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Carnival of ActiveRain: Off Topic/Humor

By Maureen Francis

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

November 03, 2006 08:36 PM

Last night the Tomato completed deliberations over the Off Topic/Humor Category for the Carnival of ActiveRain. Like the rest of the hosting panel, The Tomato was faced with a difficult decision and some very fine reading material. So, without further ado, fresh from the Tomato's vine...

(drum roll please...)

The winner is Linda Davis for The Good Old Days, Linda's reminiscence about high interest rates (illustrated by short skirts), long gas lines and agents prequalifying buyers certainly inspired a lot of commentary. From what I gather, most of the agents who lived through the "Good Old Days" are glad that they are over.

Congratulations Linda!

Folks, that concludes the Inaugural Edition of the Carnival of ActiveRain. Thanks for tuning in.

Here is the Carnival Wrap-Up on miOaklandCounty.com

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Linda Davis

RE/MAX Home Team - Gales Ferry, CT

Thank you! I'm really honored to be chosen among soooo many great bloggers. I'm learning so much here including what a "blog carnival" is!

Nov 03, 2006 10:50 PM

Boomer Jack Boardman & Carl McIntyre, the Codgers

Noted Curmudgeons - Saint Paul, MN

Our congratulations to Linda! Nicely done indeed.

Jay Merton

Nov 03, 2006 10:52 PM

Sharon Simms

Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Linda - you've come a looong way in blogging. Congratulations. Look forward to hearing your new ideas next week at CP in New Orleans.

Nov 03, 2006 11:04 PM

Kristal Kraft

Novella Real Estate - Denver, CO

Selling Metro Denver Real Estate - 303-589-2022

Linda ~ Congratulations! Excellent job and a great post! See how easy it is when you are "experienced!" :)

Nov 04, 2006 12:11 AM

Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate

Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

I loved Linda's blog. It's amazing how far the real estate industry has come, or not. Congratulations Linda.

ines

Nov 04, 2006 02:38 AM

Brian Brady

Matthews Capital Markets - Tampa, FL

858-699-4590

This was 1986 but you might be able to see the feathered hair, garish shirt, and general "devil-may-care" attitude that came with no cell phone, no e-mail, no fax machine.

Oh, that's right..I didn't have a job then!

Nov 04, 2006 04:53 AM

Eddy Martinez

Nationwide Funding Group - Highland Park, CA

lol brian i was 7 years old in 1986 how time flies!!!!!!!!!1

Nov 04, 2006 05:10 AM

Carole Cohen

Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office - Cleveland, OH

Realtor, ePRO

lol if that's true, Eddy, then we need a photo of Brian from 1979 cause it was a blog about the 70s !!! PS Nice shirt though Brian

Nov 04, 2006 05:34 AM

Maureen Francis

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

Hmmm. I started high school in 1979. I think Brian is close to my age judging by his attire and hair style...

Nov 04, 2006 05:38 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Prudential Verani Realty - Atkinson, NH

NH Real Estate Broker

Congratulations!!! Brought back memories...I remember those days !!!!

Nov 04, 2006 05:44 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Congratulations Linda, they could not have selected a more deserving person and blog.

Nov 04, 2006 06:43 AM

Jeff Belonger

Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ

The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Linda.... this was funny. And congrats on the win.

In regards to what you stated about the fact that loan officers didn't come into play back then....that you qualified your own buyers.. Well, 2 programs back then.... 30 yr fixed and 15 yr fixed... lol Now...over 400 loan programs.

Again.... good job and congratulations.

Brian..... that was you back then? wow....

Nov 04, 2006 10:53 AM

Gena Riede

Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Very good. I especially liked the math part! Congrats.

Nov 04, 2006 11:51 AM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

I really liked this essay.Hope to read more from you Linda. Congratulations!

Nov 04, 2006 12:55 PM

Teresa Boardman

Boardman Realty - Saint Paul, MN

We bought our first home in 89 and got a deal/break on the interest rate. it was only 8.5%! We were thrilled. The home we bought had been on the market for almost a year. nice post, good job.

Nov 06, 2006 03:29 AM

Just posted the wrap up for the Carnival of Active Rain on miOaklandCounty.com

Nov 06, 2006 10:49 AM

You guys did a really super job. I love the way soooo many people are excited about winning! It's nice to share the prize...

Good job!

Nov 06, 2006 10:59 AM

Thanks KK, and thanks for all you did to support the cause!

Nov 06, 2006 11:01 AM

Mary McKnight

Sacrilicious Marketing - Orlando, FL

Loved it. nothing more to say than that and Jim sure does have good taste in articles!

Nov 10, 2006 02:11 PM

You are welcome. I just invited a few bloggers...looks like they showed up!

Nov 16, 2006 02:49 PM

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