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Need More Referrals? Here's A Great Way To Get Them! - 04/29/11 12:57 AM
Do you need more referrals but don’t know how or are hesitant to ask for them? There’s now a refreshing way to get in front of your database and encourage referrals. The new service goes by the fun name Happy Grasshopper. Happy Grasshopper is a referral marketing service that helps you turn anyone you meet into a referral source. All that you have to do is upload the email addresses of past clients leads, networking contacts and people you have just met. Happy Grasshopper’s writers will draft and send a friendly, relationship building message for you about every 3 weeks. No … (2 comments)
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ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Seeks Military Family For Makeover - 04/26/11 10:40 AM
The producers of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" are seeking people involved in the military whose home deserves an extreme makeover. The show, which rehabs the homes of families dealing with hard times at no cost to the families, typically features between one and three military families per season, said senior producer Diane Korman. “I’ve been on this show since the very beginning and whenever we do families where Mom or Dad has served in the armed forces, you just have hundreds if not thousands of people who just come out to watch the build and cheer on the teams, and … (0 comments)
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Where To Find Scholarships: Don’t Turn Down Free Money - 04/24/11 01:22 PM
Undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships are forms of aid that help students pay for their education. Scholarships are the ideal form of student aid, as they're basically gifts that never have to be repaid. On the other hand, student loans must be repaid, but they're made at very low interest rates, and you're usually you're not required to begin repayment until six months after you graduate. Some student loans require you to prove financial need, but some of them don't. Many students turn to student loans as a method to pay for college. Basically, if you cannot get access to the … (0 comments)
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Army Spouse Employment Partnership (ASEP) Program - 04/22/11 09:55 PM
Are you an Army spouse looking for work? In 2003 the Army started the Army Spouse Employment Partnership (ASEP) Program What is it? The ASEP is a self-sustaining and expanding partnership that is mutually beneficial to the Army and to corporate America. The partnership provides Army spouses with an opportunity to attain financial security, and to achieve employment goals through career mobility and enhanced employment options. Corporate partners can now tap into a pool of readily available, diverse, and talented candidates. What has Army done? In October 2003, the Army unveiled ASEP by formally signing Statements of Support with 13 Fortune … (0 comments)
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Understanding Home and Apartment Leases - 04/22/11 11:19 AM
Your home or apartment lease agreement or rental agreement is a legal document which will define every aspect of your relationship with your rental property manager, so read it thoroughly before signing anything. Understand everything that is expected of you in your rental lease agreement, plus what your legal rights are. By all means SAVE A COPY of the final HOME or apartment lease agreement signed by you and the leassor. This is the most important document when it comes to settling a disagreement. If there are rental rules, you should also keep a copy for the same purpose. In an … (0 comments)
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Fannie Mae Will Pay 3.5% Towards Buyers Closing Costs! - 04/21/11 04:35 PM
Fannie Mae (FNMA) has a large number of home for sale through their HomePath program. In order help the homes sell quicker they announced a special incentive for people purchasing a Fannie Mae-owned HomePath property. Buyers will be offered up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance through June 30, 2011. The HomePath property buyer must meet the following qualifications to be eligible:
Buyers and/or selling agents (the agent representing the buyer) must request the incentive upon submission of initial offer in order to be eligible. The initial offer must be submitted on or after April 11, 2011 and close by June … (0 comments)
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Fannie Mae Will Pay 3.5% Towards Buyers Closing Costs! - 04/21/11 04:34 PM
Fannie Mae (FNMA) has a large number of home for sale through their HomePath program. In order help the homes sell quicker they announced a special incentive for people purchasing a Fannie Mae-owned HomePath property.
Buyers will be offered up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance through June 30, 2011.
The HomePath property buyer must meet the following qualifications to be eligible:
Buyers and/or selling agents (the agent representing the buyer) must request the incentive upon submission of initial offer in order to be eligible. The initial offer must be submitted on or after April 11, 2011 and … (1 comments)
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Real Estate Social Media - 10 Days To Social Media Success - 04/21/11 02:29 PM
Ross Hair is a Real Estate Social Media Advocate and founder of Social Media Marketing Camp for real estate investors and brokers.
He is the author of Real Estate Social Media - 10 Days To Social Media Success
Click the following link to get your Free copy of the book: Real Estate Social Media - 10 Days To Social Media Success.
To learn more about Ross and his programs you can visit his webs sites www.smmcamp.com, www.rosshair.com or www.socialmediaadvocate.com
Your source for Conventional, FHA and VA loan information. My direct line is 240.813.0614. So let me hear from … (0 comments)
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Are "Free Trials" Always Free? - 04/17/11 01:29 PM
I was reading a blog post the other day from someone who had signed up for a one year service. At the end the year they were billed again for another year when they thought the subscription had ended. Somewhere in the fine print there was a automatic renewal clause. They called to cancel and before they could they had to do an "Exit" interview with a "sales retention person" who tried to encourage them to keep the service. It got me to thinking. I've had an account with BlueMountain.com for several years. I used it to send mostly birthday cards. … (1 comments)
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Can You Guarantee A High Ranking In Google Search? Yes - Here's How! - 04/14/11 02:48 PM
According to the National Association of Realtor over 87% use the internet when searching for a home. The is true not just for real estate but for a lot of other businesses as well. How can you guarantee they see you when they are searching? You need to set up a link to a search that goes to your information. That where "let me Google that for you" comes in. This site allows you to set up a custom search and put the link wherever your would like. Places like your email signature, web site, blog or hundreds of other places. … (4 comments)
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Our Military Kids Has An Updated Web Page - 04/13/11 12:22 AM
Our Military Kids was established in 2004 to provides grants to children of deployed National Guardsmen and Reservists, as well as Wounded Warriors in all branches of the military. The grants keep children focused on something positive, alleviating the stress of having a parent serving overseas. Children make many sacrifices when a parent deploys, especially those in the National Guard and Reserves. Parents often take pay cuts when leaving civilian jobs, creating financial difficulties. Additionally, these families are geographically dispersed throughout the country – often far from military bases where they would have access to support services. Our Military Kids pays … (0 comments)
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Thinking of Buying A Home? Washington DC Area Prices Rising. Have Questions About Mortgage Loans? - 04/11/11 10:48 AM
Over the past several years the news has been filled with problems in the real estate market and falling home values.
