Discovering Your Strengths. - 08/24/07 11:55 AM
I'm reading a really interesting book by Marcus Buckingham & Donald Clifton, Ph.D., entitled "Now, Discover Your Strengths."
Have you ever been asked about your strengths and your weaknesses? I've heard a lot of people advise you to work on your weakness upon discovering them. The authors have done much research on … (10 comments)
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University of Alabama still a party school. - 08/22/07 12:33 PM
The local news recently reported that Alabama is no longer in the top ten party schools, according to the Princeton Review. Ah, that's too bad.
It appears that the UA students may have settled down a bit - Princeton Review ranks University of Alabama at #19 out of 20 schools. Of course, … (1 comments)
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Alien Blogger? - 08/19/07 07:06 PM
Okay, so I didn't mean ALIEN as in U.F.O. alien. I am referring to blogging in other territories, or "worlds" that you aren't comfortable in, or you simply are new to.
I've been so focused on blogging on Active Rain that I haven't really taken the time to read other blogger stuff … (2 comments)
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My visit with the guys at SimplySold(r) - 08/17/07 10:11 AM
I recently made a 2 1/2 hour trip to see the guys over at SimplySold(r) in Douglasville, Georgia. They have a really neat business model for the real estate brokerage business, and it appears that they are growing and expanding at an admirable rate, given the current real estate environment.
I met … (0 comments)
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Voluntary water conservation efforts working in Tuscaloosa - 08/17/07 09:55 AM
The mayor of Tuscaloosa, Walt Maddox said that voluntary water conservation efforts are working to sustain the city of Tuscaloosa's water reserves, but an equipment failure or major fire could force the city into mandatory water conservation efforts.
So far the water levels are showing some gain. Recently the reserves had been … (1 comments)
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University of Alabama Ranked well. - 08/17/07 09:44 AM
Mostly known for its many college football championships, the University of Alabama is a champion in other areas too - like academics.
In a recent U.S. News & World Report, The University of Alabama ranked 91 out of 258 public and private colleges across the U.S. The University of Alabama is not … (1 comments)
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Proof that I saw Elvis. - 08/16/07 11:16 AM
The year was 1973. It was a warm summer day when we got the call from Uncle Ed and Aunt Marty. Elvis was coming to Houston and Uncle Ed had tickets for us all. It was like Christmas all over again. I could hardly breath upon hearing the news from Mom … (3 comments)
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Bring back the 80's! - 08/15/07 04:43 AM
I went home for lunch yesterday and my wife had the satellite eighties music station playing on the stereo system. The song that was playing was "Stay the Night." This song hit the charts around 1987 and Benjamin Orr, former singer with the Cars, had this on his album. I hadn't … (12 comments)
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The Subprime SQUEEZE is on. - 08/14/07 12:01 PM
I'm not sure that the title of this blog shouldn't be, "Another One Bites the Dust." I just heard about more mortgage lenders "biting the dust," this week.
It appears that a majority of our nation's banks have tightened the lending standards on subprime mortgages, again. Will it affect our beloved buyers? Maybe.
Back in … (4 comments)
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All Day I Face The Barren Waste... - 08/14/07 11:50 AM
In case you didn't recognize the title of this blog, it's from a Marty Robbin's song, Water. I really like that song, but if you live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama right now, you might want to turn the old sprinkler off for a while.
The Mayor of Tuscaloosa, Walt Maddox, said the water … (2 comments)
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No More Smoking in Northport, Alabama - 08/14/07 11:40 AM
Got the urge to smoke inside a public place in Northport, Alabama? Well, you better get used to going outside. The Northport City Council adopted a smoking ban in most public places. The vote was unanimous.
The ban includes restaurants, stores, government buildings, and buses. If an establishment that gets more profits … (4 comments)
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The Eighth Commandment - Thou Shall Not Steal...a Blog? - 08/12/07 08:07 PM
Most of us never think of ourselves as thieves. At least I don't. However, I heard a really good sermon this morning that got me thinking. Stealing doesn't necessarily mean taking something physical, like a car, away from its rightful owner. We can steal just about anything, including blogs.
Okay, I admit, … (3 comments)
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Open listings anyone? - 08/11/07 10:36 AM
I''m begininng to hear a little more about open listings. The term seems to be interpreted differently by every agent you talk to, so it would be nice to have clarification on what an open listing really is.
