If there was ever a time where I hoped in my heart of hearts for attention to what I write, this is it.  Forgive me folks, this is truly greed.  I wanted to find the absolute best writings Active-Rain has ever saw, I want to learn and want others to do the same.  What I ask for, is very simple.  There have been posts after posts written by a wide variety of individuals on this forum.  I'm a Be-All/End-All type of guy.  I want the best of the best.  So, if you are reading this, link the best post that you've written in the comments.  Link the best post you've seen in the comments.  It doesn't much matter if the post is Real Estate oriented, Comedy, Life, Inspiration, Well-Written Piece, what have you.  I just want feedback on the best.  I'll include the 10 best posts I've ever read on Active-Rain at a later time in the comment section below.  I hope to the high heavens to grab insight into 'The Greatest Blogs Of All......'

 

93 Comments on The Greatest Blogs Of All....

Jason,

Interesting, as soon as I have time, I will let you know, it is not valid to choose our owns eh  ? :) 

Ray Saenz

09/01/2007 10:57 PM by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, INC)

Choose your own Ray, that is more than advocated!

09/01/2007 11:02 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

I can't possibly pick just one favorite of all the people here... how about 5?

09/01/2007 11:04 PM by Desiree Daniels New Jersey Real Estate (609) 448-2222 (RE/MAX Tri County)

5 works Desiree, heck 10 is fine!  I'm just curious to find stuff I haven't read and maybe others haven't either.  There are no rules per se, just pick the best and that works for me.  Thanks!

09/01/2007 11:06 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

What Kind of Legacy Will You Leave Behind?  (my favorite)

Blogging Made Easy: Make Your Own MAGIC

A Professional Attitude.... Brings a "Professional Salesperson" to the Table

"The Long and Winding Road" of Blogging

 

Okay...so I picked four that I worked hard on...not saying they're the best...just that I worked hard.

 

 

09/01/2007 11:42 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

My Best Pieces:

Downtown Long Beach, California

Come Home to Long Beach California Beach Communities

Belmont Shore and Naples, Long Beach

Do You SEO?

The Long Beach RiverLink

My Long Beach Home Won't Sell

Selling Your Long Beach California Home? It's A Whole New Game!

Come Home to Historic Long Beach California

Reverse Prospecting Works!

Search Engines - Obsession or Seduction?

 

Hey Jason,

Thanks it was an interesting exercise; picking my own best posts..  Will be back later to put up my favorites from other members.  

 

09/01/2007 11:49 PM by Downtown Long Beach Condos Long Beach Real Estate, Laurie Manny (Main Street Realtors)

Jason, I'm not very comfortable listing my own, but I will look and get back to you on favorites from others!  Thanks for the challenge!

09/01/2007 11:53 PM by David L. Britt, MBA (The Heritage Real Estate Team)

The Real Estate Industry on Active Rain/Opinions?

 

This one because I have 25 links to other member's posts in it of a lot of favorite posts. (even your "if you're happy and you know it blog away") A lot of my posts have links to other people's posts in it. So how does one pick all time favorites? I would list everyone I read every day. I would even list all my about hawaii posts. This post could turn into a 10 part series for you. I know it would for me!

09/02/2007 12:02 AM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Jason,  this is a great subject to blog about ...I'll be keeping a close eye on the comments in order to discover some new gems too...

Here is my favourite post that I have read in the past  two weeks.....

How did you know my brother ?    by Mike Jones 

 

Jo 

09/02/2007 06:49 AM by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)

What a great concept!  I plan to bookmark this to check and recheck for these BEST POSTS.  I'll have to think about my personal best and come back later...but for now I thank YOU for coming up with this brilliant idea to put so many in one spot.  THIS will be a great link/post to share with NEWBIES at a later date as it grows. 

09/02/2007 06:51 AM by Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL | Susie Roscoe (Signature Realty Associates)

Jason, Great Idea! I'll have to dig around and see what I can find to send you.

09/02/2007 06:53 AM by Lysa Napolitano, Call Coordinator ~ Century 21 Sundance (Century 21 Sundance)

Congrats on your star, Danger Boy!

OK, this one is way too hard.  I'll do my own blog now because that's easier, and I'll have to get back to you on all of AR.  That's an awful lot of stuff, and too much to choose from.  And keep in mind that my opinion would change by the day!  But here goes:

Notice, not a single thing about real estate, not a single bit that has a thing to do with work.  Shame on me.

09/02/2007 07:01 AM by Sarah Cooper (Real Estate Shows)

I'll be back...this is going to take some research!