There are starting to be changes in the market. A recent article in the Washington Examiner points out that DC area homes keep climbing. Home prices rose in 2010 and the trend has continued into 2011. For more information go to Washington Area Real Estate
With interest rates starting to rise now may be the time to buy a home! Your source for Conventional, FHA and VA loan information. My direct line is 240.813.0614. So let me hear from you! … (0 comments)
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Did You Know Your Time Is Running Out? April 30th Is Coming! - 04/09/11 05:05 PM
Military Members : You Have Until April 30, 2011 To Buy A Home and Claim Up To $8,000 In Tax Credits
If you’re an eligible federal employee or qualified military personnel, you have till April 30th, 2011 to use the federal home buyer tax credit, and to claim up to $8,000 in federal income tax credits. According to the IRS, eligible persons include members and spouses of the uniformed services, members and spouses of the Foreign Service, and intelligence community employees who served at least 90 days of qualified, extended duty service outside of the United States between … (3 comments)
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Rental Costs Are Going Up - Is Now The Time To Buy A Home? Need Answers About Mortgages? - 04/08/11 12:30 PM
I've been asked a lot of times if it's better to buy or rent a home. Obviously, there are a lot of things to consider when making this decision. As we all know, the prices of homes have dropped in the past several years. In some parts of the country the bottom is being hit and prices as starting to move up slowly. Additionally, the historically low interest rates are starting to rise. The KLM Blog did a post titled ""Rental Costs Are About to Takeoff". Their conclusion: "Is now a good time to rent? We think not. You can buy … (0 comments)
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2011 -2012 Military Teen Adventure Camps - 04/08/11 11:28 AM
There are special camps for military teens (ages 14-18). These high energy, high adventure, and high experience camps are planned across the United States from Alaska to Maine and from Colorado to Georgia as well as states in between. There are even opportunities for military teens in Europe. This is the perfect chance for you to experience the outdoors as you never have before!
The camps offer experiences such as whitewater rafting, hiking, rock climbing, winter camping, skiing, backpacking, mountain biking, exploring the environment, running rope courses, geo-caching, and practicing wilderness survival skills.
Each camp offers a unique outdoor experience that … (0 comments)
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Sittercity - Find Baby Sitters, Nanny's and More - 04/08/11 07:20 AM
Sittercity is a source for baby sitters, nannies, pet care, senior care, housekeepers and tutoring. Launched in 2001, Sittercity has over two million caregiver profiles nationwide, making it quick and easy to connect with qualified sitters and nannies. Parents can get to know candidates before the first interview thanks to detailed profiles, references, background checks and reviews.
There is a cost for this service. You can join for a month, 3 months or a year.
For more information go to Sittercity.
Through DoD military personal get get the Sittercity service for free. Go to Parenting and Child Care - Sittercity Childcare … (0 comments)
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DoD To Drop Social Security Numbers From ID Cards - 04/08/11 06:20 AM
Given all the problems people have had with identity theft over the years this should have been done a long time ago.
Beginning June 1, Social Security numbers on military identification cards will begin to disappear.
The department will replace identification cards as they expire.
For more information go to DoD To Drop Social Security Numbers From ID Cards
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Shades of Green at Walt Disney World - R&R For Servicemembers - 04/07/11 09:25 AM
Shades of Green® on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) located in Central Florida. The newly expanded Shades of Green is one of two AFRC's located in the continental U.S. The Shades of Green Resort is a true resort destination; offering the perfect mix of exceptional resort accommodations and friendly hospitality.
A peaceful wooded setting surrounding 586 oversized guest rooms, cascading waterfalls, lush tropical gardens, spectacular views from private patios and balconies amid stunning sunrises. With diverse dining options, championship golf, plenty of kid's activities and a premier location on WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, Shades of … (0 comments)
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Weespr - It Organizes Your Online Activity In A Great Looking Magazine - 04/02/11 08:50 AM
Weespr - What is it? It's a unique application, blending the best of social networking with the strengths of traditional publishing. Publish your own magazine, quickly, regularly and automatically, both print and online. Weespr allows you to:
Create your own collaborative magazine in minutes Integrates with Facebook, Picasa, Tumblr, Flickr Easily manage & track viewership Some features include:
Weespr makes it simple stay connected with your friends and/or customers. Send magazines electronically or in print Embed in your website Low cost. $2.99 / issue - shipping included Integrated with Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Tumblr, Picnik etc. Integrated with Google Analytics Download as … (3 comments)
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