Some agents say that an open listing allows the seller to find their own … (6 comments)
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Are you a DaVinci? - 08/11/07 10:27 AM
I was recently given a book entitled, "The DaVinci Method" by Garret Loporto. The reason my friend sent me this book is because it seems that DaVinci had the following traits: Impulsive, Risk Taker, Rebel against authority, Intuitive, and on and on.
Oh, and it appears, according to the author, that Leonardo DaVinci … (6 comments)
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Tuscaloosa County Market Report - July 2007 - 08/10/07 04:57 PM
July 2007 Market Report
The total number of homes sold in Tuscaloosa County for the month of July, 2007 was 252. Twenty seven percent (27%) of the homes sold were new construction.
The total number of homes on the market has increased again to 1,969, with the average DOM (days on market) rising … (1 comments)
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama Listing - 11475 Marion Oaks Drive - 08/10/07 12:52 PM
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in the quiet neighborhood of Marion Oaks. Located on Highway 69 South in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Marion Oaks is a great place to live.
This home has new carpet, a new 50 gallon hot water heater, ceramic tile in the kitchen and dining areas, and … (0 comments)
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Coming Soon...Zealtor Realty. - 08/10/07 07:07 AM
After months of working on this logo concept, I've finally arrived at the finished product. I wanted to create an image that portrayed fun, diversity, and uniqueness. I think this logo gives the impression that I desired.
In a few weeks, Zero Commission Real Estate will return to its original business model … (17 comments)
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SOLD! in one day. 112 17th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404 - 08/10/07 06:53 AM
It was Friday afternoon, and I had just finished reading an Active Rain blog about the best day to list a home. The general consensus was that the Friday before the weekend was the best time to list.
Well, I had all of the listing agreements and paperwork signed on this listing but the … (1 comments)
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Will work for food. (Prostitutes in real estate) - 08/08/07 11:02 AM
It seems like everywhere you look, someone within a stones throw has a real estate license. Heck, in my city of 160,000 people, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, there are over 500 licensed agents. Almost as many agents as there are lawyers - (ughhhhhh, me puking).
I think our industry has been somewhat degraded by … (3 comments)
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Suuurrrrrrrrrrrrprise! I already have a REALTOR(r). - 08/07/07 05:17 AM
Phone rings. I answer. Conversation follows.
Prospect: Has your home at 2323 Acme Street sold?
Me: Not yet, but it's been getting a lot of activity and won't last long.
Prospect: Well , I would like to see it today if possible.
Me: Great, are you renting now?
Prospect: Well, I really am looking for my … (16 comments)
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"Conversation with a Dumbass" or "The Attorney Phone Call" - 08/06/07 10:02 AM
I'm fiercely protective of my sellers and am always looking out for their best interest, even if it means voiding a contract by abiding by the contract.
Here's the story. I have a listing that I received a contract on two months ago. The contract, submitted by another agent, had a few … (5 comments)
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Buyers Beware! "Drag Net" Clauses in Mortgages. - 08/04/07 07:14 AM
If you are signing a mortgage and you are responsble for the mortgage and note, and your spouse or significant other is on the title, your spouse or significant other could be responsible for the bill, should something happen to you. Always avoid having someone sign the mortgage who is not … (2 comments)
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Tuscaloosa's Hot!!!! - 08/03/07 05:02 PM
Whewwwwwww! It's hot down here in Alabama! I went home for lunch and changed into shorts and a polo shirt because no one in his right mind would be wearing dress clothes out in this heat.
The heat index was over 100 degrees today and it doesn't look like things will be … (2 comments)
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40,000 points!!!!! Woo! Woo! No Longer a Virgin. - 08/02/07 06:54 AM
Booya! (as my pre-teen daughter says) I've reached a milestone on Active Rain. I can remember coming into this community, an Active Rain virgin, for lack of a better term. Untouched by blogging, pure. Things were simple then.
Now, like an addict on crack cocaine, I wake up to Active Rain everyday, … (4 comments)
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Are REALTORS(r) Entrepreneurs? - 08/02/07 06:45 AM
en·tre·pre·neur (ŏn'tre-pre-nûr', -nŏŏr') n. A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture.
I've heard of real estate agents being called a lot of things, but I have yet to hear someone call a REALTOR(r) an entrepreneur. Taking this thought a bit further, I've never heard a … (0 comments)
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Never, ever, ever, give up! - 08/01/07 08:20 PM
Success is usually closer than you think. It's so easy to quit and so hard to press on towards the prize.
Think about one of the best days that you've had in the real estate business this year. Now think about what your life would be like if you had quit … (6 comments)
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