09/02/2007 07:17 AM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

Shucks.  I don't have any favorites.  They just all go together in a conglomerate of my stuff, other's stuff and the experience. 

THE BEST IS YET TO COME. . . . . .

 

 

09/02/2007 07:18 AM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

I like that perspective Lenn:-)

09/02/2007 07:19 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

This was tough, but "Have You Given Up?" has to be my favorite piece I've done in a while.

09/02/2007 07:25 AM by Toby Boyce, MBA, Delaware Ohio (Keller Williams The Realty Firm)

Working on this......hard to choose

09/02/2007 07:25 AM by Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia

Here is seven others that I haven't already seen mentioned above,

http://activerain.com/blogsview/190699/It-s-a-Small  

http://activerain.com/blogsview/187284/We-tried-but-couldn  

http://activerain.com/blogsview/63998/My-Old-Dog-Teaches  

http://activerain.com/blogsview/149525/-7-17-76  

http://activerain.com/blogsview/147016/Are-You-Better-In  

http://activerain.com/blogsview/106809/Stone-Tablets-Bill-s  

http://activerain.com/blogsview/109670/When-the-Going-Gets

09/02/2007 08:04 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Here are some of my personal favorites

  • Come Soar with the Big Guys!
  • Active Rain Benefits - Confidence
  • Remember the Excitement When You Joined?
  • Shift Happens, a personal journey...
  • SEO | It's Not all That Complicated
  • Active Rain - From the Consumer Perspective
  • Rich Jacobson Joins the 100,000 point Club
  • ActiveRain Contest | Laurie Manny Challenge
  • Real Estate Profiles on Active Rain - Keeping it Fresh

    • 09/02/2007 08:09 AM by Western New York Home Sales | Colleen Kulikowski (Hunt Real Estate ERA)

    Jason, I don't think I've written my best post yet.   I have all sorts of little fragments in my Treo.  That are inspiration for blogs.  But they haven't been born, yet.  I just don't think I have anything special enough for your contest.

    09/02/2007 08:12 AM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

    Oh Chris, you humble gal, this one would get a STRONG recomendation!

    09/02/2007 08:38 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    Hi, thanks for the challenge!  Here are a couple of mine:

    The 11 Stages of Real Estate Blogging;My Emotional Rollercoaster Ride!

    If you can't learn how to ski in deep powder you better find a new sport!

    Fresh Sushi, Hush Puppies, the scoop about Relocating to Lake Norman

    27 Reasons to Visit Historic Downtown Mooresville

    What you should know about the Lake Norman water supplies

    I will add my favorites later today!

    09/02/2007 08:43 AM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

    Hi Jason,

    Well, suppose you can add this post to the list since it got us to comment and meet ya'!  Great idea and congrats on your star.  The fact of the matter is that we're like you and want to know what the best is but here in the Rain it's too hard to pick a puddle.  They're all kinda fun to jump into and splash around!

     

    09/02/2007 08:54 AM by Pascack Valley Real Estate>> Lisa and Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker)

    Lot's of great blogs to chose from.

    09/02/2007 09:31 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

    I left out too many people that I really like, but here's an imperfect and partial list.  Best I can do.

    09/02/2007 09:32 AM by Sarah Cooper (Real Estate Shows)

    Hi Jason - what a great idea!  I don't think I have any that merit mention here, but am enjoying those that others have listed here.

    I'll keep checking back to see what other posts show up here.

    Ann

    09/02/2007 09:40 AM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

    Wrong Ann!  You are a fantastic contributor and I LOVED this one.

    09/02/2007 09:48 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    Jason - what a great idea!!  The best blogs of all time unfortunately won't include mine.  For the most part, I try to write so that my Blog will be helpful to other writers.  I love feeling like I have contributed to my clients and friends successes.  Always trying to make my next post, better than the last. Technology, gadgets, support and help posts are my main focus.  So I will select someone else's post for your list.  This one will grow on you, but I'm sure you'll enjoy it and watching it grow should be fun.  The Greatest Blog of All! 

    Looking forward to your compilation!  Great job, and Congrats on your feature. :-)

    09/02/2007 10:26 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

    Hi Jason - why thank you about the mention of that post! I had forgotten about that one, but in re-reading it, those feelings associated with that situation come right back.  I did send letters out after that one, but never heard a word from anyone.  Of course, now that company is history, probably as it should have been.

    Thanks again for finding that and posting it here - glad you enjoyed it, and many thanks for that very nice compliment!

    Ann

    09/02/2007 10:28 AM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

    Looking forward to seeing how this all pans out.

    09/02/2007 11:15 AM by Fran Gatti - Crescent City CA Real Estate (RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods)

    If any subject and post deserves attention, this Post is it!  Great work Aaron.

