advice: I think I may be planning a funeral soon - 12/04/08 03:08 PM
Not for a family member or friend. Well, he has become my friend over the past year that we've been together. But right now I think his life is coming to an end.
Who you might ask?
Toshiba. My laptop.
Apparently my husband and I are too mobile with him. Those … (15 comments)
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advice: Where's the common sense in customer service? - 11/12/08 02:03 PM
I was just reading an article regarding travel issues at airports (long delays, ticketing issues, fees, etc.) when I started to think about one of my own travel runarounds.
Back in the summer of 2001 I booked a flight from RDU to ATL for a long weekend of theme park fun … (8 comments)
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advice: My new Blackberry. Have I been defeated? - 11/03/08 08:55 AM
I consider myself pretty technologically savvy. I text. I email. I blog (not as much as I want, but I do it when I can). I remember teaching myself how to write simple computer programs on my Tandy Computer when I was about six years old. I created a wireless network … (15 comments)
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advice: Early voting in NC - 09/24/08 02:24 PM
North Carolinians,
The upcoming election will no doubt be an important one. Don't forget these important dates:
October 10 - Last day to register to vote in NC (Click here for requirements and qualifications)
October 16 - November 1 - One Stop Voting (includes early voting. Click here for times … (0 comments)
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advice: Wow! A great compliment and AR lead in one day - all before lunch! - 07/25/08 01:38 PM
My weekend is officially off to a WONDERFUL start!
I got a call this morning from a longtime friend. She's been offered a promotion and may be relocating to another state. She's currently debating if she should rent her current home or sell it.
We chatted for almost an hour about … (5 comments)
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advice: Email addresses & websites - KISS (Keep It Simple...Sweetie) - 07/21/08 08:59 PM
While cruising the MLS this afternoon I ran across a property that looked like a good match for a potential client I've been helping. When I clicked the listing to get details on the agent, I noticed that his email address was the most unforgettable thing I've ever seen - something … (10 comments)
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advice: So you make $2100 a month? Sure, you can afford a $4100 mortgage payment. - 07/17/08 02:24 PM
Earlier this week I stumbled across a story on CNN Money about a New York woman and her family. (Read the full story) She made $25K a year, but with good credit and a $20K downpayment managed to receive a no-doc loan to purchase a $489K home. With a $4100 monthly … (10 comments)
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advice: Now's the time to buy a home in Wake County, NC - 07/08/08 08:35 AM
As of this morning, there are 8,924 active residential listings in Wake County, NC.
No, that's not a typo. There are nearly 9,000 homes available right now in Wake County. This includes the city of Raleigh and neighboring towns Wake Forest, Knightdale, Zebulon, Wendell, Garner, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, and Morrisville.
The average … (1 comments)
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advice: I left a message after the beep, so CALL ME BACK!! - 07/02/08 11:13 AM
Imagine this. You meet someone at a conference, open house, Starbucks, or whatever. Small talk ensues. Through the conversation you discover that you have a common business interest, but for whatever reason the conversation has to end. The other person says:
"You know, I really want to talk with you further … (30 comments)
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advice: Text Messaging - Yea or Nay? - 06/29/08 11:19 AM
Because I like working with first time homebuyers I realize that I have to target younger demographics. Therefore in an effort to be more accessible I have been thinking about adding a "text me now" widget to my website. Are those of you using this feature getting much out of it? … (15 comments)
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advice: Have you completed your mid-year checkup? - 06/27/08 12:30 PM
As we approach the end of the sixth month of 2008 it's time to complete your mid-year checkup.
What do I mean? Ask yourself a few questions:
How are you progressing on those goals you made for yourself for this year?
Have you continuously educated yourself on your market and the … (9 comments)
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advice: Saving money when prices and temperatures increase - 06/10/08 10:25 AM
As I type this at 10:25am it is already 88 degrees here in Raleigh. And that's an improvement over the triple digits we've seen over the past few days. Instead of drving to lunch most days I walk to nearby restaurants. But now, it's too dog gone hot!!! Plus, it costs … (2 comments)
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advice: What questions do you ask potential clients? - 02/18/08 11:00 AM
Time is short. And time is money. Everyone's busy and no one wants to waste time...or money. What questions do you ask potential clients before determining if you can (or want) to help them? I'm trying to develop my own personal check list and want to make sure I'm not forgetting … (23 comments)
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advice: New Beginnings - 02/01/08 01:26 PM
2008. A new year. Two weeks ago I celebrated my birthday; the big 3-0. So now I'm in a new decade of my life. I got my real estate license in March 2007, but a few weeks afterwards I was offered a job that I couldn't turn down. The salary, benefits, and responsibilities … (10 comments)
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