confusing and complex product, so shopping around for the correct lender can often be difficult. However, there are 6 main points that a homeowner can focus on to make this process easier and ensure they are choosing the best lender for their needs.
1. … (0 comments)
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tips: 561 20th Avenue NW Naples, Florida ONLY 595,000. - 07/30/08 02:42 PM
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5 ACRE EQUISTRIAN ESTATE WITH 10 STALL BARN ONLY $ 595,000. see virtural tour below.
http://www.pictureproperties.com/mls/boyatt/mls_nonbranded.html
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tips: Five Quick & Easy Tips everyone ought to know how to Save on Home Heating - 07/30/08 12:25 PM
Five Quick & Easy Tips everyone ought to know
how to Save on Home Heating
The
rising costs of fuels like propane and kerosene are increasing
affecting the expense
of heating one’s home. In recent years the cost of heating is
cutting deep into
the family budget, especially in places … (0 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 07/30/08 07:53 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Tomorrow and Friday will have a spate of economic news reports coming out. This … (2 comments)
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tips: You Don't Need A Credit History Get An FHA Loan - 07/29/08 05:47 PM
All you need is 3 alternate tradelines such as phone bills, rent receipts or any type of bill in your name showing that you have paid on time in the past 12 months. Its better than having bad credit. I am a realtor and also work with a direct Bank. It … (0 comments)
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tips: Blog Design - Get a New Theme - 07/29/08 03:42 PM
No true blogger is satisfied with a generic theme design. Here's how you can re-theme your blog in 4 easy steps.
WHAT'S A THEME?
A theme is the design of your blog - colors, fonts, layout, etc. All blogs have a "default" theme. For WordPress, it looks like this:
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 07/29/08 07:53 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Volatile Economic News will be released in the latter half of the week. Yesterday … (0 comments)
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tips: Tax Incentive For First Time Home Buyers - 07/28/08 10:17 PM
Great News - Great News - Great News
A new incentive passed by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 allows First Time Home Buyers to receive a $7,500 Tax Credit from the purchase of their new home.
From June 1st 2008 - June 1st 2009 will be … (6 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Monday, July 28, 2008 - 07/28/08 08:09 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
No news is no news. Big reports will be coming out in the latter … (0 comments)
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tips: Crayons on a rescue mission! - 07/28/08 12:35 AM
Years ago, working as a visual merchandiser, one of my co-workers described our department as the "Salvation Display Dept." , because every prop we ever used had several different lives. A coat of paint, a dash of glitter, some tulle wrapping will transform anything!
In that spirit, I am always looking for … (8 comments)
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tips: A smoother transaction is a good thing - 07/27/08 05:54 PM
I have a few tips that will help you make your transactions go smoothly. We have all been there and know how difficult our job can be. We also, know that without transactions actually closing we will see no pay checks. There are many other reasons why we sell real estate, … (5 comments)
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tips: What About Those Funky Beach Towels?? - 07/27/08 12:55 AM
What About Those Funky Beach Towels?
Not the design, the smell . . .
Did you know that the perfect breeding ground for fungus can be your own washing machine? Experts say that while leaving the washer door open when not in use and decreasing the amount of … (10 comments)
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tips: Payed 3 bill on time in the Last 12 months? Get a loan - 07/27/08 12:16 AM
Purchases Using FHA
97.75 LTV
1 and 2 Unit Family Properties-No Reserves Needed
3 and 4 Unit Family Properties- Some reserves required
531 minimum FICO Required
All Gifts OK
No Credit OK - Build Alternative - 3 trades for 12 months
Refinance Using FHA
Cash - Out … (3 comments)
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tips: Affordable ways to make over a Bathroom - 07/26/08 07:12 PM
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tips: All Types of Mortgages See Rate Increases - 07/26/08 12:24 PM
Now is the time to turn those prospects into buyers. As published on July 25 by the AP, mortgage rates are going up. It is a great time to be a buyer as NEW HOME SALES prices are low, BUILDER incentives are high and RATES are starting to climb.
If you … (0 comments)
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tips: House Approves Foreclosure Relief Bill - 07/26/08 12:04 PM
The House has gone and done it again. They have approved the foreclosure relief bill. I am not sure that this is a good thing for our industry, as it is going to take away the down payment assistance programs a lot of us rely on for our first time home … (0 comments)
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tips: Down Payment Assistance Programs in Jeopardy - 07/26/08 11:46 AM
The clock is ticking. With the House passing H.R. 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 it is only a matter of time before Down Payment Assistance Programs like Nehemiah and Ameridream are a thing of the past. Please follow the link below to take immediate action.
http://capwiz.com/nehemia/issues/alert/?alertid=11598811
Here is … (0 comments)
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tips: Learn from the fable - Cottage by the Sea - 07/26/08 07:29 AM
COTTAGE BY THE SEA
There was a successful workaholic industrialist on his first vacation in many years sitting on his balcony at his hotel on the beautiful coast of Costa Rica. It was about 10:30 in the morning and he was working on his notebook computer answering the last few … (2 comments)
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