    09/02/2007 12:30 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    I'll play.

    http://activerain.com/blogsview/34889/Martin-Luther-King-rest

    http://activerain.com/blogsview/-The-proof-is-in-the-puddin-Range-Pricing-part-1-275-?12752

    http://activerain.com/blogsview/Help-My-thingie-is-unprotected-?5304

    OK maybe not the last one:)

     

    09/02/2007 01:27 PM by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc

    LOL @ your last one Bryant.  The title is catchy, I'll give ya that.

    09/02/2007 01:33 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    Jason, you have a facination with thingies and steel nipples, don't you?

    09/02/2007 01:37 PM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

    Jason,

    Here are 2 posts of mine that I worked diligently on:

    Active Rain Works- A Newbies Journey into Blogging and Are You Ready for the Big One? Earthquake Preparedness in Palm Springs.

    I will go through and highlight my favorites from other members later today.

     

     

    09/02/2007 02:04 PM by Harold Watts' Palm Springs Real Estate Blog (Scott Lyle Realtors)

    Bryant,  Shame on you!  You missed one of your finest pieces and one of the best consumer pieces this market has ever seen:  Your home is your castle, not an ATM machine!

     

    One of the most personal and endearing posts ever written:  Active Rain Benefits - Confidence 

     

     

    09/02/2007 02:25 PM by Downtown Long Beach Condos Long Beach Real Estate, Laurie Manny (Main Street Realtors)

    Oops! Forgot about that one.

    09/02/2007 03:13 PM by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc

    Chris is getting kinky again!

    09/02/2007 03:34 PM by Downtown Long Beach Condos Long Beach Real Estate, Laurie Manny (Main Street Realtors)

    Bryant, It's old age, lol!  The mind is the first thing to go.

    09/02/2007 03:35 PM by Downtown Long Beach Condos Long Beach Real Estate, Laurie Manny (Main Street Realtors)

    Okay Jason ... Mom wants to play ... 

    From my contributing side I like this one...Have You Considered Reciprocating Your Comments.

    From my inspirational side I like this one...In One Moment Of Time You Know You've Been Blessed.

    From my humorous side I like this one...The Active Rain I Don't Give A Crap Meter.

    From my bitchy side I like this one...Assumptions Make An Arse Out Of You But Not Out Of Me.

    For "Comments better than the post" I like this one...The Active Rain Bull Sh*t Bag.

    I likey your post. This is much better than the rating system. We all know the rating system is flawed :)

    Thanks for letting me share my sides. NO. You do not need to know which side posted all that :)

    TLW...ROAR!

    09/02/2007 04:28 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)

    You've Got To Walk The Walk

    09/02/2007 04:42 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

    Wait, I forgot about these!

    Something on Active Rain Smells - Maybe it's Dirty Diapers?  followed by the flickering star for: Active Rain Prize Catalogue

    For the record, I think Rich and Mark always featured these posts that pi$$ people off.  So be mad at them!  LOL

    09/02/2007 04:55 PM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

    Man, I meant to put in the Active Rain Prize Catalogue!  I second that one!!  

    I also can't believe I forgot this one from Lola Audu. 

    09/02/2007 05:11 PM by Sarah Cooper (Real Estate Shows)

    ...And I can't believe I forgot to post a very RARE RANT...I rarely do that...But here it is...

                                       My 200th...Goes Out To The Ka-Ka Heads Who...

    I guess I am not quite done sharing the many sides of TLW :)

    If this post keeps coming up on my email like this I'm sure I'll remember more of my sides :)

    TLW...ROAR!

    09/02/2007 06:18 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)

    To All,

    Some great posts have been highlighted, hopefully more are to come.

    Sardiman

    09/02/2007 06:37 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    Here is my two cents, I will come back later to add more. I still smile when I think of them.

    Client's Story

    09/02/2007 06:45 PM by Frank Harris (Keller Williams Realty Centre)

    http://activerain.com/blogsview/190146/Crossing-the-Border-LOL    My funniest so far

    09/02/2007 07:16 PM by Tim Haight e-PRO (Hawkins and Assoc Realty Inc)

     

    Jason... this is tough... I will throw a few out there for now.... and I even have some book marked that were written by others...

     

    Here are a few of mine.....

     

    this one is not one of my best, but it does have over 300 comments and tons of views. 

    12/22/2006 Business Cards can help you move your career forward.......... 314 10448 6996



    and Business Card tips -- Part 2   written 2 months ago. Always wondered why this one wasn't featured. Comments / views / clicks

    67 1623 829

     

    My 2nd most commented post : 202 comments   How those years fly by. What did you look like 20 years ago…???

     

    One of my most creative posts ever : Mortgages : How would you like your mortgage served to you?

     

    One of my best educational blogs : First Time Homebuyer Tips -- FHA - Conventional - VA - Subprime -- Part 1 of 4

     

    One of my better more relaxed fun blogs : My Family's Favorite Hang Out is Ocean City, New Jersey...... July 2007

    And another one ....  Is real estate like a sport?

     

    Blogs that I thought had feature potential :

    As PROFESSIONALS, we need to RAISE the bar & educate consumers.........

    As a Consumer or a Realtor, should you complain?

    Is it true? It can't be so.......

    Top of the Morning to ya.......St. Patrick's Day amongst the Active Rain members......

    Special Blogging Tool.......Short or long form?

    Attention All Newbies : Can Active Rain be intimidating? 

    Have you thanked your blogger friend lately? 

    The "Golden Rule".... how Golden is it? 

    A conversation I just had with an underwriter

     

    Educating the consumer:

    Good Faith Estimate -- What to look for when shopping......

    Mortgage Banker vs Mortgage Broker -- What is the difference????

    The Myths about ZERO point mortgages instead of paying points upfront……

    Shoppers that shop themselves right out of the market……

     

    General blogs :

    You went to another agent because I didn't get your e-mail? The Importance of Communication -- E-Mails vs Cell Phones

    Marketing & Branding..... Are they one in the same or different?

    And the #1 Rule of BLOGGING is...........

    Misspelled words in blogging -- Do you help others?

     

    AR blogs :

    Is your middle name blog? -- Me? ..... Jeffrey Blog Belonger

    Active Rain feedback..... Do you listen? -- Marketing Ideas

    How many 'Active Rain' members have you talked on the phone with lately?

     

    Localism posts :

    The City of Brotherly Love: Part 1 of 6 - Philadelphia Sports ...... A series of blogs.

    My Visit to New York City -- "Manhattan as a tourist" -- Part 1 of 5 -- Day 1

    An Introduction to Haddonfield New Jersey.....

     

    Feel good blogs :

    Step up to the plate...... Make someone's DAY !!!

    Armed Forces -- A tribute to the men & women of our ARMED SERVICES......

     

    Other :

    I can't do it anymore...... I am LOSING it.... HELP!!!

    A vacation after your vacation?

     

     

    Jason.... OKAY... so I had a hard time choosing...  lol   After writing about 300 blogs, it becomes difficult.  LOL   And yes, I would like to be humble as so many on here and not mention anything or possibly 2 to 4 blogs....  but why when I actually think these are good... right? 

    Oh well.... maybe some people will see one that sticks out and possibly read it.  Have fun with this, I am tired.... lol

    PS.... thanks for doing this and for putting this together for us...  I'll be back with other member's blogs...

    jeff belonger

     

    09/02/2007 07:40 PM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

    Wow

    09/02/2007 07:45 PM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

    My Favorite Series of Blogs of All-Time, next one is coming out Friday.

    January 1st Carnac Predictions

    February Carnac Predictions

    March Carnac Predictions

    April Carnac Predictions

    May Carnac Predictions

    June Carnac Predictions

    09/02/2007 09:09 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    When I grow up I want to be either Linda Davis or Carnac. 

    09/02/2007 09:15 PM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

    So many posts to read this will keep me busy for the night. Great idea. and great comments

    09/02/2007 09:37 PM by Rebecca Savitski NC Real Estate Listings (NC List for Less Realty Incorporated)

    oh well, can't please everyone all the time.

    09/02/2007 09:42 PM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

    Jeff - Your contributions are many and some of the best.  You can't please everyone all the time, though it is ourselves we really need to please.  That's within our control.  BTW, my favorite of yours is Mortgages : How would you like your mortgage served to you?

    09/02/2007 09:45 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    THAT was my favorite Jeff post, too.  ::applause::

    You turned it out there, Jeff.  I also know it was a lot of work to do it. 

    09/02/2007 09:48 PM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

    Hi Jason,

    Not sure if this is my best one but it sure is the one ive spent the most time on:

    Rainsers SEO guide 

    09/02/2007 10:13 PM by Real Estate Flyers (Guru Real Estate Flyers)

    I'ts like asking me to pick my favorite child but here it goes...

    My Favorite Blog

    09/02/2007 10:34 PM by Illinois Mortgage Lender Greg Zaccagni (www.MortgageAdvisor.info)

    I really like that one Greg!  I'm going to visit every post mentioned in the comments here at a later date but I had to say, your post is very important consumer content.  Thank You!

    09/02/2007 10:36 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    Oooo....love the Carnac series.

    09/03/2007 01:34 AM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

    Jason...

    I have like a gazillion smart alack remarks running through one of my 'sides' right now :)

    But, for the benefit of all I'll shut up. Or not :)

    TLW...ROAR!

    09/03/2007 08:27 AM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)

    Jason, what a creative blog post! Congratulations for bringing dozens and dozens of favorite posts to all of us.

    09/03/2007 08:52 AM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

    OK, I gave it a little more thought, and this is the post I had the MOST FUN doing, the original post and then the followup post with the answers.  I had fun thinking about it, writing it, and then watching all the comments come in. 

    JEOPARDY, Active Rain Style - MY 100th Post!!   The comments on this one are part of the fun!


    Here are 2 of my more serious favorite posts:

    The Power of the Handwritten Note
    One of the PRICELESS Rewards in Real Estate

    So there ya go - I came back to play!
    Ann

     

    09/03/2007 09:19 AM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

    Well this is a nice topic and there are lots of interesting posts that have been cited.  This is sort of an AR history lesson.  Thanks,

    09/03/2007 12:36 PM by Don Diltz (Coldwell Banker)

    Jason, I'm not sure any of my would qualify but here are some I think have helpful info in them...looking forward to seeing your list!

    P.S. Can a resubscribe to your blog now - that's why I'm late I missed it (lol)

    09/03/2007 03:31 PM by Clearwater Real Estate Clearwater Beach Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Belloise Realty)

    I already do the Top Posts of the Month...doing this would make my brain hurt.......hehehehe

    =-)

    09/03/2007 07:15 PM by Central Florida real estate - Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent® (Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.)

    Laurie -- Wow... Thanks!

    There are so many great posts listed here!  Looks like I have some reading to do!  

    09/03/2007 09:09 PM by Western New York Home Sales | Colleen Kulikowski (Hunt Real Estate ERA)

    Thank you to everybody!  There's some great stuff in the comments, great posts to read.  Colleen, you are right, I have some major reading to do as well.

    09/03/2007 10:11 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    OMG - How does a person pick their favorite blog?  I've read so much GREAT stuff her on AR.  I'm going to have to ponder this one and come back later.  Great idea, Jason!

    09/04/2007 12:17 AM by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)

    JASON,

    I'm not comfortable recommencing my own musings, because I find it hard to predict the reactions to much of my writings.

    I'm most proud of the early exchanges between Brian Brady and myself. We not only taught good real estate and lending we did it better than either of us could alone. And, all with out malice of forethought!

    Brilliance alone does not tell the story, what value is the greatest of paintings if no one sees it?

    How are we to judge the feel good blogs of TRW against serious real estate or lending education? I would come down in favor of education, but I'd would hate to live without the feel good. Then there are the self promotion, the ads, some are genius most are mundane, how are we to judge them against education or feel good postings?

    It's an interesting project, I'm glade it's your's and not mine.

    Good Luck,

    Bill

    09/04/2007 01:31 AM by William J Archambault Jr (The Real Estate Investment Institute )

    Jason,

    is it valid to repeat it ? :)  I liked some that I saw already and they are already posted it ! :) am I cheating ? LOL

    Ray Saenz

    09/04/2007 01:39 AM by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, INC)

    Bill...

    Am I correct that TRW is "The Roaring Wife" ?? :)

    TLW...ROAR!

    09/04/2007 06:29 AM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)

    Billie,

    My readers know that I can't spell.

    It's the thought that matters.

    Bill

    09/04/2007 08:41 AM by William J Archambault Jr (The Real Estate Investment Institute )

    Jason, It was interesting going back to old posts of mine. These are the ones that I had the most fun writing. Thanks for the opportunity to share!! Are you going to share your favorite ones with us?

    BULLETIN! Psychiatrists Take To Their Couches in Despair over Self-Shrinking Active Rain Community

      You can't afford NOT to use me!

      What would YOUR sign read?

      Big Daddy's New Toy!  

     Where Do Listings Come From?        

     Why Advertising is For the Birds  

    What Real Estate is All About  

     Talk the Walk or Walk the Talk?  

    Please Don't Throw Me Any More Gold Stars

    You Can't Take Them Back!

    09/04/2007 08:44 AM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

    Hey Margaret, I certainly will.  I will try to stop back later and do just that.  I have some major reading to do when I get the time.  Thank you for all the wonderful contributions!

    09/04/2007 09:02 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

    Bill...

    I actually thought it was hilarious.

    I have had people around here call me that :)

    TLW...ROAR!